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Kate Karwan Burgess Photography

Kate Karwan Burgess Photography

Ottumwa, IA
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    Lindsay Sent on 03/06/2014
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    Kate was AMAZING!! She was somehow able to understand what I wanted from my wedding photos even when I didn't! She captured moments I missed and the ones I wanted to remember. I am a huge nerd, and I was beside myself when I received my prints on a Yoda thumb drive! I can't recommend Kate enough... She made my day perfect!!
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    Kristin S. Sent on 10/29/2018
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    Kate is fantastic!

    Kate was such a pleasure to work with. She took the time to get to know us on a personal level and it showed in the final product. We planned a destination wedding and she was always quick to respond to our emails and calls which was important since we were not local (or even the same time zone). She met with us at our venue to walk through our ideas and explain hers before the wedding so on the wedding day everything was planned and prepared. I would highly recommend her and will be hiring her for any future photography needs when in the area!

    Kate Karwan Burgess Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind words. It means so much to me that you took time out from your busy schedule to vouch and promote me and my work. You, your family, and friends were all great. It was my pleasure and honor to be a part of it all. Thank you!
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    Jennifer H. Sent on 10/30/2018
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    Very happy!

    My husband and I had a destination wedding this past summer in Healdsburg at Madrona Manor. Kate was our photographer and was so pleasant to work with before, during and after our wedding. She is professional and precise. We absolutely LOVE our photos and how she captured so many sweet moments of our very special day.

    Kate Karwan Burgess Photography's reply:

    Thank you Jennifer! You and David are such a lovely couple both inside and out. You were so nice and calm on your wedding day. You made my job easy. Thank you!
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    Lindsay S. Sent on 11/05/2018
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    K2B is detailed oriented, honest and experienced

    Kate is detailed oriented, honest and experienced. She made sure our engagement and wedding day photos captured our story and she did this by getting to know us as couple. She encouraged us to pick a place that was meaningful to us rather than a generic setting for our engagement photos, and I'm so glad she did because every time we visit the location there's even more history and love there for us. Kate helped with making decisions about decor and shared experiences about what she has seen work and not work, i LOVED this about her. There is so much that goes into a wedding (even a small one) and it was beyond supportive to have Kate as a sounding board. I love sharing my photos with people, honestly I could not have asked for more.

    Kate Karwan Burgess Photography's reply:

    Thank you Lindsay! You and Jay were awesome. I was so honored and happy to be a part of your day. Thank you!!
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    Sarah Sent on 03/14/2017
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    Kate has been taking photos for my family since I was in high school, so I couldn't imagine having anyone else capture the special moments from my wedding day when the time came to find a photographer. Kate was so easy to communicate with right up until the day of the wedding, so I felt completely at-ease and confident that everything would look great the day of. She and her assistant went above and beyond many times throughout the wedding day as well by even doing the small things, like reminding me to drink water and taking silly photos of me and my bridal party. All of the photos that were captured that day were absolutely beautiful. All of my guests have commented on how amazing they look. I can't stress how wonderful Kate is, as both a person and a photographer. Thank you, Kate!

    Kate Karwan Burgess Photography's reply:

    Sarah your comments melt my heart. You have been a dream client from the first time I photographed you. It was my honor to be your photographer on your wedding day. Your family has always been great to me. Joab and his family have a wonderful spirit and energy about them. I really enjoyed working with you all, and hope their will be more opportunities to photograph your beautiful family in the future.
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    Linda Sent on 03/16/2017
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    Kate was referred to us by friends who had hired her previously. After reviewing Kate and several other photographers, we hired Kate for our wedding in Healdsburg on September 3rd, 2016. Kate was flexible with respect to our initial contract with respect to time commitments and event parameters. Kate ended up like part of the family leading up to, during and after the event. We were so happy with her coverage of the event and we ended up with some really special pictures. She was collaborative working with us extensively on our photo album and never complained even through the numerous changes we imposed along the way. The end result was fantastic! We also felt that her pricing was fair/good value. We highly recommend Kate!

