Eloping is
It all start and end with YOUR story. What you want YOUR day to be like and what you want to remember. An elopement could be whatever you want it to be.
Moraine Lake Elopement Experience
Moraine Lake is one of the most iconic lake in Canada / in the world?
You all have seen that photo of a sunrise over a deep blue lake surrounded by ten mountain peaks (The Valley of the Ten Peaks).
Moraine Lake used to be way less travelled than its neighbour Lake Louise. It took a turn for multiple reasons. One of them could be that Microsoft Vista (2010) had one of its wallpaper after Moraine Lake.
Another one would be that Parks Canada offered a year of National Parks Pass in 2017 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the confederation and more people got to discover the beauty of Canada Parks.
Another one could be COVID when there was nothing else to do than explore the outdoors. And last but not least, with the development of Instagram influencers (of course).
This isn’t just a beautiful destination—it’s a place that invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and truly connect with each other.
Inquire with me and get on a call where we discuss your vision and I share with you what I can do for you.
Reserve your date by paying a retainer. You can know the location, the date, the time or not! If you just know you want to work with me, it works too.
Payment plans available.
Once you booked me, we can start the real planning! Finding a date, the perfect spot, the many activities and all the rest!
Where is Moraine Lake?
Moraine Lake is located in Alberta, Canada.
You access the lake by driving through Lake Louise Village and go up the road that goes to Lake Louise the lake (the start of the road is approximately in the middle between the village and the lake).
The road is closed to personal vehicles since 2023. You have to take a shuttle to get there now.
There is only one road (11km one way) that goes to Moraine Lake and it is not open all year round. The road to Moraine Lake is open between June and October. During the winter, the road is accessible by cross-country ski or snowmobile or any winter transportation. That said, the road is in high avalanche risk so be careful if you decide to go.
What is the best time to go to Moraine Lake?
This is very personal to each people but for me, fall is the best time to visit Moraine Lake. Like right before they close the road (even to shuttles). Why? Because it is Larches season and Moraine Lake hikes are known to be some of the best ones to see the larches.
Otherwise, if your trip is already booked, Moraine Lake is beautiful anytime.
Sunrise is very popular because you can see the sun go down on the Valley of the Ten Peaks behind the lake. If you think sunrise is the less busy time, ohhhh no it is not! It is photographer’s (and influencer’s) favorite time to be there. So it will be busy as well.
Sunset would be the less busy because people already left with the shuttles and people usually have other things to do after visiting Moraine Lake. A good thing to know, if you want the sun to be a part of the session, it will have to be about two hours before the actual sun set time. Why? Because the sun sets behind the peaks and disappears about two hours before.
The middle of the day would be where the blue of Moraine Lake is the most vivid. Like Gatorade blue, in real life! No need for any filters there. It is also the time where there is more reflections on the water and most likely, more wind as well.
If you want the perfect mirror reflection, I would suggest going early morning for sunrise or at sunset (the photo to the bottom with the three dogs was taken at sunset)
Kind words
Random facts about Moraine Lake
When did Moraine Lake got famous?
Did you know that before becoming ultra famous, Moraine Lake was put on a bill of twenty Canadian Dollars in 1969 and 1979?
Image from bankofcanadamuseum.ca
Where did the lake get his name from?
Moraine Lake was named after a Moraine. I didn’t know that word in French but a Moraine is formed after a glacier moved and then recede, leaving a pile of rocks (the Rock Pile walk to the viewpoint). When they first discovered Moraine Lake, the explorers thought it was what happened and that the lake was formed after the glacier receded.
In facts, it appears that Moraine Lake’s rock pile was formed because of a rock avalanche. So technically, Moraine Lake is not a Moraine but they didn’t want to change the name by then.
In 2014, when I first visited the rockies, you could park at any time by the lake (we arrived at 12pm on a random day during the first week of September).
We wanted to go hike Larches Valley (a very famous hike during the Larches Season – when alpine trees turn yellow) but we were refused the entrance because a ranger was posted at the beginning of the hike. He asked us if we were 4 people but we only were 2. We could not find two other people there and were not allowed to go because of the risk of encounters with Grizzlies.
How crazy was that?! We could not find 2 more people!! Not it is impossible to not find two people there ahah.
In 2023, because of the over crowded tourists, the huge line ups at all time to park and the non care tourists took when visiting Moraine Lake, Parks Canada decided to close the Moraine Lake road to personal vehicles.
The only way to access the parking of the lake now is to either take a shuttle (read below for options), a bike, have a handicap permit or stay at the Moraine Lake Lodge.
Meet your elopement photographer
(and her assistant Silas)
Helping you plan and craft your elopement experience so you can relax and enjoy your wedding day(s) is my cup of coffee.
You make the draft and I go above and beyond to make sure you get to experience the elopement day you dreamed of.
