Kat Ma Photography

From the moment we met with Kat, we knew we were in excellent hands. Aside from already loving her photography and editing style, it was her candor, honesty, and efficiency that really stood out to us. We were still in the early days of planning our wedding, but after telling her about what we had in mind (and specific things we did or didn't want to do), Kat had so many great suggestions and recommendations when it came to the schedule and sequence of events that we hadn't even thought about. From day one and leading up to the wedding, she helped us feel comfortable and confident, giving us one less thing to worry about.

On the day of the wedding, she and the team helped make our day an absolute success and we are SO glad that we had each of them in our corner. We tend to feel shy and occasionally awkward in front of the camera, but they made us feel comfortable and at ease. Kat directed us seamlessly, moving us from one spot to the next, positioning us, and allowing us to be ourselves and enjoy every moment without feeling self-conscious or inauthentic. Kat and her team were ALWAYS looking out for us and thinking of what was best for us throughout the entire wedding - whether it be for photos, for the experience, or simply just for ourselves, and we are so endlessly grateful. We had so much fun with her and the team and would pick them again 1000 times over.


Oh, and the photos turned out absolutely AMAZING. We (or maybe just me) didn't know photos of us could turn out this nice, but Kat Ma and her team can work wonders. The photos captured the essence and aesthetic of our wedding and what we were going for perfectly. We are so thankful for Kat Ma and the team for making this such a wonderful experience and being a part of our wedding fam. Looking back, we can't imagine doing it any other way and would absolutely love to have the opportunity to work with them again. Thank you!!!

Kat made our wedding and engagement photos truly magical - inside and out.

First and foremost, Kat is like a conductor of an orchestra. With the orchestra being 100 people in a wedding.

She keeps everyone on task throughout the wedding day, keeping to a tight schedule. She directs family, friends, and more for each event during the day - from family photos to wedding party shots to getting ready and more.

Importantly, she listens to your preferences (we expressed a desire for landscape and candid shots), while inserting her own artistic direction. She brings humor and encouragement to every shoot, eliciting laughs and love from all involved. She knows which moments and spots and poses will look brilliant. Amazingly, we shot at multiple locations (Conservatory of Flowers, Palace of Fine Arts, City Hall, Lovers Lane), and she knew every nook in each place that would look magical - her familiarity and expertise with each spot was so helpful.

She also brings such empathy and kindness to her craft. We had a multicultural wedding (Pakistani + Chinese) and her understanding of different customs helped to capture those special moments. She can capture motion so well (during the first dance and groomsmen dances) as well as those still moments. The love we felt for each other exudes through each photograph, and thats all thanks to Kat.

Honestly, if you want great photos at your wedding, you will need a decisive and instructive photographer who can direct people quickly - Kat has mastered this while creating peak vibes and making everyone laugh. We would recommend Kat to anyone 100%

First heard about Kat Ma through my friends who worked with her + her team for their wedding. I was MOH for my friend and got to meet/work with Kat through out the day. I had a great experience and knew right away Kat would be the right fit for my big day as well, so we decided to book an engagement shoot. She was so easy to work with and everything felt so natural. She worked great with my young son too :)

Fast forward a few months later to our wedding, and Kat + her team exceeded all expectations. Not only did the photos turn out beautiful, but she is just awesome to work with. She just GETS THINGS DONE. Super efficient, clear and wastes no time - which is exactly what we wanted/needed during such a chaotic but beautiful day. She helped us capture so many amazing little moments without us feeling like we weren't present or not able to enjoy the day. She genuinely felt like a friend you could laugh and joke with, and that made us feel even more comfortable and at ease when taking photos. I HIGHLY recommend working with Kat Ma + her team. We had such a great experience, and we're sure you all will too.

THANK YOU KAT!!

Kat and her team were exceptional from start to finish. They were so responsive to any questions that we had throughout the process. She helped compile the schedule with our coordinator to ensure we have plenty of time for pictures.
Kat was so easygoing and fun that we felt comfortable throughout the whole session. We were very shy and unsure how to pose in the beginning, but Kat guided us and gave us tips and tricks for poses which helped us feel confident the entire time. From the engagement photos to our small city hall ceremony in San Francisco to the actual wedding, we were at ease with her direction and her humor made the sessions fun. Our bridal party still talks about how energetic she was and how lighthearted the photoshoots were.
The photos came out beautifully and timely. Kat’s photography style and editing was exactly what envisioned for our dream wedding, which turned out perfect for us. They truly know how to capture every special moment we will never forget. We highly recommend Kat Ma Photography as a wedding photographer.

