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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 6, 2023

A Day with the NHL Stanley Cup Winner – Laurent Brossoit This day was a big one. Laurent Brossoit with the Vegas Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup in 2023 (still feels surreal saying that). I had the privilege of documenting goaltender Laurent Brossoit’s day with the Cup. I was invited as family to spend […]

August 6, 2023

A Day with the NHL Stanley Cup Winner – Laurent Brossoit This day was a big one. Laurent Brossoit with the Vegas Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup in 2023 (still feels surreal saying that). I had the privilege of documenting goaltender Laurent Brossoit’s day with the Cup. I was invited as family to spend […]

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