About Us
The creatives behind the art
Learn a bit about the people behind the camera.​
Every single one of us is incredibly passionate about our work! With a combined experience of over 45 years working in the wedding and photography industries, we are experts in documenting love in all forms.
Your Story, Our Lenses, Timeless Memories
Who We Are
At Wander West Photography, we're passionate about capturing life's most precious moments in a way that's natural, candid, and timeless. Inspired by a love for preserving memories and meeting new people, our team brings over 45 years of combined experience to each session or event we photograph. We each personally know how it feels to be camera-shy, and make it our mission to ensure you feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire time working with us. Like we're your friends, not just photographers!
Your story deserves to be told with authenticity, and we're here to make that happen.
say hello to the wander west team!
TRISTEN MACMILLAN
Founder & Lead Photographer
Hey there! I'm Tristen, the founder of Wander West.
I have always had a soft spot for touching moments, I believe that is why I love photographing weddings and elopements so much. There is so much raw emotion I always end up crying at every single one! I just love seeing people being so happy. ​
Exploring is also something I am passionate about, which is why no wedding destination is out of bounds for me (my dream destination wedding to shoot would be Antarctica, wouldn't that be such a cool location?! - pun intended lol). My life goal is to visit as many countries as I possibly can. I may not have had the opportunity to see the majority of the world as of today, but I know someday I will have seen it all!
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I love capturing weddings because it's a day when you and your best friend promise to be with each other until your last breath, and that is truly beautiful. Which is why the whole day should be about you both! I'm here to help make your big day the best day ever by not only being your photographer, but by lending a hand if things get stressful, helping you make decisions, and being your personal guide throughout the whole day.
STEPHANIE JONES
Lead & SECOND SHOOTER
I’m Stephanie, a Vancouver, BC-based Boudoir and Wedding photographer. I moved to the beautiful Vancouver Island from the UK around 4 years ago where my love of travel photography inspired me to move into portraiture and wedding photography.
I believe in capturing the little things resulting in a style that tells the unscripted story of your wedding day with all the details, big and small. My relaxed approach will allow you to take a deep breath and really enjoy the moment!
My absolute favorite part of photographing weddings is capturing the intimate moments between friends and families that can sometimes be missed in amongst all of the excitement! It's these little moments that make up all the fun throughout the day, and they deserve to be documented and remembered!
KAITIE ZEILSTRA
SECOND SHOOTER, Second Video, & Content Creator
Hi friends! I'm Kaitie, I'm a Vancouver Island-based portrait and boudoir photographer and the owner of KZ Photography.
I have been in the industry for around 12 years now. I started out in video and moved to photography after finding my passion for portraits. Within the last few years I've fallen in love with boudoir photography, and the empowerment it brings to those I photograph. I have experience with large weddings but have moved to smaller, more intimate weddings as I love capturing the raw emotion between couples.
My goal is to make sure you are feeling comfortable and safe at all times, and most importantly that you are having fun! My approach is to document those candid moments, the hugs, the tears, the sneaky kisses and those little moments you may forget down the road.
We are a close-knit team of creatives committed to making your project experience effortless and enjoyable! Whether that's a wedding, portrait session, or branding shoot, we bring the same level of professionalism and fun to every shoot. Each of us brings unique strengths, creating a harmonious blend of talents that ensures every moment is captured perfectly. When we're not photographing weddings, you'll find us exploring the beautiful landscapes of British Columbia, always seeking inspiration for our next adventure