Karl Verkade Photography Reviews
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Kristen Sent on 07/18/20255 out of 5 rating5.0
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Great experience!
We had such a great experience with Karl Verkade Photography! Karl and his team (1 other photographer + 2 videographers) did an incredible job capturing every moment of our wedding day. They were professional, attentive, and really easy to work with.
Karl also shot our engagement session in Joshua Tree, which was so much fun—he made us feel comfortable right away.
On the wedding day, the full team was amazing. They were super accommodating with all of our requests, blended into the background when needed, but also gave great direction when it was time to get the shot. We can’t wait to see the final photos and video. Highly recommend Karl and his team if you’re looking for someone who’s both talented and easy to work with! -
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Rserianu Sent on 03/11/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Amazing Photographer for a Perfect Wedding Day
Choosing a wedding photographer is more than just about picking someone who can take good shots. I’m sure numerous professional photographers can do a great job taking pictures but what makes a great wedding photographer is someone who can manage your day and allow it to run smoothly.
Well, have no fear because Karl is here! Karl is the easiest possible photographer to work with. He is so down to earth and laid back and easy to get along with that you just know your day is going to go by smoothly. And being laid back does not mean he isn’t professional, efficient, or extremely hard working. It’s just he does it with warmth and a smile so that you feel comfortable, but make no mistake, he’s working his butt off. Seriously, he’s flat our awesome.
We hired Karl to do our engagement shoot and our Wedding Day and we couldn’t be happier with the results. He came out to film us on horses and rolled with the punches even when the horses wouldn’t cooperate. For the wedding, our photos came out perfectly and he provided well above the amount that was contracted. Everyone who interacted with him loved him. Everyone who saw our engagement photos complimented us profusely on them. Right now, we just keep re-viewing our wedding day photos repeatedly.
Karl was able to get as many shots as he did, including fulfilling every photo request we had for him, and we still had plenty of time to enjoy our cocktail hour, which many wedding couples often miss out on. At one point during our post ceremony shoot, after taking some pictures, I looked over to see Karl lying on the ground in the dirt to get the perfect shot. WOW! Gotta love that dedication to the craft!
I couldn’t recommend Karl any higher. If you want a photographer that takes his craft seriously, it is super easy to get along with and will provide the most awesome photos of your wedding, then hire Karl. If you want your hardest decision to be figuring out which awesome photo to frame, then hire Karl. If you want your wedding day to go smoothly, then hire Karl. If you need a wedding photographer, Karl’s your guy!
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Donovan Sent on 07/12/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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Fantastic Photos
Karl's exceptional talent made our wedding and engagement photography wonderful. His images perfectly balance a natural, authentic look with expert editing, capturing genuine moments of joy while still looking stunning. Karl's easy-going nature put us at ease, and his attention to detail ensured everything was perfect. He even noticed that I needed to fix some sticking on my tuxedo vents.
Impressed by our engagement shoot, we also hired Karl's videography team, who skillfully captured every moment without being intrusive.
We especially appreciate Karl's shared copyright policy, which sets him apart from many photographers with restrictive practices. His work beautifully tells the story of our wedding, everyone has loved the photos. For couples seeking a talented, personable photographer with great vibes, Karl is an excellent choice. We are thrilled with the results and you will be too. -
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Fantastic Photos!
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Jessica Sent on 01/09/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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Genuine guy, gorgeous photos
Karl is someone who truly loves what he does. He has a lighthearted sense of humor and is encouraging and down-to-earth so that posing when you're not picture-people is painless. And - he makes you look good! We got so many compliments on our engagement photos and can't wait to see our wedding photos. He's reasonably priced, a total pro, and based on our engagement photos a couple of our friends have booked him as their wedding photographer. You won't regret booking Karl! -
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Tracy Sent on 10/30/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Thank you!
