Lily & Declan Downes
Private Residence & Robert’s Creek Community Hall
Sechelt & Robert’s Creek, Sunshine Coast, BC
July 19 2025

Lily + Declan wanted photos for their wedding day that felt like taking a step back in time. Nostalgic, vintage, high-contrast black and white flash, and the feeling of a whimsical fairytale.

From the moment I arrived at Lily’s parent’s home I could feel the love and devotion of this family and community. Everyone had put so much care and time into making Lily & Declan’s wildest dreams come true on this day. Every detail, from the hand-picked wildflowers foraged by Lily’s mom, to the charcuterie spread at cocktail hour, to the stunning moss portrait hanging, was considered. But beyond the visuals, the incredible food, and the meticulously timed schedule, was one of the kindest groups of people I’ve had the honour of working with. It didn’t even feel like I was working with them - it felt like I was invited into their lives, to witness, to document, and to share. They made me feel like a friend, like I was already a part of this loving and sprawling community. What’s more, is that they gave their absolute trust in me to take any creative liberties I’d like, which ultimately, results in the most fun & experimental photos that you’ll see here. This day felt like a true celebration in the fullest extent of the word - pure joy and love emanated from both Lily + Declan, but their entire families and communities as well.