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Capturing Love & Life Across Vancouver Island and BC of Past Work, Resources & More!

Welcome to my little corner of stories, photos, and inspiration from weddings and elopements across BC, Vancouver Island, and the surrounding West Coast. I’m Karysa, a BC and Vancouver Island wedding photographer, and here I share real love stories, intimate elopements, and the wild, beautiful moments that make every wedding unique.

Whether it’s a wedding, an engagement, a family session, or a portrait just for fun, you’ll find a mix of photography goodness here — candid, heartfelt, and full of personality from every kind of session I love to capture.

March 15, 2026

  Welcome to the Ultimate Vancouver Island Elopement Guide 2026 to enhance your planning experience. Vancouver Island has a way of making your love feel larger, fiercer, and more alive — perfect for couples ready to celebrate in a way that’s intimate, adventurous, and entirely their own. Every corner of Vancouver Island invites connection and […]

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April 12, 2024

The decision to propose to your partner is a momentous one, and capturing that beautiful moment with a surprise engagement photography session makes it even more special. If you’re wondering how to plan a proposal, you’re in the right place. Planning a surprise proposal with a photographer lets you relive it over and over again, […]

April 12, 2024

The decision to propose to your partner is a momentous one, and capturing that beautiful moment with a surprise engagement photography session makes it even more special. If you’re wondering how to plan a proposal, you’re in the right place. Planning a surprise proposal with a photographer lets you relive it over and over again, […]

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