We had originally planned for an October 2018 wedding, and Karl was one of the first vendors we booked. We met at a coffee shop and my husband and I knew Karl was the person we wanted to shoot our wedding. Fast forward, we extended our wedding date to October 2019 and Karl was very understanding and flexible. Our second meeting was not until early 2019 for our engagement shoot at the Venice Canals. Karl made us feel comfortable from the get-go and it made taking pictures easy. We LOVED how our engagement pictures turned out and were excited for what was to come on our wedding day. On our big day, Karl and Laura came early for get-ready and BTS shots in our hotel rooms. We then moved to another location for our first look and wedding party pictures. From our big wedding to my big family, Karl and Laura were so accommodating, patient, efficient, and fun to work with. Thank you, Karl and Laura, for everything! -
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Margaret Sent on 04/13/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Awesome Photos Taken By An Awesome Person
Karl is a pleasure to work with! He has reasonable prices, is a really cool person who is super fun to work with, and he takes breath-taking photos! He is so accommodating and has the best attitude all the time! We were honored to get to work with him! I cannot recommend him highly enough! I hope to get to work with him again in the future! -
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Pamela Sent on 05/29/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Karl was our photographer for our museum wedding in April 2018. From the moment we met him, we knew he was going to be one of our favorite wedding vendors in this crazy process of planning a wedding! He was efficient, responsive, professional, and fun to work with. Though we are not naturals in front of the camera, our engagement photos came out beautifully and surpassed our expectations. Our wedding took place in a venue that is probably difficult to photograph in (dim lighting, grandiose backgrounds) but we have no doubt that Karl will deliver photos of the highest quality. He is a master of his trade and is extremely pleasant to work with to boot. Don't think twice. Book him early as his immense popularity will likely make him more and more difficult to secure. -
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Jessica Sent on 04/10/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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We found Karl on Wedding Wire, and after visiting his website and seeing the galleries of weddings that he shot, we fell in love with his work. After receiving our engagement pictures from him, we were that much more excited to see the work that he would do for our wedding. Thank you Karl for your amazing work! -
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Megan Sent on 04/01/20185 out of 5 rating5.0-
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We hired Karl for our wedding in January 2018 and we could not have been happier with our decision!!!! Karl was kind, easy going, and so professional from our initial meeting through the day of the wedding. We received our photos back and have been in complete awe of how beautifully they turned out! Karl is incredibly talented and does an amazing job of capturing the feelings and moments of a wedding through the portraits and the candid photos. The pictures we received truly captured the joy and love during our wedding. On top of that, our family and friends keep raving about how beautiful the pictures are and how kind Karl was throughout the wedding. We are so grateful for Karl and highly recommend him for any photography needs! -
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Brett Sent on 11/27/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Karl was so incredible to work with and we are so happy with our photos! He listened intently on what we wanted and delivered perfectly! Thanks Karl! -
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Andy Sent on 09/07/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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To kick this off - Karl Verkade is one of the nicest, most genuine people I have ever encountered in my life. We found Karl through some internet searching and setup a meeting, and instantly we knew we had found a match. He has an incredible portfolio and wowed us with his creativity and personable nature. We are an easy-going couple, and knew that Karl was the right fit for us and the goals of our wedding.
Starting with the engagement photos, which we took at the replica first In-n-Out drive through in Baldwin Park, we knew we were in for a treat when we saw the prints all edited and finished - such wonderful stuff! He was really getting into the shoot, and made us feel comfortable, willing to run into traffic to get a picture!
Our wedding day was 3 days ago, and we had Karl and his assistant Laura for 7 hours - they ended up arriving early and staying long enough to get the final shots of the night, with great lighting setups and a good feel for the venue. They were energized to be involved, which was so nice because they really blended in, did not crowd or push anyone, and let their photos happen organically as the night progressed.
We are so excited to see the final work that Karl produces, and I can assure you, you are getting a trust-worthy and imaginative person in Karl Verkade. Karl - thank you so much for making our engagement and wedding so special. You exceeded every expectation we had for the process and the day-of shooting. As I sit here recounting the memories, I can rest easy knowing you captured them to the best that my mind can imagine.
