weddings
From Banff - Toronto - around the world
I’m Dayna, a wedding photographer capturing love stories across Calgary, Lake Louise, Banff, Canmore, Emerald Lake, Toronto, British Columbia, and destinations abroad. Whether you're planning a mountaintop elopement or a luxury city celebration, I bring a blend of documentary-style storytelling and timeless editorial imagery to every wedding.
I’ll guide you through effortless posing when needed—but the real magic happens in the candid moments: a teary glance from your dad, a laugh with your new in-laws, the way your partner looks at you when no one else is watching. I’ve trained under some of the best in the industry and continue to refine my craft through workshops and photography conferences each year.
From iconic views at Moraine Lake and Lake Minnewanka to hidden trails and forested overlooks, Banff is the perfect mix of wild beauty and romantic seclusion. I know all the best spots for soft golden light and mountain backdrops—and I’ll help you plan your timeline around the best lighting and locations so you can relax and soak in every second.
Lake Louise is a dream location for elegant alpine weddings. Whether you’re exchanging vows by the turquoise waters or hosting an intimate celebration at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, I’ll be there to capture the emotion, the grandeur, and the quiet, in-between moments. This place is magical year-round, and I know how to make the most of its changing seasons.
In the heart of the city or tucked into one of Toronto’s elegant venues, your wedding deserves to feel authentic and beautifully documented. I bring a calm presence and an editorial eye to fast-paced wedding days—whether we’re shooting rooftop portraits downtown, catching candid family moments at your reception, or sneaking out for golden-hour photos at the lakefront.
Whether you’re saying “I do” on a sun-soaked beach in Mexico, a vineyard in Tuscany, or a charming village in the south of France, I’m always ready to travel wherever your love takes you. I’ll help you plan around light, location, and logistics to ensure your destination wedding feels effortless and your photos reflect the emotion and beauty of your day. With experience photographing in different climates and time zones, I bring flexibility, creativity, and a deep love for capturing love stories around the world.
If you're dreaming of wedding photos that feel honest, intimate, and beautifully composed—let’s create something unforgettable together.
BANFF WEDDINGS
lake louise WEDDINGS
Toronto WEDDINGS
destination WEDDINGS
price list
elopements
$700 CAD hourly
1 hour of shoot time
Up to 100 digitally edited images
6 hours of coverage
400+ high resolution edited images available on an online gallery
Online gallery with print service - 20% off during first two weeks of delivery
Images returned within 5-8 weeks
$2500 CAD
8 hours of coverage
Second shooter
700+ high resolution edited images available on an online gallery
Online gallery with print service - 20% off during first two weeks of delivery
Images returned within 5-8 weeks
The silhouette
collection
$3500 CAD
10 hours of coverage
Second shooter
800+ high resolution edited images available on an online gallery
Online gallery with print service - 20% off during first two weeks of delivery
Images returned within 5-8 weeks
$5000 CAD
the keepsake collection
the full story
a la carte
Are you getting your closest friends a family together before the wedding for a rehearsal dinner? Get a bit of extra coverage to get these important moments captured.
$1000 CAD
Rehearsal Dinner Coverage
Your wedding day is for you to enjoy - but sometimes we can get caught up in taking all the photos of you and your new forever! Let's meet up the next day and focus on the two of you in your wedding outfits
$1000 CAD
Day After Wedding Shoot
$500 CAD
Extra hour
$600+ CAD
Wedding Album
she adapted to our love and goofiness that my partner and I shared.
My partner and I were extremely satisfied with our photos. Dayna was very lovely, she adapted to our love and goofiness that my partner and I shared. She ultimately captured them in so many different ways. Thanks a million Dayna!!! We highly recommend her and her services. If you want Not only the Best photos but the Best individual to do it for you, Dayna is that person for sure.
Meeting Dayna felt like reconnecting with a long lost friend.
Dayna is extremely amazing and so easy to work with! Meeting Dayna felt like reconnecting with a long lost friend. She made our time with her so fun and easy going that our entire family did not hesitate to simply goof around. The music she played for us during the shoot added to the mood. Thank you again so much, Dayna for the photos! No words can capture how grateful we are for you, and how great the photos turned out to be! Hope to get to work with you again!
I will definitely choose her again next time i do a shoot
Dayna is very nice and kind person . I recently had a pre engagement shoot with her in banff .She was extremely accommodating and did a fantastic job with the pictures. She responds very quickly as well .I will definitely choose her again next time i do a shoot .
could not be more pleased with our family photos
I could not be more pleased with our family photos from Dayna M Photography. She was very patient with us and answered all of my questions. I also felt that Dayna was very accommodating. Dayna helped my family feel comfortable by directing us when we didn’t know what to do. We ended up with some great photos!! I would use her again!!
she is very friendly and easy going
We had an amazing experience & shoot with Dayna. She captured my little family & my engagement. She is very friendly and easy going- pictures were received very quickly. I recommend her if in Alberta region.
dayna went out of her way to come prepared with inspiration
We booked Dayna for a maternity shoot and we are so thrilled with the results. We were nervous at first not knowing how to pose and what to expect, but Dayna went out of her way to come prepared with inspiration photos and poses for us to try. She also captured natural candid moments which was a happy surprise. Her editing skills are incredible and we were shocked to see the final photos. Thank you Dayna for documenting this moment for us that we will cherish forever. 10/10 recommend!
