Katherine Marchand Weddings Reviews
Reviews
4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
59 Reviews
99% recommend it
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Jamie-Rose P. Sent on 01/16/2024Trust me - book her!
I cannot say enough incredible things about Katherine. Taking photos can be intimidating and overwhelming, but Katherine made our engagement photoshoot so much fun. She truly made it a day in our wedding journey that we will look back and cherish forever. Katherine has a gift for making people feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. Not only does she make you FEEL great while you are taking photos, but her photography skills are truly unmatched. Our photos came out better than I could have imagined and we have received so many compliments from friends and family.
Photography talent aside, Katherine is very professional, thorough with all of her communications, and so passionate with shines through her work. I would highly recommend her to anyone! -
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Carly B. Sent on 10/22/202310/10!! Katherine is the best
Katherine is the best. She is incredibly organized, detail oriented, and friendly. Katherine was so helpful throughout our planning process - she was communicative and quick to respond to any & every question I had with tons of helpful information. I had no doubt that not only would Katherine take amazing photos but I wouldn't have to worry about any detail not being captured or something feeling unorganized. She totally delivered. We're obsessed with the photos from our wedding weekend - Katherine captured us perfectly & the photos really feel organic and like "us". Not to mention there are so many photos, we keep looking back and finding new favorites or little memories captured that we forgot happened! Neither me or my husband love having our photos taken and Katherine made the entire process fun, easy, and very efficient (which was especially key given how hot it was on our wedding day). Our family and friends continue to rave about Katherine as well. She is so talented and professional but also personable. It was so fun working with Katherine - I will recommend her to any couple looking for a wedding photographer!! -
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Samantha Sent on 05/05/2023Stop what you are doing and hire katherine immediately!
Honestly, the best decision I ever made!!! I was pretty lost in the process as wedding planning is a lot. The first call we got on she had all the right questions and so much good advice on things I would have never even thought of. This girl has done a million weddings and it shows!!!! She even had advice for me on things that weren’t photos related. We talked a handful of times leading up to our day and each time she came to us with confidence, professionalism, but most importantly she made us feel like we have been friends for years!! It can be nerve racking working so closely on something so important to you with someone you’ve never met prior. After the first phone call I turned to my partner and said I trust her completely. She has a laid back way about her that makes people feel so comfortable. She is a wedding expert and it shows!!!
Day of the wedding was so smooth thanks to Katherine. She was great at directing our families and friends. We discussed all the shots I wanted prior so she new exactly what I wanted and when I tell you these pictures should be in a magazine I’m not joking! She made us look so cool!! My friends and family are still raving about working with her months later. There was a highlight moment where we were outside getting couple shots and I wanted a picture in front of the venue in the middle of the street. This girl not only stopped traffic but complete fell on her back while getting one of the best shots out of all of them!! Haha so if you’re looking for action shots she does those too! Lol Even though we never met in person prior it felt like she was suppose to be there and another wedding guest as she made us feel at ease. It didn’t end there, she had soooo many photos and highlights already edited by the next morning. Within weeks, she had more sent out to us. She is incredible! Months later she’s still checking in with me to confirm I’m able to access the photos and have options for printing. I’m talking a lot about my experience working with her but I can not stress enough how wonderful the photos turned out. She’s an amazing photographer. Just wow!!! I feel lucky to have worked with her and will continue recommending her to everyone! -
Ji Park Sent on 03/02/2022
The best of the best
We are wasting no time to write a review for Katherine after our wedding. Katherine is the best of the best -- she is the most amazing wedding photographer you can find and there was not a single moment since our first email exchange where we questioned our decision to go with Katherine. Since the moment we first spoke, Katherine was personable, kind and relatable-- we felt we could trust her with our vision and we felt confident collaborating with her to expand it. Our engagement photo shoot was a blast-- she found spots in NYC that we didn't even know existed and even though we thought being photographed would be awkward-- it turned out to be such a fun time because of Katherine's direction.
