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I am inspired by love, fresh air, the way the world turns to gold that last hour before sunset, sun showers, watching a groom's reaction as he sees his bride for the first time. Honestly, I'm inspired by life and everything that goes with it - the ups, the downs, and all of the in-betweens.

In photography, it is my goal to portray people the way they are. I want to get to know the people I work with. Rather than just snapping photos, I want to find out where you grew up and how you met. I want you to be able to trust me with the important task of capturing your big day in an artistic, and unique way.

Sometimes I feel like the luckiest person in the world to get to do what I love, and work with the happiest, greatest people (seriously, I have to pinch myself on occasion). If you think we could be a good fit, please feel free to contact me at my email - katie@katiericard.com. I would absolutely love to hear from you.

I am available for weddings and portrait sessions in Madison, Wisconsin and the surrounding areas, as well as Chicago. Also 100% open to traveling anywhere you want to send me!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

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
Digital Files
Prints

Reviews of Katie Ricard Photography

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Liz Sent on 09/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience

Katie was amazing to work with! I cannot recommend her enough. From the first time we spoke I knew we had found our photographer. She was very easy to work with and very professional. She was very organized which helped our wedding day run smoothly and was so accommodating to make sure we got all the shots we wanted. What really impressed me the most was that she knew how to blend into the crowd when taking photos. I didn't even know she was there! She really captured all the special moments that we'll be able to cherish for years to come. Thank you Katie!!
ZachandClay
Zachandclay Sent on 06/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Katie is the best of the best!!

There aren't enough words to describe how full our hearts feel after working with Katie Ricard as our photographer throughout our engagement, wedding planning, and recent wedding celebration. Katie is one of the most talented photographers and artists we have ever met, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Her artistry is unmatched, and she has a unique ability to create beauty and capture love, happiness, and authenticity in her photos. This is evident in our collection and throughout her entire portfolio.

From the very beginning, Katie was a pleasure to work with. Her warm, inviting, and kind personality made every interaction enjoyable. She was incredibly responsive, organized, detail-oriented, and friendly, making every moment we spent together fun and exciting. Katie brought so much enthusiasm to our wedding day, capturing all of its special moments in a collection of beautiful photos.

Working with Katie felt like working with a friend we’d known forever, and that was captured via how comfortable we felt in front of her lens. Her authenticity and dedication to capturing beautiful, candid moments are evident in every shot. Our entire wedding album is stunning and something we’ll treasure forever, making it hard to pick just a few favorites because we love them all.

We wholeheartedly recommend Katie to anyone looking for an elite-level photographer to capture any big moment or special occasion. Katie was the absolute best to work with, and we are forever grateful for her making our day so special and capturing moments and memories that will live on in our hearts.
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Molly Sent on 11/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Katie Ricard is a real pro

Katie was the perfect photographer for our special day. I highly recommend working with her. She was organized, timely and a pleasure to work with. We had a last minute change and needed to add video to our package and Katie was accommodating and transparent. She handled everything and it worked out beautifully. Her style is beautiful and she helped us look incredible throughout the day. I hope we can work together in the future!
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Lauren Sent on 06/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Most gorgeous photos in the world!

Could not recommend Katie more! I had known for years I wanted her to shoot our wedding and she traveled to Chicago without a single problem for us! She was super responsive and communicative, she was helpful in the pre-planning stages (like helping me figure out a wedding day timeline!), and she was great on the day of our wedding. She worked well in tandem with our wedding coordinator and I never felt like I had to tell her anything; she was on top of it all! She gives great direction and also captures those candid moments that you love. Her photos are drop-dead gorgeous and she turned around the most stunning little "sneak peek" gallery right away after the wedding. I haven't been able to stop looking at our photos! 20/10!!!
Nadia
Nadia Sent on 12/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

More than a photographer!

