Hey, I'm Kea.
VANCOUVER ISLAND WEDDING, ELOPEMENT & LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHER
I am a down to earth & laid back gal with a love for adventure, adrenaline & the outdoors. I was born and raised on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in the small community of Ucluelet, BC, which is where I fell in love with nature and the outdoors.
After 15 years on the mainland chasing the snow & my passion for snowboarding I now live at Sproat Lake just outside of Port Alberni, roughly 85 km East of my favourite photo locations in the Pacific Rim National Park.
When I am not taking photos or working you can find me in the mountains snowboarding, hiking, camping, mountain biking, traveling, road trips, skateboarding, exploring the coastlines or just simply walking and laying low with my dog Doch, often referred to as "Dochy Boy".
A few interesting (or not so interesting) things about me:
- I started my photography journey capturing action sports ( snowboarding) and never in a million years thought I would do wedding photography. But here I am and I have never been so sure about anything in my life, for a not super affectionate or sappy gal I love capturing your love stories.
- I prefer beer over wine
- I love cookies & cream ice cream more than a child does.
- I collect old film cameras and I'm a bit of an analog photography nerd, the collection is starting to get out of control.
- I like to knit, but only toques as I don't have the patience for anything I can't finish in one sitting. So if you ever need a nice handmade toque, I'm your girl.
My Approach
With a decade of experience I bring my laid back personality into my approach to photography, I strive to capture the raw & real moments by using a series of prompts to capture authentic emotions, expressions & your true connection. I would describe my style as true to color, carefree, candid and fun. I fell in love with photography back in the 35mm film days and still today shoot film and love to carry that aspect into the digital world, giving my images a timeless & nostalgic feel.
