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about darby

it’s hard to describe who we are,
what we do, & why we do it…

It’s not just about being a wedding photographer…

Photography has been in my life for many years. It’s impact continually pushes me to document honest connection between people and their loved ones. The emotion, the silly, the spontaneous, the playful, the pure, the shy, the everything. People are truly fascinating.

This is why I hold a strong focus on portraiture. There are many elements to creating a photograph; layers of purpose that add to the story being captured. Photography has given me an outlet to share what I see and then describe it to the world in a single frame.

Being a Whistler and Sunshine Coast BC, wedding Photographer goes beyond the celebrations. I love to photograph growing families, couples, and personal portraiture too.

because I believe our lives are worth documenting.

Vancouver and Whistler Portrait Photographer Darby Magill

photo by sara rogers

philosophy & approach

My personal values intertwine with my business values 100%. I believe in and support marriage equality for all human beings. I will continue to be committed to anti-racism. That commitment extends to the photography industry, my own work and personal life.

Providing a safe environment for all my clients to express their voices, their creative minds and perspectives, and to fully be in their own bodies as they want to be represented, is of the highest priority.

Should you have any concerns about collaboration and/or wish to provide me feedback please do not hesitate to connect!

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having lived in Whistler for over 15 years and now migrating to the Sunshine Coast of BC, I look forward to continuing to photograph elopements, intimate weddings, candid families, and personal portraiture in both areas and beyonD!

British Columbia is where I call home, and I GRATEFULLY & RESPECTFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT MY BUSINESS OPERATES ON THE UNCEDED TERRITORies OF THE shíshálh, SK̲WX̲WÚ7MESH AND LÍL̓WAT NATIONs.

fun facts

I First Picked Up A Camera At 16 and Discovered A Passion For Creating Photographs Instantly. After Travelling Around Europe With My First Slr I Came Home Wanting To Learn More. A Few Night Classes Later And Many Hours Spent In A Darkroom I Found Myself Moving Across The Country To Study Photography In Victoria, Bc. After Moving To Whistler In 2009 I Quickly Gravitated Towards Portraiture And Began Developing A Portfolio That I Could Be Proud Of. I Took The Leap To Start My Own Business in 2011 And I’ve Been Riding An Epic Wave Ever Since.

Absolutely! I Think About How I Can Be Creative In Many Other Ways Beyond Photography often. I’ve Always Had An Interest In Interior Design. I Remember Creating My Own Blueprints As Young As The Age Of 9. Spatial Planning And Creating Function Out Of Disfunction Is Something I Genuinely Enjoy. I Also Married A Carpenter, Which Helps When I Want To Execute Little Projects Around The House!

There are many photographers who inspire me regularly. i love collecting photo books and flipping through them often. however, i always come back to linda mccartney. her collection of photographs in “roadworks” showcases life on the road: a unique variation of street photography that has had me hanging out of car windows with my camera for over a decade.

don’t try it at home kids.

One Of My Favourite Childhood Memories Was Helping My Dad Select The Music For Dinnertime. He Had A 6-Disc Changer So My Brother And I Got To each Choose An Album. I Suppose The Idea Of Being Able To Look Through My Dad’s Album Collection And Select Music In Itself Was Enjoyable, But The True Essence In What Made My Heart Swell Was The Sound Of The Player’s Motor Grinding To Change To The Next Disc. That Sound Will Forever Be Embedded In My Brain. I Still May Or May Not Collect CD’s.

I’ve been fortunate enough to have photographed weddings in Mexico, Hawaii, Antigua, Bahama’s and New Zealand. I’ve travelled throughout British Columbia and have documented weddings in Ontario as well. I love travelling with my camera and photographing people in places. Looking to plan a destination wedding? Let’s chat!

The emotions! When I show up on a wedding day the level of emotions is something that is unpredictable. No wedding is the same, it’s like an emotional roller coaster and anticipating those reactions and expressions is why I love being a wedding photographer.

Squamish wedding and family photographer
Squamish Wedding Photographer Darby Magill
Darby Magill Photographer
Whistler BC Photographer Darby Magill
Whistler Portrait Photographer
Darby Magill Whistler Photographer

want to know more?

I’m a big fan of getting a cup of coffee, scheduling a video call or grabbing a beer! Should you have any more questions about me, my work, & approach to documenting your story do not hesitate to connect.

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