Elopement Photographer in Banff
& The Canadian Rockies

telling your
epic love story

For couples who value
presence over tradition:
intentional storytelling and
experience-driven photography across
Canada and Brazil —
welcoming all love stories.

CREATED FOR THOSE WHO VALUE EXPERIENCE OVER RULES.

“This is the coolest experience of our lives.” It wasn’t said for the camera. It just slipped out in the middle of the day.

That's the feeling we care about.

When everything feels aligned. When the place, the moment, and the experience come together so naturally that it feels unreal, in the best way.

Present. Grounded. Fully there. A day that’s not about performing, but about living it.

For moments
of raw emotion.

WHAT IF YOUR WEDDING DAY WAS ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE, NOT THE EXPECTATIONS?

Traditional weddings can feel rushed, performative, and overwhelming. Tight timelines, expectations that don’t quite fit, and a day that passes before you’ve had time to breathe it in.

Eloping is a choice to do things differently.

It’s about choosing intention over obligation. Presence over pressure. Creating a day that reflects who both you are, not what you’re supposed to do.

At Bottrel & Co., I don’t just photograph your elopement.

I help shape an experience that feels calm, meaningful, and true to you. From location guidance and timeline flow on the day, my role is to hold space so you can stay present and enjoy it as it unfolds.

You focus on each other. I’ll take care of the rest.

THIS IS WHAT YOUR WEDDING
DAY COULD BE LIKE....

Slow Morning in the Mountains

A couple having a playful pillow fight during their elopement morning at Moose Hotel & Suites in Banff, capturing a candid and intentional moment of connection.

Wake up early in Banff, grab breakfast together, and ease into the day with quiet mountain views instead of rushing into a schedule.

Private Vows + First Adventure

A couple in winter wedding attire exchanging vows in the snow at Sunshine Village Ski Resort, surrounded by the peaks of Banff National Park.

Share your vows just the two of you as the Rockies wake up, then start exploring Banff with no pressure, stopping wherever feels right.

Do something fun that feels like you.

A bride and groom in wedding attire stand on paddleboards on the calm water of Spray Lakes in the Canadian Rockies, with mountains in the background.

Add a fun moment that feels true to you, like paddle boarding, canoeing at Lake Louise, or horseback riding through the mountains.

Sunset Celebration + Cozy Ending

A bride and groom enjoying a sunset picnic on a blanket in the Drumheller Badlands, featuring an editorial charcuterie spread during their Alberta destination elopement.

End with a sunset picnic at Lake Minnewanka or a long dinner at a local restaurant, then finish the night somewhere warm and cozy, knowing you truly lived it.

When the day is over, it should feel like it made sense for you.
From the pace to the place, nothing forced.
A day that is true to who you are as a couple.

Let's create something that feels like you!

You don’t need a perfect plan or everything figured out from the start.

I’ll walk alongside you through the process, helping shape a day that feels intentional, grounded, and true to who you are. From the early ideas to the details that make everything flow, you won’t be doing this alone.

Because a day like this should feel supported and calm, not overwhelming.

HEY! I'M CAROL.

local photographer dedicated to an experience
that feels as good as the photos look.

I’m based in Calgary and work throughout Banff, the Canadian Rockies, and Brazil.

Having lived and traveled abroad for much of my life, I’ve always been drawn to elopements that feel more like a meaningful experience than a high-stress production.

I don’t just show up with a camera. I help protect the pace of your day, paying attention to the details and how everything comes together.

My background working in luxury hospitality industry means I’m always thinking a few steps ahead so you don’t have to.

**Your elopement isn’t meant to fit a mold. It’s meant to feel like you.** My job is to make that happen in a way that feels natural, inclusive, and easy.

LOVE IS LOVE

Love isn’t just one thing, and it never has been. No matter who you are, who you love, or how your story looks, you’re welcome here and celebrated exactly as you are.

ACCESSIBILITY

Your elopement should work for the people (and animals) you love. I consider comfort, pacing, mobility needs, and inclusion when suggesting locations and experiences.

CARE FIRST

I plan with intention and awareness. Every decision is made with your experience in mind, so the day feels calm, supported, and easy to be present in.

LEAVE NO TRACE

The places we choose are part of the experience. I plan thoughtfully, move lightly, and make choices that respect the land, wildlife, and the future of these spaces.