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Kate Michelle Photography

Kate Michelle Photography

Yosemite National Park, CA
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    So amazing !

    We couldn’t be happier with Kate as our wedding photographer! She did an absolutely amazing job capturing our special day in Yosemite. From the heartfelt moments during the ceremony to the pure joy on the dance floor, every photo was stunning. Kate has a real talent for candid shots, perfectly capturing the love and emotions of the day without us even noticing the camera was there.

    Not only did she document our wedding beautifully, but she also joined us for an incredible adventure shoot the next day. The photos from that session are breathtaking and truly reflect our love and the awe-inspiring beauty of Yosemite.

    Kate was so easy to get along with and made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. Her professionalism, creativity, and genuine passion for her craft made the experience unforgettable. We’ll cherish these photos forever. Highly recommend!
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    The best in the biz!

    I cannot say enough good things about the amazing experience of working with Kate! My fiancé were engaged in October of 2020 and spent 3 long years dragging our butts in the planning process. The only thing we knew is that we wanted to get married in the sierras near Yosemite, a very special place to the both of us throughout our relationship. The first thing I wanted to lock down was a photographer to capture the beauty of this special place. I spent months researching area specific photographers and Kate’s name kept coming up. Diving into her portfolio I fell in love with her candid style and intimacy that came through in her shots. I knew we had to work with her. As luck would have it, a spot became available and she accepted our date!!

    Our first meeting was for our engagement shoot. My fiancé and I were both so nervous about being in front of the camera (we both a little awkward and we had never had professional shots taken before). Within the first minute of meeting Kate, all our anxiety dissipated and we ended up having the most fun and amazing morning shooting in the freezing cold overlooking half dome.

    Kate was an unmatched guide throughout the whole wedding planning process, recommending amazing vendors (many of which we ended up going with) and helping set up a minute by minute timeline. She’s the whole package!!

    She was such a calm and supportive presence on the actual wedding day. Her vision is simple, clean, and touching. She captured intimate moments with family members and guests. I can’t say enough good things about working with Kate! We love her and plan to hit her up for the next big milestone we want captured :) not to mention her insanely fast turn around with the shots!!!

    We love you Kate! Thank you for everything. You really are THE BEST! Xox :)
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    2024 Proposal

    Kate was so awesome to deal with. Helped us pose and stand in the right places for the best shots. Super easy to work with and made our day so much more special. Thanks so much for everything Kate!
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    Athena Sent on 10/10/2024
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    Just book her, you will NOT regret

    We had the BEST experience with Kate! She is extremely personable, funny and calming. Her photography skills and editing style was just the cherry on top. Straight out of a magazine!! I would recommend her for your wedding needs, you will not regret it!! (Full review in google, limited text here)

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    Phenomenal Photos and a Super Fun Shoot

    Kate was responsive, friendly, and just plain fun to work with. She captured our big day perfectly, being able to slot into our plans and capture some great candid shots, as well as posing the unruly group to get important family shots.
    We had a couple hours of getting shots around the valley with Kate before the ceremony, and I think that honestly that was my favourite part of the day. We got to spend two hours having fun in beautiful locations, and Kate was fantastic at drawing out poses and making us feel natural. Highly recommended!
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    Above and beyond all expectations and can't imagine our day without her

    What do you want out of your wedding photographer? Good photos. And if that was all we were reviewing Kate on she’d get 6 out of 5 stars every time. She has an incredible eye. As an amateur photographer, I know enough that it’s easy to make Yosemite look good but it takes real artistry to capture it uniquely, showing the size and expanse and conveying such incredible emotion, and there’s only a small few who can do that and even fewer who can do that effortlessly. Kate is that upper echelon with the eye, talent, and experience.

    Why we are so inclined to recommend Kate above anyone else though is the immeasurable. Once you get great photographers, the air is thin but weighing who to go with should be more than just stylistic preference. Kate was incredible with follow-up and communication and made us feel confident with the choice from day one. We knew we could trust her advice and expertise. And when the day came, she made us feel comfortable. She was warm, empathetic, encouraging, and most of all kind. She built trust quickly so we could be ourselves and let our love shine through her photography. And I’m so grateful we followed her advice and it was just us the day before the event in the park. So that the next day there was no time lost.

