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  • 2015
  • 2014

Linda Kahle Studio

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Additional Hours
One Event / Day
Destination / Travel
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Recommended by 96% of couples

About this vendor

As a Santa Barbara wedding photographer, I blend cinematic artistry with documentary storytelling to create images that feel elegant and natural while delivering that WOW factor. I focus on directing my couples with movements rather than poses to get genuine joy and reactions on their faces.

Whether you're exchanging vows along the California coast, celebrating at a luxury estate in Montecito, or planning an intimate courthouse ceremony in Santa Barbara, my goal is to create imagery that reflects your story with authenticity, beautiful light, and thoughtful composition.

Features

Woman-owned

Just me

Experience

  • 12 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Albums
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
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Reviews of Linda Kahle Studio

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Rebecca Sent on 12/07/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We chose Linda Kahle Studio to photograph our wedding mostly because we loved the style and richness of the photos in her portfolio. Not only we were proven right, but her service turned up to be much more than we bargained for!

Linda and Devin photographed our wedding as well as the boat ride and rehearsal dinner the day before at Roche Harbor in July. All our guests loved them as they both put everyone right at ease. We wanted candids, posed photos, and some dramatic shots, and they nailed all three styles. They did it in a very professional manner, producing stunning results, but in such a friendly way that it almost felt like they weren't there as photographers. That's exactly what we were hoping to get!

Now that the wedding is over and all we really have is the photos, what we love most is the pure joy that Linda and Devin managed to capture. It was such and wonderful, special day, and somehow that mood makes it through the photos. Friends sometimes mistake our posed shots for candids, they look that natural! Linda was just great at posing us and talking to us so that everyone relaxed into some beautiful shots.

We were so eager for the finished images, and they were delivered within the agreed timeframe on a gorgeous website. Each image was beautifully processed. I’m not sure how she does it, but each photo radiates with life and color.

We would recommend Linda Kahle Studio to anyone looking for a cheery and friendly team to expertly capture any special day. We wished we lived in the area so Linda could take all our future family portraits, too! Thank you Linda Kahle Studio!
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Reina Sent on 09/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect choice for our special occasion

Showed up on time. Easy to work with. Made us feel comfortable. This experience was a lot of fun! Thank you Linda!
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Elle Sent on 09/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

My photos felt like they were out of whithering heights!!

Linda has a great energy and once she starts directing you, photos were not stressful at all. We moved through family photos really fast, like half the time we had planned so shes efficent! We got a preview gallery 3 days after the wedding and the colors are so creamy and dreamy, LOVED THEM.
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Catherine Sent on 12/29/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Linda is very personable and enthusiastic. Her bubbly personality really won us over! My husband and I have a sad history of taking horrible photos, so we were surprised that most of them were keepers. Linda gave a lot of direction, which was really good because we don't know how to pose! We also got the hoot shoot for the wedding day, and our guests really liked that.
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Colleen Sent on 12/06/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Linda was such a awesome photographer! I couldn't ask for anything more than what she did for us. We highly recommend her to anyone who wants fabulous portraits!
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Sarah Sent on 11/24/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Love Linda's work! She did such a beautiful job capturing our special day.
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Laurie Sent on 11/21/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Linda and Devin were so wonderful to work with! They were flexible and helpful and provided great direction. They captured our wedding day beautifully in our video and we are so happy we hired them to work with us on our special day!
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Brianna Sent on 11/11/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Linda and Devin were so fantastic to have for engagement and wedding photography. They were a joy to have around, easy to work with, and their work is absolutely breathtaking. We are so happy to have chosen this duo, as they have captured our very special memories that will last us a lifetime. :)
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Sarah Sent on 07/02/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Linda was amazing. Had a ton of fun with her as our photographer and couldn't be happier with the photos that she took on our special day!
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Lili Sent on 02/16/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Linda did a great job on my wedding pictures. She was very professional and her style is very unique. So happy with the way they turned out. :) Thank you so much Linda!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
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Team

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Professional Network & Endorsements

AskDJScott.com (Scott & Jina Fijolek) DJ/MC+PhotoBooth AskDJScott.com (Scott & Jina Fijolek) DJ/MC+PhotoBooth Wedding DJs

I HIGHLY Recommend Linda Kahle. Your event is not complete without them. They are fun to work with (We work VERY well with each other, which is VERY important, that all your wedding services work well with each other), they offer a HIGH quality service, are leaders in their industry, are very experienced & talented, are very trustworthy, help to relieve any stress you may have on your wedding day, have MANY rave reviews of happy clients, are polite, organized, go the extra mile, treat you with respect . . . I could go On & On. Bottom Line: If you hire them, you will have NO Regrets, NO Frustrations, NO Disappointments. Blessings! (Scott "DJ Scott" Fijolek - 360-367-6863) AskDJScott.com

Flowers By Shamay Flowers By Shamay Wedding Florists

Photographers are florist best friends, and that is what Linda will make you feel like throughout your special day. Linda make my flowers really come alive and she captures fantastic angels. Warm, understanding and an eye for a great shot is what Linda and High Rise photography is all about. If you're in the greater Seattle-Tacoma area give her a call and schedule a consult with her. Flowers by Shamay

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Linda Kahle Studio frequently asked questions

Linda Kahle Studio includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Linda Kahle Studio includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Linda Kahle Studio offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Linda Kahle Studio offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Linda Kahle Studio offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Linda Kahle Studio is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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