Welcome to SELKIRK POLAROID photography :)
Hi, I’m Kathleen - a nostalgic soul with a Polaroid in hand and a deep love for slow, intentional moments.
Selkirk Polaroids was born from a desire to freeze time in its most honest form — grain, light leaks, imperfections and all. There’s something magic about instant film: the click, the hiss, the wait, and the one-of-a-kind print that can’t be duplicated. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s exactly how I like to capture people.
I work mostly on Vancouver Island and surrounding coastal areas — chasing light, love, and laughter wherever they show up. Whether it’s a dreamy elopement on the beach, a cozy couple’s shoot in the forest, or a candid family session, my goal is to document the in-between moments — the glances, giggles, and genuine connections.
If you’re someone who values experience over perfection, analog over filters, and memories that feel like home — we’ll get along just fine. Let’s make something beautifully imperfect together.
Based on Vancouver Island, BC
Services available on Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland Vancouver
*open to travel within Canada and abroad*
What it’s like to work with me
My approach is relaxed, intentional, and rooted in connection. Whether it’s a wedding, elopement, engagement, or just-for-fun shoot, I focus on creating space for real moments to happen—so nothing feels forced or overly posed.
I’ll guide you when needed, but never in a way that feels stiff or unnatural. Think gentle direction rather than rigid posing—subtle prompts, small adjustments, and an eye for light and composition that helps you feel comfortable and look like yourself. But don't worry, I'll also get the classic, timeless posed photos too.
At the same time, I’m always watching for the in-between moments: the quiet glances, the laughter that sneaks in, the way you naturally move together. Those candid, unplanned seconds are often the ones that feel the most honest. It’s a balance of both—intentional and unposed, guided and spontaneous.
The result is a collection of images that feel natural, personal, and true to you—not just how everything looked, but how it actually felt to be there.
STEP 1
Reach out to me with some details about you/your event/photoshoot request.
STEP 2
You choose a package or we can create one for your budget and event/photoshoot.
step 3
Together we choose film to best capture the vibe. And then I get behind the camera!
Why i shoot Instant film
Instant photography blends a modern perspective with a vintage medium in a way that digital simply can’t replicate. It invites you to be present. To embrace the in-between moments. To let things unfold naturally.
I’m not here to create hundreds of photos you’ll scroll past—I’m here to create a small collection that you’ll actually keep, hold onto, and return to. Photos that feel like memories the moment they’re made.