Penticton Rose Gardens & Okanagan Paddlewheeler – a classic combination

Photography in the park has traditional connotations but with the S.S. Sicamous nearby, itʼs fun to take my ideas to new limits.

The Penticton Rose Gardens sets the stage for a fantastic Okanagan wedding. It was smartly designed with photography in mind so that the afternoon sun isnʼt directly in the couplesʼ faces. This means I can make use of nice back lighting for both the ceremony and group shots. The roses really stand out with the sun behind them, the reds, especially.

The S.S. Sicamous, right next to the Penticton Rose Gardens, is a classic Okanagan paddlewheel ship, completely restored inside and out. For photography, I love the dramatic interiors where I can use soft window light for portraits but still keep a bit of “funkiness” happening. Amazing woodwork with lots of “curvature” makes this a really cool spot.

The S.S. Sicamous offers a shady reprive from the Okanagan heat. Believe me, youʼll appreciate it on a hot July or August day.