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On WeddingWire since 2024

Last update: April 2025

Find the Wild is based in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, in Canmore, Alberta. We offer wedding and elopement photography services, along with planning help, timeline building, vendor suggestions, expert location selection and a helping hand through your entire booking and marriage process.

Find the Wild has roots in landscape and adventure photography, and merging that with portraits by helping couples hang their dream, mountainscape memories on the wall has been incredibly rewarding. We treat each celebration as unique, with customized service and editing. Having worked with Travel Alberta and Destination BC, wild places are our expertise - and we're excited to help you find the perfect spot for your elopement or wedding portraits.

Currently offering discounts on helicopter sessions and elopements! Inquire today - up to 30% off.

Licensed and insured in Banff National Park, Canmore and Kananaskis Country.

Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

One event per day
Add'l hours
Engagement shoot
Liability insurance
Multi. locations

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital files
Matted prints
Prints
Thank you cards

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$1,850

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?

$2,800

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

One event per day
Add'l hours
Digital files
Multi. locations
Thank you cards
illustration notebook

Any other questions?

Reviews for Find the Wild Photography & Media

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Aarti Sent on 02/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

EXCELLENT service with a smile :)

Maryn was the photographer for our mountain elopement wedding. She hiked up West Wind Pass with us to capture our special day. While carrying a heavy load of gear, Maryn was the perfect joyful addition to our small group. This was especially important when the groom and his friends took a wrong turn, leaving the girls waiting for 2+ hours. Throughout, Maryn was calm, positive and solution oriented. She patiently waited in fairly chilly temps, cracking jokes and keeping spirits up! When everyone was finally together, she immediately jumped into action, going from bride to groom to capture shots as we were getting ready separately. She also scouted the best spots for us to say our vows. All her efforts resulted in absolutely stunning photos we will cherish forever. In addition to being a great photographer, Maryn is highly knowledgeable about the area and is an excellent resource for information on photo spots or any other adventures you may be thinking of in the area. You spend a lot of time with your photographer on your big day and it was amazing to have someone there with great social skills - perfectly lovely when needed and perfectly blending in when capturing the little moments. Highly recommended!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 16/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Captured Every Moment Perfectly

I couldn’t be happier with my experience with my wedding photographer! She traveled all the way from Canmore to shoot our wedding in Calgary, which truly reflects her commitment and passion for her work. At first, I thought she just preferred shooting in the mountains, but her willingness to come to us meant so much.

From the very beginning, her communication was flawless. She was flexible with both scheduling and payments, which made the planning process incredibly smooth and stress-free. She listened carefully to my vision for a mix of documentary-style, candid, and posed shots, and she executed it beautifully.

I provided her with a list of key moments I wanted captured, and then I trusted her to do her thing — and I’m so glad I did. She struck the perfect balance between creativity and professionalism, making everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. Her warm and friendly demeanor truly made her feel like part of the celebration, and all of our guests loved her!

When we received the final gallery (which arrived even sooner than expected!), I was blown away. Every photo was stunning — beautifully edited, vibrant, emotional, and full of life. One of my favorite moments she captured was my groom smiling during the ceremony. I was so caught up in everything at the time that I didn’t even notice his expression, but she saw it, and now I can cherish that memory forever. The photo I had high hopes for — the classic under-the-veil kiss — turned out breathtaking. I had high expectations for that shot, and she absolutely nailed it.

She was calm, organized, and had a natural way of blending into the day. I’ve worked with other photographers before, but this was by far the best experience I’ve had. Her pricing was very fair for the level of care, talent, and service she provided.

If you’re considering hiring her — do it! I would work with her again in a heartbeat and recommend her to anyone looking for a kind, talented photographer who is deeply committed to capturing your most important memories in the most beautiful way.
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Anna Sent on 07/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Anna+Joel's Canmore Wedding

We had an absolutely wonderful experience working with Maryn. We met her by chance the weekend that we visited our venue, and loved the style of her work. In our initial conversations, she was very friendly and helpful. Neither my fiancée nor I had spent extensive time in the area of our venue, and she was able to suggest multiple shot locations and backups, and even helped us refine our timeline for the big day (I was not a Type A bride). She was very flexible on my last-minute decisions, even a change of venue for one of the events. On the big day, her positive energy helped everyone relax and not feel awkward about having their photos taken. She was excellent and professional when dealing with large numbers of our family and guests, and I received many positive comments in regards to the photographer. Myself and my now-husband are so happy with how the photos turned out, they are exactly what I wanted, a mix of posed and documentary-like images. We would recommend Find the Wild to anyone looking for a fabulous photographer.
Katelyn
Katelyn Sent on 08/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

Maryn is very responsive and provided timely sneak peaks of both engagement and wedding photos. Her editing style is bright. I had so many compliments from my guests about how amazing she was. She captured great memories and I am 100% satisfied with her
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Ralfh Sent on 26/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding video/photographer!!!

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Marin for our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. From the very beginning, Marin was professional, attentive, and passionate about capturing our special day in the most beautiful way possible.

The photos and videos truly exceeded our expectations. Marin has an incredible eye for detail and was able to perfectly capture the emotion, joy, and beauty of every moment. We were especially impressed with how natural and candid the shots felt, making it seem like we were reliving each part of our day when looking through the photos and the highlight video.

Marin made us feel so comfortable throughout the whole process. From the first meeting to the final delivery, Marin listened to my wife’s vision and made sure it came to life, all while providing helpful suggestions that really enhanced the overall experience.

If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond to make sure every special moment is beautifully captured, we highly recommend Marin. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer and videographer for our wedding!
Beatrix
Bee Sent on 12/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best choice!!!

We were so happy with Maryn‘s beautiful work! She communicated everything so well, that we just could relax and trust her professional flow. The results are stunning. Our feelings are captured now into these amazing pictures and videos.
Tiara
Tiara Sent on 28/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Helicopter engagement photos

We had the lovely pleasure of working with Maryn!! She is amazing and literally so prepared for anything that comes her way!! We had a helicopter engagement photo and the weather wasn’t looking that good but Maryn was so reassuring and positive and at the end of the day it all worked out and our photos are amazing! We highly recommend her!!!
Erin
Erin Sent on 31/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Experience

We had a super unique engagement shoot at a highland cattle farm. Maryn was happy to accommodate our request, despite the distance. She was there early to scope things out. The shoot itself was super comfortable, which I am very glad about because I am normally so awkward in photo shoots. I felt at ease throughout the entire afternoon. She gave helpful prompts but also focused on candid stuff (which I asked for). The photos themselves turned out great, so many to choose from. I would not hesitate to recommend this vendor to anyone! 10/10 would book again! We would love to do another couples shoot with her, and I love how open to fun/quirky/creative ideas she is.
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Meet the team

Maryn  Simrak
Maryn Simrak
Photographer/Videographer

Hello! I'm Maryn, the face behind Find the Wild.

I've been a Bow Valley local since 2008 - and I don't think I could call anywhere else home. The mountains are to thank for my start in photography - I needed to do justice to the beauty I was seeing. I completed a certificate in photography from the University of Michigan and continually grow my skills in both photo and video. I would love the honor of capturing your day - let's celebrate!

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1204A 2 Ave T1W 1N1 Canmore (Alberta)

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