We both grew up in Southern Ontario and had mutual friends, but didn’t actually meet until we were living in Vancouver (more on that below). We got married at 23 and spent 8 years soaking up the west coast life together. In 2017, we moved to Thunder Bay to be closer to family and (hopefully someday) find our dream property in the country—still on the hunt. We’ve got two kids now—Hattie and Judah—plus one very old dog who rules the roost. Life’s busy, a little chaotic, but full of love.
We're Meg + Jon Elrick; partners in life, business and crime.
(Jk! There's no crime!)
We can't wait to get to know you better. Let's be friends!!
We are
CAscades
MEET Jon
I’m the “boss” of Cascades (yep, Jon works for me!). I studied Television Broadcasting at Fanshawe, then headed west to go to film school at Capilano University in Vancouver. I started shooting wedding films and photos back in 2010, and what began as a side hustle quickly turned into a full-blown passion. Before that, I worked as a professional video editor and spent a bunch of time on film sets—everything from indie shoots to big productions (I even did a few years as a pro background actor... ask me about the time I fake-danced in a club scene for 8 hours). Storytelling has always been my thing, and now I get to do it with couples who value emotion, connection, and real-deal moments over stiff poses and cheesy trends.
Hello I'm Megan Elrick
Back to Meg
I learned everything I know about photo and video from Megan and YouTube. I actually went to school for Mechanical Engineering, but these days you'll find me either filming weddings with the Cascades crew or building something in the garage. I started out as the guy behind the scenes—keeping batteries charged and gear organized—but over time I got hooked. Now I shoot alongside Megan, help capture the story, and use my background in music and sound recording to make sure your wedding film sounds just as good as it looks. When I’m not editing audio or cracking jokes on your wedding day, I’m working as a handyman and spending time in the shop (there’s always a project on the go). I love problem-solving, building things with my hands, and being part of a team that creates something meaningful.
and i'm
Jon Elrick
No joke—Jon had just moved to Vancouver when Megan’s roommate (a friend from Jon’s high school) invited him to a house party. What he didn’t know was that it was a “Valentine’s Day No Pants Party,” where the dress code was literally anything but pants or a skirt—think togas, loincloths, cardboard boxes, boxers… you get the idea. He was told he couldn’t come in unless he ditched the pants. Reluctantly, he did. And the very first time Jon laid eyes on Megan, she was sliding across the floor in full Risky Business mode—button-down shirt, socks, and all.
It was, naturally, love at first slide.
we met with no pants
it started when
I love to tinker with anything mechanical and build whatever Megan dreams up in the shop. I’ve learned most of what I know from YouTube—including how to follow along with a full helicopter flight course (ADHD much?). I’m a drummer at heart, and in another life, I probably would’ve been a music producer. I still snowboard whenever I can and miss riding the mountains in BC. Oh—and I eat a giant bowl of cereal every single night.
No shame.
his
hers
I’ve been snowboarding for over 20 years, and when I’m not behind the camera you’ll usually find me doing yoga, sipping a latte, sipping tequila, or getting lost in a good bookstore (but please don’t make me go shopping). I’m a dual citizen (Canadian + American) and a lifelong movie nerd with zero genre loyalty. I’ve always been a little bit of a rebel at heart, never quite into doing things the “traditional” way...
Smash the patriarchy. Always.
