Commercial

& Brand

Photography

Nanaimo, Vancouver Island & Beyond

Commercial

& Brand

Photography

Nanaimo, Vancouver Island & Beyond

Story-driven photography for outdoor brands, tourism businesses and experience-based organizations.

Create a purposeful library of authentic images for your website, campaigns, social media and marketing—built around the people, places and experiences that make your business worth choosing.

A woman with tattoos on her hand and neck, wearing a wide-brimmed felt hat with a decorative band, smelling a plant at an outdoor market or fair, with tents and people in the background.
A woman with tattoos on her hand and neck, wearing a wide-brimmed felt hat with a decorative band, smelling a plant at an outdoor market or fair, with tents and people in the background.

Begin with a complimentary 30-minute consultation.

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Trusted by Vancouver Island businesses, artists, destinations and experience providers.

Featured Commercial Work

  • Four BMX riders wearing helmets and protective gear racing on a curved outdoor track during daytime with trees and power lines in the background.

    Cycling BC

    A dynamic collection of race-day imagery created for Cycling BC capturing athletic performance, event atmosphere and the BMX racing community

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Built for Businesses Rooted in Adventure, Nature and Experience

  • Person using a Light my Fire Ferrocerium Rod to start a campfire with sparks flying, outdoors on rocky ground.

    Outdoor and Adventure Brands

    Lifestyle imagery, products in use, ambassadors, environments and the experiences surrounding your brand.

  • Person smiling and holding onto a zip line handle on a zip lining adventure on Vancouver Island

    Tourism, Hospitality and Destinations

    Photography that helps potential visitors imagine themselves exploring, staying, dining and experiencing your location.

  • A man standing in a river while fly fishing, wearing waterproof boots, a hat, and a long-sleeve shirt, with a forest and rocks in the background.

    Guides, Retreats and Experience Providers

    Natural coverage of the people, places and moments that make your offering valuable.

  • A man is crafting ceramic pottery while children observe. The setting is the Nanaimo Night Market in Downtown Nanaimo

    Makers, Artists and Creative Businesses

    Environmental portraits, process imagery, products and the human story behind the work.

  • A person with red hair and tattoos receiving a massage from a man wearing a patterned shirt and a gray hat in a therapy room with decorative wall art and a window.

    Wellness and Nature-Based Businesses

    Authentic photography that communicates connection, expertise and a genuine relationship with the natural world.

  • Man with a backpack on a beach, talking or explaining something, with a forested shoreline in the background on a cloudy day.

    Vancouver Island Organizations and Non-Profits

    Visual storytelling for local businesses, chambers, publications, community organizations and regional campaigns.

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A man rock climbing outdoors during the daytime, wearing a white helmet and a blue t-shirt, using a harness and climbing gear.

Great Brands Sell More Than Products

The best outdoor brands don’t just sell products.

They sell adventure.

The best tourism businesses don’t just sell accommodations.

They sell experiences.

The best guides, instructors, retreat leaders, and makers don’t just sell services.

They sell connection, confidence, transformation, and memorable moments.

Photography plays a huge role in helping people imagine themselves as part of that experience.

When done well, brand imagery builds trust, creates desire, and helps your audience understand what makes your business different.

What We Can Create

  • A tattooed woman wearing a beige hat with a silver band, holding a small brown bottle labeled 'Mullein Tincture' with a dropper, standing outdoors amidst yellow-orange flowers.

    Brand Storytelling

    Natural, authentic imagery that helps communicate your values, personality, and the people behind your business.

  • Group of hikers on a beach, some looking through binoculars, surrounded by trees and rocky terrain.

    ‍Lifestyle & Marketing Content

    Photography designed for websites, social media, advertising, brochures, and promotional campaigns.

  • A young woman with tattoos on her arm, wearing a black tank top and beaded bracelets, is in a garden gathering daisies with a wicker basket. She has wavy, light brown hair with blonde highlights and is smiling slightly while looking to her left. There are yellow sunflowers and greenery in the background.

    Environmental Portraits

    Professional portraits that feel genuine and connected to the environment where you live, work, and create.

  • The Malahat skywalk, a tall, circular observation tower with a spiral slide on the outside, situated among dense trees on a hillside overlooking a lake and distant mountains under cloudy skies.

    Tourism & Destination Content

    Photography that highlights places, experiences, accommodations, attractions, and the unique character of a destination.

  • A man and a young girl standing on a wooden platform outdoors, with trees in the background. The girl is seated on an orange slide, wearing safety harness and glasses, while the man stands beside her, both smiling after a climbing activity.

    Adventure & Experience-Based Businesses

    Visual storytelling for guides, outfitters, outdoor recreation providers, wellness retreats, and experience-focused brands.