    Now I think her unique talents shine most in the first look then moving into bridal party photos. We had the incredibly intimate moment of seeing each other for the first time and Kate knew how to comfort our nerves on the way in, disappear when the look began, and when we were done reappear to bring in the bridal party and fit in so neatly. She did this throughout the night. When she wanted to be seen she truly felt like a guest at the wedding, fitting in and getting along with everyone (we got a lot of great comments on how much people loved her), and when she wanted to disappear she did and captured incredible candids where we were left saying “wow! How did she get that?”

    Which, speaking of pictures: incredible turnaround!

    Now we’ve been to a lot of weddings to know this triangle of talent, personality, and work ethic seems to be a pick 2 (sometimes even 1) but with Kate, you get all 3 in spades as well as so much more.

    If this was TLDR let me summarize: if you want great photos, no stress, and someone you can rely on and enjoy the process with, go with Kate.
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    Best Yosemite Wedding Photographer

    Working with Kate was an absolute joy from start to finish. She is very well organized and was always very professional and timely in all of her communication with us. We decided to do an extra day of photos with Kate around Yosemite National Park to get different locations, and it was a fabulous experience. Her expertise as a local was immeasurable; she knew where all the best spots were for the lighting at that time of day/year. She also gave us options for what kinds of shots we really wanted and how we could make them all happen. Kate also made us feel really comfortable the whole time, like she was an old friend we’ve known for a long time. She was great about giving us clear direction, if we needed it, and expressing her excitement when something was turning out well which made us feel excited too. On the day of our wedding at Glacier Point, Kate took charge and made sure there were no tourists in our shots during the ceremony, she directed our guests well and made sure we got every family formal shot we wanted, and she did a great job watching what was going on at the reception and took some amazing candid shots. She did an excellent job quietly taking detailed shots while we were busy doing something else. While we were getting hair and make-up done, she was taking detailed dress and ring shots. While we were eating, she was taking detailed vows and ring shots. Her attention to detail was fabulous and she really was paying close attention to how she could best capture every moment of the day. We couldn’t be happier with how the photos have turned out. We LOVE them! They are absolutely breathtaking and many of our friends and family have complimented the photos saying, “They look like they are from a magazine!” We can't over emphasize how  happy we are that we chose Kate to document our wedding, and I cannot recommend her more highly! 
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    Just Who We Were Looking For!

    Our July wedding was supposed to take place in Yosemite. However, the roads into the eastern side of Yosemite were still closed due to the record-breaking snow last winter, but we couldn't change our lodgings as it was too close to the date. We were holding out for hope. Fortunately, Kate was familiar with the Eastern Sierras and was able to show us some neat spots for photos. She provided us with coordinates on the possible spots she was thinking of and made the stressful experience SO much easier for us. Because we had recently gotten a puppy who had severe separation anxiety, we needed to have a friend watch our pup during the shoots. Kate was very accommodating and understanding in having our friend and pup join us. Additionally, my spouse and I usually hate taking photos, so we've never been photographed professionally, but she made the experience fun. You wouldn't have been able to discern any awkwardness from our photos! What's more is that she allowed us to have a very special, memorable experience gazing into each other's' eyes during the sunrise. It felt magical! We're incredibly grateful to have hired Kate because she made our wedding and photoshoot run smoothly. We had to change the location of the wedding and find a venue that day, but her suggestions gave us ideas on what we could do. Our only regret was that we couldn't have her during our ceremony because we had to make some changes to accommodate other family members and were concerned about having to pay for a different venue (although she did offer to extend her time). Her work is utterly stunning, and she is absolutely pleasant to work with!
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    Obsessed with our engagement photos in Yosemite!

    Kate is amazing!! We are so grateful that she squeezed us into her busy schedule last minute for engagement photos. She has great communication by email and text. Kate made our time together so special, and she captured the most beautiful photos. We went to four different locations within the same area and the backdrop of Yosemite Valley is unreal. She got our engagement photos back to us in less than 2 weeks and the gallery is gorgeous. Book the photo shoot with Kate, you won't regret it!!
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    Just Book Her

    Listen, not to be disrespectful to any other photographer, but don’t waste your time shopping around. Kate is an incredible person to work with. From the beginning she wants to understand who you are as a couple and whether or not she thinks she would be a good fit for you. And that alone speaks to her character as a person. But you’re here to know if she’s worth booking as a photographer. And the answer, is undoubtedly yes. Even with the preview comprising of roughly 12 photos she sent a few days later, we said “if this is all that we get, it’s worth what we paid”. And then she proceeded to send us hundreds more a couple weeks later. She knows how to direct you while also making herself feel invisible in the intimate moments of your wedding day. Going through the photos, my wife and I said, multiple times “where even was she for this shot? I didn’t see her”.

