elopements that feel

like a nostalgic summer day

Squamish Elopement photographer documenting gentle adventures on 35mm film

You might be in the right place if...

35 mm film photo of a couple in casual clothes blowing bubbles by a river

you want your elopement to feel like your favourite kind of weekend: packing the cooler full of snacks, snagging a campsite by the river or the cutest lil A-frame cabin you can find, and waking up to camp coffee in your favourite mugs, connecting with nature, sampling the local ice cream shops, all-around wholesome fun.

35 mm film photo of bride and groom getting ready for their elopement in their camper van with coffee

you’re not really interested in “looking like you had a great time” — you want to actually be having one, the kind where you forget to perform anything because you’re too busy being in it

you’re drawn to analogue, unplugged kinds of days — being in nature with no real agenda and no phones. just time spent together, good snacks, and a lil swim.

35 mm film photo of a couple goofing around in a meadow

you care more about the meaning of the day than the performance of it. you're not trying to impress anyone, just spending the day in a way that feels honest to your relationship and the way you already live together.

35 mm film photo of a bride and groom quietly talking beside a waterfall on their elopement day
35 mm film photo of bride's eyes filling with tears as groom reads his vows

Nichole + Hudson

"WORDS CANNOT EVEN BEGIN TO CAPTURE HOW MAGICAL HEATHER MADE OUR ELOPEMENT. FROM BEGINING TO END THEY SUPPORTED US IN MAKING DECISIONS EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. HELPING US CHOOSE LOCATIONS, FIGURE OUT TIMING AND EVEN SUGGESTING ACCOMMODATIONS AS WE CAME FROM OUT OF PROVINCE."

35 mm film photo of a bride and groom admiring the landscape during their elopement

 

I FEEL you.

 

Banff Elopement Photographer Heather Nolan smiles serenely at the camera in overalls and flannel standing beside Takkakaw Falls in Yoho

about me:

Welcome friend, I'm Heather (they/them) and I get it. I spend my summers roadtripping around BC and the Rockies helping folks like you have meaningful elopements that feel like nostalgic summer days.


My husband Max and I eloped on Vancouver Island in 2026 and every detail — from getting ready in the middle of the rainforest, to the moss and wildflowers in my hair, to going for ice cream after the ceremony — was so uniquely us.



Film elopement photographer based in Squamish, BC, and excited to help you plan your elopement in the mountains!!

pic of us by Clover June Photography

HOW IT FEELS TO WORK TOGETHER:

35 mm film photo of bride and groom walking past a herd of wild horses on their elopement day

you don’t need a full plan when you reach out — most couples come to me with a rough idea of how they want the day to feel, and we build from there, together.


I’ll help you figure out locations, timing, permits, and all the logistics. we’ll talk through your values and priorities and shape the day around that, so everything feels naturally aligned.


on the day itself, I’m there with you — quietly documenting as things unfold. I will occasionally direct gently, but this is to facilitate connection rather than interrupting it.


and afterwards, you receive a gallery of images that hold the honest memory of your lived experience.

35 mm film photo of two brides kissing by the ocean during their Vancouver Island Elopement

 

Lannie + Paige

"FROM ADJUSTING TIMELINES TO LAST MINUTE LOCATION SWITCH UPS, AND NOT ONLY TAKING THE PICTURES BUT REALLY HELPING US TO PLAN OUT THE ADVENTURE ON THE DAY OF, TO HELP US REALIZE OUR VISION. HEATHER WAS SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST OUR PHOTOGRAPHER AND FOR THAT WE ARE SO GRATEFUL!"

Bride and Groom laugh in a meadow beside a lake

 

Alexis + Brian

"FROM THE MOMENT WE MET HEATHER THEY INSTANTLY PUT US AT EASE. WE FELT SO COMFORTABLE AROUND THEM AND THEY ACTUALLY MADE US FEEL CALMER ABOUT THE WEDDING IN GENERAL JUST BECAUSE THEY WE SO CALM!"

Want to learn more about the experience?

Head over to my pricing page to learn more about what's included, my packages, and what you can expect!

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