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Red Boat Photography

Red Boat Photography

Summerfield, NC
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    Caylan C. Sent on 10/02/2023
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    The best day

    So happy to have Katie and her team capture our wedding day! They made all the photos so easy and captured every last detail.
    Getting to know Katie over the last year has been a pleasure! Would hire her over and over again!

    Red Boat Photography's reply:

    Thank you Caylan! You and Brandon were amazing to work with and get to know. I appreciate you so much. All the best on Happily Ever After
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    Tyler H. Sent on 10/13/2023
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    Excellent and Adaptable Team

    Everyone knows any wedding plan goes awry to some degree the day of. This team showed excellent adaptability both leading up to the wedding and the days of. My family found photos from experiences captured they don't remember but are their favorite photos from the wedding.
    We had a mixed Christian/Hindu wedding and the team did both very different styles and needs excellently. Extremely happy with this group, highly recommend.
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    Jackie R. Sent on 06/28/2020
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    Picture perfect wedding day

    Dream photographer – When you look at the photos you quickly realize each one is literally an individual work of art. Extreme attention to detail enabled Katie to flawlessly capture my wedding day. Somehow Red Boat Photography was able to get into my mind if I were to list every special moment I dreamed to capture of all the people I love most. Many of the shots were genuine action shots of family surrounding us with support. I could not have been happier with the emotions captured and the way the setting was portrayed (even when she never saw it before the big day). Photographers were punctual, professional, and extremely helpful. I did not realize how busy the wedding day would be but the stress of making it memorable was taken care of for me and I am eternally grateful for Red Boat photography. I can assure you the stress of a wedding photographer will be an afterthought with Red Boat.
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    Corey F. Sent on 06/15/2021
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    Awesome photos and customer service!

    We had a fantastic experience with Red Boat Photography back in November of 2020. We arranged a surprise photo shoot to capture the proposal in photos without my fiance noticing. Katie was super helpful and responsive the whole time before, during, and after. I was lagging behind on getting all of the gallery photos downloaded so, she even extended my gallery expiration date to give me some extra time! I highly recommend Red Boat Photography :)
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    Madeline S. Sent on 06/26/2020
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    Perfect Pictures!

    Red Boat Photography was so helpful in making my big day so perfect! Katie helped me in the beginning stages by outlining a schedule of pictures which helped me plan and keep the day on track! She is so professional and sweet to work with! She knew how to get people in line for a picture but kept it fun! Last but not least, she is SOOO TALENTED!! The pictures turned out beautifully! I cried looking through them when they came back because they had captured the day so well! From moments with my bridesmaids, my ring bearer constantly holding my flower girl's hand, to my first look with my husband. She captured it all! I highly recommend!
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    Scott M. Sent on 05/14/2019
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    You won’t regret the results.

    All I have to say is just WOW!!! I mean Katie did a stunning job. We had a last minute cancellation from our photographer and when we thought we would never find one, Katie came in and saved the day. I’m so thankful our original photographer canceled!!
    Katie defines the word professionalism and we couldn’t be happier.
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    Jennifer F. Sent on 12/22/2018
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    Katie and Alex with Red Boat Photography

    Katie and Alex with Red Boat Photography were such a joy to work with! They were so flexible and took into consideration everything we were wanting in our pictures. Working with Katie, the girls felt happy and at ease. And having Alex there to capture the groom details was such a great touch! Both worked so well together to get our bridal party and family pictures portrayed perfectly. Each time we look at the pictures, we are in awe of the love and beauty that Katie and Alex captured that day!
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    Katherine Sent on 09/14/2018
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    My husband and I used Redboat Photography for our maternity mini session pictures and we couldn't have had a more wonderful experience! Katie is extremely kind and professional and delivered the most beautiful and thoughtful images. Communication was great and we both felt very comfortable sharing this experience with her. We received gorgeous high quality images, while not feeling posed and stagey! She really does create a wonderful experience for couples instead of just giving you photos! We highly recommend Redboat Photography!!!!
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    Vivienne S. Sent on 12/19/2018
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    Best decision I made

    Working with Katie was easily one of the best decisions I made while planning my wedding. Not only are Katie and her husband fantastic photographers, but Katie is also a wonderful help in general and great at giving advice for wedding planning. I met with Katie only twice in person before my wedding (we kept missing each other when Katie was in Greensboro), but we kept in contact through email. Katie is always prompt in responding to emails, and is very thoughtful and straight forward in her responses. She is totally willing to help out if you have questions about wedding specifics, like timelines and smaller details. The wedding party and I followed her timeline, and that was the basis for the timeline I gave our other vendors. If her emails got lost in my inbox and she didn't hear from me, she would send me a reminder email about a week later (I'm really bad about responding to emails). Red Boat Photography has a variety of packages to suit every type of wedding, and Katie is willing to sit down with you and hash out what will be best for the day you are envisioning.

    I'm not very good at taking pictures, mostly because I end up making really weird faces or they are at a weird angle, but Katie really made me look my best (as well as the rest of the wedding party) and I cannot thank her enough. Six months later, I still look at our wedding pictures and am in awe. Honestly, my husband and I haven't been able to pick out our favorite ones, so we have yet to print any! She gives you so many pictures to choose from, and every single one of them is beyond perfect, it's so hard to choose. She made me and my bridesmaids feel at ease during pre-ceremony pictures. She and her husband both took pictures of my husband and me after the ceremony (before the reception), and they did a really good job of just stepping back and letting us have a moment, while still taking wonderful pictures. Once the excitement of the ceremony and everything is over, it was really nice to have a moment with my new husband before joining the party.