    We booked Kate because, as a photographer, I wanted someone who could capture my wedding day with the attention to detail that I would want to capture myself. The care and attention that she put in to the time we spent with her made a world of difference. You can trust her to know exactly where to be and when, and her eye is unmatched.

    tldr - just book her. She’s worth it. (Also book the second day. The best decision we could’ve made)
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    Perfect energy and incredible photos

    Kate was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. She was truly everything we wanted in a photographer. We got married in Mammoth and she traveled ahead of time to scout out locations. She was so prepared and everything from formals to photo dashes went so smoothly. We wanted a photographer with a love for the mountains like us and it shows in her photos. We are so happy with all of our photos. She got so many shots of our guests having the time of their lives and we get to relive our favorite day over and over now (even moments that we didn’t get to see day of!). Her energy is so calming and we would book her again in a heartbeat! Thank you Kate!!!
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    Wedding Photos that will leave you beaming

    Kate photographed our June 2023 Evergreen Lodge Yosemite Wedding, as well as a sunrise photo session the day before our wedding in Yosemite National Park.

    We could not have had a better experience with Kate, and are so grateful not only for the gorgeous photos she took, but for adding to the overall experience of our wedding in such a positive way.

    We have the best memories of waking up super early and meeting in park for sunrise photos and being guided to all the cool spots. Glacier Point wasn't open yet, but we traveled from Tunnel View through the Valley and took advantage of the morning light and epic waterfalls. Kate took us to many secret spots and hidden gems, as she has tons of experience in the park and knows where to navigate. She made us feel so comfortable, especially my partner who had never done a photoshoot before.

    On our wedding day, we went to the most beautiful wildflower-filled meadow which Kate spotted on her way in for our first look. I will never forget how it felt to be in that moment with my partner in the sunshine surrounded by the cutest unique flowers and all the bug friends we made :)

    Kate also got all the moments we could have wanted captured, from our getting ready time, to the ceremony and reception - our friends, our family, the reception setup and flowers, everything was so artistically captured. She really was able to amazingly blend in the background and pop up at just the right moments.

    Kate is an absolute pro at observing, navigating different personalities and energies, finding solutions and adjusting as needed, getting photos done in a timely matter, photo editing, and adding calming and peaceful vibes to your wedding day. We felt totally at ease whenever we had to pose for photos either by ourselves or with our family, and she just made it a great experience overall.

    We absolutely fell in love with our wedding photos which we got in a very timely manner and are so stoked to have the memories and works of art to look at for the rest of our lives to come. If you're looking for someone smart, reliable, talented, and kind, look no further than Kate Michelle Photography - We highly recommend her!
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    Kate is amazing- look no further! Book with kate! It⠹s worth every single penny!

    If you’re considering doing a family photo session in Yosemite then look no further than Kate! She captured AMAZING images of my family and I. She is extremely talented. She will make you feel comfortable and capture you and your family as you naturally are together.
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    Elopement in Tuolumne

    We had such a precious day with Kate, saying our vows and running barefoot around the granite domes and alpine beaches of Tuolumne. Kate made the day a whole lot of fun, we almost forgot we were being photographed! We walked away feeling like we'd had a full, beautiful day in the high country with a great friend. And the photos... stunning!!! Kate did an amazing job of capturing the moments between us and the nature around us. People have said they are the best wedding photos they've ever seen (can I agree?!) Her work is gorgeous, professional, and worth every penny. I would not hesitate to choose Kate for your special day.
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    Perfect Yosemite Photographer

    I have been following Kate for over a year admiring her beautiful work in Yosemite before I even knew I was getting married there. As soon as we booked our venue I emailed Kate that same day and booked her for our wedding and photo shoot in the park the day after and I suggest that she's your first contact too! She will capture your day perfectly, is such a joy to be around, and is an expert when it comes to photo locations in Yosemite. She's perfect. And her work is flawless, if you're lucky enough to snag her for yourself.
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    The best Yosemite photographer

    Kate is amazing. She planned out our entire day in Yosemite and drove us around to all of our locations. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the park and we learned so much during our day! Communication leading up to our elopement date was great and she was always available if I had a question or concern. We never felt awkward and her presence is very calming. Our pictures are STUNNING and we will cherish them and the memories from our elopement day forever. (She had the edited and delivered in 5 days!!)
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    Everything we wanted and more

