Phoenix + Cassidy: Love in the Rain
I recently had the pleasure of photographing the engagement of Phoenix and Cassidy at Meegan, on a day that was quintessentially Victoria – rainy, hazy, and absolutely magical. The overcast sky gave the park an ethereal quality, making the greens pop vibrantly against the mist. It was an incredible setting to capture the love and connection between Phoenix and Cassidy.
Despite the rain, the park was alive with a unique, tranquil energy. The leaves danced gently as the rain kissed their surfaces, creating a serene backdrop that was perfect for the shoot. Phoenix and Cassidy were naturals in front of the camera. Their comfort with each other shone through in every frame.
Phoenix (she/they) and Cassidy (he/they) were open to embracing the weather, and that spirit of adventure translated beautifully into the photos. The rain added an extra layer of intimacy and sparkle to their interactions, turning a simple engagement shoot into something truly special.
Reflecting on the shoot, Phoenix shared a heartfelt review:
"Bertie went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. They created a fun environment and always checked in with us throughout our time together. We both appreciated the ongoing consent throughout the entire process and the ability to see photos as we went along. We really enjoyed the process leading up to the shoot. It felt collaborative and the results were amazing!"
This shoot was a perfect reminder of why I love what I do as a photographer here on Lekwungen Territory (Victoria BC). Capturing genuine moments of love and connection, especially within the LGBTQ+ community, is incredibly rewarding.
If you're looking for a photographer that is part of our LGBTQ+ community, who values creating a safe and inclusive space, while also delivering stunning photos that capture your unique story, let's connect! Book a shoot with me today and let's make some magic together, rain or shine.
![Phoenix and Cassidy sitting on a tree branch under an umbrella, captured by a queer photographer in Victoria.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-1.jpg?v=1719260896)
![Phoenix and Cassidy sitting on a tree branch under an umbrella, captured by a queer photographer in Victoria.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-2.jpg?v=1719260896)
![Phoenix and Cassidy gazing at one another, wet from the rain, in lush greenery. LGBTQIA+ photographer Bertie captures their intimate moment.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-4.jpg?v=1719260896)
![Phoenix and Cassidy standing near eachother, wet from the rain, in lush greenery. LGBTQIA+ photographer Bertie captures their intimate moment.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-6.jpg?v=1719260895)
![Phoenix and Cassidy dancing among the vibrant plants in Meegan Park, showcasing their love through the lens of a transgender photographer.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-15.jpg?v=1719260912)
![Phoenix and Cassidy dancing among the vibrant plants in Meegan Park, showcasing their love through the lens of a transgender photographer.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-14.jpg?v=1719260912)
![Phoenix and Cassidy dancing among the vibrant plants in Meegan Park, showcasing their love through the lens of a transgender photographer.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-16.jpg?v=1719260912)
![Phoenix and Cassidy standing solemnly in front of a foggy green cabin, reminiscent of a Wes Anderson scene, photographed by a Lekwungen trans photographer.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-19.jpg?v=1719260943)
![Phoenix and Cassidy standing solemnly in front of a foggy green cabin, reminiscent of a Wes Anderson scene, photographed by a Lekwungen trans photographer.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-18.jpg?v=1719260941)
![Phoenix and Cassidy standing solemnly in front of a foggy green cabin, reminiscent of a Wes Anderson scene, photographed by a Lekwungen trans photographer.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-24.jpg?v=1719260941)
![Phoenix and Cassidy standing solemnly in front of a foggy green cabin, reminiscent of a Wes Anderson scene, photographed by a Lekwungen trans photographer.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-25.jpg?v=1719260941)
![Phoenix and Cassidy standing solemnly in front of a foggy green cabin, reminiscent of a Wes Anderson scene, photographed by a Lekwungen trans photographer.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-22.jpg?v=1719260942)
![Phoenix and Cassidy standing amidst green benches facing a stage in Meegan Park, a serene scene captured by an LGBTQ+ photographer.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-29.jpg?v=1719260944)
![Phoenix and Cassidy standing amidst green benches facing a stage in Meegan Park, a serene scene captured by an LGBTQ+ photographer.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-30.jpg?v=1719260944)
![Phoenix and Cassidy standing amidst green benches facing a stage in Meegan Park, a serene scene captured by an LGBTQ+ photographer.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-28.jpg?v=1719260943)
![Phoenix and Cassidy sitting together on a bench, their love beautifully documented by a Victoria queer photographer.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-31.jpg?v=1719260942)
![Phoenix and Cassidy sitting together on a bench, their love beautifully documented by a Victoria queer photographer.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-34.jpg?v=1719260942)
![Phoenix and Cassidy sitting together on a bench, their love beautifully documented by a Victoria queer photographer.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-36.jpg?v=1719260948)
![Phoenix and Cassidy standing in the hedges, framed by lush greenery, captured by a trans photographer in Victoria.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-38.jpg?v=1719260993)
![Double exposure photograph of Phoenix and Cassidy intertwined with trees, an artsy shot by an LGBTQIA+ photographer.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-41.jpg?v=1719260994)
![Double exposure photograph of Phoenix and Cassidy intertwined with trees, an artsy shot by an LGBTQIA+ photographer.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-39.jpg?v=1719260991)
![Double exposure photograph of Phoenix and Cassidy intertwined with trees, an artsy shot by an LGBTQIA+ photographer.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-42.jpg?v=1719260993)
![Close up of pond with ducks, a moment captured by a queer photographer in Victoria.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-53.jpg?v=1719260990)
![Phoenix and Cassidy dancing near a pond with ducks, a moment of joy captured by a queer photographer in Victoria.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-43.jpg?v=1719260990)
![Phoenix and Cassidy dancing near a pond with ducks, a moment of joy captured by a queer photographer in Victoria.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-46.jpg?v=1719260990)
![Phoenix and Cassidy dancing near a pond with ducks, a moment of joy captured by a queer photographer in Victoria.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-45.jpg?v=1719260990)
![Phoenix and Cassidy dancing near a pond with ducks, a moment of joy captured by a queer photographer in Victoria.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-47.jpg?v=1719260991)
![Phoenix and Cassidy dancing near a pond with ducks, a moment of joy captured by a queer photographer in Victoria.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-52.jpg?v=1719260991)
![Phoenix and Cassidy dancing near a pond with ducks, a moment of joy captured by a queer photographer in Victoria.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-50.jpg?v=1719260992)
![Phoenix and Cassidy dancing near a pond with ducks, a moment of joy captured by a queer photographer in Victoria.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-44.jpg?v=1719260993)
![Phoenix and Cassidy dancing near a pond with ducks, a moment of joy captured by a queer photographer in Victoria.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0456/3556/7672/files/20240127_Victoria_BC_Phoenix_and_Cassidy_Engagement_at_Meegan-51.jpg?v=1719260993)