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    Sierra D. Sent on 09/11/2022
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    Personable and professional wedding photography!

    Patty was truly amazing from start to finish. She went above and beyond throughout the entire wedding process-- She even offered to come to our joint bachelorette party to take pictures. Everyone at the wedding thought that she was phenomenal and very personable. The pictures are gorgeous and really reflective of who my wife and I are as a couple.
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    Samantha R. Sent on 11/19/2019
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    A trusted professional with a wonderful eye!

    I can't say enough about how pleased I am to have had Patty as our wedding photographer. Right from the start initiating contact with Patty as a potential vendor, I was immediately comfortable with her approach to wedding photography. I was so impressed with the materials that she sent us after entering into contract with her- they helped to ensure that I was prepared on the wedding day and also helped to set expectations for the flow of the day. Patty is very comfortable to be around and blended right in. She was calm but also firm to make sure that we checked all the boxes of what we wanted to capture from the day. Her presence actually helped keep the drama and stress at bay which is something I didn't even know I would need. We just got our gallery of photos this week and I'm reliving all the special moments over and over again, as well as getting to see some special moments that I didn't get to firsthand experience which is exciting. I would absolutely recommend Kivalo Photography to new brides. You won't be regret it this decision. Thank you Patty!
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    Ib Miller Sent on 06/11/2019
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    Wondeful Experience

    Patty was an excellent photographer that we would highly recommend. She is polite, professional, no-nonsense, and will make sure that you get every photo you want at your big day. We weren't able to meet before the day due to our being located so far away, but she touched base frequently to check in on progress and planning, get to know each other before we spent the actual day together, and ask for our insight on what was most important to us day of so she could be sure to get those images. She was also helpful in making recommendations regarding sequencing of photo events to ensure the best amount of photo time and time enjoying our event. Seperately, Patty suggested some great other vendors based on her experience at other weddings, which was so helpful. We highly recommend Patty / Kivalo!
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    Jessica Sent on 12/05/2018
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    Best person to spend your whole wedding day with!

    I booked Kivalo Photography because Patty had done my brother's wedding a few years prior, and I had loved her work. (In fact I said, "someday when I get married, I want a photographer to make me look this good on my wedding day!"). It was the best choice ever - Patty is fun and thoughtful and creative, and just a pleasure to work with.
    She gave us this amazing magazine about what to expect from wedding photography (I have never done this before, so "here's what I do for rain, here's what I worry about and not you, here's what you can think about and plan for" was SO helpful). Then, the day of, she came early and got all the details shots and scouted out photo locations on the property that I never even knew were there. Throughout the staged shots and ceremony, Patty rolled with our challenges (we are goofy and we talk a lot; we made a last-minute decision to move our October ceremony outside, literally as I was putting my dress on). You don't realize how much time you spend with your photographer on your wedding day, but they are there ALL DAY, and Patty was smart and professional but also just so fun to be around, it was like having another friend supporting us who just happened to also be making us look good in pictures. She also got ALL the shots - my husband kissing my hand as we waited to be announced at the reception, my flowergirl kissing the ring bearer's cheek after he tripped during bridal party shots, my ailing father kissing me on the forehead on the dancefloor. Our photos are amazing, it looks like something out of a magazine, I almost can't believe it was really our wedding, and Patty is 100% to credit for that :-) (Also, she had our shots back to us in just under two weeks, which I hear is exceptional turnaround time!) Can't recommend her enough!
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    Kelsey Sent on 10/15/2018
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    Highly Recommend!

    Patty photographed our October 2018 wedding and I highly recommend her. When my fiance and I decided we wanted to get married in the fall in New England, we knew we had to act quickly to book a photographer -- it was the second vendor we booked after only the venue. In looking for a photographer, I was drawn to Patty's romantic and timeless style. Her photos are more than just images, they tell the story of the emotions felt in the moment that they were captured. We booked Patty about ten months in advance and throughout the time leading up to our wedding she sent periodic messages to check in, which were helpful to make sure we were on track and prepared for the big day. On the day of, we didn't have a coordinator and I can't say how helpful she was in corralling everyone. We had a decent sized bridal party (ten all together) and Patty was so quick and efficient with all the portraits. Again, we had a limited window for family portraits following our ceremony in our Church and she made it work. When I mentioned a trail in the middle of the woods that might be a nice spot for photos, Patty was all in. She was extremely professional and had our gallery prepared within a week of of shooting our wedding. We're so grateful for the beautiful images that she captured, we will cherish them forever. Thank you, Patty!!
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    Kyra Sent on 12/05/2018
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    Best. Photographer. Ever.