    Before booking Kate, Jon and I were a little worried how our wedding day in Yosemite would go - we had never been there before! We found Kate and immediately felt as ease. She provided suggestions for places to take photos and helped us build a detailed timeline so we would get the most our of our time with her. Kate was very calm and level headed as she helped guide us through our wedding day (much appreciated since I was so nervous!) Additionally, Kate not only directed my husband and I, but our 10 family members that came with us to the park! She literally wrangled 12 people all over Yosemite Valley without any issues. And can we talk about the pictures?! They are the most breathtaking and beautiful pictures I have ever seen. We have gotten so many compliments on our pictures from friends and family. If you are considering an elopement/adventure wedding. I would 1000% use Kate!
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    Incredibly talented with the local knowledge you NEED!!

    When I first began planning how I was going to propose to my [then] girlfriend, I knew two things. That I wanted to do it on Glacier Point Road in Yosemite and that I wanted to make sure there was someone there to photograph this special time. So I started scrolling and very quickly found myself looking through all of Kate's incredible work. Unfortunately, due to the time of year, Glacier Point Road had not opened for the season yet. Kate suggested a few alternate locations that would offer a similar aesthetic. Then, the day before, Glacier Point Road opened unexpectedly early. Before I knew it, Kate messaged me with the good news, informing me of the new plans and timing for the best lighting. There are plenty of great photographers out there that can capture a proposal, but there are none with the local knowledge and intimate connection with Yosemite that can truly capture the entire moment. Kate's ability to photograph the abundant Yosemite scenery while still catching all the emotions is truly unique. I could not be happier with the entire experience. Every time we look at these pictures, it takes us right back to the best day of our lives thus far. For that, we are truly grateful.
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    The best photographer and sweetest person!

    Kate is such a remarkably talented photographer! She knows so much about Yosemite, she helped us plan our elopement and took us to some spots we would never have known about. She was such a calming presence on our wedding day. It's been four months and I still look at our photos almost daily because they're just so beautiful. If you've seen Kate's pictures, you know they're worth a thousand words and she is 110% worth the investment! Can't recommend her enough!
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    Better than we could have imagined

    My now husband and I decided to take a trip and elope in Yosemite National Park where my best friend performed the ceremony. My friend, who has been in the park for 15 years now, hired Kate for us as our wedding gift. She would know who the best or the best would be, so we let her take pick. I could not have asked for a better surprise than when we got our photos back in record time and they were perfect! We were so nervous for this part of our day, but Kate truly made us both feel so comfortable and confident. She captured all of the candid moments without us even noticing. This day was so special, but we will always remember it exactly as we should, due to the quality and professional work of our photographer Kate!
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    It was a magical fairytale...

    Warning, this is going to be a long review so you better pop a squat. 😂

    Back in 2018 I found Kates Instagram (at that time she went by Over The Moon Photography). Her pictures were elegant, soft and light. They portrayed the happiness of her clients wedding day with such a beautiful perspective.

    In 2019 I became engaged so I reached out to her to inquire about wedding services. Her prices were more than fair so I made my deposit for our October 3rd 2020 wedding date. I had an almost two year engagement so I had a lot of time to plan, change my mind and plan some more. I reached out to Kate monthly and sometimes weekly with all of my questions and anxieties as I was planning a destination wedding. She always made herself available and went above and beyond what a normal photographer would.

    Over time, I turned to her about life questions and looked to her as an inspiration and a mentor. She has an IG account called “Sierra Grown”, and I always look forward to the wisdom in her posts. Last year she rebranded herself as “Kate Michelle Photography” and has a great bio and blog on her website. She puts so much time into her work and has a passion for what she does. Everyone should check it out. She is a native of Yosemite which gives her a huge advantage on knowing the best spots and how to make the beauty of the forest, work for her. I’ve also seen her work for out of state weddings and it is exceptional as she has great vision with a creative eye.

    As my engagement journey progressed the world was suddenly caught off guard by Covid. I was so overwhelmed with wedding planning and having so much money on the line with wedding vendors. Kate put all my anxieties to rest and helped me survive 6 months of the “unknown”. If you can’t already tell, I am an over thinker and very anxious. Kates communication skills are loving and uplifting and she’s always willing to help. The pandemic shook out most of our guests and we were down to 12. The original number was 44. We got to our month countdown and then the California fires started. This has been the most trying year of all time. Kate talked me through it and was confident that everything would be ok.

