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On WeddingWire since 2018

Last update: February 2025

Hi there! My name is Joanne or Jo. I'm a natural light wedding photographer based in the Lower Mainland BC with 12 + years of experience. I specialize in capturing authentic moments and creating timeless images. I believe in establishing trusting relations with my clients and, most importantly, having fun! My goal is to make your session and wedding day feel natural and authentic and make you forget it's a photoshoot. I LOVE chasing the light and finding epic moments in nature. I offer a range of services and high-quality wedding photos.

Services offered

Joanne is an award winning photographer with 12+ years of business. She is willing to shoot additional hours as needed. If necessary, a second photographer can be included for an additional fee. Joanne also offers services like boudoir photography and family and newborn photography. MOST of the wedding packages include a complimentary engagement shoot. Joanne always sends next-day previews from your session, which for a wedding is usually around 50-100 images. This shows off your event and keeps the excitement going. Slideshows will be included once the images are complete.

For premium packages, the following items are available for purchase.

  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital files
  • Flush mount
  • Prints
  • Save the date
  • Thank-you cards


Umbrella Tree is a wedding photography company based out of Mission, British Columbia.

Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism
Portraiture
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

2nd shooter
Add'l hours
Boudoir shoot
Engagement shoot
High-res
Multi. locations
Slideshow

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital files
Flush mount
Prints
Save the date
Thank you cards

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$1,200

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

One event per day
Digital files
Engagement shoot
High-res
Multi. locations
Proofs
Slideshow

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,400

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

One event per day
2nd shooter
Add'l hours
Digital files
Engagement shoot
Proofs
Slideshow / montage
illustration notebook

Any other questions?

Reviews for Umbrella Tree

Carlen
Carlen Sent on 18/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Our Wildest Dreams

When it came to finding a photographer, the feeling was both overwhelming and stressful. Jo was one of the first photographers we reached out to and I could not believe our luck. She was super responsive and professional through her email communication and that was just the start. Meeting Jo for the first time she truly put us at ease. She made us feel comfortable, understood and we knew right away that we could not go wrong with our decision in hiring her.
We had our engagement photos completed first. Both my husband and I were quite nervous to be in front of the camera, but again Jo made us feel so comfortable and natural. We had a blast taking photos and she was so quick to provide us with a next day preview. We were both amazed looking through all the pictures! They were so stunning and we could not believe the talent and artistry of Jo.
Our wedding day experience was just as amazing. Jo was prompt on the day of, finding an amazing last minute spot for our first look which we never would have even thought of. She truly made our dream of having beach photos come true. Jo was everywhere throughout the day, capturing all our special memories.
Again, having the next day previews (80 photos!!) was so awesome! We were able to relive our special day and share photos immediately with family and friends. We now have all the photos back from the wedding in less than a month and could not be happier. The photos are perfection and we could not be more thankful to Jo for all her hard work and amazing talent in capturing our day!
Emily
Emily Sent on 12/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We love our photos

Joanne was a delight to work with and gave us beautiful previews the very next day. All our photos turned out so beautiful - both the candids and the formals. We also got an engagement shoot included with our package which we loved and appreciated getting to work with her before our wedding. We adjusted our schedule 2 weeks before the day and Jo was super responsive and checked in with us about timing to confirm the details we wanted to capture. Overall great to work with.
Colleen
Colleen Sent on 08/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Photography!

The most important thing a wedding photographer can do is make you feel comfortable and at ease infront of their camera. From our first meeting with Joanne we knew that she would make us feel relaxed and that we would have fun while she captured our intimate moments. Joanne is bubbly, outgoing, and energetic - all of which was contagious. She was able to evoke the playfulness and love that we share as a couple but was simultaneously never intruding. Joanne was able to capture our best moments and get them back to us quickly. And of course, the photos were stunning.
K
Kimberly Sent on 19/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful photographer! Highly recommed:)

Joanne is absolutely amazing! She knew how to capture all the special moments of my day and made it so easy to be photographed. She's layed back yet professional, and takes amazing pictures! I would highly recommend Joanne to anyone for their wedding, you will love every picture!
C
Courteney Sent on 19/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Engagement photos

Our engagement photos are more breathtaking than I ever could have imagined. Joanne is flexible and easygoing and has an eye for the perfect lighting. She really listened to what WE wanted and didn't push her own agenda or personal preference. She provided so much input when we asked and was able to provide ideas for us when we weren't sure what we wanted. I'm so excited to see what amazing work she'll do at our wedding!! :)
Kailey
Kailey Sent on 19/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommended!!

Don’t think twice about booking Umbrella Tree & book her because you won’t be disappointed!! Her work is fantastic, she’s quick at responding & extremely accommodating! Joanne is simply amazing at what she does
A
Arianna Sent on 22/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Umbrella Tree is AMAZING

Joanne from Umbrella Tree is absolutely amazing! She did our engagement and wedding photos. She is so professional and great. Joanne made us feel so comfortable and we can’t wait to get more from her!
A
Azshia Sent on 19/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer, highly recommended

It was a pleasure having joanne work with us, we had no clue what we wanted and she gave us great directiin and vision. When it was almost time for her to leave she let us know so she could capture bouquet toss and garter toss so we would have a few photos which was greatly appreciated.
We could have asked for a better photographer and the photos we have are beyond what my expectations were. Thanks again joanne.
S
Shandi Sent on 20/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Truly the best!

Joanne was the icing on my perfect wedding day. She is beyond professional but also feels like a friend from the moment you first meet. She was able to capture my camera shy husband's real smile on so many occasions.
She was very communicative before and after the wedding and was open to all suggestions of pictures I wanted. I would suggest her to all brides, couples and families. She is so lovely to work with and truly has an eye for capturing "that moment"
Larissa
Larissa Sent on 04/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer in the lower mainland!!!

We love our wedding photos! Joanne at Umbrella Tree is so talented. I really don’t like having my photo taken but Joanne makes everything feel so comfortable and natural. She is so open minded and is able to take the most breath taking photos. If you’re looking for a fun, talented and easy going photographer, look no further!
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Umbrella Tree Real Weddings

Carlen & Aaron
15 Photos · 06/Sep/2024
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16 Photos · 29/Feb/2024
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66 Photos · 24/Aug/2023
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61 Photos · 18/Jun/2022
Kimberley & Braydon
93 Photos · 16/Dec/2017
Taryn & Chad
37 Photos · 12/Aug/2017

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Meet the team

Joanne Wardrope
Joanne Wardrope
Photographer, Business Owner

Hi guys! I'm Jo! your friendly neighourhood photographer! I've been around for over a decade taking photos of families, couples, and major events. I'm a mom and a wife in a blended family with 6 kids. I love music, and animals, sunrise and sunsets. I'm OBSESSED with rainbows and will go out of my way to see them in the sky. My greatest joy is capturing your story in a dynamic and memorable way. Photoshoots are so much more than just pictures, they are time capsules - and documented memories. My goal is to make those memories as positive as possible. I love what I do, and i can't wait to make memories for you and your families!

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8092 Melburn Dr V2V7B6 Mission (British Columbia)

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