    When selecting a photographer I wanted to make sure they would be a good personality to have around while I was stressed/managing a lot of personalities. Patty was the PERFECT selection. She arrived during breakfast just to scope out all the best spots to take pictures. Then she hung around to exercise her magical moment capturing ninja skills. She got to know us via social media and various surveys she sent before the wedding in order to make sure she knew what would be important to us on our big day. She captured everything I could have wanted and more. Everyone from the bridal party, to my family, to guests on the dance floor LOVED her style and the way she coordinated people. We have had a few hang sessions just flipping through the pictures she took reliving the entire weekend. She was fabulous from start to finish.
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    Nicole Sent on 07/19/2018
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    If you want stunning, artistic, photos that capture every feeling that you have on your wedding day, then Patricia is definitely the photographer that you you need to hire! From planning, to payment, to managing everyone on the actual wedding day, she is extremely organized and has a process in place for everything. Patricia, and her team, are top notch and you will absolutely love how efficient they are on your wedding day. I wanted to get through formal portraits fairly quickly as I valued the candid shots more and I couldn't be happier with the photos we ended up with, both formal and candid AND we still had time to attend part of our cocktail hour without doing a First Look. I was told that wasn't possible, but I knew that she would make it happen! I still can't stop going through our wedding photos, and I love all of them! The beauty and emotion captured in them, takes me right back to our wedding day. Working with Patricia has been such a joy, I have no doubt that we will continue using her for family photos!
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    Katie Sent on 01/22/2018
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    If I had a dollar for every person that has come up to me after the wedding to tell me how great our photographer was, we could have an hour longer of open bar.

