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Meet Kara, owner and creative visual storyteller at Kara Hanes Photography, a wedding photography business based in Allendale, Michigan. Kara has been capturing weddings in West Michigan and beyond for over 10 years and falls more in love with her craft with every event she is part of. Her early career as a preschool teacher inspires her work in a lot of ways. She believes that, like in a school environment, letting moments unfold naturally is key to a successful wedding photography experience. Her unmatched multi-tasking skills and ability to keep any schedule running smoothly and efficiently also come in handy!

Services Offered

Kara begins every new client's journey with a consultation to discuss their wedding plans and their vision for their photos. She will also introduce her photography collections, allowing the couple to choose the option that works best for them. From four-hour elopement photography to full-day event coverage, there is a photography solution for every event style at Kara Hanes Photography. Kara also offers her new clients an engagement session to ensure they feel comfortable and at ease in front of her lens before their big day.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date

Reviews of Kara Hanes Photography

J
Jeff Sent on 07/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Thank goodness for Kara!

"Kara became our photographer very last minute for our wedding after our original photographers scammed us and thank god that happened to us because we had the opportunity to meet kara instead who was 100% meant to be our photographer! Her attention to detail, easy going personality and her obvious gift for photography made her the perfect fit for my wife and I who are less than photogenic…. She even had us excited to get our picture taken!!!!! We would recommend her to anyone and are so thankful for her! She exceeded all our expectations and went above and beyond to provide us with the best experience, she really cares and it shows in her actions and in every picture!"
M
Mackenzie Sent on 07/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond!

Kara is just a joy to work with. Not only does she take phenomenal photos, she is so comfortable to be around and makes the whole process so easy. She shot our engagement photos and we cannot wait to have her shoot our big day in August! Another bonus about Kara is that she provides bridal booklet guides with a ton of great information. These booklets help you to know what to expect on the day of the wedding regarding: first looks, what to have ready for the detail shots, timelines and so much more. I found all of this information to be very helpful and it has helped me feel at ease knowing what to expect. Kara is organized, fun and takes beautiful photos! I highly recommend her.
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Kara Hanes Photography frequently asked questions

Kara Hanes Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Kara Hanes Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Kara Hanes Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
Kara Hanes Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Kara Hanes Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
Kara Hanes Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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