Artfully documenting the non-traditional city wedding

VANCOUVER WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

VANCOUVER WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Documenting unique couples
in their element

VANCOUVER WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Documenting love of all kinds

A couple is standing outside a green building in Vancouver's Chinatown. Person on the left is wearing a beige jacket, red pants, person on the right is wearing a red lace dress with black platform shoes, both wearing sunglasses.
Bride and groom standing on a city street in Gastown, smiling and celebrating. The groom in a tuxedo and the bride in a cream dress holding a large bouquet. Friends are posing playfully around them, some jumping and making funny faces.

it’s a celebration of your story, shared with the people who matter most.

YOUR WEDDING IS MORE THAN JUST AN EVENT
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Two women in wedding dresses sharing a kiss outdoors with autumn-colored trees in the background.

I’m here to capture that story as it happens. The big moments? Of course, but the quiet magic too—the way your partner reaches for your hand instinctively, wrapping your arms around your childhood best friend, and the intimate pauses that deserve just as much space.

Two men hugging, one crying with emotion, in a forest ceremony setting, with two women smiling and watching in the background.

I specialize in emotive, storytelling-driven photography that feels as alive as the moments themselves.

Bride dancing with friends during wedding dance party in Vancouver

No stiff poses, no forced smiles—just real, joyful, artistic imagery that reflects not only the way your day unfolded, but the way it felt.

welcome

i’m Aileen

Pronounced AY-LEAN, “A” like how you say it in the alphabet, and “lean” like lean cut of meat

A woman with shoulder-length hair, wearing an olive green blazer, beige trousers, and white shoes, sits on a wooden chair against a warm orange background, smiling and looking at the camera.

I’m a wedding photographer based in Vancouver, BC with a focus on weddings that are intimate in size but never in presence.

From the moment we connect, my priority is to make you feel comfortable, welcomed, and free to be yourself. Think of me as part photographer, part hype-person, part calm-in-the-chaos. I’ll guide when needed, blend in when it matters, and move with the rhythm of the day, making sure you feel nothing but present.

All you need to do is soak it in, let go of the little things, and trust that I’ll be right there beside you, capturing every moment. 

Get to Know Me

What are you WANTING to capture?

A bride and groom stand outside of Brix and Mortar. The groom is wearing a black tuxedo with a bow tie and holding a large bouquet of flowers. The bride holding the train of her wedding dress.
A bride pours champagne into a glass at the top of a champagne tower on a table top with a funky light fixture above.
Two people holding hands, looking at each other outdoors with a blue sky and clouds. Unique perspective photographed from the ground, looking up to the sky.
A woman in a white dress feeding a man in a black suit a slice of pizza while sitting on steps outside the Vancouver Art Gallery.
A family of three sitting on a yellow sofa with their small dog, inside a room with wooden flooring and a blank wall.
A pregnant woman practicing yoga or meditation indoors, sitting cross-legged on a yoga mat with one hand on her belly and the other on her chest, next to a potted plant and bright, airy curtains.

Love Notes

  • A bride and groom sharing a kiss and drinks at their wedding reception, decorated with hanging woven lanterns, flowers, and warm lighting.

    "Aileen excelled at capturing genuine little moments throughout the wedding day,"

    “She went above and beyond to make sure my husband and I were comfortable on the day of. We didn’t have to overthink any poses or nothing was overly artificial – Aileen excelled at capturing genuine little moments throughout the wedding day. The photographs were absolutely gorgeous, fully encapsulating the warm, rich color tones of the wedding décor, and she had an incredible eye for capturing the small details of the wedding that only we (as the planners) knew about! When the full set of photos was delivered, we were blown away by the consistency of quality.
    TLDR: Book Aileen Choi for your special event photography. You won’t regret it!”

    VIVIAN + JOSH

  • Two brides in white dresses laughing and walking arm in arm in Gastown with trees and buildings in the background.

    "Aileen is so thoughtful, she goes above and beyond for her clients!"

    My wife and I loved working with Aileen! We are so happy with how our engagement AND wedding photos turned out! Upon contacting and meeting with Aileen, we knew that we made the right choice hiring her as our photographer. She was very easy to communicate with and very knowledgeable about every questions we had! She made us feel comfortable and made us look like pros in front of the camera. Not only is she a master of her craft, she really made as feel at ease during our sessions and felt as she was our friend taking our photos! I also wanted to add that Aileen helped me plan my surprise proposal during our engagement session. (Back story, I never bought my wife a ring, and I wanted to surprise her with one during our engagement shoot). Aileen is so thoughtful, she goes above and beyond for her clients! SHE is the photographer you are looking for!”

    MARIA + JANICE

  • Silhouetted bride and groom standing inside near glass doors, facing each other, with the bride holding a bouquet, during a wedding ceremony or moment.

    “Aileen is everything you could ask for in a wedding photographer and then some."

    “She is warm, kind, thoughtful, and a really solid hang. Our number one wish for a photographer was to have photos that, if we saw them in a gallery, we would think they were incredible photos before registering they were of a wedding - well, she delivered beyond what we could have hoped for. She really captured the feel of our day and we are so grateful to have photos that so quickly take us back to all those amazing moments.

    On top of being a truly wonderful human and taking stellar photos, my husband and I are rather camera-shy and Aileen managed to work the miracle of not only making us comfortable, but actually somehow getting us to have fun, even during portraits.

    Put simply, Aileen is the best of the best and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone!!”

    BECKY & DONNY

Featured stories

Featured stories

From a top view, a staircase with wooden railings, the bride in a white wedding dress ascending, and the groom dressed in black standing at the top.
Close-up of a couple's legs and feet, with the man wearing dark pants and brown shoes, and the woman in a white dress and white high-heeled sandals, standing on a textured concrete floor near a wall with sunlight and shadows, with green plants in the background.

What are the next steps?

Let’s connect

Send me an email here and share a bit more about yourself, your ideas and what kind of services you’re looking for!

Let’s create

Now the magic happens and we bring your vision to life! Disclaimer: you will have a good time.

Let’s plan

From there, we’ll pick a date, figure out location(s) and plan any other details to ensure everything is seamless and stress-free.