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Specializing in luxury elopement and wedding photography for the Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia areas, Kathleen has almost a decade of professional experience capturing timeless images. With a classic aesthetic, Kathleen strives to create authentic moments shared between her couples with a friendly, genuine approach. Kathleen is a second generation photographer, as her father John has three decades of experience in the photography field and joins Kathleen photographing weddings. While Kathleen proudly serves the DC area, she is available for destination weddings, elopements, micro weddings and engagements.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
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

Reviews of Kathleen Marie Ward Photography

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Karen Sent on 06/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A Dream Come True

I had been dreaming about working with Kathleen since I first discovered her and she did not disappoint! She's just as sweet as she is talented. Shooting our baby announcement with her was so easy and smooth. She went above and beyond to make it fun (even at 6am) and made us feel super comfortable. I wish I could re-do my wedding just so I could hire Kathleen as my photographer. The photo gallery we received was perfection and we're already trying to come up with other excuses to book her again!
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Samantha Sent on 12/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

Katie is AMAZING! She is so personable and makes you feel so comfortable. She treats you like you're her best friend and makes you feel beautiful. Her photography is top notch - I have not been able to find a photo I don't love! She captures the love and happiness of the day. She also goes above and beyond to edit out any weird marks, etc. Katie also was so helpful on the day of the wedding! Our transportation was running late due to a hurricane and she was the first one on the phone calling our transportation company without being asked. She just jumps in wherever needed! She is well worth the cost of her services! I will be using Katie again and again for any photography needs. I have received so many comments from family and friends about how beautiful my photos are and I attribute it all to Katie!
Kyla
Kyla Sent on 11/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Kathleen is an amazing photographer!

If you are thinking about hiring Kathleen for any special occasion, DO IT! My now husband and I were flying from Utah to DC for our wedding, we didn’t know any photographers so I just searched on Instagram and found Kathleen. My father messaged with her and she was so patient, understanding, informative and very clear with us so we decided to hire her! Before getting to DC she took the time to look at the temple grounds where we were getting married so she was prepared. She never photographed at the temple and it is HUGE. On the day of the wedding she was so excited and full of joy to photograph our special day. I hadn’t eaten all day and was kind of hangry and she was so sweet in keeping peace and happiness during the shoot. She listened to my ideas during the shoot, as well as came with a lot of great ideas. We LOVE our photos so much, I look at them all the time. My husband and I are so happy with them and so grateful for Kathleen.
Katelyn
Katelyn Sent on 09/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Kathleen's work is incredible!

Kathleen's photos are timeless, and a true testament to your most special memories. Not only is her work flawless, but she's also an incredibly kind person, and a joy to work with. Booking her for your wedding day or portrait session is such a great decision, and I truly can't express enough praise!
Kate
Kate Sent on 09/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Speechless!

Kathleen was absolutely amazing. She was super helpful throughout this whole process and made our wedding day! I’m from Germany and she made sure everything went smoothly that day. We’re both not very comfortable in front of the camera but we never felt like that with her on this day. It felt like we were meeting a good friend. We got our wedding highlights less than 48 (!!) hours after she had taken them and we’re both still blown away. They could not have turned out better, we’re so so happy! We got the rest of our wedding gallery not shortly after that. We’re so glad we chose her to capture our elopement! If you want timeless, and unique pictures, you need to hire her!!
Kathleen, thank you again!
Nani
Nani Sent on 06/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Obsessed with our pictures!

I had such an amazing experience with Kathleen!! She was so enthusiastic and sweet, and did an amazing job working with our tight timeline for our day. She made us feel comfortable and our photos came out amazing. Our photos from our micro wedding came back to us so quickly and were beautiful. Everyone commented on how much they loved our photos. I cannot say enough good things about Katie, she was such a pleasure to work with!
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Whitney Sent on 07/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

This is the one!

Katie and John were absolutely amazing! We were recommended to them from a friend who has used them for several shoots. They did not disappoint!

Our wedding day was so stressful - the venue and the weather were total let downs. Katie was amazing at easing our nerves and reminding us to HAVE FUN! It was raining all day, but the photos turned out absolutely gorgeous regardless. They kept to our schedule, and always knew what was coming next. They knew how to pose us, keep the crew engaged, and they truly caught all of the moments we were hoping for. We loved them so much, we've booked a family shoot as well! Highly recommend for any event!
Kirstan
Kirstan Sent on 08/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Boudoir Session

My boudoir session with Katie was unreal in the best way possible - I left feeling like I was on cloud 9! Katie was so accommodating, comforting & most importantly body positive. She directed & posed me to make sure she had my best angles. Her photos are equally as artistic as they are sexy. She was the perfect hype girl all while being professional in an intimate setting. I absolutely recommend doing a boudoir session at least once in your life, and to do it with Katie! She’ll make you feel empowered!
Carolina
Carolina Sent on 08/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Photography

Kathleen! I cannot write just a couple things about this amazing woman. SHE IS AMAZING TO WORK WITH. I’m so glad a found her! She both my civil ceremony and public ceremony and reception. And both experiences were nothing short of amazing. She is so professional and her personality gets things done! I hope to continue to work with her even though this event of Our life is over. Definitely recommend her!
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M Sent on 03/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Photographer in the DMV

If you are looking for an EXCEPTIONAL photographer to capture your special moments…Katie Marie Ward is your woman.
We feel very lucky to have found Katie and John to capture our engagement and wedding photographs. The images were spectacular and we couldn’t have been happier.
Both my husband and I have been avid photographers for many years, so it took us quite some time (7-8 months of looking for the right photographer) before we were fortunate to find Katie. From day 1 Katie was exceptionally responsive, professional, focused, but on a more personal level she was sweet, fun, creative and enthusiastic, which made her a joy to work with. I know she loves her work, it shows not only in her interactions with you but also in the work she produces - the images speak for themselves.
Katie not only has the technical skills, the creativeness, but also works hard for her clients to capture those special moments they will never forget – which is a priceless gift. Thank you K&J.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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Kathleen Marie Ward Photography frequently asked questions

Kathleen Marie Ward Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Kathleen Marie Ward Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Kathleen Marie Ward Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Traditional
Kathleen Marie Ward Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Kathleen Marie Ward Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
Kathleen Marie Ward 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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