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I was born and raised on the island of Nantucket, and for as long as I can remember I’ve been immersed in and inspired by the natural beauty of my home. I always had a camera in my hand when I was younger, chasing sunsets at the beach, at the horse farm where we spent most of our days and documenting my adventures with my friends in scrapbooks too numerous to count. I currently live on Nantucket with my husband Evan Schwanfelder, our kids Millie and Archie and our adorable rescue pup Ziggy.

I spent many years abroad after college and then moved back to this lovely island. Living in such a scenic place and traveling the world to see other amazing sights has helped shape my perspective on photography. There’s incredible scenery everywhere, but it’s the special moments captured in those places that create lasting memories.

In 2009 I enrolled in the New England School of Photography for their two-year professional program and I studied photojournalism, wedding and portrait photography. After graduating I started my business on Nantucket. My photography style is natural and journalistic; my goal is to document the moments and experiences you’ll cherish forever. At your wedding I work within your day, meaning the flow of events is never interrupted and will never feel too directed.

I am committed to capturing the human experience from the smallest elopement to the biggest wedding celebration, from every day life to the family vacation celebrating 60 years of marriage for the grandparents. The best part of my job is that each wedding, portrait session or engagement is a new artistic endeavor with a story to be told. I’d love to talk more over the phone or meet you in person! I believe in getting to know my clients and value our client relationships whole heartedly. I’d love to tell you more about what we do and look forward to hearing from you!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Prints

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
Albums
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Katie Kaizer Photography

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Katie, a professional and exceptional photographer, received high praise for her work capturing authentic moments and storytelling during weddings in Nantucket. Clients appreciated her calm presence, organizational skills, and flexibility, especially in challenging weather conditions. She was commended for her attention to detail, excellent communication, and the stunning quality of her photographs that beautifully encapsulated the essence of each couple's special day, making her highly recommended for capturing cherished memories. Clients valued her personalized approach, expertise in Nantucket locations, and ability to make everyone feel comfortable and at ease throughout the photography process.

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Katie, a professional and exceptional photographer, received high praise for her work capturing authentic moments and storytelling during weddings in Nantucket. Clients appreciated her calm presence, organizational skills, and flexibility, especially in challenging weather conditions. She was commended for her attention to detail, excellent communication, and the stunning quality of her photographs that beautifully encapsulated the essence of each couple's special day, making her highly recommended for capturing cherished memories. Clients valued her personalized approach, expertise in Nantucket locations, and ability to make everyone feel comfortable and at ease throughout the photography process.

Olivia
Olivia Sent on 01/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Katie is a pro! 10/10!

From the very beginning of our planning process, Katie was professional, organized, and calm - exactly what I wanted for our wedding day. In the days leading up to our wedding, we were feeling anxious about the weather, but she put us at ease with thoughtful backup plans for every scenario. It ended up being extremely windy - 60+ MPH gusts! - and she adapted effortlessly, found creative solutions, and captured the most beautiful, special shots despite the conditions.

Thanks to Katie's steady presence and incredible eye, we have so many meaningful memories captured that reflect the joy of the day. We would recommend her to anyone looking to capture authentic, timeless moments on Nantucket.
Olivia
Olivia Sent on 01/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Choosing Katie as our wedding photographer was the best decision we made!!

Words truly can’t express how overjoyed and grateful we are to have worked with Katie Kaizer for our wedding.

From the moment we got engaged to long after the final celebration, Katie was so much more than a photographer—she was a trusted guide, a calming presence, and an invaluable member of our vendor team. She is the definition of a true professional. Katie kept us informed and prepared at every step, offering thoughtful feedback, checking in on our needs and wishes, and making sure the entire experience felt effortless and enjoyable.

And the photos—not only from our wedding day, but from the night‑before events and our engagement shoot—are absolutely breathtaking. Everyone who has seen them can’t help but gush. Katie possesses an extraordinary talent not only for capturing moments, but for telling a story—your story—with sincerity, artistry, and heart. Her images feel genuine, emotive, and beautifully composed in a way that transports us right back into the magic of the day.

