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Hey! I'm Kate! With my husband, Mike, I comprise MKM Photography--a duo of enthusiastic and nerdy wedding photographers based in Durham, North Carolina. We have a deep love for the weird and authentic in everyone: from tattoos and fandoms to every honest expression of emotion you can muster. We want to share in your excitement, quiet or loud as it may be, about all the love, joy, intimacy, colors, details, and everyday bits of magic that make up your life and your wedding. With a focus on moments and emotions over poses and “perfect” backdrops or expressions, our primary goal is always to create beautiful, authentic images that capture who you are: as individuals, as a couple, as a family. Our favorite people love hard and laugh deeply, own all the quirks and weirdness that make them real, value photography and its ability to tell a story that lasts.
All of our weddings and portrait session bookings include digital copies of all final, edited images delivered to you via online gallery download with a printing and usage rights release. Kate is always available to answer questions, help plan, discuss details, or just generally nerd out by phone or email. Get in touch today to set up a consultation!
Services Offered
Our basic wedding package includes eight (8) hours of wedding day coverage by both Mike & Kate, as well as an engagement session. Everything else is added on an a la carte basis—options include:
- Extra hours of wedding day coverage
- Love the Dress sessions (a catch-all for photos in your wedding dress, including everything from traditional bridal portraits to a full Trash the Dress session!)
- Boudoir sessions
- Newlywed sessions
- Heirloom wedding books
- Gallery-wrapped canvases
- And more! Just ask!
Areas We Love
In addition to living and working in the Triangle, we would be thrilled to photograph your wedding in...:
- Any other North Carolina destination, from the mountains of Asheville to the Outer Banks and more!
- Tampa / St. Pete, FL
- Columbia, SC
- Eastern PA (Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton, Philly, and NEPA)
- Pittsburgh, PA
We look forward to hearing from you!
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- Woman-owned
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Working with MKM Photography for a wedding is highly praised by multiple reviewers. Kate and Mike are described as a fantastic team who are professional, thorough, and enthusiastic. They are highly detailed and communicative, providing expert tips and capturing every moment beautifully. Reviewers appreciate their helpfulness, flexibility, and ability to make everyone feel comfortable. The photos are described as amazing, and overall, reviewers highly recommend working with MKM Photography for any occasion.
Incredible Photos and Incredible People!
Besides my husband, Kate was the best part of my wedding!
From our very first interaction, Kate felt less like a hired professional and more like a cherished family friend. We spent hours chatting during our prep calls, which not only eased any pre-wedding jitters but also allowed her to truly understand our vision for the day.
On the day of the wedding, Kate and her assistant Tristian seamlessly blended into the festivities, effortlessly capturing every moment without intruding. But it wasn't just about snapping photos – Kate went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. She even carved out time to capture a stylized HBO-showrunner family photo, a cherished memory we'll treasure forever.
Kate's dedication didn't stop there. Despite her busy schedule, she managed to turn around several options for our Christmas card in record time, each one more beautiful than the last. And when we received the final photos, we were blown away. Kate's journalistic eye not only immortalized our special day but transported us back to the excitement and emotion of the moment every time we looked at them.
What truly set Kate apart was her appreciation for our nerdy touches. She seamlessly incorporated subtle Star Trek and space themes into our photos, adding a personal and unique touch that perfectly reflected our personalities.
And let's not forget our two large dogs! Despite their size and energy, Kate worked wonderfully with them, capturing their playful antics with ease and skill.
In Kate, we didn't just find a photographer; we found a storyteller, a friend, and a true artist behind the lens. We can't thank her enough for the priceless memories she's given us.
awesome and professional experience
We have a very large family and Kate made a point to gain everyone’s names and desired groupings in advance, making the day of go seamlessly! Not only that, but Kate helped us tighten our timeline and provided expert tips that were invaluable and so helpful. She is very communicative and sincerely gets to know the couple. Kate embraced any alternative ideas we had and provided a catalog of pictures that captured the story of our special day.
Kate & Mike are so down to earth and have the experience and knowledge that provides ease of mind. They truly provide stunning photos and are extraordinary to work with! We highly recommend MKM Photography for any occasion. We could not have been more pleased and thankful!
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Great photographer. Has photographed a wedding at our farm and did a wonderful job. Highly recommend. Jack and Sandy Pleasant, The Gazebo at Sunset Ridge Buffalo Farm
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- 2nd Shooter
- Engagement Shoot
- High-Res Images
- Multi. Locations
- One Event / Day
- Digital Files
- 2nd Shooter
- Add'l Hours
- Boudoir Shoot
- Engagement Shoot
- High-Res Images
- Multi. Locations
- One Event / Day
- Trash The Dress
- Digital Files
- Contemporary
- Natural
- Additional Hours
- Boudoir Shoot
- Destination / Travel
- Engagement Shoot
- High-Res Images
- One Event / Day
- Second Shooter
- Wedding Portraits
- Albums
- Canvas
- Digital Files
- Flush Mount
- Proofs