  • A scenic coastal landscape in Tofino BC featuring a sandy beach, lush green trees, and mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

    Aerial & Drone Photography

    Professional aerial imagery that provides a unique perspective and helps showcase locations, properties, destinations, and experiences.

A Clear, Collaborative Process

A group of friends enjoying a picnic outdoors on a blanket with food and drinks, in front of a rustic wooden house surrounded by trees.
A group of friends enjoying a picnic outdoors on a blanket with food and drinks, in front of a rustic wooden house surrounded by trees.

Whether it’s the excitement of a climbing wall, the calm of a wellness retreat, the atmosphere of a brewery, or the adventure found on a coastal trail,

the goal is always the same:

“Create imagery that helps people connect emotionally with the experience you’re offering.”

A woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a cozy sweater sitting on a blanket outdoors, holding a fluffy dog and a ceramic mug, with a rustic wooden building in the background.

  • We begin with a complimentary 30-minute consultation.

    You’ll tell me about your business, what prompted the project, how the images will be used and what you hope the photography will accomplish.

    Straightforward projects may move directly into a proposal.

    Book Your Complimentary Consultation

  • Every project includes the practical planning needed to complete the agreed production.

    We may discuss:

    • visual goals

    • audience

    • locations

    • participants

    • shot priorities

    • scheduling

    • styling

    • deliverables

    • intended usage

    Complex projects involving deeper strategy, multiple stakeholders, campaign development or extensive shot planning may begin with a separate Brand Photography Planning Session.

    The paid session produces a written creative brief and recommended production plan. When the resulting photography project is booked within 30 days, the eligible planning fee is credited toward the photography project.

  • Whether we're documenting an experience, showcasing a destination, creating brand imagery, or capturing the people behind a business, the goal is always the same:

    Create authentic, engaging photographs that feel natural and true to your brand.

  • You'll receive a professionally curated gallery of high-quality imagery ready for use across your website, social media, marketing materials, advertising campaigns, and promotional efforts.

  • The strongest images continue creating value long after a project is complete.

    Many clients use their imagery for months or years across websites, campaigns, publications, marketing materials, and future projects.

    The goal isn't simply to create photographs.

    It's to create visual assets that continue working for your business long after the session is over.

Commercial Photography Services

Every project is unique.

The scope of work, intended usage, production requirements, locations, and licensing needs all influence the final investment.

The options below provide a general starting point for planning purposes.

A person with tattoos on their arms holds a small bottle labeled 'California Poppy Tincture' in a field of yellow flowers. The person is wearing rings and has a large pink poppy flower in front of their face, obscuring it from view. The background is filled with more yellow flowers and plants.

Brand Refresh

A focused visual update for small businesses and personal brands

Best suited for businesses that need a concise collection of strong, professional imagery for a website refresh, social media or an upcoming announcement.

Typical scope may include:

  • Brief discovery and production planning

  • One primary location

  • Founder, team or environmental portraits

  • Selected products or services in action

  • A focused final image collection

  • Standard commercial use defined in the proposal

  • Private online gallery

Starting at $950

Group of people exploring a rocky beach, with one person using binoculars to look at the distant shoreline, surrounded by trees and overcast sky.

Brand Story Experience

A complete visual story of your people, process and experience

Best suited for businesses that need a broader, more cohesive photography library showing not only what they offer, but how it feels to experience the brand.

Typical scope may include:

  • Expanded creative planning

  • Founder and team portraits

  • Services or products in action

  • Workplace or destination imagery

  • Customer-experience scenarios

  • Behind-the-scenes content

  • Multiple marketing applications

  • A versatile final image library

  • Commercial licensing tailored to the project

Starting at $2,000

outdoor adventure portrait of a woman walking in a field of tall grass on Vancouver Island BC

Commercial Content Library

An extensive image library for campaigns, tourism and ongoing marketing

Best suited for established brands, tourism organizations, destinations and businesses requiring substantial content across multiple locations, services or marketing channels.

Typical scope may include:

  • Detailed pre-production

  • Multiple locations or production phases

  • Broader participant and subject coverage

  • Campaign-focused creative direction

  • Destination, lifestyle and detail imagery

  • Aerial photography where appropriate

  • Extensive final image library

  • Customized commercial licensing

  • Priority production planning

Starting at $3,500

Pricing note

Final proposals are based on:

  • production scope

  • planning requirements

  • locations

  • time and logistics

  • number of deliverables

  • intended usage

  • licensing

  • travel and third-party expenses

Small custom projects may also be available when the scope is clearly defined.