Katie also goes above and beyond in every sense. While my husband and his family are from Nantucket, we were married in Rye, NY at my family’s beach club—a place incredibly special to us. Not only did Katie travel for our October 2025 wedding weekend, but she thoughtfully researched each of our locations beforehand, mapping out the best angles and pinpointing the ideal lighting at different times of day. She familiarized herself with every space so that we felt completely at ease and so she could capture the most meaningful and beautiful images possible. Her willingness to travel, collaborate with new vendors, and go the extra mile meant the absolute world to us.

We could not be happier with how our wedding photos turned out. They allow us to relive those unforgettable moments again and again, and they are treasures we will cherish for the rest of our lives.

Katie is exceptional at her craft, but she’s also someone you feel genuinely lucky to have by your side on one of the most important days of your life. We cannot recommend her highly enough.
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 12/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

STUNNING Nantucket Wedding Photos

We were fortunate to secure Katie (thank you Maggie Stewart!)) for our wedding this September 13, 2025 at Sankaty Beach and Golf Club on Nantucket. Given that we are both very busy professionals, we were not always the best at getting things done! Katie was wonderfully patient with us as we tweaked plans, made changes and were not always the best at responding. We ended up doing our engagement photo shoot about two weeks before the wedding, and I never thought I could have that much fun in front of the camera! Katie was so excited to include our dogs in the photos, and we were able to do two separate areas of our island both with and without dogs. 

Katie was up for any of our spur of the minute photo ideas, and also had some amazingly artistic ones of her own. The dogs loved her, and she really captured the goofy personality of our two great danes and one "little" mix. She is so upbeat and positive, it was hard to not have fun! She also was happy to pivot and took some silly photos of us with my husband's truck (I was being facetious, but they came out like an advertisement for Ram!) Her previews were such a nice little taste in the lead up to our wedding day!

We had Katie do both our rehearsal dinner and our wedding day itself, and I am so happy we did. Her and Maggie worked well together and the whole weekend was seamless. The number of candids that truly show the joy of the day is impressive. We had a few little quirks on the evening of our rehearsal dinner, including a shot ski, and Katie really managed to capture the fun and joy of the moment, along with capturing the happy greeting of our guests. 

On the wedding day itself, Katie showed up to the bridal location early and was able to capture some great family and bridesmaids shots. Her colleague, Kevin, shot at our home where the groom was getting ready. Her artistic vision came through in some of our first look photos as she really used the dappled light to her advantage. 

Before the ceremony, we had time to do our standard family photos, and also was happy to add on including the dogs. As well as accommodating a number of my last minute (and I mean morning of last minute) photo requests. She got AMAZING photos of my dog and I under the veil and within the bridesmaids bouquets. She made my vision of Bandida being part of my special day come to life! Her photos of the flower toss and the drive off after the ceremony are perfect. 

Katie was willing to try anything we asked! Including asking if we could do a champagne spray photo (again, very last minute). With the help of the rest of the vendor teams, we were able to capture a truly amazing photo of us kissing while spraying champagne into the night. I can't wait to blow those photos up and put them on my wall.

There are so many amazing photos that Katie took and her attention to detail is impeccable. Her upbeat personality made EVERYTHING fun. She truly captured the wedding energy and had a blast doing it! I had no qualms about asking her a variety of shots, and she was only too happy to oblige. The end product is stunning. She captured me feeling beautiful on my wedding day and we will have fabulous photos for years to come. 

I would hire Katie again in a heartbeat (and will for family portraits in the future!) Her instagram posts in the few days following the wedding gave us little glimpses of what was to come and we were not disappointed! She truly loves what she does, and you could tell she was having fun the whole day. I would recommend her to any one of my friends getting married on the island or in the Northeast, though I am pretty confident we will always remain her favorite couple =)
Cat
Cat Sent on 12/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Cat & Kellen Rikhoff Wedding - Nantucket MA

