I am at a loss for words to describe how much I love the photos Kate took at my wedding. She is fun and a great addition to your team. She has a unique perspective and her work is stunning. Highly recommend. read more

Kate was the best photographer we could have asked for. In addition to having phenomenal work, she is so kind and genuine. She truly made our experience so much better. Neither of us was accustomed to getting our photos taken and she did a wonderful job at making us feel comfortable and guiding us while still making the photos look natural. We really wanted photos that weren't "posed" and she delivered! We got so many wonderful and candid shots with all of our guests. She also did a great job at helping us set up reasonable expectations for our timeline and photos and because of that I never felt rushed. We have so many wonderful photos from our engagement and wedding that I will forever cherish. We cannot thank or recommend Kate enough! read more

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Kate is the most talented, hard working, and immensely creative photographer I know. In addition to all of that, she is an excellent business owner who truly cares about her clients. You will not make it out of a session with Kate without making a lifelong friend. You will feel comfortable, confident, and giggly the whole time you're with her. I can not recommend her enough to anyone, but especially if you are in the LGBTQIA+ community, please please let Kate work with you. read more

Absolutely recommend for any photography needs. Reasonable pricing, excellent photos and unbelievable professionalism. An absolutely stellar experience working with this team read more

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Hiring Kate and her team to cover photo and video for our wedding was the ABSOLUTE BEST vendor decision we could've made. Weddings are killer expensive as it is... if you're going to be splurging that much on your dream day, you better be splurging on excellent photo and video because they're the only things you'll actually get to hold onto when the big day is over. And let me tell you - Kate and her team are the BEST at what they do. 10 out of 10 would splurge again. Truly don't think you can find someone better in the industry. We were blessed enough to have Kate herself do most of the coverage for our wedding and she is the perfect mixture of professionalism and goofball. She was such a pro when it came to lighting, angles, and positioning, but she also kept the mood light and fun all day long. She hyped us up through every moment and made us feel like total rockstars on our special day - hehe. If you want a hilarious, artistic, visionary, talented badass boss babe, KATE IS IT. We also had Kate do our engagement shoot and I swear no one could get over how beautifully our engagement photos came out. Everyone said it looked like we belonged in a magazine. For our engagement, we did a partial "normal" shoot, and partial boudoir. If you're wanting to go the boudoir route, Kate is amazing and will make you feel totally safe, sexy, and empowered. Is she the perfect package?? YES. Kate sent her associate AJ to cover our wedding rehearsal dinner and he was wonderful! He was a total sweetheart, took beautiful photos, and was overall perfect in every area. We were so happy with how our rehearsal photos came out. All of our videography coverage was by Markus, and he smashed it out of the park with the most stunning video captures of our day. Choosing to include video coverage was SUCH a good call because there were sooo many parts of our day that just looked different on video vs photo. Markus and Kate were so patient with us as we went through multiple rounds of feedback and edits to our wedding highlight video, making sure it was absolutely perfect. Markus even made a special video of our first dance for us with the footage he captured, even though we requested it after the wedding already happened (pro tip - if you know you're going to want a special video of any specific part of your event, ask for it in advance lol). We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. If you're lucky enough to get to work with Kate and her team, you won't regret it. read more

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I am absolutely in love with Kate and her team. I've done two shoots with Kate and both had results far beyond my dreams; one was a boudoir shoot and the other was my wedding. When it comes to wedding photography, you don't want any reason to stress. Kate and her team are experts and there's absolutely no reason to be worried, they've got everything handled! Beyond that, the day of the wedding is stressful! Kate being there with me, being energetic, uplifting, and encouraging meant more to me than almost anything else. I don't have enough wonderful things to say about them all! read more

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We booked Kate for our wedding, and she was great. She met us virtually to collect what we wanted, then she put us in contact with AJ, the photographer who took the picture (since we got married in San Francisco, and she resides in another state). Special shoutout to AJ, you were amazing not only as a photographer but also for helping us with our look. Kate then delivered the edited photos in a timely fashion and with a very easy bulk download. Thank you Kate and AJ! read more

