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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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August 17, 2024

A Nanaimo Wedding Photographer’s Experience on Newcastle Island the Night of a Storm   This was a lovely little adventure day. The weather had been great all summer long, it seemed, and this day was still a sunny one. If you’re looking for a Nanaimo Wedding Photographer for your own wedding, check out this cute […]

August 17, 2024

A Nanaimo Wedding Photographer’s Experience on Newcastle Island the Night of a Storm   This was a lovely little adventure day. The weather had been great all summer long, it seemed, and this day was still a sunny one. If you’re looking for a Nanaimo Wedding Photographer for your own wedding, check out this cute […]

December 17, 2023
December 17, 2023
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