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I'm a California native with a wanderlusting soul. I grew up in the snowy mountains of Lake Tahoe and spent my teenage years in the rainforests of Costa Rica before returning to the West Coast of the United States to study the art of wedding photography and earn my BFA with Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California. I specialize in capturing outdoor weddings, destination weddings, adventure couples, and elopements. Natural light, real moments, and emotions are my constant inspiration. My engagement and portrait shoots are laid back, relaxed, and true to you and your personalities. I have been shooting weddings for over 7 years, and feel lucky and grateful to be able to do what I love and live a life full of creativity and passion.

Choosing a photographer is one of the most important decisions you will make during your planning process. You will spend more time with your photographer than any other vendor on the wedding day, and I always encourage couples to choose a photographer whose work they love, and who they trust & enjoy being around.

I approach every wedding with the intention of capturing your day in the most genuine ways. My goal is to capture your real personalities and all the little things that make you and your wedding unique & special, while providing an experience that feels fun and relaxed!

Being a storyteller at heart, the images I create for you will invite you to travel back in time during the years to come - to relive the memories with the people who help celebrate your love.

Let's shoot!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$3,500

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$4,000

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

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Photography By Grace Kathryn

Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 03/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We look like freaking movie stars.

From start to finish, Grace was a calming, warm presence - the whole time we worked with her I felt like we were in excellent hands. She gently directed us without being "posed" or pushy. No notes.

Like any engaged person, I felt some anxiety about photos since that's the thing that you get to actually "keep" after your big day. When I tell you, not only do we look like freaking movie stars in all Grace's photos, she PERFECTLY captured the EMOTION of the moment. If you didn't know better, you would think our wedding pictures were a People Magazine Exclusive or something.

Just as valuable as the photos themselves was Grace's kind attitude and willingness to work with us on what we needed. It ended up raining on our courthouse day and she not only rolled with it, but got INCREDIBLE photos to boot!

Long story short: HIRE GRACE!
Jaime
Jaime Sent on 02/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Grace was amazing!

Grace Kathryn Photography was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding. From our phone consult, her communication style was funny, laidback, and honest, which immediately put us at ease. The quality of her work was amazing - they captured all the fun and special moments of our day in a way that was both creative and helpful. She was incredibly flexible, accommodating our wedding only being a week away, and providing a quick turnaround on our photos so we could relive the day. If you have seen Friends, I am like Chandler when taking photos, but Grace made an easy process, haha. We would highly recommend Grace Kathryn Photography to any couple looking for a talented, personable photographer who will make your wedding day that much more enjoyable.
Michella
Michella Sent on 06/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Elopement

Grace Kathryn was amazing . We came from out of town for an elopement and from the moment we selected her we were in constant communication about our vision. She even helped with providing suggested local vendors. We met with her the week of the ceremony and walked the the wedding she shared her professional opinion and it really helped. The pictures tuned out wonderfully . I couldn’t ask for more.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
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Julie Morgan Hair and Makeup Julie Morgan Hair and Makeup Wedding Hair & Makeup

Grace Kathryn Photography does beautiful work. Her photos are feminine & pretty with a fashion feel to them. Grace is an understated talent. She loves her job, has no ego, extremely professional and wants what is best for the client, which is probably the type of photographer a Bride would want to have for the duration of her wedding day. I highly recommend Grace Kathryn Photography. Lovely person & lovely work.

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