Our photographer, Kate, was absolutely phenomenal. Of course she able to capture amazing pictures, but most importantly, she created a safe space for my new husband and I. It can be daunting trying to find an LGBTQ+ friendly photographer in Ohio of all places, but Kate was absolutely the best. She got to know us during a short engagement session, so by the day of the wedding we already felt like best friends. You can really tell she cares about creating a positive, loving environment for her clients. She also went above and beyond with taking the time to learn our family members' names, communicating with other vendors, and even helped us put on our boutonnieres! If we had a million more weddings together, I would choose Kate to photograph it every time - she is absolutely brilliant. Kate - we are eternally grateful for your services, and we are so honored to have picked you, and your artistic expression, to capture the memories of our wedding day. read more

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We purchased a wedding package from Kate, which included engagement photos and wedding photos. This also meant that Kate was with us from the very beginning of the wedding planning process. I can't really express how much of a blessing that was because my fiancé and I immediately had both a wedding expert and new friend on our side. :) In fact, Kate was the first vendor we booked. In the midst of all the choices we had to make and the angst of all the decision making, hiring Kate as our photographer was the one thing we were certain about. We loved her aesthetic and the types of photos she captured. She is very involved in the community. And she is just as responsive behind the scenes. Kate way, way, way, exceeded expectations of a wedding photographer for us. Her photography packages were great deals. She met with us on multiple occasions before our wedding to get to know us. She is warm and funny and supportive. She goes above and beyond to get great photos of you. For example, when we couldn't finish our engagement photo shoot in one day, we were able to meet up again with her at no charge. She didn't rush us. She made us feel comfortable. And we got a ton of photos. Kate also surrounds herself with an amazing team. For example, we added her photobooth services to our package. And for our photobooth photos, I had a very specific vision in mind for how I wanted the photobooth templates to be and how the printouts would come out (ie as 4x6 photos). The things I asked for were things that her partners at OhReilly Productions were NOT yet doing. But they literally went out of their way to make my vision come true, including purchasing new software for me to design and offer the 4x6 photos I wanted. Lol. And I couldn't be happier with the result. Furthermore, the second photographer Kate had along and her videographer were equally amazing. They really helped us get through our wedding day. They helped us carry our things. They cheered us on and encouraged us on how great our wedding was and how we were getting awesome shots on photo and video. They also captured what would end up being some of my favorite photos and videos from the day/evening. Having Kate's team on our side meant that we had an entourage with us all day and we loved having them around. Again, Kate and her team went above and beyond for us. At one point in the evening, we did an impromptu photography line where we posed with these performers we had at our wedding and Kate's team had to capture all these photos of us with our guests. It was not part of our wedding plans. And it was stressful for my husband and I. But Kate's team went for it and got our photos and they were so cool and chill about it. And did I mention that on our wedding day, it was POURING rain? We got married on 12/31/22, a day full of storms and winds that were taking down trees. That didn't deter Kate and her team though. Kate helped us find creative ways to get really great photos indoors for our wedding. But not only that, we got some really awesome shots in the rain. And again, there were no complaints from her team. And actually, they were really into it. After our reception, Kate also stayed with us late and went with us downtown to catch some Post-Wedding New Year's photos. She helped make the magic last all the way through midnight. All I can say is, whenever I look back on our wedding day, I am always going to think to myself, "Thank GOD Kate was there to guide us through it all." I think the most important thing for me was that our guests really loved Kate and they loved her team. All of my guests commented about how great Kate was and how friendly she was. Everyone loved her partners like those operating our photobooth and our second photographer and our videographer. And Kate also really got along well with our day-of coordinator and our MC. And in many ways, I think it was Kate's personality and demeanor and also her professionalism that made that happen. Kate really is the best. read more

We were lucky to have Kate & her team photograph both our engagement & wedding. Kate was organized, creative, friendly & effortless throughout the whole process. She made everyone feel welcomed and appreciated throughout our entire wedding. I can't imagine our celebration without her. Her final images were pure art - thank you Kate for everything! read more

