Banff Elopement Photographer
Serving; Kananaskis, Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Jasper & the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Serving; Kananaskis, Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Jasper & the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
I'm Megan, a proposal and elopement photographer, based in Banff National Park, Alberta. With a passion for capturing intimate and genuine moments, I specialize in telling love stories against the stunning backdrop of the Canadian Rockies.
As a seasoned photographer, I believe in the magic of elopements—those intimate celebrations that focus on the true essence of your love. Let's embark on an unforgettable journey together in the heart of Banff National Park. My photography style is very simple, minimalistic and soft which I think compliments my personality well as a fairly quiet, warm and sincere human. I'm a natural observer, so I love to watch how people interact with each other and capture them in a very natural, honest and uncontrived way. Documenting couples who are crazy about each other is my favourite thing and gives me all the feels. I want to capture those moments when you're lost in each other's eyes or laughing uncontrollably at something he whispered in your ear so you can relive those moments on rainy days and show them to your grandkids one day when your hair turns grey and you're still living out the beautiful, ordinary moments of your love story.
It is my greatest hope to connect deeply with you so that on your wedding we truly feel like old friends.
In other words, you can count on me to run the show, but you won't have to worry about me stealing it. Your job is to show up just the way you are, and my job is to capture your moments exactly how they felt. No performances. Only real and natural love. I want to create an experience for you and your love so that when we part ways, you feel even more connected to each other than when we began.
From intimate exchanges atop majestic peaks to serene lakeside vows, witness firsthand the magic of eloping in Banff through stunning imagery and heartfelt moments captured by yours truly. Let this video be your window into the romance and adventure awaiting you in one of Canada's most picturesque destinations.
We had such an incredible experience with Megan during our couples session at Peyto Lake. Megan was kind, warm, so easy to work with and we absolutely adore our images! We will definitely be back for more photos and we will be spreading the word!
Megan photographed our surprise proposal at Lake Louise and she made it so special and captured the most amazing photos. Megan followed us around without breaking cover for almost an hour before the proposal and captured photos and videos of our proposal. She is so friendly and fun to have as a photographer. All the pictures were stunning and she captured all the scenery and details you could imagine. She set up zoom calls with my fiancé weeks in advance and gave him tips for what to wear and for posing. In addition, she let us create our own poses. I loved every photo and she gave us our sneak peak extremely fast. We are so thankful that she captured this special moment perfectly.
We're overjoyed with Megan's incredible talent! My partner and I never had professional photos taken before - we were quite shy but her warmth instantly dissolved any nerves. Megan's relaxed demeanor and guidance made us feel at home, capturing our authenticity effortlessly. Her patience and enthusiasm crafted an experience beyond our expectations. With her, our engagement photoshoot became a joyous, memorable adventure. We are so grateful for her talent and for making us feel at ease. Our engagement photos have now become cherished tokens of our love story - we couldn't be happier with the experience and how the photos turned out.
Megan truly made our wedding day what it was: stunning. We asked her to travel to the mountains in Buena Vista, CO, and she didn't even hesitate. She captured the moments we can't afford to forget because of how precious they are to us. Now we have them in photos forever because of her. We needed a photographer on our wedding day that embraced the mountain scenery, took away the stress of the details and led the day behind the scenes in confidence and professionalism and Megan went beyond what we asked for. We are forever grateful!
Megan was absolutely wonderful to work with. She is kind, calm, organized and very knowledgeable. We immediately felt comfortable with her during our engagement session, and could not be happier with the results of our wedding pictures. She was able to capture the emotions of our intimate wedding so beautifully, and has left us with pictures we will cherish for years to come. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her!
