Ep 105 - Photography, Identity & The Wild West Coast | Kimberley Kufaas | The PHYS Podcast

About this episode

In this episode, photographer Kimberley Kufaas discusses her work and the influence of her heritage and environment on her storytelling through photography.

In this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Vancouver Island photographer and storyteller Kimberley Kufaas. With over a decade behind the lens, Kimberley has built a body of work rooted in the rugged beauty, emotion, and unpredictability of the West Coast. Born and raised on the northern tip of Vancouver Island, her photography is deeply influenced by her First Nations roots in Kwakiutl territory, along with her Métis and Scandinavian heritage. Her work blends lifestyle and adventure photography with a strong connection to land, weather, ceremony, and human experience. From windswept beaches and stormy coastlines to intimate moments between couples, Kimberley captures stories that feel raw, honest, and deeply alive. In this conversation, we explore how Vancouver Island shaped the way she sees the world, the role culture and ancestry play in her creative process, and why authenticity and connection remain at the center of everything she creates. We also talk about storytelling through photography, embracing imperfect conditions, documenting real emotion, and finding beauty in the wildness of both nature and life itself. This is The P.H.Y.S Podcast - where creativity…

People in this episode

Host: The Life Of Phys

Guest: Kimberley Kufaas

Topics covered

• photography
• identity
• storytelling
• West Coast
• First Nations
• cultural heritage
• human experience

Keywords

• photography
• Vancouver Island
• First Nations
• storytelling
• cultural heritage
• adventure photography
• human experience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Instagram, Threads, YouTube, www.kimberlykufass.com, www

Places: Vancouver Island, Kwakiutl territory

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