When asked where the best place for an elopement near Banff is, Vermillion Lakes comes to mind immediately. Mountains, a lake, a dock over water. It’s everything you could want in one gorgeous and decently private location away from the masses of tourists. I love working in Banff, Canmore and area, it’s such a spectacular setting  no matter the season… even in the smokey days of August! I met Jill and Troy for a first glance at the Banff Springs hotel and from there we set off for Vermillion Lakes for a beautifully intimate and gorgeous elopement. I worked from afar so it really was as though they were by themselves. Jill wanted dramatic creatives so we hit up the staircase and Lake Minnewanka as well as Surprise Corner for views of the Banff Springs Hotel. It was a fantastic day, and it was almost painful for me to have to stop shooting! I could have spent the entire day with them. I love my job!!!