    Kate Karwan Burgess Photography's reply:

    Thanks Linda! It was a pleasure. All the work on the album was well worth getting it perfect for you. Thank you for highly recommend me. It's the best confirmation that I did a great job for you. Thank you!
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    Jessica Sent on 03/16/2017
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    Kate is amazing to work with and very flexible. She was great at calming me down before walking down the aisle and really worked with me to get the best shots.
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    Joe Sent on 03/10/2017
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    Kate was amazing. You spend so much of your wedding day with your photographer - it's important that you like them! Kate was the perfect companion and did so much to make us feel comfortable and relaxed. She really helped us enjoy our day as it was happening, as well as capture it brilliantly with her photos. The quality of Kate's photography speaks for itself, but she was also great to work with before and after the wedding day. Highly recommended.

    Kate Karwan Burgess Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for your comments. I do really try to be more than just a photographer to my wedding clients. I realize I'm in a unique position of witness for such a significant day. I know my images and interactions with clients are a large part of how the day is remembered. I take that responsibility to heart. I'm honored by the trust and faith you had in me. Thank you.
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    Kate was wonderful and really connected with us right away which made all of our encounters/shoots easy. She made us feel comfortable and was super easy to work with and produced beautiful photos and memories of our big day. We would definitely recommend her! Thanks Kate!

    Kate Karwan Burgess Photography's reply:

    Thanks Jackie! You and Justin were great, and a beautiful couple as well. I really enjoyed working with you both. We made some great images. I think it was meant to be. I was privileged to be a part of your day and union together.
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    Courtney Sent on 03/17/2017
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    Kate did an amazing job at our wedding! She was fun and helped keep us relaxed. She has a great eye and I couldn't have asked for a better photographer.

    Kate Karwan Burgess Photography's reply:

    Thanks Courtney! You were a dream client. I loved your creativity, and you are one of the sweetest people I've ever met. It was my pleasure and honor to be your photographer.
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    Susan Sent on 06/08/2014
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    Kate was so helpful and what amazing photos. I just went to my brothers house the other night and saw my wedding photos framed and in his family room. That is hilarious because I haven't even ordered mine yet. This is just an example of how great Kate's service is. They wanted some photo's that she had taken at our wedding for there fathers 80th birthday party that was just around the corner from our event. I sent out the link that Kate gave to me and they ordered right from her site and worked directly with her to get them rushed out.

    My husband and I are not the type that like to be the focus of attention so have a camera pointed at us is uncomfortable but Kate put us at ease and made it fun. I also really appreciate she wasn't tailing me for the entire event. I know what I look like, I wanted photos of all of our guests and she did a wonderful job of that.

    Thank you Kate for providing us with amazing memory's that will last the rest of our lives.
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    Devon Sent on 12/06/2013
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    I met Kate at a bridal show in Santa Rosa and immediately fell in love with her work. After meeting with her and looking through her portfolios I knew she was the perfect photographer for us. My husband is in the military and we are stationed a couple of states away but Kate made (the photography part) of planning very easy for me. She worked with us on our schedule of when we would be in California to do an engagement shoot and even came along on some site visits to our venue so she could be better prepared for the big day! Our wedding day was perfect and Kate captured every special moment! She really catered to everything we asked of her and we could not have asked for a better photographer! Thanks Kate!
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    Hannah Sent on 11/13/2014
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    Kate was amazing! She did our engagement photos as well as our wedding and everything came out beautifully. Every time I look through the photos, I notice something new! She has a great eye and is very good at capturing candid moments, which is exactly what I was looking for. We were both feeling a little awkward in front of the camera, but Kate is a good coach and we look completely comfortable in the photos. She was there when we needed her, and disappeared into the background when we didn't. I can't imagine the day with another photographer!
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    Brandon Sent on 02/28/2014
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    You may be beginning the arduous task of finding a photographer that suits your taste and more importantly your budget. By now you have probably had a discourse with a number of potential artists and found that by and large they are generally more interested in the artistic value of their works than the day’s pleasure had by the engaged couple.

    We praise Kate for her amiability and approach to our wedding as she was resolutely concerned that we not be posed in the camera lens all afternoon, rather we were able to seamlessly flow through the day without long punctuations for pictures; yet not a single great moment escaped her!

    Reasonable price, comprehensive print options for both family and guests, and a truly friendly style of conduct really set K2B apart in the field of photography. We began our journey as two very hopeful clients and emerged as two grateful friends. Anyone would be wise to deal with K2B for their occasion.



