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Vancouver Island Portrait Photography by Alanna D Photography

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Last reviewed: October 8, 2026 | Nanaimo |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: October 8, 2026. Business status: Active.

Alanna D Photography is a Vancouver Island wedding photographer whose official site lists wedding, elopement, engagement and surprise-proposal photography. The business describes itself as based in Nanaimo and available across Vancouver Island, with additional locations named on the site including Gabriola Island, the Gulf Islands, Greater Vancouver and Whistler.

This profile summarizes the company’s own published information rather than providing an independent endorsement. Couples can compare the stated photography approach, package lengths, prices, gallery inclusions and travel conditions below. The official material was last reviewed on October 8, 2026, but availability and final contract terms still need to be confirmed directly.

Services and specialization

The official wedding page presents coverage for mini weddings, elopements, smaller celebrations and longer wedding days. It also lists separate engagement and surprise-proposal sessions. The photographer describes her wedding style as a combination of posed portraits in natural scenery, romantic close-ups, candid guest photographs and unscripted documentary moments.

Published wedding options include two- and three-hour coverage, a five-hour Silver package and a Gold package. The site also emphasizes colourful, lighthearted images and a mix of traditional family groups with less-directed moments. These descriptions are the operator’s account of her working and editing style, so couples should use the portfolio to decide whether it matches their preferences.

Wedding and elopement photography
Engagement sessions
Surprise-proposal sessions
Short, five-hour and longer-day wedding options

Photography approach and deliverables

According to the official package information, wedding packages include coverage by Alanna with two cameras, lenses and other equipment. The stated deliverables include a gallery of selected images from the covered portion of the day, a digital gallery with a slideshow, high-resolution downloadable files and a print release. Albums, prints and wall art are described as optional products that can be ordered through the gallery.

The Gold listing also mentions a custom USB containing digital images and a personal highlight slideshow. The site does not publish a guaranteed number of final photographs for each package. Couples who need a specific image count, file format, backup arrangement or album allowance should have those details written into the agreement.

Service area and who it may suit

The wedding page says Alanna D Photography is based in Nanaimo and available Island-wide, naming areas from Parksville to Port Hardy, Port Renfrew, Tofino and Nanoose Bay. It also lists Gabriola Island, Hornby Island, the Gulf Islands, Greater Vancouver and Whistler. Travel charges may apply when ferry costs, an overnight stay or other long-distance expenses are involved.

Based on the published options, the service may suit couples planning an elopement, backyard gathering, smaller wedding or celebration needing several hours of photography. The operator also welcomes pets, children and animals in photographs and describes experience with beach, forest, farm, garden and formal venue settings. These are service and style descriptions, not guarantees about access to any location.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include several coverage lengths, publicly displayed prices, high-resolution gallery downloads and a print release. The official site also provides a clear explanation of the intended photographic style and says wedding galleries generally take about eight to ten weeks. The business describes itself as fully licensed and insured, although couples should request any proof their venue requires.

Practical limitations remain. No clean postal address or confirmed phone number appears in the supplied evidence, so those fields are not published here. The site does not specify a fixed final-image count, and travel costs are not quantified. In addition, the Gold option is titled an eight-hour package while its description says it allows up to seven hours of coverage. That difference should be resolved before signing.

Published package inclusions and base prices
No published guaranteed image count
Travel charges depend on location
Gold coverage duration needs clarification

Pricing

The official wedding page displayed the following prices when reviewed on October 8, 2026. All listed amounts are subject to GST. The site also states that a $550 plus GST non-refundable deposit is required to hold a date. Ferry fares, overnight stays and other long-distance costs may result in additional travel fees.

Published prices provide a useful starting point, but they do not confirm that a date is open or that every requested location and deliverable is included. Couples should obtain a current written quote and review the payment, cancellation, rescheduling and travel terms before booking.

Mini Wedding or Elopement: $1,300 plus GST for two hours
Mini Wedding or Elopement: $1,900 plus GST for three hours
Silver five-hour package: $3,000 plus GST
Gold package: $4,000 plus GST
Engagement session: starting at $300 plus GST
Surprise proposal: starting at $300 plus GST

Contact and booking

The official site directs couples to submit details about themselves, their preferred date and their plans through its booking route. It says that if the date is available, Alanna can arrange a call to discuss photography style, personal preferences and other details. The site also publishes the email address Alanna@VancouverIslandPhotography.com.

The operator says she tries to respond to email within two business days and recommends checking spam or promotions folders if no reply arrives. This is a stated response target rather than a guaranteed turnaround. Because the supplied official evidence does not contain a complete phone number or street address, neither is reproduced in this profile.

What couples should confirm

Before paying the deposit, ask for a written proposal covering the selected package, exact photography hours, locations, travel expenses and expected gallery delivery. Couples considering the Gold option should specifically reconcile the eight-hour package name with the reference to up to seven hours in its description.

The agreement should also identify what happens if the schedule changes, how many photographers will attend, whether a second photographer can be added, and which files or physical products are included. These items are not fully answered in the supplied pages and should not be assumed.

Availability for the exact date and locations
Exact start and finish times
Travel, ferry and accommodation charges
Expected image range and gallery contents
Cancellation, postponement and payment terms
Proof of insurance if required by the venue

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Frequently asked questions

What wedding photography prices does Alanna D Photography publish?

The official page lists two-hour coverage at $1,300 plus GST, three hours at $1,900 plus GST, a five-hour Silver package at $3,000 plus GST and a Gold package at $4,000 plus GST. Engagement and surprise-proposal sessions start at $300 plus GST.

What is included with the published wedding packages?

The site says packages include photography by Alanna, a gallery of selected images, a digital gallery with slideshow, high-resolution downloads and a print release. Optional albums, prints and wall art can be ordered through the gallery. Package-specific details should be confirmed in writing.

Where does Alanna D Photography offer wedding coverage?

The official page identifies Nanaimo as the photographer’s base and describes availability across Vancouver Island. It also names Gabriola Island, Hornby Island, the Gulf Islands, Greater Vancouver and Whistler, with possible travel charges for ferries, overnight stays or longer trips.

How long does delivery of a wedding gallery take?

The official site indicates an approximate wedding-gallery turnaround of eight to ten weeks. Couples should confirm the delivery deadline, gallery contents and any preview schedule in their contract.