Nugwa Tłi’li’nuxw.

Gayutła̱n lax̱ ʦax̱is.

Dłlu gayutła̱n Kwakuitl.



Hello, I’m Kimberley Kufaas.

I come from the Kwaguʼł village ʦax̱is (Fort Rupert).

This island is raw, real and endlessly alive.

It’s also home.

I’ve lived on Vancouver Island my entire life. The rhythm of this place from the wild weather, quiet forests and endless shoreline — has shaped how I see and how I photograph.

With both Indigenous and Scandinavian roots, storytelling runs deep for me — culturally, personally and professionally. For well over a decade, I’ve been documenting life, love, land, and adventure through imagery that feels raw, refined and real.

What started as a love for taking photos at a young age slowly grew into investing every paycheque, birthday dollar, and side job into camera gear. Not long after upgrading to something a little fancier, I began capturing families, couples, and eventually my first wedding in my little town of Port Hardy. Growing up in a small coastal community meant photographing the people I had known my entire life — neighbours, friends, familiar faces and generations of families connected to this place.

At the heart of it all, I simply love documenting people as they are -
ta ̱ lḵwa noḵe' - to have a humble heart.

What began as a creative outlet quickly became something much deeper — a way to preserve connection, fleeting moments and the ever-changing landscapes. From mornings on the beach with small children running around to stormy coastlines and intimate celebrations in the mountains. From the quiet in-between moments to meeting the newest little additions to a family, photography became the way I learned to tell stories and hold onto the feeling of a moment.

Outside of photography, I’m chasing snow in winter, snowboarding any chance I get, and shifting straight into the garden as soon as the seasons change—with my cat usually nearby. I love being outdoors—beachcombing, exploring new places and spending quiet time in nature.

Kim