From the very start, we knew we were in good hands. From our first phone call, our conversation was so natural and after talking to countless photographers we knew we found the perfect fit in Kat Ma. Kat Ma and her team helped bring our vision to life and even helped manage so many intricate details that even our day-of-coordinator missed. They went above and beyond to make our day feel special. My bridesmaids and mom would not stop raving about how good her team was! So talented and just the best personalities!

Thank you again for your hard work, dedication (especially in 109 degree weather), and for being part of our special day. We truly could not have asked for a better team to work with on our wedding day. Highly highly recommend!

I met Kat when I was a bridesmaid in a good friend's wedding that she shot. I loved her energy and her quick wit, so I decided to book her for our engagement shoot in April and were also (*very*) lucky to book her for our wedding in June as well. She was highly responsive through email and answered all my questions with a quickness, which I greatly appreciated. Her pricing is extremely fair as well.

For both engagement shoot and wedding, the venues we chose were.. harrowing to drive to, to say the least haha. But, she arrived earlier than schedule both times regardless.

Shooting with Kat is so fun. I love having my photo taken, so she really leaned into that and gave me a solid amount of solo time in front of the camera. She acted quickly and efficiently and told us exactly what to do or what to adjust and made the most of our allotted shooting time. During the wedding, she also made sure to remind me to take time for myself to use the bathroom, take a bite to eat, and to drink water.

The photos for both events came out beautifully, and my husband and I will cherish these for the rest of our lives. I highly recommend Kat and will definitely be going back to her and her team for future shoots.

Thank you for everything Kat! (and Caleb!) Y'all are awesome.

I was a bride that needed to do the extra research, saw friend's wedding albums and talked about the one thing that they wish they could change about their wedding. An alarming amount of them told me that if they could go back in time and had enough in the budget for a great photographer, it would have been the one thing that would have taken priority. I'm so glad to have found and ultimately chose Kat Ma and her team. I am beyond grateful that she not only knew timeline, but she knows how to get the shot quickly with helpful directions. Noticing every detail that would bother me later (i.e., girls having hair ties on their wrist) and having the photos that I wanted with everyone. She truly captured my day with such knowledge and experience. We were able to glide through the photoshoots (engagement and wedding day) as if we were models with her helpful guidance only making us look extra incredible in the photos. We wouldn't trust anyone else to capture our most special and important day. Thank you so much Kat Ma and the team for dealing with my silliness, family and fighting for my vision of having the ceremony where I dreamed. We are eternally grateful and now have the perfect visual to show everyone forever.

Choosing Kat Ma & team for our wedding photography was one of the best decisions we made! From the beginning, Kat used her humor to put us at ease. This was so important on the wedding day when we were a little anxious & not as comfortable in front of a lens. From the intimate shots to the candid moments, their keen eye for detail truly immortalized the joy of our special day. The photos are stunning, and I cherish the fact that they captured the day with authentic love & laughter. They went above & beyond on the shots that they returned back to us. Would highly recommend them for your wedding day.

Choosing Kat Ma for our wedding day was the best decision ever! Kat Ma and her team went above and beyond to ensure that every details of our special day were documented. We truly appreciated Kat Ma's wonderful combination of humor, care, directness, and efficiency. Her ability to guide us in posing and smiling was so helpful because we had no idea how to smile and pose. She made us feel very comfortable the entire day. What truly stood out was her sensitivity to our needs; she would check in when we felt overwhelmed by photos and allowed us to take breaks. Towards the end of the night, we were touched by her dedication in staying a bit later to ensure that she captured any other special moments we desired.

The candid shots, in particular were our favorites and they truly told the story if our wedding day! Looking through the photos, it’s like reliving the entire experience again. We couldn’t be happier with the results and the incredible fun, crazy, and loving memories they’ve given us.

Kat Ma and her team are genuinely amazing! Without a doubt, we wholeheartedly recommend them. Kat Ma's swift responses to our phone calls and emails, something of utmost importance to us, clearly demonstrate her professionalism and unwavering dedication.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU Kat Ma Photography!

Where to even start…you book your wedding photographers hoping for beautiful snaps of the day, and you get that & so much more from Kat and her team.

Kat was the first vendor we booked immediately after we paid our venue a deposit. Her work speaks for itself, but I still have to add that our wedding photographs are better than we could have ever expected or dreamed of.
Kat and her team are extremely efficient and organize in a way that I could just not describe. They ensure we kept to our timeline to the T. They managed to snap every tiny detail of the day – the end result is truly amazing photography that captures every emotion of the day beautifully. To top it off, she can crack the funniest jokes in a middle of a shoot and the next thing you know, she’s capturing the most natural shot.

Kat and her team really have given us the best memories and we are so grateful to both of them. I can’t recommend them enough and will finish by saying just book them! It’ll be the best decision you make.