Katie did the photos for our wedding weekend on Nantucket Island on June 28th, 2025. Overall, the experience with Katie and her team are bar none. Leading up to the wedding, Katie frequently checked in, making herself available to us, and always giving suggestions for ideas to make sure we felt prepared for the big day. For the actual wedding day, having Katie there felt like being with family. She's done so many weddings for our family and her presence always puts everyone at ease and in the mood. During the ceremony/reception, you couldn't even tell her and her team were in the background capturing the most amazing moments. We have the MOST AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL photos that capture memories that will last us a lifetime, and thats all thanks to Katie and her team. Their professionalism, kindness, energy, and guidance made our wedding day absolutely perfect. We couldn't recommend her and her team enough, that are simply fantastic.
Megan
Megan Sent on 10/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Rainy Wedding Perfection

We could not have asked for a better photographer! Katie and her team captured our wedding weekend beautifully, from our sunny welcome events to our rainy wedding day. Despite the unpredictable weather, they handled everything with such calm professionalism and creativity. Every image is full of joy, color, and magic.

They made us and our families feel completely at ease, and somehow managed to be everywhere at once without ever being intrusive. The attention to detail and the way they told the story of the day truly blew us away. We’ll treasure these photos forever and we can’t recommend Katie and her team highly enough!
Stacey
Stacey Sent on 05/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Intimate Backyard Wedding

Once we decided on Nantucket as the location for our wedding, we knew that we wanted to find just the right photographer to capture our most special day on a special island. In Katie we found the perfect fit.

From our first conversation with her, we felt that she would be great to work with and she surpassed all of our expectations. Katie didn’t just want to know what pictures we wanted, she wanted to know everything about our story including how we fell in love with each other and why Nantucket is so special to us.

Our wedding date was May 3, 2025, early in the year for a Nantucket wedding, so Mother Nature was talked about a lot in the weeks leading up to the big day. In every conversation, Katie patiently talked us through our options. She helped us come up with plans A, B and C, just in case, and took the time to make sure that all of our options would work and how to best utilize each space. She was a calming voice when we were anxious about things that were out of our control. She asked questions and untimely guided us to what turned out to be the best decision for us, an intimate backyard ceremony.

Katie truly cares about the people she works with and it shows in her pictures. Once the day came, she seamlessly entered our house and blended into the day with ease. She took the time to get to know our family members and her professional yet personal demeanor allowed her to capture everyone and everything that was special to us, down to every last detail.

At the house, Katie beautifully captured the ceremony and our first dance, never missing a smile, intimate look or light touch between us. She walked us down the cobblestone streets, danced us through the daffodils and posed us on Easy Street with the quintessential Nantucket backdrop of water and shingle style homes. We felt like the town had stopped for us. It’s not always possible for a same sex couple to feel comfortable when asked to show love out in public. Katie made it so easy for us to just be ourselves.

There doesn’t seem to be an adequate word to describe how beautifully she captured our love for each other in pictures. To say that we loved working with Katie is an understatement. She has given us the most amazing gift of holding that day in time for us. We will always have her work to look back on and when we do, we will be right back on our island, in a yard we borrowed, on the best day of the most amazing weekend of our lives.

Thank you Katie!

Melissa and Stacey
Kellyann
Kellyann Sent on 04/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Truly Magical!!!

If you are looking for a photographer who will capture your personal story, your heart lay wide open, the very essence of what makes your love story unique, Katie is your only choice.

From our very first conversation she was 100% invested in knowing us as a couple and what we were hoping to capture with our photographs. Having never traveled to Nantucket before, she took the time to understand what things we were excited to see and what we were passionate about in life, to be able to incorporate them into our anniversary photos. Katie went above and beyond with her suggestions of the different locations we could visit during our shoot, and what we should see while in Nantucket, even if we didn’t want to utilize the site for our pictures. She took the time to look at our outfits to be sure the colors would work well with the lighting. She made us feel so comfortable with getting to know her, that we were not one bit uncomfortable when taking our photos. The night was just good friends having some fun and adventure together. Also, being 3rd generation Nantucket, Katie knows the island and its weather like the back of her hand. She was able to pinpoint which day of our visit would be the best day and time for our photos with 100% accuracy.