    Seriously, from the first phone call to the delivery of photos, Patricia was nothing short of incredible. She gave great customer service up front, had wonderful and engaging surveys along the way that made us feel like she had a real idea of who we were as a couple and what our vision was. On the day itself she was organized, professional, and kicked butt. My new husband had a rowdy group of groomsmen and she handled them with ease. I can't believe how reasonable her price was given all the time, effort, and skill she gave us. You'd be crazy to look anywhere else.
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    Laura Sent on 08/10/2017
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    I had the absolute best experience working with Patty from Kivalo Photography. She was very professional, helpful, and easy to work with. Throughout my engagement she offered helpful tips which made my wedding day seamless and stress-free. Looking back on my wedding day we were able to get all the group shots we wanted and more. Worth every penny!
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    Anne Sent on 08/30/2017
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    As MOB I could not have been more pleased with Patty/Kivalo Photography. She was professional, organized, and went above and beyond to make our family's day stress free from beginning to end. Corralling a wedding part of 21 is no easy feat but Patty did it with a swiftness and humor. The pics were delivered quickly and are beautiful. I highly recommend this photographer.
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    Brianna Sent on 07/21/2017
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    Patti and her entire team were absolutely amazing! She went above and beyond to ensure that we had every picture that I had requested prior to our wedding day. She is kind, genuine, and someone I now consider a friend because of such a successful vendor - client transaction. I wouldn't use any other photographer, ever. Kivalo is top notch!!!! The best of the best. All of our family and friends LOVE our photos and won't stop commenting on the quality of them. Thank you sooo much!
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    Haleigh Sent on 10/18/2016
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    I had AJ as my videographer for my wedding and he was awesome! I really loved that he respected my photographer so much and never interfered with what she had planned. They worked together really well! AJ made things easy and stress-free, and even on the dance floor I could see he was capturing all the important moments on video. I can't wait to see the video!!!!
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    Olivia Sent on 10/21/2016
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    I cannot say enough good things about working with Patricia. My husband tends not to LOVE taking pictures, and yet she was able to keep him smiling and having a good time while capturing pictures from our engagement shoot to our wedding day that we both absolutely love. We had large wedding parties (9 bridesmaids, 15 groomsmen, 2 ring bearers, a flower girl, and 2 dogs)! Yet,she was able to keep everyone organized and focused. We now have so many pictures that will help us keep memories of our wedding day forever. She is completely worth every penny. Thank you, Patricia! :-)
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    Erin Sent on 01/15/2017
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    The best wedding photographer around! Patty was so incredible throughout the entire planning process and during the day of our wedding, I cannot say enough good things about her! She was very responsive to messages (which I appreciated being busy and trying to plan a wedding!). We first met at our engagement photo session, and immediately I felt comfortable with her and loved her style. She is very laid back but also is able to give direction so that shooting time is use efficiently and catching you at your best. The day of our wedding, she was around while we were still getting hair and make-up finished taking photos, but also looking our for ME making sure my hair looked perfect and the way I wanted it, making sure my make-up was done just right. We did first look photos and most of our group/wedding party shots before the ceremony (which she encouraged and I am SO glad that we did). Patty made sure to give directions clearly so people knew where to stand and what to do, which I really appreciated as I have been part of weddings with more passive photographers before and it just doesn't work as well to get the BEST shots. You could tell that she wanted it to look amazing, not just to take the photos to get them done. We had a second photographer (Kyle) who also was incredible and very friendly and helpful. Our photos came out AMAZING, and I love looking at them and sharing them with friends and family. I appreciate that Patty was more than just a passive by-stander taking pictures, she was an active part of making sure our day stayed on track and organized, and I am so grateful for all of the help that she gave to us! Book her for your wedding you will not be disappointed!
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    Sonia Sent on 05/07/2016
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    Patty is extraordinary. She did our engagement and wedding and all the ohotos came out exceptional. Her photos have such grace and beauty and really captured all our soecial moments. She and her partner came down from Maine to our MA wedding. They were on time and just really made the best of each moment. Her professionalism, responsiveness and all together presence was such a pleasure for the weddinng. She made it easy. If you want an exceptional photographer and person, Kivalo Photography is perfect for you.
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    Karissa Sent on 09/01/2015
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    Kivalo is the way to go for your wedding photography! From the very first time we met with Patti and Sarah we knew that we needed to have them part of our wedding day! During the meeting they were able to give us tips about planning a wedding as well as recommendation for other vendors. We could get in touch with them whenever and they would answer our questions which was very important to us since we were planning a wedding in Maine from afar. It also made us feel very comfortable because they really seemed to want to get to know my fiancé and I. Even before the wedding day we already knew they were worth the investment.
    Sarah was our First Photographer and Bret was our second. Sarah took both our engagement and wedding pictures and knocked it out of the park!! Sarah knew exactly where she wanted to take photos in the Old Port and has an eye for placement of shots. Who would’ve known a fire escape would make for the most perfect Save the date photo?! Sarah made us feel very comfortable posing and directing us, making something that feels awkward look natural.
    The morning of the wedding Sarah took tons of photos and blended right in with everyone you couldn’t even tell she was there when taking candid’s. She prepared us with a list of items she would need for pictures to save time morning of and alleviate stress. She is hilarious! The bridal party loved her. She rode along with us on the trolley after the ceremony and made sure we stuck to our timeline. We weren’t planning on being able to take part in our cocktail hour but Sarah made it happen! I have no clue how she did it since we had a large obnoxious bridal party. I give her credit! She had a running list of shots in her head and made sure
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    Kayla Sent on 09/08/2015
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    Patricia is hands down an amazing photographer. We did our engagement photos as well as our wedding photos with her. She was beyond flexible with our two pups who joined us both times for photos. We met with her prior to the engagement photos to discuss wedding details, and communicated via email about the finer details leading up to the wedding (we lived out of state from where we were getting married). She provides info as to what to have the morning of for detail photos (wedding stationary, jewelry, etc) She is so pleasant to work with and truly takes breath taking photos. I would recommend her to anyone!
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    I cannot sing Patricia's praises enough. When it comes to her incredible talent, I think the photos speak for themselves. But what the photos don't capture is that aside from being talented, she is also very organized and responsive, which made working with her throughout the entirety of the planning process an absolute joy. Furthermore, she made it a point to try and get to know my husband and I (and shared details about her own life/interests) prior to our wedding, which allowed us to feel so comfortable shooting with her when our wedding day arrived. She even sent boxes full of treats over the holidays leading up to the wedding! When it came to the wedding day itself, both she and Sarah (our second photographer) continued to exceed our expectations. Aside from taking each and every one of the many different photos we'd asked for, they captured moments that we didn't even know existed. Everything from the angles to the lighting in these photos was just so perfect. And Patricia made sure to keep everything moving that day so we could stick to the timeline; my entire bridal party, including ourselves, even got to enjoy cocktail hour (something we were sure couldn't happen, given how big our bridal party was and how many photos we took)! We couldn't be happier with the outcome. Thank you, Kivalo Photography!
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    If I could give Patricia (and the Kivalo team) a rating higher than a 5, I would!

