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On WeddingWire since 2016

Last update: August 2023

At Draht Photography, we want to deliver photos that are different. They shoot in the rain, climb mountains for sneakaways, shoot low light photos in the headlights of your old company truck. Their focus is also in those candids, in capturing real emotions, real expressions, and real smiles, so that everything you see when you look back on your special day is nothing but the most authentic chronicle of your wedding.

Experience

Eric Draht's artistic contributions have graced the pages of numerous esteemed publications, including Pulp Magazine, Vogue Brides, The Morning Star, and even securing a spot within the Reddit Wedding Photographer Top 3. His creations have found a home in prominent venues like the Vertigo Art Gallery and Fearless Photographers, among others. Renowned for his distinctive style, Eric Draht has forged a path that has made him a highly sought-after figure in the realm of wedding photography. Notably, his exceptional skills have earned him the impressive distinction of being ranked as the second-best photographer in Canada on MyWed. Furthermore, his prowess has been acknowledged with the esteemed "Best Wedding Of the Year" award for Canada.

Services offered

They will strive to capture every little detail of your big day, that bit of nervousness right before the ceremony, that look of excitement when the bouquets first come in, that expression when the groom first sees his lovely blushing bride, and many other precious moments that make that day so special. To do so, they offer you the following services:

  • Full day coverage
  • 1 or 2 photographers on-site
  • Engagement session
  • Online photo hosting
  • Max amount of images
  • Lo-res images for Facebook
  • Hi-res images
  • Fine art albums
  • Prints or canvases

Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

One event per day
2nd shooter
Add'l hours
Engagement shoot
High-res
Multi. locations
Slideshow
Toning
Trash the dress

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital files
Flush mount
Matted prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the date
Thank you cards

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$3,000

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

One event per day
Digital files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$3,750

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

One event per day
2nd shooter
Albums
Canvas
Digital files
Engagement shoot
High-res
Matted prints
Multi. locations
Negatives
Prints
Slideshow / montage
Toning
Trash the dress
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100% Recommended by couples
Trista
Trista L. Sent on 05/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Breathtaking

The photos from our wedding were breathtaking. The way Eric captures different lighting is so unique. A Very professional, kind hearted and patient photographer. If you want wow he’s your guy!
Sarah
Sarah B. Sent on 15/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing talent

I don’t know where to start with how happy I am with my pic and I haven’t even received them all yet . He was easy to deal with and has a great eye.
Is work is very unique which I love … if I could give him more stars I would
Christine
Christine C. Sent on 10/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Eric was quick to answer calls, texts and emails. His work surpassed our expectations.

professional,friendly,talented
Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn I. Sent on 21/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I’m not even sure where to start with Eric Draht He is unbelievable at what he does and he will probably take all of the professional photos I need done for the rest of my life, which is saying something since we’re located in Calgary and he’s located in Vernon, but trust me, he is worth it. I decided to choose my photographer by going through random photos tagged in locations all over Vernon and fall in love with the photos before we looked at investments. I came across 5 photos that I investigated, all 5 were Eric’s. I got extremely lucky that he was in our budget, I would have went over though if it meant having him, but shhh don’t tell him that. From our initial meeting in early 2016 to our wedding on September 2nd, 2017, Eric has been nothing short of a dream to work with. Our engagement photos made me feel so beautiful and trust me that’s hard to do in a photograph. They are timeless and we got so many compliments on them, not to mention I got them back 24 hours after the shoot. But timing and budget aside something that drew me to Eric was his passion for photography. It has never seemed like work, he is always positive and upbeat and always telling stories about the new things he tried with some other clients. He truly puts 110% into EVERYTHING he does, which says a lot considering he photographs 3-4 weddings a week during peak season, but that doesn’t seem to impact the fact that he ALWAYS puts up a sampler the night of the wedding so you having something beautiful to look at the next morning and turns around your entire album in about 3 weeks. He’s passionate about taking photos but also editing them, which is job I would not want. I am so grateful to have had Eric photograph our special day and I look forward to all the photos that he’ll take for my family in the years to come. I literally cannot recommend Eric enough to people and he was my favorite vendor from our wedding and made my day so much better because he was always in control of the situation and ensured no special moments were missed. I’ve included our wedding sampler so you can see what I mean! http://bit.ly/paddlewheelhall
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Cindy M. Sent on 24/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Cermony

He was friendly, patient, professional and very helpful. He did an amazing job.
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Awards

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Draht Photography Real Weddings

Jake & Samantha
70 Photos · 11/Sep/2022
Jenny & Robert
60 Photos · 21/Feb/2022
Dylan & Susan
77 Photos · 16/Oct/2021
Jesse & Troy
73 Photos · 03/Oct/2021
Shari & Ben
84 Photos · 08/Mar/2021
Michael & Amber
94 Photos · 24/Aug/2019

Meet the team

Eric Draht
Eric Draht
Photographer

I am a full time wedding photographer who lives between Vernon and Kelowna, British Columbia, in the beautiful Okanagan Valley. My goal is to create emotional symbolism in my photographs. To deliver professional and a unique service, with a splash of imagination. I've won a few awards and have been recognized in this past decade for wedding photography, so there must be something to it.

To be honest, weddings excite me like nothing else does. My images are intimate and personal, often quiet. That bit of nervousness right before the ceremony, that look of excitement when the bouquets first come in, that expression when the groom first sees his lovely blushing bride. The speeches make me teary, the first dance lights me up. I live for the raw emotion and vulnerability weddings bring along with them. That goes for you, and your guests. At your special event, everything should be documented. My mission is to make images that actually mean something to you - more than just a pretty picture.

I also enjoy teaching. At the moment, I'm teaching five classes on photography a week, comprised of over 60 students every two month semester. We have beginner lessons, advanced lessons, and level three lessons. I'm honored to have many established photographers taking the advanced lessons. It reminds me that in this craft, we are here to learn. And there's always something to learn.

And besides - It's not just the photos. The stories behind them entrance me. A wedding out in the wilderness, a few friends sharing some drinks under a bridge, an elderly couple proudly posing with their new grandchild. They're all reminders of why I do this. I love meeting the brides, chatting with the bridesmaids after the ceremony, hiking to the top of a mountain to get that elusive fog shot. They are markers in time, a weapon against the quiet forgetting.

The stories we capture will live on, our children will look at our faces on screens, trying to get a glimpse of us. Of our lives, our passions. Some of us were born to travel, some to write. I was born to put this story together.

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3800, 40 Ave V1T 6S3 Vernon (British Columbia)

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