Katie Ricard is the hype girl you need from the moment you get engaged until the last photo is taken at your wedding. Even then, she keeps the party going with sneak peeks that take you back to the wedding, just hours after the excitement dies down and you wish you could relive every moment. Katie goes above and beyond to learn about her couples. Her approach to coaching during your photos is to give feedback when needed, but more importantly recognize the need for silence and allow the couple to Interact naturally with one another to allow for candid moments that truly capture their essence. In addition to understanding the couple, she also takes time to learn about key family members and wedding party members. She adjusts her approach based on the energy and comfort level of various members of the group. Lastly, when you hire Katie, you are hiring someone who truly cares about your vision, well being, and joy. She brings a positive energy and calming presence to a stressful day. There is absolutely no one else I would trust with our wedding day.
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Abbey Sent on 06/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Katie!

Katie was absolutely amazing to work with!! She is thoughtful, efficient, personal & fun. We had so much fun at our engagement session with Katie and that relationship carried through on our wedding day. We are so glad we picked Katie to be our wedding photographer & highly recommend her!
Mara
Mara Sent on 10/31/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographer!!!

Katie was absolutely amazing! All our photos were phenomenal! We couldn't have chosen a better photographer. We felt super comfortable having our intimate ceremony photographed by her, as well as having our photos taken after. She had us do a variety of great poses and chose the perfect background areas. Katie was super great with communication as well as offering suggestions for the location of our elopement, backup plans in case of inclement weather, etc. We are so glad we went with Katie and would 100% recommend her to anyone else
Avi
Avi Sent on 12/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Above and beyond all expectations

Katie was outstanding to work with--we're so glad we chose her as our photographer. She's super on top of everything, asks all the right questions in advance, and made sure to get every shot that we knew was important--plus so many more. We were overwhelmed by how many amazing photos we got, and friends and family can't stop commenting about how great the photography was. The portraits and detail shots were amazing, but the candid shots were our favorites. I think that's the most important--anyone with some basic skill can get the portraits, but it's really special to have a photographer who was able to get all those special non-posed moments (not just of us, but of our guests). Looking at the photos is really like reliving the day.

Katie is also awesome to work with on the day of. She has great vibes and as soon as she arrived she got straight to business taking detail shots. She had the clear attitude that she knew what she was doing, and the photos prove it. She got along with everyone and communicated well before, during, and after.

11/10 would recommend!
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Jennifer Sent on 08/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Photographer

We would highly recommend Katie for anyone looking for a fabulous photographer who is professional, puts you at ease, is quick to respond to communications, and goes above and beyond every step of the way. Our photos turned out incredible, and Katie was an absolute pleasure to work with.
Mary
Mary Sent on 04/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The best photographer out there!

Reflecting on our recent wedding, my husband and I both decided that having Katie as our photographer was the best decision we made! She is seriously the absolute BEST! Throughout the whole process, from engagement pictures to the big day, everything was seamless. Katie was friendly, personable, responsive, and incredibly organized. We had a surprise snowfall for our Spring wedding and Katie was so positive and creative in dealing with this unexpected weather. She is beyond talented and takes beautiful photographs. We HIGHLY recommend Katie Ricard to anybody looking for a photographer!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Kensington Florals & Events Kensington Florals & Events Wedding Florists

We have had the pleasure of working with Katie on various events and from the first 30 seconds that we met her (camera covering her face), we knew she was an AMAZING photographer. We always wonder how so many of our couples can spend a great deal having us design exquisite lush centerpieces and photographers tend to graze over the tables and room. Katie, literally, headed directly to each centerpiece knowing that there was more than one look. She went close to the floral pieces then further away then room shots. I knew the way she approached each capture that it would be great but each time we have been sent photos we are truly blown away by her work. Katie is a great person to work with, a wonderful personality and really takes her job very seriously. She wants to ensure that she captures everything that she can and does it beautifully. We definitely recommend Katie as one of our favorite photographers and are excited when we hear she will be the photographer at a special event. Katie, thank you for always making our jobs a bit easier! Your work speaks for itself! :)

A Swan Event A Swan Event Wedding Planners

Katie Ricard is definitely an upcoming and talented photographer. She has a great eye for detail shots and her photographs beautiful describe the story of your event, whether is a wedding or a birthday party. She takes unexpected photographs that just take your breath away.

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Katie Ricard Photography frequently asked questions

Katie Ricard Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Katie Ricard Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Katie Ricard Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Katie Ricard Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Katie Ricard Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Katie Ricard 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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