    Katie and her husband also worked well with our friend who filmed our wedding. There seemed to be no run ins or anyone getting in the other's shot, which is great. They have experience working with videographers (ours just wasn't an experienced wedding videographer).

    I could go on for days about how wonderful Katie (and Red Boat Photography) is, honestly. There are not enough words to thank Katie for everything she did to help with my wedding. She was a great asset, putting my mind at ease and truly invested in making our wedding the best it could possibly be. If you are looking for a wonderful photographer for your wedding, Red Boat Photography is just the right match. I hope to call on Red Boat Photography again in the future for family portraits as my husband and I live only a few hours away!
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    Jane A. Sent on 09/12/2018
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    Great experience from first meeting and continues!
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    Melissa Sent on 12/10/2018
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    Outstanding!

    Katie and the team at Red Boat Photography are exceptional artists! They shot my wedding and then family photos. I cannot recommend them enough. They are professional, talented, giving, kind, and really listen to your vision! They aim to please and truly care about each of their clients. I can't wait to use them for future family sessions and maternity shoots!

    Red Boat Photography's reply:

    Thank you for your kind words Melissa! It means the world to us that you are so pleased. We can't wait to watch your life continue to blossom with love!
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    Eleanor Sent on 04/14/2017
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    Absolutely a joy to work with! Katie and Alex are thoughtful, professional, and experienced. They take care with editing to assure the final product is excellent. I do not hesitate to recommend them to my clients.
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    Mary C. Sent on 09/11/2017
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    Katie was an absolute pleasure to work with from the beginning of our planning process. From the moment I met her, I could instantly tell that she was very experienced and passionate about what she does! Thank you, Katie for capturing our day beautifully.
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    Ashley Sent on 12/21/2016
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    Katie with Red Boat Photography was the absolute perfect choice for our wedding! She was super flexible with me through the whole process, as our venue/plans changed, and then on the day of she was just the perfectly calming, helpful addition. And to say the pictures turned out amazing is a complete understatement! There are not enough positive things that I could say about Red Boat!

    Red Boat Photography's reply:

    Aw thanks Ashley! You and Kyle were awesome to work with. Hope you're enjoying newlywed life!
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    Jessica Sent on 12/31/2016
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    If you want a photographer who is personal, down to earth, and easy to work with then Red Boat Photography should be your choice. She went above and beyond to make our pictures perfect for both our engagement and wedding photos.

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    Thank you Jessie! You guys were fabulous to work with :) Congrats on your new life together!
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    Ashley Sent on 12/19/2016
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    Katie was a complete pleasure to work with from day one. I instantly felt a sense of genuine care and upbeat vibe from her, which is, unfortunately, hard to find in the wedding vendor business! She took great detail in making sure she got a good vision of what my wedding would be like and how to maximize the photos. She was incredibly responsive during the whole process and made sure to work within my budget. Katie and Mary Ellen were so sweet and easy to work with on my wedding day. Just to give you an idea of how determined Katie is, she was 8 months preggo when she shot my hot August outdoor wedding! Talk about giving 100% for your business! She was absolutely phenomenal. If you don't book Red Boat Photography, you're definitely missing out.
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    Lesley Sent on 02/19/2015
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    Katie Sams of Red Boat Photography is such a pro and so sweet! Her work is impeccable and she is so easy to work with. I would highly recommend Katie as your photographer.
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    Erica Sent on 02/11/2015
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    Redboat Photograpy is the only way to go for your wedding photos! The attention to detail shows in their finished product!

    Red Boat Photography's reply:

    Thank you for your kind words Erica! Your big day was seriously amazing!
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    Jennifer Sent on 02/12/2015
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    Red Boat Photography was amazing in every way. They were very easy and responsive to all our questions and concerns. Theycame with great ideas and suggestions which helped reduce our anxiety tremendously. We will continue to recommend them to all our friends!
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    Katie (and Alex and Mary Ellen) was hands down my the best wedding day investment we made. I truly made a friend in Katie; it was not just a business transaction. Her work is fabulous...my family and friends still talk about our engagement, bridal, and wedding pictures!
    She was professional, excited to work with us, easy to talk to, creative, and on our wedding day I kept telling everyone "I can't wait for Katie to get here." I knew that she would make the day even more fun, sweet, and bring a sense of calm to all the excitement.

    Red Boat Photography's reply:

    Thank you for your kind words! It was such an amazing day and we were so honored to be your wedding photographers and capture your beautiful love for each other.
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    Jennifer Sent on 02/12/2015
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    I've had four separate sessions with Red Boat, and have been thrilled each time! They really know how to capture the essence of children and relationships and important, memorable moments. They also really have a tremendous talent for telling a story with photographs, rather than merely getting a pretty picture. I will definitely call on them again.
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    Red Boat Photography was awesome to work with! They really have an eye for detail and produced quality photos.
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    Nathanael Sent on 02/14/2013
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    Katie is just great! I really liked working with her and she got some fantastic shots.
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    Brenda Sent on 02/04/2013
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    I really enjoyed them time and effort put into out shoot..it was all about us....
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    I used Sams photography and was very impressed! Katie is very patient with children, and makes everyone feel comfortable. My child wasn’t being very cooperative and Katie redirected the situation and was able to take wonderful photos. She is very professional and the quality of the photos is amazing. I also bought prints from her, she is able to print large sizes (18*19) and it was excellent quality; I loved not having to go to the store! I would recommend all my friends to Sams Photography!
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