    With grateful hearts,

    Brandon and Margaret Steiner
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    Heather Sent on 12/22/2013
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    Kate did an amazing job photographing our wedding! Her photos captured the details and atmosphere of our wedding perfectly. She was a pleasure to work with, and made a strong effort to ensure that we were both comfortable and satisfied. Our venue was in the redwoods, and the lighting was a challenge. But Kate took that challenge as an opportunity to create unique and beautiful photos. We are so pleased with the results! Kate is a real people person, and my husband and his groomsmen had a good time joking around with her and capturing some really fun moments. In addition, she took photos of me and my bridesmaids in a variety of backgrounds, truly capturing the beauty of the site. Kate delivered on her promises and then some!
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    Desiree Sent on 03/17/2014
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    It was a joy to work with Kate. She did both our engagement and wedding photos. We loved them!!!
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    Luciana Sent on 03/10/2014
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    I can't say enough about how great Kate was for our wedding. We had been a bit rushed and did everything last minute and Kate was amazing and so helpful. During the wedding she was professional and also friendly. For us it was important that our photographer got great pictures but also did not take over the flow of the wedding. She was great on all counts. The pictures were great. She had such great taste in shots and also putting together a great collection for online and albums.

    The best photographer you'll every hire!
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    Shannon Sent on 12/03/2013
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    Kate came recommended from a friend and I couldn't have been happier with the images she captured of our wedding day. I usually hate photos of myself, but the pictures she took I will treasure forever! I highly recommend her for weddings or any shoot. She was a pleasure to work with, got us the images quickly, afforadble, professional and talented. I can't wait to have a family photo session soon.
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    Teresa Sent on 08/01/2014
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    Kate Burgess is very dedicated photographer, both extremely professional and personable. I first met Kate at a bridal show two years ago, where I was immediately impressed with her iPad slideshow showcasing her extensive work portfolio. She went up and beyond to set up our engagement session at the local movie theater and yogurt shop for a private photo session, plus secured a vineyard backdrop! Kate beautifully captured our fairytale-Hollywood chic wedding, surprising us with a bubble machine, which showered orbs of light around us lovebirds on our special day! 
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    Julia Sent on 11/21/2013
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    Five-Star service all around! Kate was a pleasure to work with and our photographs turned out more beautifully than I could have ever hoped! From start to finish Kate was professional and organized with a real focus on the client. Additionally, she provided our finished photographs just weeks after our wedding (some people I know have waited as long as 6 months for theirs) and in a variety of easy to access formats including print and digital versions. I would highly recommend working with Kate if you want a stress-free experience with excellent artistic vision!
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    Rosanne Sent on 12/02/2013
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    My husband and I had a small, intimate wedding at a winery in Mendocino County. Our vision was to have something uniquely us. We were clear that we needed someone to photograph this event in our lives that wasn't just going to repeat the same old formula they had used had 100s of other weddings. We wanted real moments captured with artistry. With Kate, that is exactly what we got! From the get go, she was on the same page with our vision, made suggestions that we loved, and stayed true to the plan. Kate was quick to respond and when we met prior to the wedding on a couple of occasions, she came prepared with ideas, and most importantly, insight! Kate worked HARD on our wedding day. She kept everyone on track and worked incredibly efficiently. She was fun and particularly compassionate--she knew when to tell me to stop holding my breath and appeared with a glass of champagne at exactly the right time! On top of all of this, she was 8 months pregnant at the time! Wedding Wonder Woman. She never stopped and she got the job done...beautifully. We could not be happier with the images she captured of our wedding day. We got the artistic, non-posed, unique images that we had hoped for! The value for her service was incredible--no hidden fees or post wedding shenanigans. We loved her so much we have chosen her to do other projects for us since. We can't wait for her to photograph other important events in our lives. With excellent quality service, quick responsiveness, exacting professionalism, real value, and patient flexibility, you can't go wrong with Kate and K2B Creative.
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    Jessica Sent on 07/05/2013
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    Kate is a remarkable photographer with a photojournalistic eye. Her work captured the essence and emotion of our wedding flawlessly. When I look through the beautiful album Kate designed, I am transported back to those moments and overwhelmed at her ability to capture the magic. She has the ability to help you feel relaxed in front of the camera, and you can't help but have fun with her.

    In addition to the amazing photography she provided, working with Kate from early in my wedding planning stages through our rehearsal dinner had additional benefits: she became my friend, my wedding day therapist, and ran interference with family drama before it ensued on my special day. I highly recommended Kate, and encourage you to meet with her before employing anyone else!
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