I'm an intimate wedding and adventure elopement photographer based out of Cochrane (Alberta), with a bachelor in photography. I’ve been photographing weddings and elopements for the past 12 years. I started when I still lived in Belgium (I was born and raised there), and then started my business again from scratch when I moved to Canada in 2015.

My husband (boyfriend at the time) moved across the world with me. We grew up together, so have known each other for most of our lives. He proposed to me on top of a mountain here in the Rockies and about a month later we eloped in Kananaskis on a warm fall day.
We have three little ones and also two dogs; both Shepherd crosses that we adopted from the Humane Society when they were still puppies.

Whether you’re eloping or having an intimate wedding with just your closest family and friends, feel free to send me an email at celestineaerden@gmail.com or fill out the form in the contact section.
I’m always up for an adventure. If you decide to hike up a mountain for your elopement, exchange vows on top of a mountain after taking a heli ride, plan a backcountry camping wedding, or if you just get married outside in nature, I’d love to document your day!

Or if you’re looking for any other kind of session, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Features, publications & awards

International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards 2024 - Category Finalist
2023 Narrative International Photography Awards - Winner
International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards 2023 - Category Finalist
International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards 2018 - Category Winner
Wandering Weddings 2019 Elopement Photo Contest - Winner
Junebug Weddings - The Best of the Best Engagement Photography Collection 2022 - Honorable Mention
Junebug Weddings - The Best of the Best Wedding Photography Collection 2021
Junebug Weddings - The Best of the Best Wedding Photography Collection 2019
Junebug Weddings - The Best of the Best Wedding Photography Collection 2018
Golden Heart Award of the Year 2019 - Winner
International Golden Heart Awards - Winter Edition 2019 Winner
International Golden Heart Awards - Spring Edition 2019 Winner
International Golden Heart Awards - Summer Edition 2019 Winner
International Golden Heart Awards - Autumn Edition 2019 Winner
Junebug Weddings
Looks Like Film - Best Wedding Moments of 2018
Ladies Behind The Lens Collective - Best of 2018
Wandering Weddings
Junebug Weddings - blog
Dear Photographer
Nikon - Imaging Days
National Geographic
Travel Alberta
Ladies Behind The Lens Collective
Tribe Archipelago
Matador Network
Resource Travel
Shoot & Share contest - Finalist & Top 20
Daily Mail
Fstoppers
Insider
PhotoLife
My Modern Met
Viewbug
Type A Trips
The Sun
CountryLiving
StoryTrender
Subdued
Standout Publications Magazine
Folion
The Great Beyond

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Here’s a question I get asked often by my couples: “Can we bring our dog along to our session/elopement?” I feel like the answer is pretty obvious though, and it will always be “heck yes!!!” Your pup is a big part of y
One of the most iconic views in the Canadian Rockies 💙
Don’t feel like hiking on your wedding day? You don’t have to! 🚁
These two 💕
This warmer weather we’ve been having in Alberta has me SO excited for summer, all the wildflowers, and to get my greenhouse and raised beds full with veggies and flowers!! 😍🌸 Anyone else already has a bunch of seedlings started indoors? 🌱
These two celebrated their love for each other with only their closest family and friends present. Your elopement doesn’t have to be just the two of you if you don’t like the idea of not having your closest people present! What you do o
My friend @domcarson reminded me that I haven’t posted in a while, so I thought it would only be fitting to share another photo from their backpacking elopement a few years ago! I know I’ve been MIA again for a while, but I’ve been
I’m so excited to share that one of my photos has once again been chosen as one of the best 50 wedding photos in the world by Junebug Weddings! What an honour to be included amongst so many talented photographers. A big thank you the @junebug
A beautiful intimate wedding in Invermere
I know I haven’t posted anything on this account in like two years 🤦🏼‍♀️😂, but that’s because I’ve been focused on other things! Some big changes happened since my last post here. We have 2 dogs now, had our first baby (she&r
Alex and I recently adopted a puppy from the @cochranehumane Society. I've decided to keep an online diary on the Instagram account @a.dog.named.willow of Willow's time in her new home for those who need a little more cuteness in their daily life 😊
There are so many reasons why I love Alberta winters. One of them is that you get to enjoy these views while skiing 😍 Doesn't get much better than this!
Celebrated 6 years with this guy yesterday 💙
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This warm weather we've been having makes me dream about fall adventures 💚
Morning adventures
Yesterday was my first time skiing at Lake Louise. The views you get to enjoy while going down the slopes are insane!
On top of the world.
Backyard walks 💙