Professional photographer and videographer from Canada, but living in Sarasota, FL. Looking to explore and meet some amazing people! I love videography, photography, the outdoors, adventure, spontaneity and travel!

I'm on the quieter side but I love meeting new people and having epic adventures. I believe it's super important to seek new and sometimes uncomfortable situations in order to grow, which is one of the main reasons I like travel and couchsurfing. It's the best place to learn new things and grow!

Instagram #kirstenquist

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

So far all of my experiences with couchsurfing have been amazing! I've met amazing locals and had the pleasure of seeing new places through their eyes. I'm always looking for new people to meet to learn from, laugh with, and go on adventures with!

I can't accept guests for the next couple of months, but I hope to soon so that I can meet travelers here and give them a nice spot to stay for a couple nights and meet new adventurous friends!

*NOT tinder surfing!*

Interests

I'm an professional photographer and videographer! I've ridden horses since I was 14 and had my own horse for several years but sadly I had to sell him recently. I love to hike, camp, kayak, or do most outdoorsy things!

• wildlife
• horses
• photography
• film making
• music
• hiking
• camping
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• swimming
• adventure travel
• travel
• art
• filmmaking
• youtube
• travelling
• nature
• adventure
• relaxing
• videography
• ocean
• outdoors
• comedy
• cello
• sarcasm
• spontaneity
• honesty
• respect
• dry humour

Music, Movies, and Books

I like most music but I'm partial to indie, rock, and classical. A few favorite bands are Muse, Coldplay, U2, Mumford and Sons, Mother Mother, Sfujan Stevens, Imagine Dragons, Arctic Monkeys, Black Keys to name a few.

I'm a massive Lord Of The Rings nerd, no hiding that haha. I like most types of movies though. Some that pop into my mind right now are the Joker, Mad Max Fury Road, Iron Man, The Dark Knight, Zoolander, District 9, Nightcrawler, A Quiet Place, 90's Disney (Lion King, Tarzan & Hercules were my go tos)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Photographed wild polar bears on foot in -40 weather

Traveled to India by myself

Swam with wild dolphins, twice!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some photography tips if you're interested or even take photos for you!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm happy to help with cooking, cleaning, chores and I'm always ready to go on an adventures or try something new!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, Greece, India, Italy, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United States