Katherine knows so much about the wedding industry in and of itself, but she also is attune to the nuances of the wedding day-- checking in on how the bride was feeling, keeping herself composed and professional while creating a comfortable space for our friends and family to enjoy being photographed. Not even 12 hours after our wedding, Katherine sent us our AMAZING sneak peeks!! She captured our most special moments in such beautiful fashion. We and all of our family and friends were stunned at how beautiful the photos are. We didn't feel like we were even being photographed and it shows in how organic and natural each photo looks. I'm positive there were also difficult and frustrating moments throughout the day, but both Katherine and Siobhan had such positive attitudes which really trickled down unto us as the bride and groom. We are so thankful for Katherine-- beyond being a great photographer, she is an amazing person full of kindness and joy! You will never regret collaborating with Katherine for your wedding! -
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Alexa G. Sent on 09/26/2022Incredible! Highly recommend!
I cannot describe how wonderful it was to work with Katherine. I initially had to postpone my wedding due to Covid and Katherine was incredibly accommodating, supportive, and more than helpful. Throughout the process she often went beyond her duties as a photographer almost functioning as another wedding planner. On our wedding day she was not just our photographer but felt as though she was a guest and friend that we had known for years. She captured every happy moment and a year later I still go through the extensive photo album. I was over the moon with how perfect our photos were, a mix of candids and portraits. The attention to detail and ability to capture you at your best. I would hire her again in a heartbeat! -
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Madison H. Sent on 10/22/2021Photo Magic--look no further
Where to even begin! Investing in Katherine to do our wedding photos for our August 2021 wedding was the best decision we made, other than getting married! She had done a friends' wedding so I had started following her on instagram long before my husband and I got engaged. We were planning our wedding back west, and so we started looking at photographers back there but I just couldn't find anyone who measured up to Katherine. Listen--if you want "trendy" photos for instagram with lots of filters, orange skin tones, poses, etc--then Katherine isn't for you. But if you want photos that truly capture your day how it really was, then look no further. I spent years pouring over my parents' and grandparents' wedding albums wanting something that felt that classic and real. And real is exactly what Katherine does. She has this amazing ability to be everywhere and no where all at once. I have been in a lot of weddings, seen a lot of wedding albums, and I have never seen a photographer capture candids as well as she does--the photos feel like screenshots from a movie where we look happy and fabulous all of the time! She truly has a photojournalistic approach. She caught every teary hug, hand squeeze, and glance from across the room. And her ability to make every type of light work to her advantage (harsh mid-day, dark dance floor, etc) is truly incredible. And don't worry--she will also get all of those family photos that your parents want and do it in a painless, seamless way! While we were initially hesitant about the cost of hiring a photographer from NYC to shoot a wedding back west, her prices are MORE than fair for what you are getting! She even did a mini shoot with us the night before to get us comfortable in front of the camera and they are some of my favorite photos from the weekend. Also--she made everyone feel so relaxed and comfortable the day of. My bridesmaids were obsessed with her (I mean how could you not be? She shows up in a gucci suit with effortless cool girl energy and is like "let's do this!"), she managed wrangling our very large wedding party with ease and even got my grandma to smile in photos which is a big deal!
We woke up the next day to about 15 sneak peak photos from the night before, and had our entire wedding album in 6 weeks! The hardest part is choosing which photos to print! There are just too many that we love.
TLDR: Hire this girl, she is smart as a whip, reliable, talented, and a consummate professional! -
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Elysia B. Sent on 06/10/2021Worth every single penny
Katherine is truly a class act. We were so lucky to have her as our photographer to capture what was literally and undeniably the best day EVER. From the very first email she was communicative, professional, and just an all around COOL human being. She helped us align our vision of what we wanted and her photos did exactly what we hoped for- they made us laugh, they made us cry, and we could feel the love oozing out of each and every single photo. Our photographs of the elopement underscore what a wonderful experience we had...positive, once-in-a-lifetime memories that she facilitated. Worth every single penny. Book her. You won't regret it. -
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Melissa K. Sent on 04/26/2021She is everything
A long overdue review for a seriously talented photographer. We had the privilege of working with Katherine for our November “minimony.” She was so easy to connect with and made us feel amazing, beginning to end – she exudes Cool, Calm, and Collected! You’ll see in her portfolio she has captured weddings of all sizes, but it’s obvious she brings the same energy, attention, and love to all. I could go on for hours about her skill, artistry, style, and creative eye, but I’ll just say this: she has IT. She captured the essence of our day and beautiful photos of us that 100% feel like us. They will be loved and treasured for years to come. It was an absolute joy to have Katherine as our photographer and I cannot recommend her enough! -
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Tara H. Sent on 01/02/2020Hire katherine
Katherine was without doubt the best investment we made for our wedding. While our day was special, the more and more we get away from the day, the more we rely on our photos to remind us how the day felt. And oh boy, did Katherine excel at helping us relive our day! One of my favorite things about her work is that our photos include the typical family portraits, perfectly executed documentary shots to catch all those candids, and artistic shots where she flexed her creative muscle. Taken together, each of our photos is a gem in its own right and going through our library of photos felt like digging into an onion - so many layers and new gems to find.
