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A family backyard wedding, six years in the making.
Melissa + Parker in Abbotsford. There is a particular kind of magic to a wedding day that has been waited for.
August 16, 2026 · Abbotsford, BC
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The stories behind the galleries, plus the advice I give every couple before they book. Written between weddings, usually with a cup of tea.
Recent stories
Weddings, elopements and sessions, told from behind the camera.
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Magical wedding at Rowena’s on the River
From storm to sunshine. A day filled with unexpected challenges turned into one of the most unforgettable weddings we’ve ever photographed.
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Abbotsford’s most heartwarming maternity photoshoot
A heartwarming tale from right here in Abbotsford that I can’t wait to share with you.
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Kim + Eric’s helicopter elopement at The Lodge on Harrison Lake
The heartwarming and wonderfully unique story of Kim and Eric’s wedding day, helicopter included.
Planning advice
Read these before you book anyone.
The questions I get asked on nearly every call, answered properly. First look or aisle? What happens after the wedding? How do you make a maternity session feel like you?
“Kate’s attention to detail is amazing! She also had helpful information for like everything I needed.”
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You’re married! What to do after your wedding day
Your wedding day was everything you dreamed of. What to do now that it is over, for newlyweds in Abbotsford, Vancouver and beyond.
April 3, 2025
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First look or traditional aisle walk?
How to choose the best option for your wedding day, and what each one means for your timeline and your photos.
May 22, 2024
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Capturing the beauty of maternity: a Vancouver and Fraser Valley guide
Dear momma to be, these are moments to cherish. When, where and how to photograph the season before your little one arrives.
October 11, 2023
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Candid moments: the art of storytelling through wedding photography
Those photos that capture the real, unscripted moments at weddings, and why they end up telling the story best.
July 17, 2023
From the archive
Engagements, proposals and the evenings we chased the light.
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Sparkle, smiles and Vancouver love: the power of proposal photography
The ultimate heart-thumping, nerve-wracking, oh-so-incredible journey: the proposal.
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Whonnock Lake sunset love: candid moments and lily pad adventures
Meet Marieka and Chad, a couple so head over heels that an evening at Whonnock Lake was an adventure waiting to happen.
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Hayley + Peter’s epic Vancouver engagement photoshoot
Six shots and six years later, Hayley and Peter are ready to tie the knot. An evening with our toes in the sea, chasing the golden hour.
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Chasing sunsets with Shayna + Brady
The extraordinary love story of Shayna and Brady, and an evening chasing the light at Crescent Beach.
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