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Hidden Lives Photography

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Last reviewed: October 2, 2026 | Abbotsford |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: October 2, 2026. Business status: Active.

Hidden Lives Photography is an Abbotsford wedding photographer serving couples in the Fraser Valley and other listed areas of British Columbia. The business’s wedding page presents photography for weddings and engagements, with an emphasis on observing the day as it unfolds and preserving the relationships, interactions and small moments that shape the celebration.

The photographer, Carly, says she accepts a limited number of weddings each year and focuses on weddings within her Catholic faith tradition as well as intimate celebrations. Packages start at $2,300, but the published evidence does not specify coverage hours, deliverables or package tiers. Couples should therefore use this profile as a starting point and request the complete current package information directly. Last reviewed October 2, 2026.

Services and specialization

The official wedding page confirms wedding and engagement photography. Carly describes her approach as observing and artfully capturing how the wedding day was lived, with the aim of helping couples remember the people, emotions and events surrounding it. This points to a candid, story-focused approach rather than a service description built solely around formal portraits, although the site does not publish a detailed shot list or promise a particular balance of candid and posed images.

Hidden Lives Photography states that it takes on a limited number of weddings each year. The published focus is narrower than a general high-volume wedding offering: Carly specifically mentions weddings within her own Catholic faith tradition and intimate celebrations. Couples planning either type of event may find the stated focus relevant, but should still ask whether their date, ceremony format and venue are a match.

Wedding photography is confirmed on the dedicated wedding page.
Engagement photography is included in the page’s stated service category.
The stated approach emphasizes observing and artfully documenting the lived experience of the day.
The photographer says she focuses on Catholic weddings and intimate celebrations.

Service area and who it may suit

The official site identifies Abbotsford, Chilliwack, the Fraser Valley, Langley, Mission, Maple Ridge and Vancouver among its services and locations. These place names establish the areas the business presents publicly, but they do not establish a travel radius, travel fees or guaranteed availability at every venue in each community.

The service may suit couples who want their wedding photographs to emphasize authentic interactions and the people present, rather than treating the day only as a sequence of staged images. It may be especially relevant to couples planning an intimate celebration or a wedding in the Catholic tradition, since those are the areas of focus Carly identifies. Couples outside these categories can still inquire, but the official evidence does not confirm whether other wedding formats are accepted.

Based in Abbotsford, British Columbia.
Listed locations include Chilliwack, Langley, Mission, Maple Ridge, Vancouver and the wider Fraser Valley.
Travel boundaries and related charges are not published in the supplied evidence.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented strength is the clarity of the photographer’s stated perspective. The wedding page explains that Carly aims to let couples remain present with each other and their guests while she observes and captures the day. The business also identifies a specific focus on intimate celebrations and weddings within the Catholic faith tradition, helping couples judge whether the photographer’s interests align with their plans.

The main practical limitation is the amount of booking detail available publicly. The supplied pages do not set out package inclusions, coverage duration, image counts, delivery timelines, second-photographer options, album availability, travel policies or cancellation terms. A limited annual wedding schedule may also make early date confirmation important. These are missing details to verify, not evidence that any particular option is unavailable.

Confirmed feature: a candid, observational description of wedding-day storytelling.
Confirmed feature: an explicit focus on Catholic weddings and intimate celebrations.
Limitation: only a starting price is published, without package comparisons.
Limitation: no official street address or telephone number appears in the supplied pages.

Pricing

The official wedding page states, “Packages start at $2300.” This is the only confirmed wedding-pricing information in the supplied evidence. The page does not explain what the entry package includes, whether the amount is before tax, how many hours of coverage are provided or whether engagement photography is included in that starting rate.

Couples should request a current written package guide and a complete quote for their date, location and expected coverage. It is also useful to ask about deposits, payment milestones, overtime, travel costs, optional products and any fees associated with adding coverage. The published starting figure should not be treated as a final total without those details.

Published starting price: $2,300.
Package tiers and inclusions are not published in the supplied evidence.
Taxes, travel charges, deposits and optional add-ons are not specified.

Contact and booking

The official website provides an inquiry form for prospective clients. The contact page says inquiries are answered within 48 hours and advises checking junk or spam folders if a reply is not visible. It also supplies the email address hiddenlivesphotography@gmail.com as a follow-up contact method.

Because the photographer takes on a limited number of weddings each year, an inquiry should include the wedding date, ceremony and reception locations, approximate schedule, type of celebration and desired coverage. Couples planning a Catholic ceremony may also wish to identify the church and any photography rules already provided by the parish. No official telephone number or postal address is present in the supplied evidence.

Use the inquiry form on the official website.
The contact page states a response time of within 48 hours.
Published email: hiddenlivesphotography@gmail.com.
Availability for a particular date is not confirmed until the photographer responds.

What couples should confirm

Before signing an agreement, couples should confirm the exact package contents and whether the photographer’s approach fits their expectations for family formals, couple portraits, ceremony coverage and reception events. They should also request information about gallery delivery, editing, printing rights, backups, rescheduling and cancellation. None of these terms is detailed in the supplied first-party pages.

Location is another important point to clarify. Although several Fraser Valley communities and Vancouver are listed, the evidence does not define included travel or associated fees. Couples should provide precise venue details and ask whether travel, parking or accommodation affects the quote. Those planning a Catholic wedding should discuss church restrictions and required moments, while couples planning another type of celebration should confirm that the event falls within the photographer’s current booking focus.

Exact hours of coverage and the number of photographers.
Expected gallery size, editing scope and delivery timeline.
Engagement-session inclusion or separate pricing.
Travel, parking, accommodation and overtime charges.
Deposit, payment, rescheduling and cancellation terms.
Approach to family formals and any ceremony-specific photography restrictions.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Hidden Lives Photography wedding packages cost?

The official wedding page says packages start at $2,300. It does not publish the inclusions, coverage hours, tax treatment or package tiers, so couples should request a current package guide and written quote.

Where does Hidden Lives Photography provide wedding photography?

The official site lists Abbotsford, Chilliwack, the Fraser Valley, Langley, Mission, Maple Ridge and Vancouver. Couples should confirm availability and any travel charges for their specific venues.

What kinds of weddings does the photographer focus on?

Carly says she focuses on weddings within her Catholic faith tradition and intimate celebrations, and that she accepts a limited number of weddings each year. Couples should inquire directly to confirm whether their event and date fit her current schedule.

How can couples contact Hidden Lives Photography?

Couples can use the inquiry form on the official website. The contact page says inquiries receive a response within 48 hours and lists hiddenlivesphotography@gmail.com for follow-up if a reply is not received.