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Wedding day

27
May
Romantic outdoor wedding ceremony at Rowena's on the River with mountain backdrop in Fraser Valley
Magical Wedding at Rowena’s on the River
May 27, 2025
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03
Apr
Ocean front elopement with bride and groom
You’re Married! What to Do After Your Wedding Day
April 3, 2025
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22
May
Groom on wedding day emotional at the aisle
Wedding Day Dilemma: Choosing Between First Look and Traditional Aisle Walk
May 22, 2024
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16
Jan
Maternity photo in Kate Patersons studio Abbotsford
Capturing the Magic: Abbotsford’s Most Heartwarming Maternity Photoshoot!
January 16, 2024
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01
Dec
Sparkle, Smiles, and Vancouver Love: The Power of Proposal Photography
December 1, 2023
Engagement  ·  Featured  ·  Lifestyle  ·  Photography
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09
Aug
Helicopter elopement fraser valley with sky helicopters and kate paterson photography
Kim + Eric’s Helicopter Elopement and Traditional Wedding at The Lodge on Harrison Lake, BC
August 9, 2023
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24
Jul
Hayley & Peter’s Epic Vancouver Engagement Photoshoot
July 24, 2023
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17
Jul
Destination Elopement Bridal Portraits Travel photographer PNW
Capturing candid moments: The art of storytelling through wedding photography
July 17, 2023
Ceremony  ·  Engagement  ·  Family  ·  Wedding
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03
Jul
Engagement photoshoot in Vancouver BC at Crescent beach at sunset with a madly in love couple
Chasing Sunsets with Shayna & Brady for their Engagement
July 3, 2023
Ceremony  ·  Engagement  ·  Lifestyle
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19
Jun
Bride reading a love letter from her groom on the morning of their wedding
The Power of Love Letters on Your Wedding Day
June 19, 2023
Ceremony  ·  Wedding
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Let's freeze this moment in time, together

Kate Paterson | Vancouver BC Wedding Photographer

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Not every champagne pop goes to plan… and that’s okay 😅

This groom gave it everything—but when the bottle didn’t spray, he improvised (by throwing it out of the bottle lol and honestly, I’m not mad about it. It was hilarious!

Want the spray and the sparkle on your wedding day? 

Here’s your 3-step champagne pop guide for wedding-day magic:
	1	Chill your bottle beforehand (this builds pressure for a good spray).
	2	Loosen the cage and hold the bottle at a 45° angle, away from faces.
	3	Once the cork pops, quickly place your thumb over the opening and give it a gentle shake—just like a garden hose. Instant celebration!

Whether it’s picture-perfect or pure chaos, these are the moments you’ll be laughing about for years.
There’s something so timeless about a woman in h There’s something so timeless about a woman in her wedding gown—before the music plays, before the guests arrive, before the day officially begins.

It’s that quiet space where emotions stir, anticipation builds, and the beauty of this chapter really sinks in.

This bridal session was all of that and more—soft light, still air, and the reminder that being fully present in your day is what makes it unforgettable.

Don’t rush these moments. Let’s give you the space to take it all in, and remember how it felt.

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Your anniversary doesn’t have to be a grand gest Your anniversary doesn’t have to be a grand gesture to mean something big.

Here are 3 timeless ways to celebrate your story:

💌 Revisit your vows – Read them out loud. Remind each other of the promises made and how you’ve grown into them.

📸 Book a session, just the two of you – Capture who you are now—not just who you were on your wedding day. Every chapter deserves to be seen.

🥂 Do something that feels like you – Whether it’s coffee in your backyard, a hike to your favorite lookout, or dinner at the spot you first met… choose simplicity and intention over pressure and performance.

Marriage isn’t about one day—it’s about the days after.
So celebrate how far you’ve come, and the love that continues to grow.
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The little details? They’re not so little. Whet The little details? They’re not so little.

Whether it’s your grandmother’s earrings, the perfume you saved just for this day, or the ribbon wrapped around your bouquet—these pieces hold stories. They’re the quiet moments that ground you and bring your wedding day full circle.

If you’re in the thick of planning, here’s your reminder: take time to gather the items that feel like you. Not for the sake of the photos (though yes, I’ll absolutely capture them)—but because these tiny pieces will one day bring you right back to how it all felt.

What’s one meaningful item you’re including in your day?
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