Complex projects may begin with a paid planning session. The session produces a clear creative brief and production plan, and the eligible planning fee is credited toward the photography project when booked within 30 days.

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Brand Photography Planning Session

Need help figuring out what your business actually needs?

Some businesses know they need stronger photography but are not yet ready to define the production.

The Brand Photography Planning Session is a standalone strategic service designed to help clarify:

  • business and marketing goals

  • target audience

  • visual direction

  • content priorities

  • intended image usage

  • preliminary shot list

  • production requirements

  • recommended photography scope

You’ll receive a written planning brief that can guide the next stage of the project.

Planning sessions start at $300.

A man with a beard, wearing a black t-shirt, a green cap, and sunglasses, standing behind a table of ceramic pottery at an outdoor market or fair. There are tents and other shoppers in the background.

Why Work With Dylan?

Outdoor Culture, Local Knowledge, Real Experience

I’m a Nanaimo-based photographer, storyteller and Transport Canada–certified advanced drone pilot with more than a decade of experience exploring and photographing Vancouver Island’s coastlines, forests, trails, communities, and hidden places.

That connection to the outdoors influences every aspect of my work.

I understand the people outdoor brands serve because I’m one of them.

I understand tourism experiences because I actively seek them out.

I understand adventure because I spend my free time pursuing it.

A man in outdoor hiking gear, including a gray jacket with orange accents, points towards a waterfall in a lush forest with moss-covered trees and a wooden railing.

My photography has appeared in publications including FOLKLIFE Magazine, Canadian Wildlife and Qathet Living, and I have worked with businesses, artists, organizations and adventurous people across British Columbia. 

More importantly, I understand that commercial photography has a job to do.

Learn more About Dylan

I had the most incredible experience working with Dylan Phillips Photography for a personal branding shoot centered around my work as a herbalist. From the very first conversation, he deeply understood the vibe I was going for—natural, earthy, grounded, and a little magical.

I’ve already used the shots on my website, social media, and business cards, and I’ve gotten so many compliments.


I can’t recommend Dylan Phillips Photography highly enough.

— Megan, Hive Herbals

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  • Every project is unique, so pricing depends on factors such as production time, locations, deliverables, licensing requirements, and intended usage.

    Commercial photography projects begin at $950. Most complete brand-story productions fall between approximately $2,000 and $5,000, while larger campaigns and content libraries are quoted according to scope.

    Your proposal will clearly separate production, licensing and approved expenses where applicable.

  • Commercial licensing defines how your business is permitted to use the photographs.

    Licensing may account for:

    • websites

    • organic social media

    • paid advertising

    • print marketing

    • editorial or public-relations use

    • territory

    • duration

    • third-party use

    • exclusivity

    Your proposal will explain exactly what is included.

  • I work with a wide range of businesses, organizations, and individuals including:

    - Outdoor and lifestyle brands

    - Tourism operators and destinations

    - Wellness businesses

    - Creative entrepreneurs

    - Makers and artisans

    - Experience-based businesses

    - Local service providers

    - Small and medium-sized businesses

    The common thread is a desire for authentic, high-quality imagery that helps communicate who they are and what they do.

  • Every project includes the practical planning required to complete the agreed production.

    Projects requiring deeper strategy, campaign development, stakeholder alignment or extensive shot planning may begin with a separate paid Brand Photography Planning Session.

  • Yes.

    The complimentary consultation is designed to help clarify the basic direction and determine the most appropriate next step.

    When the project needs deeper development before it can be quoted accurately, I may recommend a paid planning session.

  • Yes. I work throughout Vancouver Island and can travel elsewhere in British Columbia and beyond.

    Travel, ferry costs, accommodation and other location-related expenses are included clearly in the proposal when required.

  • Yes.

    I am a Transport Canada Advanced Certified Drone Pilot and can provide aerial photography or video when it supports the project and the location, airspace, weather and regulations allow safe operation.

  • Turnaround depends on the size and complexity of the project.

    Your proposal will identify a specific delivery timeline before production begins.

    Rush delivery is available for select projects when scheduling allows.

  • Begin with a complimentary 20-minute consultation.

    You’ll answer a few short questions, select a time and tell me about the project. From there, I’ll recommend either:

    • a direct photography proposal, or

    • a Brand Photography Planning Session for a more complex project

Frequently Asked Questions

Give Your Business a Story People Can See

Whether you need a focused brand refresh, a complete visual story or an extensive commercial content library, we’ll build the photography around your business goals and the way your customers experience your brand.

Start with a relaxed, complimentary conversation about what you are creating and how professional photography could support it.

Plan a brand photography session

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Complimentary 20-minute consultation · No commitment required

For other inquiries:

contact@dylanphillipsphotography.com

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