At the end of the day, you pick a photographer for their style and Katherine hit it out of the park in that department. She brought so much more to our planning and wedding than just that - whether the thoughtful gifts her team sent, vendor recommendations whenever I needed them, or a stylistic eye when I was making a decor decision, Katherine felt like she was always there. I know how busy she is but I always felt like I was her #1 priority (even a year out from my wedding when most vendors ignore you). On my wedding day, I felt like I had a friend with me not a stranger.
Katherine is a star and I’d enthusiastically recommend her! -
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Jolie N. Sent on 11/09/2019Holymolythebest
I can't imagine having anyone else capture our wedding - we just received our images and our hearts are so full of love and appreciation for Katherine and her talent. I feel like I'm reliving the day with every single photo - my heart is swelling, my smile is ear-to-ear and my brain is about to explode from happiness. Aside from all of Katherine's amazing qualities (she's chic, kind, responsive, flexible, blends into the environment, easy to work with, artistic, intelligent, etc) - her photo style is REAL. Nothing feels cheesy or ridiculously staged, yet you can still feel the love and excitement pulsating through the photos. Her eyes see it all, and she captures things that you likely missed while living in the moment (as you should and as a good photographer should). Hire Katherine; it'll be your best investment. You're welcome. -
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Ashley Sent on 09/11/2019The best ever!
Katherine & her team at Wilde Scout shot my wedding on 6/22 and I could not have asked for a better, more talented crew to photograph my wedding day. When I received the full album, I was blown away by not just the quality of every photo, but the level of authenticity that was felt in each frame. She captured every laugh, every kiss, every embrace, every small moment with such an elegance and beauty, it was like they fell from the pages of a magazine. Every single photo was so unique and felt so meaningful, you could tell there was such intentionality behind each one when they were taken, and I cannot thank Katherine enough for capturing such important moments that I can hold on to like this forever. Not to mention, she is an absolute joy to be around and her personality makes you feel incredibly comfortable and at ease! The day goes by in a blink of an eye, these photos have allowed me to relive the happiest day of my life every time I look at them, and that to me is absolutely priceless. So bottom line, worth every penny! THANK YOU AGAIN KATHERINE & TEAM! -
Olivia Sent on 02/16/2018You want to click with the person you hire - you will be spending so much time with them! Well, my search was over once I spoke to Katherine. She is sweet, thoughtful, fun, witty, smart, and incredibly talented. So my pre-wedding day experience was a blast getting to know her and share the stories of how my now husband and I met and what makes us us. She made me and us feel special and like I've known her for a long time. On my wedding day, she was such a calming and powerful behind the scenes orchestrator. I don't know how she does it but she somehow directs everyone to do everything with ease and to my delight and surprise, without pushback or questioning from some family members...She makes friends with everyone and to be honest-- everyone wants to be friends with her more. I think everyone in my wedding party asked who she was, how I found her, and that they loved her(from her style to her charm to her witty remarks/banter). She managed to capture the most beautiful moments of the day(the big obvious ones to all the behind the scenes moments you share with your loved ones). One thing I think gets overlooked and I am so lucky and grateful to her for, is she had my husband and I take moments to ourselves throughout the day. I don't think we would have done that or done it as well without her. It made us appreciate what we were doing, love on each other more, live in the moment, and really breathe in what we were doing. It was magical. So many people don't get to do that because the day goes so fast! So after receiving her email including the video and photo album. My husband and I got wine, laughed, I definitely cried, and we went through the photos and video reminiscing the vibes and moments our day. She captures all the moments that made it special - and that's not an easy feat. Katherine Marchand is so damn good at her job. I adore her and forever will because of her personality AND helping me have one of the best and most memorable days of my life.
