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About

Patricia photographs New England and Worldwide. Kivalo, meaning ‘excellent’ in Hungarian, perfectly reflects the quality of service this company provides. Patricia's main goal is to make you feel comfortable and look as natural (and gorgeous) as possible... so that she can create stunning imagery that transports you back to your special day.

Experience

Patricia Takacs is the business owner and photographer. A documenter of all of life’s big occasions, Patricia has photographed hundreds of weddings since starting her business. From Italy to the Caribbean islands, Patricia has traveled the world and captured endless precious moments. Patricia is excited to work with couples from all over the globe and help transport them back to their special day for years to come.

Services Offered

Kivalo photography provides couples with an array of wedding packages and services. All packages offered include a varied collection of digital images from the festivities. The most popular wedding packages include an engagement session and high-resolution images.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

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

High-Res Images
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Kivalo Photography

IB Miller
Ib Miller Sent on 06/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wondeful Experience

Patty was an excellent photographer that we would highly recommend. She is polite, professional, no-nonsense, and will make sure that you get every photo you want at your big day. We weren't able to meet before the day due to our being located so far away, but she touched base frequently to check in on progress and planning, get to know each other before we spent the actual day together, and ask for our insight on what was most important to us day of so she could be sure to get those images. She was also helpful in making recommendations regarding sequencing of photo events to ensure the best amount of photo time and time enjoying our event. Seperately, Patty suggested some great other vendors based on her experience at other weddings, which was so helpful. We highly recommend Patty / Kivalo!
Kyra
Kyra Sent on 12/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Best. Photographer. Ever.

When selecting a photographer I wanted to make sure they would be a good personality to have around while I was stressed/managing a lot of personalities. Patty was the PERFECT selection. She arrived during breakfast just to scope out all the best spots to take pictures. Then she hung around to exercise her magical moment capturing ninja skills. She got to know us via social media and various surveys she sent before the wedding in order to make sure she knew what would be important to us on our big day. She captured everything I could have wanted and more. Everyone from the bridal party, to my family, to guests on the dance floor LOVED her style and the way she coordinated people. We have had a few hang sessions just flipping through the pictures she took reliving the entire weekend. She was fabulous from start to finish.
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 12/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Best person to spend your whole wedding day with!

I booked Kivalo Photography because Patty had done my brother's wedding a few years prior, and I had loved her work. (In fact I said, "someday when I get married, I want a photographer to make me look this good on my wedding day!"). It was the best choice ever - Patty is fun and thoughtful and creative, and just a pleasure to work with.
She gave us this amazing magazine about what to expect from wedding photography (I have never done this before, so "here's what I do for rain, here's what I worry about and not you, here's what you can think about and plan for" was SO helpful). Then, the day of, she came early and got all the details shots and scouted out photo locations on the property that I never even knew were there. Throughout the staged shots and ceremony, Patty rolled with our challenges (we are goofy and we talk a lot; we made a last-minute decision to move our October ceremony outside, literally as I was putting my dress on). You don't realize how much time you spend with your photographer on your wedding day, but they are there ALL DAY, and Patty was smart and professional but also just so fun to be around, it was like having another friend supporting us who just happened to also be making us look good in pictures. She also got ALL the shots - my husband kissing my hand as we waited to be announced at the reception, my flowergirl kissing the ring bearer's cheek after he tripped during bridal party shots, my ailing father kissing me on the forehead on the dancefloor. Our photos are amazing, it looks like something out of a magazine, I almost can't believe it was really our wedding, and Patty is 100% to credit for that :-) (Also, she had our shots back to us in just under two weeks, which I hear is exceptional turnaround time!) Can't recommend her enough!
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Awards

75
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
Hardy Farm Hardy Farm Historic Weddings

Kivalo has shot at Hardy Farm a number of times and always represents the epitome of both professionalism and artistry.

SHE Luxe Weddings & Design SHE Luxe Weddings & Design Wedding Planners

Kivalo Photography is one of Maine's hidden gems (maybe not so hidden anymore). Incredible photography + cinematography results every time and every wedding. We have worked side by side with them on weddings and styled shoots, and they have always exceeded expectations.

Lindsey L. Green Lindsey L. Green Wedding Hair & Makeup

Kivalo Photography is one of the best in New England. Polite, professional and a joy to work with. And beautiful photos, always!!!

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