What you get when you hire me
But also
How does it work?
Inquire with me by email and get on a call where we discuss your vision and I share with you what I can do for you.
Block your date with me by paying a retainer. You can know the location, the date, the time or not! If you just know you want to work with me, it works too.
Payment plans available.
Once you booked me, we can start the real planning! Finding a date, the perfect spot, the many activities and all the rest! You will get a few emails from me to be able to plan the elopement of your dreams
Packages & Pricing
Multi day
Sunrise, Day, Sunset, Overnight & Sunrise
Full day
Sunrise, Hike (Larch Valley, Sentinel Pass, Eiffel Lake), Sunset
Half day
Sunrise or Sunset. Lake shore & main viewpoint only
Dorine was phenomenal!
Not only were our photos breathtaking, Dorine has amazing communication skills and was there to help with any questions we had. We are from the States and did an elopement ceremony in Banff National Park, she helped us pick the perfect location to ensure we had the perfect day! She is the best!
Included in all packages
I believe photography doesn’t start and stop at the photos.
I am a local of the Banff area and I want to help you navigate your options and show you how to have the best experience in my backyard.
No hidden fees for travels, accommodations or anything.
Only other fees would be any activities (Canoe, Helicopter, Horseback ridding, etc)
Planning Help
With (not limited to):
location ideas and recommendations
activity suggestions
permits guidance
packing list
Custom timeline
I will draft a timeline covering the whole time we have together.
Timelines are more of a guideline than something to follow to the point. Maybe it will take more time to hike up the hill but will take less to get ready.
The main points of the timeline are the sunrise and sunset times as well as the locations.
Support Calls
When you book with me, I plan in advance at least 3 calls with you and might add more if we see we need them.
The calls are made to catch up on how the planning is going, if you need help with anything. One of them will be to draft the timeline.
They are your chance to ask me all the questions you might have. You can also always reach me on my phone.
The last call will be a few days before the elopement so we can make sure everything is ready and in order!
Questionnaires
I send out questionnaires before the elopement day in order to get to know you better and make sure to know all the important details to you.
A photograph can mean a lot of different things to different people and I want your gallery to reflect who you are, you and your love story.
I send a last questionnaire after the elopement to get a feedback on the day(s) and your experience with me.
Shuttles
I decided to include the price of the shuttles in my package. This is valid for 2 people only. I will also include 1 dog if there is a dog with us. I will do the booking for the three of us.
Your multi day adventure
in the Canadian Rockies
A multi-day elopement at Moraine Lake isn’t just a ceremony — it’s an experience you get to live in, breathe in, and remember with your whole body. Instead of rushing through a single sunrise, you get time to explore the Valley of the Ten Peaks, wander quiet trails when the crowds disappear, and soak in every colour of that glacier-fed blue (even in a canoe?).
It lets you slow down, be fully present with each other, and create a story that feels wild, intimate, and uniquely yours. From alpine hikes to star-lit evenings, you’re not just capturing a day — you’re crafting a chapter of your life in one of the most iconic landscapes on Earth.
Not just Moraine Lake
Multi-day can be as long as you want
For the multi-day I will do a custom quote so I will need more informations before I can give you a final price. It will depend on how many activities, how many days, what you want to do etc.
No hidden fees for travels, accommodations or anything. Only other fees would be any activities (Canoe, Helicopter, Horseback ridding, etc)
Multi locations
We can either stay at Moraine Lake for multiple days or go to different places. This includes Emerald Lake, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Lake Louise.
If there is a stay at Moraine Lake overnight, I will need you to book an accommodation for me there at the same time as you book yours. There is no shuttles running at night so I do need to stay there as well.
Example of two days at Moraine Lake with another location:
– Sunrise at Lake Louise
– Walk around the Lake for more photos / possibility to go to Little Beehive
– Shuttle to Moraine Lake
– Canoe on the lake
– Ceremony at sunset at the viewpoint or around the lake
– Diner at the Lodge
– Night photos under the stars
– Sunrise either at the viewpoint or hike up Larch Valley / Sentinel Pass
– Shuttle back to Lake Louise
Example of two days at Moraine Lake:
– Shuttle to Moraine Lake middday and checking in the hotel
– Details photos of the wedding attire while you settle in
– Walk around the lake
– Write your vows on Moraine Lake’s shore for sunset
– Dinner at the lodge
– Getting ready early morning
– Ceremony at sunrise by the lake
– Canoe on the lake
– Hike up Larch Valley / Sentinel Pass / Eiffel Lake
– Shuttle back at the end of the day
1+ days
Of me dedicated to YOU.
Because going to Moraine Lake is such an adventure, I do have to block out all those days to be up there with you. I do not count my time in hours in that particular case.
If you want to do night time photos, go on a hike in the middle of the day or for sunset, this will also be included in the days – no extra.