    A week before our trip, all but 2 guests canceled (including the friend who was supposed to marry us.) Kate asked her dear friend to marry us and he quickly committed. I swear Kate is magical... She even said she had a backup plan and we could travel away from the park if the fire hadn’t subsided.

    Our special day finally arrived and went better than I could have ever imagined. It was small and intimate and lovely. Her friend married us and was a great addition to how perfect the day truly was. I was so comfortable with Kate as we had built a good relationship in the almost 2 years we were in touch. I’m actually happier that our group size was so small. Kate took us to some really amazing spots to capture our love and she made it so easy. We even got to christen a never before photographed place and she called it “The Russell spot”. And holy moly was that the most gorgeous picture of all time. All of our friends and family said it looks like it’s out of a magazine.

    Kate carried all of our things and paid attention to the littlest details like my necklace being in the right position. She incorporated all of the visions I had. She collaborated with us on some ideas we had like having our first dance on the beach with a Bluetooth speaker. At one point her and I looked over to a beautiful fern meadow and we saw had the same idea at the same time and just nodded at each other. My Fiance and I made our way over to the most dreamy spot. Needless to say, that shot didn’t disappoint.

    The last place we ended up was the river as I wanted some shots in the water, and she was more than excited to make it happen for us. I didn’t plan for that so I was soaked in a 20 pound dress after we got the shots. She offered me a spare outfit from her car. She is thoughtful and caring and puts her clients needs above her own. We have a reception back home to celebrate with our family on Saturday. I told Kate that and she got me some pictures over night in less than 12 hours so I’d have something to display at the party. I can’t even imagine how amazing the rest of the pictures are going to be!

    Long story short, I didn’t just find a wedding photographer, I made a friend for life. If you are considering having your wedding in Yosemite, you’ll be in the best hands with Kate. Follow her work on Instagram and you will quickly see that she is not someone to overlook. My wedding day was the most magical day and she was a huge part in making it happen. I would hire her a hundred times again.... 💕

    Jennifer Russell
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    Much needed mini-adventure!

    Communication: We had contacted Kate way back in mid 2019 to plan for an early June 2020 adventure elopement session in Yosemite. Throughout the year, she contacted us about the itinerary. Needless to say, June 2020 did not happen due to covid-19, and in the midst of my own personal crisis, I dropped the ball on the communication, but picked it back up, and Kate was so flexible getting us a new date at the end of August and we all pitched in getting the wilderness permit and was lucky to land one for May Lake. Close to the date, we chatted via phone, text, and email and she made sure we were set to go.

    Itinerary: Our plan was to meet at the May Lake trailhead in the early afternoon, bring our packs and set up camp at May Lake and hang out for a while until late afternoon, then we would head up to Mt Hoffmann for sunset photos. We then would take sunrise photos at the ridge at May Lake, and if we were up for it, take more photos elsewhere within Yosemite. Since we are from the Bay Area, SIP went on from March and was still in effect in August, and we hadn't done much to exercise, and was definitely out of shape by August. On top of that, coming from sea level, the elevation at the top of Mt Hoffmann took our breaths away, literally. Luckily, Kate "liked" breaks, though I think she only took them out of pity for us.

    Kate: Kate is GREAT! AWESOME! Insanely good at what she does! If you are looking for a photographer in Yosemite, please do yourself a favor and hire her. She knows Yosemite inside and out, she is personable, a yogi, a nature lover (she picks up the tiniest bits of trash that I don't even see to pack them out). She'll get you the photos you dreamed of and more. She'll bring the fun side out of you, and make taking photos with your significant other much less awkward. I actually had fun taking photos, and I'm usually the one behind the camera, not the other way around because I am camera-shy.

    Photos: Right after we said our goodbyes the next day, I wasn't planning on hearing back from Kate until at least a month later. WRONG! She sent some sample photos a few hours later, and I was wowed by how amazing they turned out, despite me not being wedding photo-ready at all. About a month later, we received our photo album and I'm still giddy at how amazing they are and still reminiscing about our fun little adventure in Yosemite. Everyone I showed the photos to were wowed by the epic views and how gorgeous everything turned out, and how well she captured our happiness and love. I love love love them, she even got a little dancing out of us, and we do not dance. At all.

    Thank you Kate for capturing the special memories of those two days and making 2020 a little bit brighter for us! :)
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    The best, most beautiful and breathtaking. Book kate!