Would love her to capture our wedding
I reached out to her for my engagement event! I was extremely nervous, but she encouraged and guided us comfortably, allowing us to finish successfully.
She not only has good photo skills but lovely communcation skills!!
I'd like to appreciate everything she gave us and I'd be very glad if I would ask her to do our wedding shoot.
I highly recommend her and thank you again
We couldn't have asked for a better photographer
This was our very first professional family photo session, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. From the start, she was incredibly kind and flexible, even meeting us in Banff on very short notice when our travel dates were uncertain. We were nervous and had no idea what we were doing, but she guided us so naturally and made us feel completely comfortable. She was especially patient and warm with our kids—even handling our little comedian like a pro! The photos she captured are more beautiful than we ever imagined. We’ll treasure them forever and wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again and again.
i'm so glad i found dayna!
I had a mini shoot with Dayna and it was so smooth and exactly what I had hoped for! Despite being a "mini" session, it felt anything but rushed. We covered all the beautiful spots in Lake Minnewanka perfectly. I'm so glad I found Dayna! If we ever return to Banff, I’ll definitely be booking with her again.
Dayna was super responsive with all my questions!
I came across Dayna’s business during my extensive research and planning our trip to the area. I browsed her gallery and reached out to her before all the details were finalized for our trip because I didn’t want to risk her booking out. Dayna was super responsive and patient with ALLLLL my questions…photoshoot and non-photoshoot related. She stayed in communication with me through the months and weeks. Upon meeting her, my family felt so at ease as if we’d known her forever. We kept talking and almost forgetting about our photoshoot…lol! All the while, she kept capturing moments of us as our crazy, authentic selves! We absolutely LOVED our photo session with Dayna and will cherish those images for a looooooong time to come!!!
Thank you Dayna!!!!
Frequently Asked questions
Will you go to Lake Louise or Moraine?
What does a helicopter proposal look like?
I'm awkward in front of the camera, can you help?
When will I receive my photos?
Will you edit our photos?
What should we wear?
What time of day is best?
What if there's a specific photo I want?
Will you go to lake louise or moraine lake?
Absolutely! There are a couple of points to keep in consideration though.
1. I do charge an extra $150 to go to either of these locations
2. You are no longer able to park at Moraine lake and is shuttle bus only now. You can book your bus at Moraine Lake Bus, Fairview Limo, Mountain Parks, or Ten Peaks
3. You can park at Lake Louise, but highly unlikely to get a spot unless you are there at around 4am! You can use the links listed above to book a shuttle as well there.
What does a helicopter proposal look like?
Ah! So much fun!! We'll work together to book a date and time. You give me a date or two that you would prefer and I'll contact the helicopter company to confirm if either of those works. Once they confirm, I'll get in contact with you again to get the payment (deposit of $2,000) and send you the confirmation.
We'll then all go up on the helicopter together, they'll stop at Marvel Pass for about 20-30 minutes where we can get out and explore. Now, I understand it would be weird for a photographer to be going up with you. I'm just there to "take some landscape photos for the helicopter company." Once we're up there, I'll ask if you two want a photo together. You'll say yes, I'll get one of you looking at me and I'll say "let's get one of you looking at each other" and that's your moment!
I'm awkward in front of the camera, can you help?
Of course! I get it, I can be awkward on the other side of the camera too. I'm here to make you feel as comfortable as possible. We'll start with a couple posed photos, get to know each other, and then I'll also do some prompts to get you and your hunny laughing and feeling all the love.
When will i receive my photos?
Summer in Banff National Park is BUSY! You can expect to receive your photos within 3-4 weeks after your shoot. There is also an add-on option for a "rush fee", meaning you'll get your photos within 3 days after your shoot. This doesn't mean I rush your editing, just means you get bumped to the top of my editing queue.
What should we wear?
I recommend wearing something that captures your style and you as an individual. However, I would steer away from bright colors (bright reds, orange, yellow). Neutrals are generally the best way to go; browns, whites, blacks, toned down greens and blues. I'll also send you a little style guide a week before your shoot as well so you can plan!
WHat time of day is best?
The best lighting in the park changes monthly. I'll go over exact times when we get to planning your booking. However, as a general rule, the best time of day is early morning or sunset. These times can range from 5am-10pm! The harsh lighting in the afternoon can cause harsh shadows, squinted eyes, and blown out mountains. I get it though, it can be hard with kiddos to wake up that early or stay up that late. So of course I have tricks I use to make all that work in our favor!
What if there's a specific photo i want?
I'm here to make your photo session the best! If there's any photo you want, I would recommend making a Pinterest folder and sending the link to me so I can see if it's possible! Due to lighting, location, and other logistics, I can't promise anything, but I'll definitely try.