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Nicole Sent on 01/13/2019Seriously, best wedding photographers, hands down
It's hard to put into words just how much hiring Wilde Scout made our wedding photography dreams come true. From the get-go, this company is different -- badass, no cheesiness allowed, personalized, professional. Rather than forcing you to fit into some awkward, posed, same-old wedding mold, Wilde Scout somehow made us feel like Vogue models and yet utterly ourselves, while also meeting our family's expectations on what wedding photos should look like.
As the owner of the company, Kat is always professional, responsive, and on top of things. She listens and tries to understand her couples, while also having an air of trustworthiness -- we just knew she would make us look awesome and we didn't have to think about much (always a gift when wedding planning). She has a bunch of tricks for getting people comfortable in front of the camera and they really work -- you end up feeling like a model on a three-person date. She also asks detailed questions to understand exactly what type of wedding you are having (everything down to understanding our awkward family dynamics). Meanwhile, Eryc made my now-husband and his dorky friends look so suave. And on top of all that, their photos are so high-quality -- they really understand light and angles and each photo looks polished, modern, and thought-out. Somehow they achieve this without being obtrusive during the wedding -- no bright lights and tripods in your face -- just two more fun wedding guests catching shots in the background.
Above all, hire Wilde Scout because Kat and her photographers have the demeanor you want on your wedding day -- chill, relaxed, and ready to have fun and capture every amazing moment as it happens. (Real talk-- Kat jumped into an Uber to get to the venue with my bridesmaids and me when our shuttle didn't show up and caught some great shots, and I trusted her over everyone else to decide where to sign our ketubah when our plan A of doing it outside was not working). If you want cool, modern, real photos -- just hire them already. -
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Kay Sent on 12/24/2018Amazing NYC photographer
Finding the right photographer for our wedding was NOT easy until we found Katherine. Katherine and the Wilde Scout team has been great to work with. From the initial phone conversation up to the day of the wedding, Katherine was a pleasure to work with.
It was important for us to have vendors that represented what we thought was important. It was important that we hire multi cultural vendors, someone that photographed people of color, and importantly worked with same sex couples. There’s nothing like hiring someone that is only working with you for the money.
We knew very early on that Katherine was our photographer. Katherine is caring, understanding and works hard to accommodate her clients. She went above and beyond to get our engagement photos done. We had to reschedule like 2-3xs due to the snow but she was able to help us and traveled to our home to make it happen.
Katherine is honest. When we went over pricing she did not try to upsell us a larger package. Then towards the end when we thought we couldn’t afford the second photographer, she said no big deal, I can handle it. We did use that second photographer BUT it was great knowing that someone is willing to do the same work without making extra money. That really says a lot.
I can’t say enough about Katherine and her team. If you’re looking for a photographer who’s cool, down to earth and more like your cousin, hire Katherine. You will NOT regret it.
Not for nothing but we fired our photographer to hire Katherine. That is how much we wanted her on our team. -
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Morgan B. Sent on 01/19/2019The greatest wedding photographers - hands down!
I can't say enough about Katherine and her crew at Wilde Scout Photo. They are seriously the BEST. I've worked in the Bridal business for 10 plus years and they are hands down some of my favorite photographers. Our relationship initially began as vendors. I do hair and makeup and a few of my brides had booked them for their wedding. I saw the photos and was very impressed. We continued working together for a little over a year. Then it was time for me to book a photographer and with no hesitation I emailed them to make sure they were available before sending out save the dates. We had a small wedding, but photos were high on my priority list. My husband and I and everyone else who have seen our photos could not be happier with them. Katherine really captured the moment, the mood, the experience and she did so effortlessly. She is ultimate cool and chill and helpful. I could go on and on, but I won't. I promise you will not regret booking them and will be extremely happy with your photos and the experience. -
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