    I knew the second I clicked on Kate's Instagram page, her work and style was one of a kind and exactly what I was looking for. From the jaw-dropping landscape shots to the absolutely gorgeous, soft intimate shots, her work literally made me gasp out loud. Love at first sight! Kate came to us as a recommendation after we were forced to reschedule our big wedding, originally planned at the Ahwahnee in May 2020, to the following May 2021 due to Covid. In the meantime, we decided to elope at Glacier Point on June 27th with a sunrise shoot then ceremony. In all transparency, I was more nervous about the photo shoot than the actual ceremony/getting married part as I am not one for photo shoots or taking pictures of myself. But Kate instantly made me feel at ease that morning. She is so calming and just a really cool, down to earth person. I felt an instant friendship/connection and like I had known her forever. She also has a true passion for the park, photography, and celebrating love that just exudes when you meet her. I felt so confident being in her hands.

    Her style is also incomparable to others and so unique. I originally thought I would prefer the more dramatic, jaw-dropping, landscape shots because, well, that landscape is probably the heart of ALL of our love affairs with the park and my main motivator for eloping on Glacier Point, ESPECIALLY with a sunrise shoot/ceremony. I don’t get up at 2:30am for hair and makeup for just anyone… but when I do… it’s for Yosemite. To my very pleasant surprise, her more intimate, candid, soft, tender shots were equally as beautiful and breathtaking. This really speaks volumes to her talent as a photographer and artist. To have such depth and scope and diversity and be able to capture ALL of the moments of that morning is incredible because it would be so easy just to lean on the beautiful backdrop. Needless to say, I had such a hard time choosing my favorites to print… that I ended up just printing them all 😊 Also side note, I would definitely recommend getting your prints from her. The quality is SO much better than say a CVS or Walgreens. We purchased some canvases too and they are STUNNING on our walls. True works of art.

    We are SO thankful Kate was a part of our special day and that the Covid craziness ended up leading us to something so beautiful. We are already planning other excuses to have Kate capture our moments: maternity, anniversary, just because lol. Beautiful, breathtaking, stunning, jaw-dropping, emotional, intimate, candid, tender, talented, patient, kind… that is Kate. We are forever grateful for her!

    P.S. I also think it’s really cool reading other couples’ reviews and similar experiences. That proves her consistency and dedication to her work and clients. You are guaranteed to have a great experience and pictures!
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    Jennifer Sent on 06/17/2020
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    No words can descirbe how AMAZING Kate is!!!

    I don't even know where to begin, and I know this may get long winded, but Kate truly is an Amazing soul and photographer! We booked our engagement shoot for June 12, 2020 right before COVID-19 hit. These last 2 months Kate would email us almost weekly to keep us well informed and up to date with what was going on in the Yosemite area (we were coming up from Huntington Beach). I was so impressed with her communication and quick responses to us. Fast forward to the day of our engagement shoot. We geared up to go on a little hike for the shoot only to find ourselves in a down pour of rain, thunder, lightening and then a crazy hail storm (weather man called for only a 25% chance of rain, go figure lol). We were freezing, but Kates kindness really came through when she offered me her gloves and jacket to keep warm and somewhat dry. We persevered through the shoot and lasted about 40 minutes, Kate would have kept shooting if we wanted, that's how determined she is. In those 40 minutes she captured the most STUNNING photos of us. I mean seriously breath taking shots. After we (Adam and I) called it quits she offered to get up early the next morning to continue our shoot. She really wanted to make sure we got everything we wanted. I was so taken back by her kindness and professionalism. We got up the next morning to finish the shoot, she took us to a different place in the area and it was warm & sunny. We had so much fun and many laughs during these shoots. We still cant get over how she captured so many great photos; there is not one picture in our gallery that we don't love! To anyone looking for a photographer- Kate is your girl!! She is kind, calming, knowledgeable, professional and will capture your heart and soul in her work. We are so thankful to have her be apart of our special day and can not wait to have her shoot our wedding next year!!!
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    1000% would choose Kate again

    I chose Kate to photograph my husband and I after our elopement in Yosemite and she *knocked it out of park*. She has such a warm, calm energy and her work speaks for itself. I have been obsessively reviewing my gallery and showing my pictures to anyone who will look. I despise taking pictures but Kate made it such a beautiful experience. I will forever be grateful to her for capturing this special day in my life.
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