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I'm a photographer based in Richmond, Virginia who is inspired every day by the creative potential bubbling under the surface of seemingly mundane moments. I love working with people who aren’t afraid to let me into their worlds for the day and want to give me an all-access pass to be a documentarian and an artist. I know how a wedding can feel like such a blur - photography helps me slow down and appreciate the small things. I hope it does that for you, too.

With over a decade of professional photography experience, my creative journey has been circuitous and fulfilling. I am the co-founder of design studio Palindrome Creative Co. as well as co-founder of The Family Narrative conference. My work has included features in The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, Virginia Public Media, Garden & Gun, Martha Stewart, Imbibe Magazine, Forbes, Travel + Leisure - and more.



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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$3,800

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$4,500

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Digital Files
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
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Reviews of Kate Thompson Weddings

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Caroline Sent on 12/16/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I am part of a wedding planning and styling duo, The Darling Event, and worked with Betty Clicker at two weddings. Kate's photos speak for themselves! They capture the sweet candid moments that are the ones you want to remember most from your wedding. She has the perfect demeanor to make the bride feel comfortable and able to shine for the camera. She is the perfect counterpart to a wedding coordinator or stylist because she has an incredible eye for beautiful aesthetics. I would highly recommend Kate to any bride-to-be!
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Sarah Sent on 09/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Her photos come alive! We'd recommend Kate to everyone we know.

Photos that truly captured how we felt on our wedding day - we absolutely loved working with Kate!

We found Kate through a referral by a friend of a good friend. Looking for a wedding photographer, we wanted to balance both beautiful photos in a style we love and someone who we would enjoy being alongside for our whole wedding day. A great photographer can really make or break those special moments on your wedding day. Kate made them all even better.
In the weeks and months leading up to our wedding, we had a number of conversations to get to know Kate, her style, and share our hopes for our wedding photographer. She is warm, calming, easy going, and knowledgeable. Kate is a clear communicator and knows exactly what questions to ask you ahead of time to ensure that she delivers what you’re looking for while navigating all of the nuances of family pressures on such a big day.

As a documentary style photographer, Kate gracefully balances being a fly on the wall and directing you and your family when necessary. She captures the organic moments of connection and joy that are already happening between you and your loved ones, without disrupting the moment at all. She ensures she’s in the exact right location to get the perfect picture. Kate is both a calming presence throughout the day and disappears into the background, which allows you to be comfortable and yourself in those special moments, which in turn allows Kate to capture your genuine emotions. Looking at our pictures, they feel alive and feel like she captured the real me, as I felt in those moments. It’s such a unique skill to not only take beautiful photos, but also make space for genuine life and emotions to shine.

She captures these special moments, all while allowing you to be fully present. As those who have gotten married know and those who will get married will find out - it can be a whirlwind, so this is a really impactful gift. We can’t say enough good things. Kate is a wonderful person, presence, and photographer. I will recommend her to everyone I know documenting life’s milestones in the future. If I were to do it all over again, I’d choose Kate every single time. We are so grateful.
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Kate Sent on 11/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Book her ASAP - she is the best!

If you’ve come across Kate while looking for a wedding photographer, i’m here to tell you that your search is over because she is the literal best - there’s no one that can compete with her!

She was recommended to me and once I saw her photos on her website, I knew she was the one. Then I talked to her on the phone and extra knew she was the one. Her demeanor is so easy going, reassuring and knowledgeable. Check out her website and you see her work - they are incredible for not only do they capture the beauty of newlyweds, family, and friends, but she captures all of the feelings from those moments.

On my wedding day, she was such a warm presence to have around. Yet also somehow you never knew she was there. She observes the moments and let’s them unfold while capturing their essence. She captured photos of our two excitable pups and made them look calm and collected. Remember how I said how you feel the moments of others weddings? Imagine when you are looking at the photos from your own. When I (quickly) received my photos, I couldn’t believe it. My heart, it felt like I was just back there! She captured moments I didn’t know were unwinding. She captured the raw emotions on all of our faces. My family and friends have told me her photos are the best they have ever seen from a wedding and I feel the exact same way. Thank you Kate for allowing us to relive the most amazing day of our life over and over again and feel just like we did on that day! And everyone else, book Kate ASAP!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
The Hive Wedding Collective The Hive Wedding Collective Wedding Planners

Kate is one of our top recommendations for our event planning clients. Her talent and eye are a quiet storm. She never oversteps, she never barks orders at rowdy bridal parties, and she never misses the tiny details that are meaningful for years to come. She is lovely. You should hire her. She will exceed your expectations.

Make It Posh Events Make It Posh Events Wedding Planners

I just love Betty Clicker's style. The composition of the shots are amazing. A photographer is such an important vendor for your wedding. You need to really click to get the shots your looking for. Betty Clicker is your girl!

Kim Moody Design Kim Moody Design Wedding Planners

We greatly enjoyed working with Kate and it was so refreshing to see her approach to wedding photography. She was calm and efficient as we worked through the rain plan on our most recent wedding together and quickly changed gears to get set up after the change of plans. We look forward to working with her again in the future!

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