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Marissa Sent on 05/19/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Karl photographed our wedding in December and we couldn't be happier with how our photos turned out! He was very flexible and easy to work with and his crew was so friendly, we felt so comfortable with him and his assistant. We received more photos than expected, he was able to work with our budget, and really went above and beyond on the day of as to not miss any details. Thank you Karl for giving us such beautiful lasting memories of our day! -
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Carrie Sent on 09/09/20165 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Karl was an absolute godsend. Right away, we fell in love with his warm, laid back, professional personality. I'm really big on first impressions, so I knew right away that he was our guy. Seeing his previous work only confirmed that. We really couldn't have picked a better photographer for our wedding. Our photos turned out amazing, and we were glad to have such a wonderful photographer who worked with us, not against us. Karl's easygoing nature made me feel totally comfortable as I was getting ready for the big day, and it was comfort to have him be so reassuring whenever I started to doubt myself with how I'd look in the photos. Communication with him pre and post-wedding has been top notch. We were very fortunate and grateful to have him involved in our big day. We can not thank him enough for everything. -
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Destiny Sent on 03/19/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Wow, we met karl a little while back, for a wedding we've planned for December 4th of 2014. in was in the beginning of that year. My husband had found him, and just seemed like we HAD to meet him lol. When we spoke with Karl, he came to us, a lot of venders have you meet at their facility, or closer to. immediately I fell in love! I soon realized why we HAD to meet with him. we spoke about of vision and what we wanted, the theme of the wedding and he just loved it. He made us feel comfortable, and understood what we wanted. we had our engagement photos done and wow! just couldn't wait til we got married! Unfortunately my husband had gotten sick and we had to postpone the wedding. a little over a year later. And Karl voiced his concern, not with us postponing his business, but for my husband. Really made sure he knew how my husband was doing and throughout his recovery. Just made it even better knowing we had such a caring and loving photographer that wasn't worried if he was going to get paid, but rather that we were okay. We had a wedding Jan, 2 of 2016, and wow. he sent us our photos, and words cannot express how much we fell in love! the action shots, the memoires the whole thing! definitely can tell there was so much that went into the wedding photos! -
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Katie Sent on 07/14/20155 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Thank you Karl for making our special day even more special! The photos turned out amazing. Very quick turn around and a pleasure to work with during engagement shoot and wedding day. Very reasonably priced for such value. Karl felt more like a friend than a vendor during our entire wedding process and we are glad we found him! Already referred him to a coworker getting married this month and will gladly refer in the future! Thanks again Karl! You seriously are the best. -
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Sabrina Sent on 03/29/20155 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Karl has been amazing to work with!! We met in person for our consultation and I immediately knew I wanted to book him. He is professional and easy to work with. All of our email communication has been quick.
We just completed our engagement shoots with Karl. He gave us guidance for posing but was friendly the entire time. Our turn-around time on getting photos edited/returned was 2 - 4 weeks and we got them exactly at the 2 week mark! They were all beautifully edited and the definition of the photos was extremely crisp.
If you are looking for a friendly photographer who has amazing packages but is willing to customize, book Karl!! -
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Lindsey Sent on 01/23/20155 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Karl was fantastic! He was so flexible (especially when we changed the getting ready locations the day of the wedding!) and him and his second Mandy were so friendly and easy going. Everywhere we looked throughout the night they were always right there capturing the moment! I can't wait to see the final product in a few weeks!! -
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Absolutely fantastic. Got a package deal with free engagement session with our wedding photography. Came to San Diego three different times (initial consult, engagement sesh, and wedding), although we offered to drive up one of the time (he wanted to check out the venue for photo ops). Great to work with and definitely went out of his way to make our photos amazing. Absolutely beautiful engagement pictures. All of our family and friends commented on how wonderful they were (we made our wedding guest book out of them). During our wedding you wouldn't have known he was there unless you looked, he never got in the way of our moments, but you could tell he was capturing them. Got all the family and bridal party shots we wanted and more and was QUICK! Great personality, funny and very easy to work with! Even quietly pulled us out of the venue for a few shots at sunset (I definitely was too immersed in the night to remember to watch for the sunset). Worked all day with us, and still looked like he wanted to take a million more pictures at the end of the night. LOVED working with him and absolutely amazing photographer within our budget!! -
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