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There aren't enough words to describe Kate and her team. She made me feel confident in my body during the whole process. She made me and my husband feel so good on our wedding day. The photos are simply insanely gorgeous, I can't get enough compliments on them. Kate is loyal, sweet and honestly, the best photographer I have ever had. If you are looking for someone who is super communicative, will work with you and be flexible and make you laugh along the way, Kate is your wonderwoman! read more

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I recently met Kate via an online posting about a Pride event for 2021 where she was offering a complimentary headshot for the LGBTQ+ community of Sacramento. We met at the succulent gardens in Midtown and my first impression of her was very laid back and welcoming presence. Usually, professional photos of any caliber might put someone in a nervous impatient feeling, but she made me feel at ease and even laugh candidly through some of the shots. Her process after the photoshoot was very accessible and included email communication with a page for viewing of proofs and a private login to continue with my purchase choices from there. I am pretty critical with my appearance currently, following the pandemic and being almost grounded in a sense of exercising anywhere beyond home or a local hike. I only chose one photo from this comp sesh, but did bring my wife along for a meet and greet and we'd love to follow up with Kate in the near future for a couples shoot. I would totally recommend her professionalism and very beautiful pictures both before editing and afterwards. I was so impressed with her work that I've featured the shot as my main profile review photo here on Yelp. Thank you so much!!! read more

If you're reading this review, stop what you're doing and book Kate. Seriously. Kate shot both our engagement photos and our micro wedding. My husband is an introvert and was really nervous about having his photo taken, but Kate totally put him at ease. She is warm, funny, and personable - but also amazingly good at wrangling our scatterbrained family members into priceless photos. And the photos - oh my goodness the photos! Kate creates worlds of luxury and love in her photos. She plays with light and color in ways that just make these pictures pop. We have gotten SO many compliments on our photos! She also was so kind and helpful during the whole mess that was pandemic wedding planning - rescheduling our big reception with her was easy. In short - Kate is fabulous!! read more

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Kate was our lead photographer for our wedding day and much more, and we cannot rave about her enough. We first met Kate in Dolores Park to have a photoshoot with our pup, who is not always the calmest or easiest to work with. She was, to put it simply, delightful. My partner and I are not naturals in front of the camera, and she made us feel so at ease with her humor and kindness. We laughed so much, had a blast, and captured some of my favorite photos I have ever taken both with my partner and our dog. The shoot set the tone perfectly for the wedding. Kate then photographed both 2 hours of our welcome event as well as a full 12 hours of our wedding day. She was so kind and encouraging the entire time, and we are blown away by the pictures we received. 12 hours is a LONG time to be with a set of strangers, and Kate's incredibly lovely demeanor did not change from the moment she arrived. I wish I could have her near me whenever I take a picture, because she brings out the best in her subjects. We feel beyond grateful that it was really the best day of our lives, and that we have so much of the joy captured thanks to Kate. I cannot recommend her or her incredibly photography skills enough. read more

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With COVID continuing to linger, we decided to err on the side of safety and cancel plans for a large event. I'm eternally grateful to Kate for capturing our last minute City Hall elopement & Lands end session in such a magical way. We chose Kate because I had seen her capture some epic shots for a friends wedding I was in. I wanted someone who we could trust and vibe with on the big day. The photos speak for themselves, but the behind the scenes stuff really deserves a shoutout too. Kate has an uncanny ability to read people's energy and then provide the right amount of direction to produce these dramatically beautiful shots. Plus, she left me educated with practical tips like what to do with awkward hands & how to tilt your chin & where to gaze. If you're trying to decide on a photographer, just go with Kate. You won't regret it! Months later, we're still getting comments from friends & family about how impressed they are. The only issue we have now is it's impossible to pick a favorite photo :) Thank you, Kate!! read more

