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Natural, colourful photography for the people and moments that matter

About
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Comox Valley | Campbell River | Vancouver Island

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welcome,
I'm Alyssa!

I'm a photographer based on Vancouver Island, drawn to genuine stories, creative details and the little things that make people and businesses unique.

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From capturing the personality behind a small business to documenting a wedding day or the people you love, I approach every session with a relaxed, natural and storytelling-focused perspective.

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I love working with natural light, vibrant colours and the beautiful surroundings of Vancouver Island to create photographs that feel personal, full of life and true to you.

branding

Natural imagery for businesses with personality.

weddings

Big moments, little moments & everything in between.

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portraits

Relaxed photos of the people you love.

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Photography For the Beautifully Imperfect Moments​

genuine

relaxed

Colourful

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why gaia
photography?

Not everyone feels comfortable in front of a camera, and that's completely okay.

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Whether I'm photographing a business, a couple or a family, I'll give you direction when you need it, step back when things happen naturally, and help create an environment where you can just be yourself.

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For branding sessions, that might mean capturing you doing what you love, the details behind your business, your workspace or the little things that make your brand unique. For families and couples, it's about the genuine connections and in-between moments that make your story yours.

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My goal isn't to make you or your business look like something you're not. It's to create photographs that feel natural, personal and full of personality, using beautiful surroundings and real moments to tell your story.

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inspired by this beautiful island
we call home

From lush lively forests to peaceful rocky beaches, Vancouver Island gives us a pretty incredible backdrop.

Checkout some of my favourite photography locations in Comox Valley, Campbell River & Vancouver Island.

SOME FAVOURITE SPOTS
in comox valley & campbell river

MIRACLE BEACH

Lush Forest + Rocky Beach + Mountain Views

NYMPH FALLS

Towering Evergreens + Mossy Trails + Rushing River

PARADISE MEADOWS

Mountain Meadows + Wild Foliage + Cedar Boardwalk

FILBERG PARK

Giant Oak Trees + Garden Paths + Historic Charm

Campbell River · Comox Valley · Courtenay ·  Vancouver Island

film magic

Some moments just feel better on film.

35mm film is available as an add-on for my weddings and is included with my Digital & Film portrait package.

maya g.

“Fantastic experience with Alyssa! She picked the perfect location and time of day based on what I asked for. She is very personable and professional! Our session went super smooth and I’m absolutely IN LOVE with all of the pictures she captured! Beautiful photography! Digital and film!! So so good. Definitely recommend her and will book with her again! ☺️☺️"

kelaila g.

"Had such a seamless and fun time with Alyssa! Our wedding photos turned out so lovely and we’ll be going back to her for future shoots. She worked with us and our style, was very clear through the whole booking process, and did a perfect job on our pictures. Recommend 100x."

stacey c.

"Alyssa was so amazing, friendly and very professional, pricing was great as well! She found the perfect spot for us to have a family photo session while being on a vacation with a time crunch/short notice. We were all super comfortable, I would recommend 100% and if I am ever back on Vancouver island definitely book again :) thank you so much for these wonderful keepsakes!"

let's create

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Gaia Photography believes in focusing on capturing the authentic warmth and connection between relationships, people and passionate businesses. My approach is natural and personal, creating beautiful memories that reflect your unique story and love for one another.

Comox Valley, Campbell River, Mount Washington, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island

© Photos and Website by Alyssa Balmer | Gaia Photography

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