D.Hoffgaard_Photography

09/26/2026

You know those people who make you feel like you’ve known them longer than you actually have?

That was Wayne and Jessica for me.

Wayne has the smile that lights up a room, Jessica has this warmth that wraps around you, and together they have a connection that is so easy to see.

Getting to witness the two of them celebrate this chapter with the people they love was pretty special. I’m grateful I got to be there for it — camera in hand and all. 🤍

💄 ModifylashMua
Venue: Coys Par 3 Golf and Bistro

09/24/2026

I still remember meeting Hazel and Dian for their engagement session back in 2024 ✨ They were such an incredible couple from the very beginning, and yet they admitted to me that being in front of the camera wasn’t something they felt particularly comfortable with.

It didn’t take long for that to disappear.

Once they were together, everything felt easy. They have this wonderful way of feeding off each other’s energy — supporting each other, making each other laugh, and simply enjoying being together. It came through in every photograph, and by the end of their session, I think they surprised themselves with just how naturally they photographed.

So being able to photograph them again two years later felt incredibly special.

Not only because I already knew how beautifully they connected in front of my camera, but because I got to see how much their relationship had grown in those two years. There was an even deeper familiarity between them, that effortless understanding you can’t pose or direct 🥹

And at Urth Ranch in Canal Flats, with the white harvest barn, endless acreage, horses, Galloway cows and the Rockies all around us, they looked completely at home in the setting.

Elegant, effortless, and still very much Hazel and Dian.

I’m so grateful I got to photograph them in that first chapter — and even more grateful that I got to come back for this one🤍

Venue: Urth Ranch
Wedding Planner/Coordinator: GOLDIE EVENTS
Flowers: Wildflower Floral Co
Hair: Destinie ♡ Columbia Valley BC ♡ Hairstylist
Makeup: Sacred Beauty Hair & Makeup
Cake: Fun Cakes By Diane

09/04/2026

🍁 Fall Minis are here🍁

I was driving through the valley this week and started noticing the first little hints of colour… and it made me realize fall is almost here 🍂 So, I thought I’d open up a few fall mini dates again :)

I’m also trying out Radium Hot Springs as a new location this year, which I’m pretty excited about 🤎

If you’re curious, have a little peek at the dates, locations and details below:

Discover our mini photography sessions offered by D. Hoffgaard Photography in Invermere. Perfect for capturing special moments with your family, newborn, or partner. Book your session today to preserve memories that last a lifetime!

09/02/2026

A little love for one of the Columbia Valley’s most stunning wedding venues 🤍

Last weekend, I had the privilege of creating some absolute magic with Kaliana & Colby at Urth Ranch

If you’re still on the hunt for your 2027 wedding venue, especially if you’ve been dreaming of a ranch-style wedding, this one deserves a spot on your list!

I think Kaliana & Colby will be dreaming about those incredible mountain views and the beautiful white Harvest Barn for a while ✨

A huge thank you to this incredible team of vendors who made the day run absolutely seamlessly and brought everything together so beautifully 🤍

🗓️ GOLDIE EVENTS

💇‍♀️ Destinie ♡ Columbia Valley BC ♡ Hairstylist

💄Sacred Beauty Hair & Makeup

💐 Wildflower Floral Co

🎂 Fun Cakes By Diane

08/10/2026

Some love stories are meant to be lived in the mountains. 🤍

Elena & Pierre didn’t simply want to have the mountains as a backdrop to their wedding photos. With such a deep connection to nature, they wanted something more — to capture their love story surrounded by the place that has become such a big part of their lives.

Usually, they go to the mountains to ski, hike, explore and adventure together. This time, they wanted to simply be there. Together. Present. In love.

So we slowed down and made space for just that — for them to forget everything around them and simply enjoy each other.

Because they know what it feels like to look into each other’s eyes. What they don’t get to see is the way they look together.

And that’s what I wanted them to take home. 🤍

08/03/2026

Lianna & Jonathon‘s wedding was a whirlwind of emotions🤍

The breeze made for the most gorgeous flowing veil shots, and thankfully, it also cleared the smoke just in time for beautiful mountain views. 🏔️✨

Even a 24-hour power outage couldn’t stop these sneak peeks — uploaded, saved, and delivered on the very next day 🤍

📍 Copper Point Resort
💄 Gemstone Salon & Spa

07/16/2026

The best part about maternity sessions isn’t just documenting a baby bump—it’s capturing a family exactly as they are before everything changes ✨

A proud big brother.
Parents soaking in these final weeks.
And so much excitement for the little one who is about to complete their family.

These are the memories that only become more meaningful with time and these are the moments you can’t recreate once they’re gone 🤍

07/14/2026

Nadia & Travis didn’t save the best parts of their wedding day for after the ceremony…

They made space for them before 🤍

A quiet first look.
Private vows.
Portraits with the mountains as their backdrop.
Time with the people they love most.

So when they finally said “I do,” the rest of the day wasn’t about rushing from one thing to the next.

It was about celebrating ✨

And that calm, intentional joy was felt in every moment.

A little sneak peek from a beautiful backyard mountain wedding. 🤍

💇‍♀️ Destinie ♡ Columbia Valley BC ♡ Hairstylist

💄 Kootenay Wedding Makeup and Hair

07/08/2026

Rain has a way of making couples nervous on their wedding day.

The truth is, beautiful light doesn’t disappear when the sun does.

This image was created using 100% natural light—no flash, no strobes. Just understanding how light behaves, finding it, and thoughtfully positioning my couples so their images feel soft, luminous, and true to life, even on an overcast, rainy day.

This photograph is almost straight out of camera, with only minimal enhancements, allowing the natural beauty of the moment to speak for itself 🤍

05/20/2026

A few moments from Catherine and Jonathan’s beautiful wedding at Eagle Ranch Resort in Invermere ~ April 2026 🤍

Elegant Golf Club Wedding: Catherine's and Jonathan's Celebration at Eagle Ranch Resort, Invermere