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I was looking for a photographer to shoot our family photos just before Christmas time and boy did she deliver! I was looking for a photographer who was professional with great energy yet responsive and attentive. Kate is all this and so much more. Professionalism: Kate's been in the business for over 10 years and her attention-to-detail coupled with her artistic vision is evident in her work. She was responsive via whatever medium you contact her through. I used IG, email, and text to communicate with her. Personality: All over her website it was apparent that she just loved loving on people and lovin on people is my jam. I wanted a photographer who was passionate about his/her work and overall had a great vibe. Just like all the reviews I read, Kate is all that and so much more! Our "poses" weren't forced, they felt natural to us and our pictures truly captured our personality. Final Product: The slideshow reveal was definitely worth the wait. I love how Kate captured my vision for the shoot and was able to bring that to fruition. Loved the lighting and the landscape and how she found a perfect mix of candid and "posed" photos. Overall: She was such a pleasure to work with from the beginning to the end and I very much look forward to having her capture our family as we continue to grow. We love and adore you, Kate! Thank you so much for everything! read more

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I am a wedding coordinator with Lavender Crown Events and I had the pleasure of working with Kate through Apollo Fotografie this past June. We work with many photography companies in our line of work, and I was thoroughly impressed by Kate's professionalism, dedication, and motivation to get all necessary shots in the given time frame, as well as her general excitement for the couple! If you're looking for someone to hype you up and make you feel special on your big day, Kate is the choice for you! If you're seeking a skilled photographer who has a warm, kind presence and will make you feel like a million bucks throughout the day, stop your search now and book with Kate! read more

Kate and her team and second to none. The way she made us feel so comfortable before we even began any shoots! The care and precision that goes into her work with LGBTQIA+ couples made us feel amazing. Not to mention the photos are on point! read more

Kate was such a pleasure to work with, and our photos are so gorgeous. She handled our families like a pro, was there for all the moments big and small (including impromptu shots with our wedding party), and kept the mood festive and fun. We are so love with our photos! I'd recommend her to any couple looking for a photographer. read more

Run don't walk and hire Katherine Elyse Media as your photographer for any occasion. we hired her to photograph our wedding and Meghan did it all. climbed rocks ... got in front of our motorcycle... danced...and just got the best photos. To say I was blown away by our photos is an understatement... since it went by in a flash we cried happy tears when we relived it all looking at our photos. Katherine Elyse ...When you want the best of best read more

Kate did our wedding back in January and it was absolutely stellar! The wedding itself was wonderful but she did a killer job capturing every magical moment. We had a huge wedding party, a multifaceted venue, and a whole lot of personality yet she didn't miss a beat. On top of being a talented photographer, Kate is also super cool and so much fun which makes planning and execution so much easier. She got along with all the guests, found the couples to photograph together, and made for a set of photos that didn't feel like your typical stuffy affair. My wife and I couldn't recommend her enough. read more

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Kate is an AMAZING photographer!! Her eye, creativity and personality is top notch! She knows all the great photography spots in the Bay Area. After giving us multiple location options we did our engagement session in Walnut Creek... it looks like we are in another world but we were only ten minutes from our house! We wish she was available for our wedding day but unfortunately she wasn't. :( She is an absolute pleasure to work with. Her vintage style of photography really looks timeless. Its exactly what I wanted for our engagement pictures! :) read more

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Kate & AJ were top notch and beyond for both our engagement session as well as our wedding! We had all of the shots that we came into our wedding weekend wanting and left with even more that we hadn't thought of! The photos were edited gorgeously and the engagement album we have already received is such high quality. We had such a fun time with Kate & AJ shooting us, we have recommended them everytime when asked! Obviously we highly recommend Katherine Elyse Media! read more

Katherine Elyse photography did me and my husband's wedding last year. She met us at 5am to take photos at sunrise on Twin Peaks and then did our wedding at city hall. We got a great variety of photos, including several fun, candid, family shots, some romantic shots of our ceremony, and some editorial shots as well. . Having Kate with us all day was wonderful, and I'm getting giddy thinking about our wedding photos again. read more

Kate did our newborn shoot and it was a such a great experience! She is so enthusiastic and easy to work with. Shooting with a newborn and toddler feels like a stressful prospect but Kate put us at ease and my toddler loved her! The pictures came out beautiful. I'm so grateful she helped us capture such a sweet moment in time. read more