As long as I am up there with you, we’d better make the best out of it!
Phone photos / Videos
For free!
It is an “add-on” with high quality videos and photos taken on a phone (iPhone 17 Pro). It will allow you to get rid of your phone during our time together and truly enjoy the nature around us.
We will be able to share with airdrop on the day of (if you have an iPhone or by a link within a week otherwise).
Audio Vows Recording
If you wish your vows to be audio recorded, I can make that happen for you. It is included with this package.
If you want them to be recorded with your phone too, please let me know in advance and I can set it up as well.
Three Printed Photo
I believe photos should last beyond the screen and I want to encourage all my couples to have their elopement day on their walls.
Size: 20×30 inches.
Price starting at: 6800$CAD +tx
Your full day adventure
in the Canadian Rockies
A full-day elopement at Moraine Lake lets you soak in the magic without rushing a single moment. You get sunrise over the Valley of the Ten Peaks, time to explore the shoreline, and the freedom to turn the day into an adventure — whether that’s a breathtaking hike, canoe on the lake or heading to a second location after Moraine for a whole new backdrop.
It’s the perfect balance: slow, intentional, and immersive, yet still open to discovery. With a full day, you get space to breathe, explore, and celebrate your love story in one of the most unforgettable landscapes on earth.
Not just Moraine Lake
Full-day can be whatever you want it to be
For the full-day you can decide to stay at Moraine Lake from sunrise to sunset, hike to Sentinel Pass or canoe on the lake, have a picnic on the shore, just immersing yourselves in that very special place. OR you can decide to spend sunrise at Moraine Lake and then do a sunset somewhere else (this includes Lake Louise, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Emerald Lake or any lakes near Banff).
No hidden fees for travels, accommodations or anything. Only other fees would be any activities (Canoe, Helicopter, Horseback ridding, etc)
Multi locations
We can either stay at Moraine Lake for the full day – trust me there is lots to do! – or go to different places. This includes Emerald Lake, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Lake Louise and any lake close to Banff.
1 day
Of me dedicated to YOU.
This is up to 10h.
I do have add-ons for night photos for example if the coverage doesn’t allow us to do some within the 10h and you want some.
Phone photos / Videos
For free!
It is an “add-on” with high quality videos and photos taken on a phone (iPhone 17 Pro). It will allow you to get rid of your phone during our time together and truly enjoy the nature around us.
We will be able to share with airdrop on the day of (if you have an iPhone or by a link within a week otherwise).
Audio Vows Recording
If you wish your vows to be audio recorded, I can make that happen for you. It is included with this package.
If you want them to be recorded with your phone too, please let me know in advance and I can set it up as well.
One Printed Photo
I believe photos should last beyond the screen and I want to encourage all my couples to have their elopement day on their walls.
Size: 20×30 inches.
5200$CAD +tx
Your half day adventure
at Moraine Lake
A half-day elopement at Moraine Lake gives you the perfect amount of time to celebrate in one of the most iconic places in the Rockies — without committing to a full-day adventure. In four unhurried hours, you can enjoy a quiet sunrise or dreamy morning light, explore the shoreline, wander up the Rockpile, and capture every moment surrounded by that unreal glacier-blue water.
It’s intimate, simple, and incredibly meaningful — a way to experience Moraine Lake at its best while keeping your day relaxed, beautiful, and focused entirely on the two of you.
just Moraine Lake
Half-day to spend on the shore of Moraine Lake
For the half day, we usually just have enough time to arrive for sunrise, do the ceremony on the shore of the lake and then go up the rockpile to grab some epic shots of that gatorade water.
No hidden fees for travels, accommodations or anything. Only other fees would be any activities (Canoe, Helicopter, Horseback ridding, etc)
One location
We only have time for Moraine Lake shore and the Rockpile viewpoint. The shuttle itself takes us 30mins one way and 30mins back.
4h
Of me dedicated to YOU.
It all starts and ends with the shuttle. Our shuttle time is included in this time which leaves us for about 3h at the Lake. This is plenty of time to enjoy the sunrise, do the ceremony and take some photos.
One Printed Photo
I believe photos should last beyond the screen and I want to encourage all my couples to have their elopement day on their walls.
Size: 20×30 inches.
4200$CAD +tx
The bold commitment
Crafted for couples seeking an intimate and meaningful ceremony, the bold commitment is perfect for those spontaneous elopements or vow renewals.
In just two hours, we’ll capture the essence of your love with a symbolic ceremony and heartfelt vows in one stunning location. Whether you’re starting your journey together or renewing the promises you’ve made, this package is simple, stress-free, and unforgettable.
No fuss, just the two of you and the beauty of your surroundings.
2600$CAD
What’s included?
↟ 1h at the lake
↟ One location
↟ No shuttle included