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Kate strives to capture all of the emotion, excitement, and bliss in each wedding she photographs. Her unobtrusive photojournalistic style captures your unscripted moments as they unfold. Kate McKinley is a Charleston-based photographer, but available for travel + destination weddings!

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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
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Reviews of Kate McKinley Photography

4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
15 Reviews
99% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Alyssa Sent on 10/19/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Kate did a great job! She was professional, timely and directed everyone in the wedding party well. Her prices were also very reasonable.
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Michelle Sent on 06/05/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Oh My Gosh!!! Working with Kate was an incredible experience We WILL repeat again!!! My husband and I got married last Oct. with a not so nice experience with our photographer. So when we decided to take a last minute trip to Charleston last month, I knew I wanted to have a beach session in our wedding clothes. I found Kate by chance online among a list of hundreds of Charleston photographers and she was the only photographer I contacted - have you ever just had that feeling when something was meant to be - well that was me calling Kate!! Kate was amazing!!! Not only did she make time in her busy schedule for us, she knew the perfect place to get the best photos, and she researched sun rise for those perfect shots - 6am!!! Yes, can you believe she met us on the beach at 6am??? The session was outstanding!!! She took a ton of photos with different back drops and listened to our suggestions, too, all the while she was being eaten alive by mosquitos!! She was patient and funny, and full of enthusiasm!!! She worked with the changing light and when a huge cargo ship passed by she used it as a cool photo opp - some of my favorite pics!! Honestly - I truly would not change a thing about our session - it was perfect!! AND....My husband and I plan to bring his son down for our first family session in Sept!!
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Tracy Sent on 08/03/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Kate is an amazing person and has an amazing talent! Her photography is out of this world! We clicked immediately with Kate as we planned our destination wedding. She is so genuine and cares so much. She knows exactly what she is doing that there is not one picture that she takes that you wouldn't want to have to keep forever. She is very passionate about what she does and it shows. We can't thank her enough for how memorable she made our special day! We will forever treasure our memories that she has captured for us. Thank you Kate!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

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Kate McKinley Photography frequently asked questions

Kate McKinley Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
Kate McKinley Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • High-Res Images
Kate McKinley Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Kate McKinley Photography is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.9 in value.

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