Authentic Storytelling
So much happens on your wedding day—fleeting glances, quiet smiles,
joyful tears, and spontaneous laughter. As a Vancouver wedding
photographer, my goal is to capture not just the big moments but also
the in-between ones—the subtle gestures and raw emotions that make
your story uniquely yours.
I specialize in documentary wedding photography, approaching
weddings as a photojournalist—observing and anticipating moments
before they unfold. With over 12 years of experience and 300+ weddings
photographed, I’ve learned that the most powerful images come from
authenticity, not orchestration. My role isn’t to direct but to witness,
allowing your wedding day to unfold naturally.
While my focus is on candid storytelling, I also understand the importance
of timeless family portraits. We’ll capture those efficiently, ensuring you
have classic keepsakes alongside the genuine, unscripted memories that
define your day.
As a Vancouver-based wedding and photojournalism photographer, I
bring my experience covering sports, news, and adventure travel into my
wedding work—always searching for truth, energy, and emotion in every
frame. Whether it’s an intimate elopement in British Columbia, a luxury
wedding in downtown Vancouver, or a multi-day multicultural
celebration, my commitment remains the same: to tell your story honestly
and beautifully, preserving the memories that matter most.
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “Working with Joe was the best decision we made! Joe was extremely helpful in our wedding preparation with some great suggestions. Joe's "fly on the wall" documentarian style was exactly what we were looking for and the photos we received after our wedding are incredible. We couldn't be happier with Joe as a person and as a photographer. Highly recommended!!”
- Adriana & Patrick
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “We were so fortunate to have Joe as our photographer. He was so professional and courteous that it made it so much easier on us on the day of. He was there to answer questions every step of the way, and we felt comfortable about asking him about everything and anything that we needed to know. The photos turned out fantastic and we couldn't have asked for a better person to do the job.”
- Thomas Tanikawa
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “We were so happy with our decision to have Affinity Wedding Photography capture our special day! From the very beginning Joe was incredibly responsive to all our questions and emails, which also included having to reschedule our wedding date on two occasions. The Zoom meeting we ended up having closer to the final day proved very helpful, as Joe went through a detailed list of questions and suggestions for us in order to prepare, including potential options for locations which were adjacent to our wedding venue. During the day itself, Joe arrived right on schedule and seemed to seamlessly blend in, and managed to capture some beautiful moments and memories for us. Finally, Joe's pricing is easily one of the most reasonable you'll find in the lower mainland. Highly recommend him and Affinity Wedding Photography.
- Brad & Jenika