    They are amazing. I had the pleasure of working with Patti, Sarah & AJ for our wedding. All of the photos that Patti & Sarah took were everything I could've possibly asked for. They captured our day perfectly. I really feel like Patti tried getting to know my husband and I before the wedding (without having met in person), so when she arrived I already felt like we were friends. While preparing for the wedding, she always responded to me via email immediately, she was professional, she was always so nice and so friendly, and she offered advice when I asked for it. On the day of the wedding, she knocked it out of the park. She kept me and everyone else on the timeline, she took every family photo that I asked for (there were a lot of them), she even held my lip gloss, emergency kit and my vows for me. I mean seriously, I don't think many photographers would go this far above and beyond and she just did it so naturally. She was just like one of the girls.

    I have and will continue to recommend Kivalo to everyone I know!

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    I couldn't be any happier with Patricia and Sarah. Patricia was so helpful all night, keeping track of the time, helping me put my veil in, fixing my dress, and directing us when we needed help with certain shots. I didn't have to worry about anything because I knew she was so on top of it. She managed to get pictures of everything, yet I didn't seem to see her the entire night. All my guests kept coming up to me all night and saying "You're photographer is on top of it!" I couldn't recommend Kivalo Photography any more!
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    Patricia and Sarah were awesome! We had Patricia take our engagement pictures as well, and she was very friendly and accommodating. Patricia met us at Sunday River and took us to all the best spots. She is very friendly and it felt like we had been old college friends. Later, during the wedding, both Patricia and Sarah were able to take amazing pictures and it looked like it was very sunny even-though the weather was overcast that day. They are true professionals with impressive equipment who have a real passion for their trade. If you need someone who is easy going yet professional, I would highly suggest hiring them.
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    So professional and nice to work with!
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    Patricia at Kivalo Photography was amazing! She ensured that we got all the shots we wanted for the wedding and stayed even longer than we agreed upon! Her assistant, Sarah, was fabulous as well! We got the best moments of our wedding captured and we also had so much fun being creative and silly with them! We would recommend them to anyone getting married!
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    Patricia shot our engagement and wedding photos and we could not have been more pleased with them. She is truly an amazing photographer and has the best personality. We felt so comfortable with her as well as Sarah, the second shooter at our wedding. Both of them we able to capture our wedding so perfectly. Everyone who has seen our photos always asks who our photographer was because they are truly incredible. We cannot recommend her enough and will definitely find a way to use Kivalo Photography again in the future.
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    100% recommend. Patricia was wonderful -- flexing when needed, and yet finding that perfect shot. We had a cloudy, foggy day on the beach for our wedding, and yet she found a way to bring it to life, almost making it seem mystical and fun (instead of gray and drizzly). She had a great sense of humor, and was fun to work with. Most of all, her photos speak for themselves. She has a knack, and is worth every dollar you spend with her. Can't recommend enough!
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