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Hey!  Thanks for stopping by!  I'm Kim Mallory a professional photographer based out of Chilliwack BC.  I specialize in newborns, kids and families and I've been known to shoot a variety of other things including boudoir, weddings, commercial and editorial work. 

I have 3 girls and I am married to an amazing guy.  I have two professional studios, one in my home and another retail location and I work at this full time.  It's my life and my passion.  I'm a hippy at heart and I love the simple things in life and I live everyday with the glass half full attitude.  You only live once!      

With a passion for art & interior design, I have a need to create... whether it's a simple image that gives you an emotional reaction or a story that needs to be told.  Life is art and art is life...  to me anyway.  So, I really enjoy making images and displays for people that they will cherish and adore - albums, collages, wall portraits - cool stuff!  

If you are looking for something really special, something
unique, spicy, adventurous & fun, you've come to the right place.  Drop me a line, I would love to hear from you!!    


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xo

I just CAN’T wait… | Kim Mallory Portrait Photographer

February 7, 2010 at 7:53pm

I am just jumping ahead right now…I had a crazy week of non stop shooting & I’m enjoying a much needed rest today even though it’s hard for me to take a break when I have so much to do; but my daughter was singing with her school at the Olympic Torch Celebrations  and of course I had to be there.   I just had to sneak down to “grab something” out  of my office… wink, wink.     I just can’t wait another moment to share this image from a session I’m working on…. and will hopefully blog the rest in a couple of days.    There was a mist in the field as we were shooting…. it was heavenly….

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ONE + ONE = FUN! | Fraser Valley Child Photographer

February 4, 2010 at 8:27am

I’ve been on a shooting marathon the last 3 days starting with this wonderful family from Langley.   This is our second session together.  The first time I met them, they were a family of 3 – now they are a family of 4.   Parker the newest addition, now 6 months old.

Now, if you have kids that are this close, you know that it’s busy!  I shoot a lot of siblings at this age and I have been through this stage myself with my own kids and it is crazy time let me tell ya!   I’m taken back to a period in my life when my kids were little and we would go on vacation and expect that they would behave better than when we were home…  ummmmm ya – didn’t happen.    I believe photo sessions are no different for parents.

So moms..  you need to know that your kids are right where they need to be.. they are all the same and some day they will sit next to each other and smile at the camera.   Until then, we’ll embrace this time of their lives and document their glorious, pouty, sweet, silly little selves….

baby, children, family

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02/04/2010 - 9:24 AM Geoff - What a good looking bunch! Great photos!!

02/04/2010 - 10:25 PM Heidi - Wow Kim! You capture my family in a way that no one else can. We can't wait to see the rest!

02/06/2010 - 11:19 AM Nan - I was just called away from cleaning my stove.... you made me cry, your work has captured the heart ties within this family. Kim, you have been honoured with a gift and you are using it to preserve the beautiful in life.... love... it is written and your skill, your vision, has been shared. bless you for sharing

02/07/2010 - 6:51 PM Kim Mallory - Nan.... that is probably the most profound comment that I've ever received and it brought me to tears..... thank-you.

Oooooo la la… | Vintage Boudoir, Fraser Valley Photographer

January 30, 2010 at 9:56am

I had a comment from someone last week saying that they always thought that these were models on our website which kind of surprised me a little bit, because I don’t shoot for a magazine or anything… I’m just shooting boudoir.    But wow!  What a compliment.   Honestly, most of the woman that we shoot are moms between the ages of 29 & 49.   I had an email come in yesterday…. asking me how we get photos like this.    It’s  a combination of make-up, lighting and just the natural ability to seek out the beautiful attributes of a woman and record them.  Everyone is beautiful.. and while you may not see it in yourself… I do.   And husbands…let me tell ya… if there is one thing a husband doesn’t mind spending money on, it’s a session with The Beautiful Woman Project because it is every man’s dream to have a hot sexy mama living under their roof and sleeping in their bed.

Here are some photos of a beautiful mom that I just shot a few days ago… these vintage shots are done during the day so we can use some natural light too so if you’re planning a session and you like the vintage look you’ll want to plan for a daytime rendezvous.

boudoir

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01/30/2010 - 3:12 PM Tanzyn - Beautiful shots!!:)

01/30/2010 - 3:36 PM Fawn - Kim! Wow!!! That's not me!!! LOL Well, obviously it is... but, Wow! Thank you so much... I think they're amazing!!! You did an absolutely beautiful job! <3 Thank you, again!!! I can't wait to see the rest ;) hehe Amazing! <3

01/30/2010 - 3:50 PM Audra Colpitts - LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!

