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Fairmont Pacific Rim Emerald Ballroom Wedding
June is the perfect time to say "I do," especially when the venue is as stunning as the Emerald Ballroom at the Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver. Nestled in the heart of this vibrant city, the ballroom offers a luxurious yet inviting atmosphere, making it an ideal...
Nitobe Garden Wedding Elopement by John Bello
Picture this: an intimate Vancouver wedding elopement amidst the lush greenery and delicate blossoms of Nitobe Garden. That's exactly where Jasmine and Thomas decided to tie the knot, opting for an intimate celebration that felt like a warm embrace from nature itself....
Fortune Terrace Wedding Photographer in Richmond
Derek and Roseanne celebrated a beautiful wedding reception at Fortune Terrace in Richmond. The day was filled with important traditions which included door games, a tea ceremony and table toasts. Thank you so much Derek and Roseanne for having me! "I love that...
Gay Family Session in Vancouver
At the end of December of last year I went to Stanley Park in Vancouver to do a gay family session featuring Todd, Rafael and their Brazilian Terrier, Champ! The handsome couple wore cozy pullovers and dressed Champ in his own matching sweater. Todd and Rafael own the...
Portrait Location Ideas for Rainy Days in Vancouver
Rainy days in Vancouver are a staple of the city, but they don't have to wash away your photoshoot plans. Embrace the rain and find covered areas with beautiful natural light - utilize Vancouver's beautiful urban landscape while still keeping dry! The first thing I...
Heritage Hall Gay Wedding in Vancouver
Kyle and Gary celebrated a big gay wedding at Heritage Hall in Vancouver. The grooms started the day with a ceremony at Celebration Pavilion in QE Park. Their smiles radiated pure happiness as they met at the altar, hand in hand, and exchanged heartfelt vows,...
Sage Bistro Wedding Vancouver by John Bello
Jasmin and Arthur celebrated a Sage Bistro wedding in Vancouver in July 2023. Their ceremony took place at the beautiful UBC Rose Garden on the university campus. To celebrate Arthur's Filipino and Jasmin's Algonquin indigenous culture, the couple added beautiful...
Gay Wedding Anniversary in Vancouver
Scott and Kirk chose me to capture help them celebrate their 28th gay wedding anniversary in Vancouver! They chose Spanish Banks as the backdrop as they spent a lot of their lives living in the area. Both have similar outlooks on life, appreciating the way humans have...
Vancouver Gay Wedding at Celebration Pavilion
It was a sunny day in Sitges, a charming coastal town known for its picturesque beauty and welcoming atmosphere. Harro and Joe, both on vacation and worlds apart from their everyday lives, had no idea that destiny had something extraordinary in store for them. As they...
Gay Wedding at Vancouver Rowing Club
Darren and Alan's big gay wedding at the Vancouver rowing club had so much laughter, a few tears and a drag queen! (Whore-ia Estefan) For me, one of the most memorable parts of the day was during the ceremony when a poem by Leo Herrera was read aloud: “Cheers to...
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JOHNBELLO
A queer & POC owned wedding photography business in Vancouver, BC.