A man in a black suit leans in close to a woman with curly hair in a romantic, dramatic scene.
Chasing the wonderfully weird, beautifully imperfect parts of life

Vancouver Island & Beyond

Black and white photo of a woman wearing a face mask, with a blurred motion effect creating a ghostly double exposure.
Chasing the wonderfully weird, beautifully imperfect parts of life

Vancouver Island & Beyond

Romantic silhouette of a couple about to kiss at sunset by the ocean with a crescent moon visible.
Chasing the wonderfully weird, beautifully imperfect parts of life

Vancouver Island & Beyond

Black and white photo of a person peering through a circular white sculptural piece, wearing a white outfit against a white background.
Chasing the wonderfully weird, beautifully imperfect parts of life

Vancouver Island & Beyond

Woman in white tank top browsing shelves of apothecary jars in a boutique shop, reflected in ornate gold mirror.
Gold wedding rings with diamond displayed on wooden box beside red heels and wedding invitation for Sarah and Aubrey.
Black and white photo of a couple playing pinball together in a dimly lit bar or arcade.
Two people conversing at a rustic brick-walled bar with warm lighting and vintage decor.

Work with me

 

 

Portraits

 

A young Black woman with closed eyes holds pink calla lilies near her face against a green background.

 

Weddings

 

 

Boudoir

 

 

Events

 

What it's really about


The moments we end up caring about the most usually aren’t planned.

They happen when you’ve stopped thinking about the camera for a second and you’re just being yourself. That’s what I’m always leaning into during sessions; letting things unfold a bit instead of trying to make everything perfect. I want you to be able to come to your session and feel safe and appreciated as you are, however you show up in the world.


At the end of the day, it’s not really about the photos as much as it is about the people in them and I thank my lucky stars every day for being trusted with creating art documenting people's lives.


 

 

Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with wooden pews, floral arrangements, pergola altar, and scenic mountain forest backdrop.


Your friendly neighbourhood photographer,


Kaitie

@kzeilstraphoto