01/30/2010 - 5:22 PM ron fisher - wow Kim, looks right out of vogue..and Fawn you do look like a model..Beautiful work congratulations to both of you..

01/30/2010 - 6:17 PM Amanda Petersen - Wow!! Fawn, you look AMAZING!! <3 You are gorgeous!!!!!

01/31/2010 - 10:15 AM Pam - OMG Fawn you look AMAZING!!!! It was such a pleasure doing your hair and makeup, and visiting with you that day. Hope you enjoyed yourself, your hubby is going to flip!!

01/31/2010 - 2:16 PM Susie - Gorgeous images! Those b/w's are amazing!!

01/31/2010 - 3:14 PM Shauna - Absolutely stunning! So confident and chic Fawn & Kim, they truly are such beautiful photos <3

Baby’s First Year | Professional Album Design

January 27, 2010 at 9:47am

I just had to post some of these…. this is the first 12 pages of a 40 page album that documents Cohen’s First Year.  This is going to be a 9×9 Dream Album that comes as part of Baby’s First Year Package where we do 4 sessions in a year – generally maternity or newborn, 3 months, 6-7 months and babie’s first birthday, complete with a cupcake…     .        Albums are my passion and  I just love designing and watching them come together… sometimes they take me awhile.  I find that I’ll be designing and I’m just not feelin it… so I’ll have to let it go and come back to it in a day or two with fresh eyes.   I know I’m creating a work of art when I start getting an emotional attachment to them – this one is going to be hard for me to give up!   These albums take me hours, so they are not cheap; but they are worth every cent…  they are gorgeous and will fill your heart with joy every time you open it.  (The 4 session baby plan is $2000.00 and includes 4 sessions, a gorgeous fine art coffee table album, online galleries and a $250.00 print credit.)

baby, design

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01/28/2010 - 9:00 AM Geoff Heith - These are great!!

A Note to all Expectant Moms!

January 23, 2010 at 8:20pm

Woohoo a baby is on the wayl!!  Congrats!    I always like to keep my maternity & newborn sessions priority because this time is so fleeting, but my schedule is filling up fast these days (which is a good thing right??)   So, please don’t wait until the last minute to schedule.   We have moms reserving their spots for September and October right now, so if you are preggers and you know you want photos, please call now so that we can put your name on the schedule and make sure a date is reserved for you!  (A $150 Retainer is due to secure a flex date)

baby, maternity

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CARTER & COOPER | Kim Mallory Professional Chilliwack Child Photographer

January 23, 2010 at 8:27am

This is a session that I was going to shoot in my studio, but it was super dark outside & the light was nasty, so at the last minute, I changed our location.   I own a retail studio in downtown Chilliwack and although I don’t actually shoot for that studio, I do have the key to the place so I can use it whenever I want  - which is pretty handy let me tell ya.   The place is an amazing heritage building with these old wood floors, high tin ceilings and we’ve got good selection of  modern backdrops..  Our furniture for the lobby and the mother’s room just came in – a chic white chair/couch set that is the new favoured prop right now.

So enter Carter and Cooper who’s beautiful Mommy was a bride of mine a few years ago.   I’ve been shooting Carter since he was a little wee baby…  now he has a 4 month old baby bro and they are back for some pics.   Melissa definitely has her hands full with two little guys so close together and Carter was in no mood to have his picture taken until we pulled out the bubbles… the greatest invention ever.  By the time it was over, we were all slippin and slidin everywhere, but there were no casualties and everyone left happy – Carter & I are buds.

This picture kinda gives me goose bumps...

baby, children

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01/24/2010 - 8:36 AM Geoff Heith - So cute...

Vintage Boudoir | The Beautiful Woman Project Fraser Valley Photographer Kim Mallory

January 21, 2010 at 10:44am

It’s pretty easy to pull together a vintage look, and such a great way to show off your sexy without the lingerie.. one of several looks that you can achieve when you are doing a Beautiful Woman Session..   Once you’ve booked , we’ll set up a phone date and I’ll help you style your session so we can achieve the look you’re after   For this session we shot 3 sets and 4 looks.   Here’s some vintage for ya…  View a second look on our Beautiful Woman Blog.

xo

boudoir

by Kim Mallory

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01/21/2010 - 6:11 PM fran chelico - Awesome idea! Love that last shot!!

01/21/2010 - 6:24 PM Kim Mallory - Thanks Fran!

