Photographers

Laura-Anne Smid Photography

Homebase: British Columbia

Also serving: Nationwide Canada for travel fees

I’m a wedding photographer, engagement and marriage mentor, host of the Becoming Gold podcast, and—most importantly—a devout Catholic and loving wife. Yes, I’m obsessed with Taylor Swift’s entire music catalogue, but when it comes down to it, my relationship with Jesus is my number one.

I spend my days serving up sunshine and truth to my clients as they walk through their engagement and wedding planning season, then delivering a magical day-of photography experience and timeless, true-to-life photos.

In between all that, I’m dreaming up and developing resources for Catholic women (and men) at every stage of life to help them prepare for and find joy in the Sacrament of Marriage.

My calling started during a photography class at university, where I (and all my friends/de facto photo subjects) realized I came alive with a camera in my hand. That led me to wedding photography, where I collected years of insight & wisdom around marriage prep, wedding planning, and the sacrificial love relationships require.

Based outside of Vancouver, British Columbia, I travel across Canada to photograph weddings every year, bringing reverence, encouragement, and a little bit of sparkle to every celebration. When I’m away from my desk & cameras, you can find me reading, cooking, going to Adoration with my husband, Brandon, or snuggling my friends’ babies.