If you are lucky enough to work with Katie, her involvement with you is not only about the end result (which by the way will be BEYOND your dreams MAGNIFICENT), it’s about sharing each step of the process with you with 100% clarity and true caring. Her professionalism, her artistry and her genuine heart make her the photographer you want capturing your most magical moments. We will be forever grateful for Katie and the great privilege of being on the other side of her lens. We asked her to capture our simple 35 year love story with fun, timeless, romantic pictures and she gave us so much more, she gave us magic in a bottle. Our pictures, and our time with Katie, will forever be one of my most cherished heart treasures.
Georgia
Georgia Sent on 03/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Photographer Who Captures More Than Moments—Katie's Magic

We are beyond thrilled with our experience working with Katie, our incredible wedding photographer, who went above and beyond to make our day truly unforgettable. From the moment we first connected with her, it was clear that she was more than just a photographer—she was someone who genuinely cared about capturing the essence of our relationship and the story we wanted to tell. Katie took the time to get to know us and truly understood our vision for our wedding day in Nantucket, MA on June 15, 2024.

Leading up to the wedding, Katie was incredibly thoughtful and communicative, guiding us through every step of the process. Her attention to detail and thoughtfulness made us feel completely at ease. She made sure to check in with us to understand exactly what we wanted, while also offering her expert advice and creative ideas. Her calm, reassuring presence gave us so much confidence as we prepared for our big day.

On the wedding day itself, Katie was a true professional—always present but never intrusive. She brought such a sense of calm to everything, which helped us to relax and truly enjoy the moments as they unfolded. She was incredibly patient and compassionate, making sure we felt comfortable and beautiful in front of the camera. Her genuine warmth made her feel like part of our family, and we were so grateful to have her there to document our celebration.

And of course, the photos themselves are absolutely stunning. Katie’s talent shines through in every single shot—each image captures not only the beauty of the day but also the love, laughter, and emotions that filled the air. We were blown away by how she was able to encapsulate the magic of Nantucket, the joy of our friends and family, and the unique moments that made our wedding so special.

We cannot thank Katie enough for her incredible work and for being such an amazing part of our wedding journey. If you’re looking for a photographer who is not only exceptionally skilled but also genuinely kind, patient, and thoughtful, Katie is the one to trust. Her talent and dedication made our wedding day unforgettable, and we will treasure the beautiful photos she captured for the rest of our lives.
N
Natalie Sent on 03/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Loved Having Katie Photograph our Weekend

From our very first phone call, we knew we had to work with Katie to capture our wedding weekend. She is incredibly professional, was genuinely interested in getting to know us, and talented beyond words. We got married at The Nantucket Hotel in September 2024 with a kick-off celebration at The Proprietor’s the night before. As much as we wanted to capture all the wedding details, we wanted to make sure our love for Nantucket, a place with special memories to us, showed through in the pictures. And wow, did Katie deliver! Her love for the island is apparent in every single picture, especially our personal favorite portraits at Brant Point. Looking through our album brings the biggest smiles to our faces as she captured everything from the excitement greeting family and friends the night before to how it felt to be announced as “The Corrado’s” walking into our reception.

Leading up to the wedding, Katie was involved in every part of the planning. She helped create detailed timelines and even scouted our ceremony spot to find the perfect lighting. We knew she cared about the day as much as we did! Our family and friends couldn’t stop complimenting how friendly and professional she was, making everyone more comfortable and relaxed.

Katie’s work is breathtaking and we are so grateful to have worked with her. We are looking forward to having her capture more memories as the years come!



Brittany
Brittany Sent on 02/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Katie is exceptional to work with! She went above and beyond and captured our wedding beautifully.

Katie is professional, kind, talented and an absolute pleasure to work with. She put everyone at ease and allowed us to enjoy our special day while capturing all of the special moments. I can’t recommend her enough!
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Katie Kaizer Photography frequently asked questions

Katie Kaizer Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Prints
Katie Kaizer Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Albums
  • Prints
Katie Kaizer Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
Katie Kaizer Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Katie Kaizer Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Katie Kaizer 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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