Weddings - Proposals - Engagements
Photographer based in Banff
Available worldwide
planning the perfect mountain proposal/wedding? Let me help you
As a Banff wedding and proposal photographer, I offer a refined, personalized experience designed for couples who want more than just beautiful images. They want storytelling, emotion, and the breathtaking magic of the Canadian Rockies captured with intention. My services include full wedding photography, intimate elopements, surprise Banff proposals, engagement sessions, and elevated adventure experiences across Banff, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Canmore, Emerald Lake, and Yoho. Every collection is crafted to feel seamless and stress-free, blending editorial elegance with candid, documentary-style moments that reflect your true connection.
From guiding you through the best mountain locations and lighting for your proposal, to curating a smooth, luxury timeline for your Banff wedding, I’m with you from the first email to the final gallery. I offer expertly planned surprise proposals, helicopter sessions, multi-location engagement shoots, and thoughtfully designed wedding day coverage. You’ll receive high-end, true-to-life photographs with a warm, romantic style. Images that feel modern now and timeless for decades.
Each session includes tailored planning support, posing guidance that still feels natural, and an approach that prioritizes experience as much as artistry. Whether we’re capturing sunrise at Lake Louise, golden hour at Moraine Lake, or a heartfelt celebration in Banff, my goal is to create photographs that feel elevated, emotional, and uniquely yours.
For couples seeking a Banff photographer who brings luxury service, intimate storytelling, and breathtaking mountain scenery together, I offer an experience that celebrates your love in the most iconic landscapes in the Rockies.
Banff & Lake Louise
wedding & proposal
photographer
H Ello - I'M dayna
city girl living the mountain life. capturing memories for years to come.
I’m Dayna, the heart and eyes behind Dayna M Photography, a Banff-based wedding and proposal photographer who’s obsessed with turning real moments into timeless art. I moved to the Canadian Rockies in 2016 and instantly fell in love with the mountains, the light, and the way every couple’s story feels a little more magical here. Whether you’re planning an intimate Banff wedding, a Lake Louise engagement, a surprise Rocky Mountain proposal, or a full celebration surrounded by peaks and turquoise lakes, my approach is warm, candid, and deeply story-driven. I specialize in capturing the emotions you can’t stage; the quiet moments, the teary laughs, the big mountain landscapes that make your day feel unforgettable. With years of experience photographing couples across Banff, Canmore, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, and the rest of the Rockies, my goal is to create a photography experience that feels effortless, fun, and true to who you are. From helping plan your proposal timing at sunrise, to guiding you through your wedding day timeline, to finding the best mountain backdrops for golden hour portraits, I’m there to support you every step of the way. You’ll receive crisp, romantic, documentary-style images that look beautiful now and even better in 20 years. If you’re dreaming of a Banff photographer who blends adventure with a luxury, personalized experience. Someone who cares about your story as much as the final gallery. I’d love to help you bring your wedding or proposal vision to life in the most breathtaking place on earth.
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.
We laughed a ton during our shoot; and Dayna captured it all.
We worked with Dayna for our engagement photos while we were visiting Banff- I can’t say enough good things about working with Dayna.
My fiancé and I are not “photo” people- and Dayna just made us feel so comfortable. We have a big height difference between the two of us and she nailed the photos! We laughed a ton during our shoot; and Dayna captured it all. Not only were the posed photos beautiful, but the candids really captured our love and laughter. It truly was the best and a memory I won’t ever forget and we’re so grateful to work with Dayna!
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 .
She’s your everyday girl that you automatically gravitate to.
Dayna was a literal breath of fresh air to work with! We had the privilege of working with her during our maternity/engagement shoot followed by our wedding just a few short months later.
My husband and I can be a little camera shy and she had no issues guiding us along the way and making us feel comfortable.
She lead the way during our wedding but also let our friends be their goofy selves while capturing all the fun moments.
She’s your everyday girl that you automatically gravitate to.
She captured it all and we couldn’t be happier with the results and will absolutely use her for all our family photography needs in the future.
Her work speaks for itself. Beautifully breathtaking, in-the-moment photos we look forward to cherishing for years to come.
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!!!!
Documenting timeless love stories you can look back on for years to come.