Megan Renee Photography is an absolute dream to work with! Before booking my session, she was knowledgeable and quick to respond to all inquiries. She chose a stunning location and provided information on getting there/parking/etc. I was nervous at the start of the shoot, but Megan was friendly, calming and made the experience not only comfortable but lots of fun! She provided me with a (stunning) image sneak peek the following morning and the turn around time on the images was super quick. I had a wonderful experience working with Megan Renee Photography
As always I am at a loss for words but this time I’m at a loss for words AND crying. You are a gift. These photos are the most beautiful works - I could not have even imagined these in my wildest Pinterest dreams. You always get the vision but wow have you ever delivered a home run. Once again, I know you integrated all of our ideas and wishes so effortlessly. Above and beyond. The colour, the crispness, the contrast, the softness - wow. And I just feel like I’m really looking at Cory and myself in our truest form. This isn’t even to mention how beautifully you captured us in truly inclement weather, embracing the rain alongside with us just to get the shot. I love this work and the memories that came along with creating them. We will hold onto these forever. You are such a pleasure and a treasure. I am so grateful I found your Instagram page a year ago. You are a wonderful person and also an incredible talent. It’s truly a privilege to work with you at what feels like only the beginning of what will be an unbelievably successful and fruitful career. Thank you for gifting us these most beautiful and precious photos.
I highly recommend Megan as a photographer! She genuinely cares for her clients, listens to your wants and concerns, and produces high quality work. My fiancé and I did an engagement session with her and had a 10/10 experience all around.
I’m usually awkward getting my photo taken but Megan makes it a very comfortable and enjoyable experience and maintains a high level of professionalism. She is very approachable and wants to make sure that she delivers to you what you are looking for in a photo. She takes the time to listen to you and delivers the final product in a timely matter. She always keep communication open throughout the entire process. I highly recommend her as a photographer!
No idea or location is off limits. Exciting projects make me and early bird or late owl. I only ask you to bring your best mood and I'll do the rest.
Every person is beautiful, unique and a curious mystery. Allow me to show you how I see you. Promise we'll have lots of laughs and fun during the whole process.
To get on my calendar, inquire below and I'll reply within 24 hours. From there we’ll dream up something magical and meaningful together.
Woman Owned Business
Leave No Trace Aware
LGTQ+ Friendly
5 Star Rated
“ On my trip to Banff, I was planning to propose to my (now) fiancé, and I was looking for a professional photographer and I both found Megan online and was recommended by a colleague. After reaching out to Megan, we had an email chain back and forth to discuss options on how to propose, which I ended up choosing the surprise option. Megan made planning the photoshoot a breeze and had several incredible ideas on what the shoot could look like. Being my first trip to Banff as well, Megan had several location ideas with the insider knowledge on when to go at what times and what to expect. Megan even included a well detailed guide with examples of what to wear to the shoot! Megan arrived at the location early, and greeted us with a warm smile and inviting conversation. She brought some lanterns as props (which turned out amazing) and even lent her own gloves to my fiancé in between shots (It was 0 degrees and partly snowing at 05:00 in the middle of June lol). Conversation was easy and Megan is a very personable individual, who made both my fiancé and myself feel comfortable and at ease throughout the entire event. Megan exceeded all of my expectations beyond my own belief! She even gave us excellent recommendations for restaurants, activities, and trails nearby. I haven't even mentioned the photos, which brings me to my next point. The photos themselves are absolutely INCREDIBLE! Both my fiancé and I were thoroughly impressed with the quality of each and every picture. Megan even recorded the proposal on her iPhone so we had both pictures and video. After the photoshoot, Megan airdropped everything from her phone to us, and informed us it'll be about 2 days to get the preview photos and approx. 2 weeks for the remainder of the gallery. Exactly as mentioned, were received all our photos on time, and in fact earlier than we had thought. For anybody looking for a photographer in the Banff area, whether it be proposal, elopement, or wedding, I would give my highest recommendation to Megan. Both my fiancé and I feel that she truly captured the essence of our very special moment in life and made it that much better. The great cost, amazing effort, thorough communication, and the dedication to her clients demonstrates how much an experienced photographer and professional Megan is. Thank you again Megan!” - Layla & Brandon