01/22/2010 - 11:15 AM Pam O'Keefe - Kim & Elizabeth.... I am absolutely speechless!!!!!! I am fumbling on words to describe how you made me feel yesterday; like an absolute princess!! I am always on the other end making everyone else feel pretty. What an experience to get all dolled up to create a beautiful portfolio for the most important person in my life "My Husband" We as moms, housewives and career woman forget our inner beauty, and this is an amazing way to remind us that we ALL are BEAUTIFUL!! For those in need of a pick-me-up during this dull time of year, it is the cure to spend an afternoon with these beyond talented young ladies. I Thank you and I feel so privileged to work for you both!! XO

01/22/2010 - 11:54 AM Kim Mallory - We are so excited that you are so happy!! Yay! We like the young ladies part too! lol xoxoxo

01/28/2010 - 10:59 AM Fawn - Kim, Elizabeth, and of course Pam! These are stunning!!! An amazing job done, of course and Pam is gorgeous :) I absolutely love the vintage look!!! Fabulous ladies, absolutely fabulous!!! I could really go on and on, but I'd end up writing more than Pam lol. I can't wait to see mine. I admit I'm a bit nervouse to see them because like Pam said we tend to forget our inner beauty and this time of year, it's a really hard thing to recall that you have with the dim days and the long nights - not to mention the busy kids. Kim, Elizabeth, you two are the greatest! :)

I AM SO LUCKY | Fraser Valley Photographer Kim Mallory has amazing friends & clients..

January 19, 2010 at 8:34am

I am having an emotional moment this morning….  yes, this happens to me quite often these days… It’s a sign of the times.  What’s important in life.  Who’s important in life.  I love my job, but without the support of all of the people that have come into my life through photography, I would be nothing.   I’m trying to come up with a way to extend my appreciation emotionally.   Sure, I could call you up and offer you a free 5×7 but I’d rather give you all a big hug (and you know you’ll get extra little presents next time anyway).

Candace is one of my clients from way back… I shot her wedding and now she has two kids and we’ve been around the block a few times with each other… she is a great motivator for me and an inspiration (although she probably doesn’t know she inspires me with her beauty and her positive attitude and her amazing outlook on life and her wonderful mothering skills… but she does).   Here are some images from a last minute session that we did together on the weekend…

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01/19/2010 - 10:28 AM Pam O'Keefe - Hi Kim I just had to send this to you because I just read about your emotional morning!! I can so relate I could just cry!! It's amazing the people that come into our lives whom are gifts from God like Candace, to really reassure and remind us how good of a person we are!! But it also floors me how certain friends that are in our lives can hurt us so much too. Have a great day Kim!! I am so glad you are a part of my life Hugz Pam :)

01/19/2010 - 12:37 PM Geoff Heith - Well my comment isn't as nearly awesome as Pam's but regards love it!! Especially the pink door!!

01/19/2010 - 9:38 PM Kim Mallory - You are sweet!

01/19/2010 - 9:40 PM Kim Mallory - Thanks for visiting Geoff!

I LOVE YOU BECAUSE… you make me dinner | Kim Mallory Fraser Valley Children’s Photographer

January 18, 2010 at 8:13pm

I find it so funny the way little kids answer simple questions like “What is marriage” and “How do you know when two people are in love”   Always good for a laugh..   Well, I thought it would be fun to make a photo album filled with Kid’s  Quotes and their funny images…..  so here’s the skinny.     Packages are $350 and include a mini studio session and a Kid Quote album with 10 images and 10 answers to the questions and your websized images for facebook…  These sessions are taking place on Sunday, January 24th & January 25th.. so you will have your album in time for Valentine’s Day.    I’ll be shooting them at ADORE and you will choose your photos right after your session..  xo

design, promotions

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01/19/2010 - 9:43 AM Audra Colpitts - Love this idea, Kim!! This is why you are the Fraser Valley's BEST! :)

01/19/2010 - 9:39 PM Kim Mallory - Wow, that's a big compliment my dear! Extra hugs to you! xoxoxoxo

ANOTHER BABY IS COMIN | Kim Mallory Fraser Valley Maternity Photographer

January 16, 2010 at 5:42pm

I met my next client, Jessica through Facebook.   I am friends with anyone who is interested in me or my photography and I just love working through Facebook.  Jessica and I have been chatting back and forth for a few weeks now, and we were really able to get to know each other before even meeting for our session…. so much easier than just an email and phone conversation.   So, if you’re planning a session and want to be my friend first, just contact me through my personal Facebook page.

Here are some of my favorite images from Jessica and Derek’s session…  it was just going to be a mini session, but I got some new lenses so I dragged it out a bit, plus Jessica and I like to talk – a lot..  hehe.    I took the most stunning collection of sillouettes I think I’ve ever done…  Jessica, if you want me to post a couple here, let me know..  k

maternity

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01/21/2010 - 4:34 PM Rebecca - Jessica you look beautiful, like always! Kim, great job, like always!

01/21/2010 - 6:23 PM Kim Mallory - She is gorgeous isn't she?