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Based in Newport, Rhode Island, Photography by Kathryn Tay is a wedding photographer passionate about telling your story in a way you will treasure forever. Kathryn got married in 2021 and adores sharing her wisdom with spouses-to-be, ensuring you have the best day possible while still having time to capture the special moments. She will travel across New England and beyond, wherever you have your heart set on saying "I do."

Services Offered

Photography by Kathryn Tay has designed her Full-Day Wedding Coverage Collections so spouses-to-be can relax in the knowledge that every memory will be preserved. With unlimited hours and a well-thought-out timeline plan, Kathryn will seamlessly document your cherished portraits and candid moments from the ceremony through the reception. She offers a 72-hour sneak peek of up to 5 images so you can share a few lovely snaps with friends and family right away, and will deliver your entire gallery within 12 weeks. You can also add a sweetheart album. This heartwarming keepsake can be personalized so the cover suits your aesthetic, and the luxe book is filled with your favorite photos in your desired layout.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

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
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Photography by Kathryn Tay

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Kathryn Tay consistently delivers stunning, timeless, and effortlessly captured photos for engagement shoots and weddings. Multiple reviewers praise her warm, caring approach, professional expertise, and ability to guide couples smoothly through the photography process. Kathryn's attention to detail and clear communication stood out, making her a highly recommended choice for capturing authentic, beautiful moments on special occasions.

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Kathryn Tay consistently delivers stunning, timeless, and effortlessly captured photos for engagement shoots and weddings. Multiple reviewers praise her warm, caring approach, professional expertise, and ability to guide couples smoothly through the photography process. Kathryn's attention to detail and clear communication stood out, making her a highly recommended choice for capturing authentic, beautiful moments on special occasions.

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Annie Sent on 12/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further! Kathryn is the best!!

I wish I had more time and energy to write this review properly but as I just put my 10 month old to bed, here it goes! Kathryn is such a warm and caring person, she really listens to you and your vision. As a bride who was overwhelmed and had serious decision fatigue she gently guided while keeping it true to me and my now husband. She took incredible detail photos that did feel overly staged but felt natural and cohesive as well as beautiful. Kathryn’s warm and bubbly personality puts you at ease and really makes you feel comfortable and allows her to catch wonderful authentic feeling moments (even in the posed positions!) She is able to both fade into the background so it feels like it’s just you and your spouse and then kindly command a giant unruly family! Kathryn is one of the easiest vendors I have ever worked with! She is prompt and communicates clearly and quickly. All this to say my photos are STUNNING! They so perfectly capture the feeling of day all while being artistically gorgeous! Everyone looks good in every picture it’s amazing, and I feel truly like a beautiful bride. My husband and I love Kathryn’s work so much we just had our family photos done this fall and again incredible work! We will continue to use Kathryn for the foreseeable future and you should too!
Meghan
Meghan Sent on 02/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We cherish our photos!

It was such a joy to work with Kathryn for our engagement and wedding photography! She got to know us and what we wanted. Our shoots were so much fun and Kathryn made us feel at ease in front of the lens. The photos really captured the magic of the moment and us as a couple.

I also really appreciated Kathryn's communication. I was very grateful for her expert advice regarding the wedding day itinerary. Our day would not have run as smoothly without her!

If you are looking for a fun, friendly photographer and intimate, warm portraits, look no further.
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Nathan Sent on 12/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Kathryn Tay IS our forever photographer

Just perfect. Perfect photos, perfect experience. Stop looking. She is YOUR photographer. We’ve hired her twice since she did our wedding photos!!
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Emily Sent on 12/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hire her, 100%

Kathryn is the best! She squeezed me and my fiancé in for last minute around engagement photos during the holidays and even got them back to us in time for Christmas cards! She’s amazing at helping you feel at ease and capturing shots that are fun and look totally natural. I highly recommend Kathryn for any of your photography needs, but especially couples and family shots.
Jade
Jade Sent on 12/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

11 out of 10!

Kathryn was absolutely phenomenal! We had such a great time working with her during our engagement shoot and wedding. She captures stunning, timeless photos and made the entire process feel effortless and comfortable. Her attention to detail is unmatched, and she was incredibly helpful and responsive every step of the way. From answering questions promptly to making sure we felt at ease in front of the camera, she went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. We couldn't be happier with the gorgeous photos and the amazing experience she provided. Highly recommend!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 12/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Engagement

Kathryn delivered beautiful engagement photos for us! We love them so much!
Emily
Emily Sent on 11/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great Photos, Great Experience. 10/10 Recommend Kay Tay!

Hiring Kathryn Tay was one of the highlights of my wedding overall! 10/10 recommend. Kathryn, first off, is a delightful person. She was kind and patient with me, she has a great sense of humor, which made planning with her very fun. And probably most importantly, she's clearly an experienced professional. I trusted Kathryn completely. When you are planning your first wedding, it's your first time planning a wedding! And who even knows what they are doing?! It's a pretty wild experience and you learn so much as you go. One thing I loved about working with Kathryn is that this one thing--the photos--were something I didn't have to worry about, because I knew Kathryn was totally on top of it and would be my guide in getting a wide array of formal, posed and candid shots. I had 2-3 phone/video meetings with Kathryn leading up to our wedding. She is efficient and organized, and she really helped US figure out how our day would unfold by offering her industry experience about the shots we definitely want to have, who to include and when, in a way that gave us the most quality time in each phase of the event. On the day of, I honestly barely even noticed that Kathryn was there - no offense Kay Tay. What I mean is that she offered us space when we needed it, she was there for each moment but not "in the way" and it felt very natural. She was professional and organized every step of the way. She got our formal photos done in about 15 minutes so my husband and I could enjoy cocktail hour with our guests (this was a great idea! would do again!). Now that we've had a chance to see all of the beautiful photos Kathryn took, I am so happy with the moments she was able to capture. It really is like getting to go back to that day. There is one really beautiful photo of my mom & my husband's mom greeting/congratulating each other--Kathryn really did "capture the moment" in this one. She also did an amazing job touching up and editing the photos--I'd especially mention her wonderful use of light, and whatever special magic she used to get the colors so rich and vibrant. I could go on (and on) but I'm sure you have more reviews to read so let me just say, if Kathryn Tay's photo style matches your aesthetic, book her!! You'll be happy that you had the opportunity to work with her! We really did - I hope she had as much fun at our wedding as we had with her there! 
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Brittany Sent on 10/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further!

Kathryn is amazing! I spent hours researching/interviewing photographers for our wedding and the person we decided to move forward with actually couldn't end up doing our date so she recommend Kathryn Tay to me and I truly think it "happened for a reason". Kathryn is everything and more that you could expect from a photographer for a big event! She is so organized, great communicator, sweet, creative, vocal, understanding and an extremely hard worker. I promise you will not be disappointed if you book her!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner

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Photography by Kathryn Tay frequently asked questions

Photography by Kathryn Tay includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Photography by Kathryn Tay includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Photography by Kathryn Tay offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Photography by Kathryn Tay offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Photography by Kathryn Tay offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Photography by Kathryn Tay 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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