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Family photographer · Abbotsford, the Fraser Valley and Greater Vancouver

Your family, captured authentically.

Relaxed, go with the flow family photos in Abbotsford, the Fraser Valley and Greater Vancouver, from toddlers running wild to teens sharing inside jokes.

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A family walks and twirls through a meadow in Chilliwack as the sun bursts through the trees behind them
Family session, Chilliwack
A mother lying in the long grass lifts her baby overhead while the family's fluffy white dog looks on
Family session, Surrey

Family sessions

More than a perfect portrait.

“Blown away is an absolute understatement. Kate did family photos for us – and I could cry at how beautiful they turned out. She is INSANELY talented, and makes you feel so comfortable”

Samantha
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Family sessions are about celebrating the moments that make your family unique, and keeping them just as they are.

Whether it’s playful laughter, quiet cuddles or the beautiful chaos that comes with kids being kids, these sessions capture you as you are, in a way that feels natural and timeless.

I’m based in Abbotsford, BC and photograph families across the Fraser Valley and Vancouver area. Whether we’re chasing the sunset in a meadow, at a cozy spot that holds meaning for you or out in one of our beautiful surrounding locations, every session is designed to tell your family’s story.

Every season of family life is worth keeping (even the hectic ones). This is your chance to pause and preserve the beauty of yours, just as it is.

Family session, Abbotsford

What to expect

No stiff poses. No forced smiles.

  • Getting to know your family

    Before your session, we’ll chat about what makes your family tick: your personalities, your quirks and what you want to remember most about this time in your lives.

  • A location that fits

    From Fraser Valley meadows to cozy backyard moments, we’ll pick a spot that reflects your family’s vibe and helps everyone feel at ease.

  • Fun and playful

    We’ll play, laugh and capture the posed and in-between moments that show your family’s true dynamic. Chaos welcome.

  • Effortless preparation

    Personalized tips and guidance, from outfit suggestions to ideas for keeping the kids happy, so the session is stress-free and fun for everyone.

  • Real moments in every image

    Every photo will reflect your family as you are: real moments, real joy and memories you’ll treasure forever.

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Recent family sessions

Toddlers, teens and the family dog.

More in the portfolio
  • A little girl laughs as her parents hug her closeWhite Rock
  • Black and white photo of a little girl hugging her dad, who grins at the cameraFraser Valley
  • A mother presses a kiss to her child's head, a dried wildflower in her handAbbotsford
  • A mother and her daughter share a laughing hug in the backlit grassChilliwack
  • A family of four sits close together in a field, everyone laughingFraser Valley
  • A smiling dad sits in the grass with his daughter on his kneeChilliwack
  • Parents hold their laughing toddler between them under a leafy treeAbbotsford
  • A dad kisses his baby's cheek as she clutches a knitted bunnyWhite Rock
  • A dad and his toddler daughter touch noses, both laughingAbbotsford
  • A little boy sits at his mother's feet holding a tiny flower, beside the hem of her long dressLangley
  • A family of four laughs together in a sunny meadowLangley
  • Parents in a sunny Maple Ridge meadow hold their laughing baby boyFamily in Maple Ridge

“Honestly, the best photos we’ve ever had taken… Some of the ones of my babies made me tear up so bad.”

Breanne, Abbotsford BC
A baby in a white dress meets the family's fluffy white dog nose to nose in the grass
Samantha + co, White Rock

Kind words

Straight from the families.

“Omgosh Kate! These photos are incredible! You captured everyone’s essence in the most beautiful way. Even the pup! The shoot felt like absolute chaos but somehow we still had fun. Thank you so much for these, cherishing these forever.”

Samantha & CoFamily session, White Rock

  • OMG we absolutely love them. This makes me wish we had done more family shoots sooner. Thank you so much for capturing these. They are so special.

    Stacey & CoFamily session, Whytecliff Park

  • AHHHH KATE!! They are all so good!! I cannot stop flipping through them!!

    Jessica & CoHoliday session, Abbotsford

Wiggly kids, a toddler meltdown, a dog who won’t sit. Bring them all, we’ll make this feel easy!

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Investment

Family sessions, from $375.

Every session is planned around your family, with all the guidance you need beforehand so everyone arrives relaxed.

Every family session includes

  • Mini sessions, Abbotsford, Monday-Thursday
  • 60 minutes sessions anywhere in the Lower Mainland
  • Outfit and how-to-prepare guidance
  • My client closet for outfit options
  • A location we choose together
  • Chaos welcome

Mon-Thurs from$375

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A mother in a blush dress laughs with her giggling toddler on her lap
Family session, Langley

Good to know

Questions families ask me.

Anything else, just ask. There’s no such thing as too many questions.

Ask me anything

Anywhere that feels like your family: a golden field in the Fraser Valley, a local park, the beach or your own backyard. I’m based in Abbotsford and photograph families across the Fraser Valley and Greater Vancouver, and I’ll help you choose the spot.

Let’s chat

Let’s capture your family story.

Tell me a little about your family and what you’d love to remember about this season. No pressure and no sales pitch. Rather talk it through? Tick the box and I’ll call you instead.

“She made our entire family feel so comfortable during our maternity session and was so easy to work with from start to finish”

Shelby, Abbotsford
Based in Abbotsford, BC. Photographing families across the Fraser Valley and Greater Vancouver.@katepatersonphotography on Instagram
Family sessions from $375, Monday to Thursday