I reached out to Kate to get updated Headshots done. It was such as great experience. Kate is so kind, funny, and easy to work with. I highly recommend Katherine Elyse Photography for all of your photo needs. read more

I am so grateful to Kate for making our wedding photos absolutely perfect. She went above and beyond and the photos exceeded our expectations in every way. She is a kind, talented, and amazing person who knows just how to make you feel special on your wedding day. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for high quality, romantic, and fun wedding pictures. read more

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Highly recommend Kate if you want truly unique and beautiful wedding photos. She can make something as simple as an empanada shop look stunning. We chose Kate as a photographer because we didn't want generic wedding poses/shots that can be found on Pinterest or Instagram. We wanted photos that were timeless, spoke to our personalities, with a photographer that made us comfortable in our awkward skins. For myself, I'm about as feminine as a hobbit and struggled with insecurities of how I was expected to look like for my wedding. Kate was kind, compassionate, and patient as she helped navigate my awkwardness throughout the photo process. She even offered photoshopping certain areas if I really felt strongly about them, but in the end I opted not to because I learned to drop the status quo of wedding photos and embrace the beauty of my own skin. Also, if you want epic flying veil/golden sunset photos, she is literally the expert in them. read more

Working closely with Kate was an amazing experiance. She really took time to listen to my needs and captured my wedding day. Her team worked hard get me the pictures and video footage I requested. I hope to get the opportunity to work with her again in the near future. read more

Kate knocked it out of the park with our very first family photo shoot. We took our photos at High Hill Ranch in Apple Hill, and Kate was such a pleasure to work with. She went above and beyond for our session, and she captured some really special moments with our little family. I can't recommend her enough! read more

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Cannot recommend Kate enough. From planning our shoot, to receiving the finished images, Kate was communicative, considerate to our needs, and went out of her way to make us as comfortable (and confident!) as possible. Not only that, the pictures turned out wonderful. She has an amazing eye, and we love the final products. Stop looking for your next photographer - you've found her! read more

I found Kate from a friend's wedding and I knew when I got married she was it! I loved the way her pictures turn out, I love how she directs you to get the best shot! She managed to do my maternity photos with my toddler running around, and they were amazing! She did my newborn photos as well. She took her time to get my little one alseep and in the perfect place. Never once did we feel rushed or pressed for time. Recently she did my wedding and the sneak peeks are AMAZING! She had us laughing the entire time, even when it started to rain! Kate is professional, caring, enthusiastic, and passionate about her work! You will gain a friend and will not be disappointed! read more

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Amazing photographer! Kate made it so easy for us to get the posed shots at our wedding, plus so many great candid photos. She was great at getting photos of our excited pup who got to be in our wedding and stay for the reception. We highly recommend Kate for any of your photography needs read more

Kate is the absolute best! We had the honor of hiring her for our engagement photo. Both me and my fiance are a little on the shy side and not really used to having our pictures taken. When I spoke with her over the phone to schedule the photo shoot I was amazed at how attentive she was in figuring out THE best place for the photoshoot to match my wedding theme. On the day of the photoshoot she did amazing job making us both feel comfortable. So if you are looking for a photographer dont hesitate!!:) read more

Kate is absolutely magnetic! She knows how to capture the most gorgeous photos. The lighting, the backgrounds, the EVERYTHING! She is absolutely phenomenal and worth every penny! Made me feel like a model and made us feel comfortable in our own skin. Not everyone knows how to pose LGBTQ+ couples, but Kate captures the very essence of your love. I love the variety of serious, smiling, silly photos we get. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Can't recommend Kate enough! We booked her somewhat last minute, less than two weeks before our elopement. We had met with a few other photographers that were available in short notice but we chose Kate for a couple of reasons: 1) She is experienced in photographing queer couples and made us comfortable throughout the whole process 2) She listened to our vision for our laid back elopement and picked such perfect spots to photograph around Sacramento - a city we were not very familiar with 3) She helped us make something like an elopement at the county clerk's office more special and memorable than we ever expected. We didn't have any of our family or friends with us, but having Kate there felt like we had a friend by our side The final photos were even better than we expected. The editing and final selection were on point, with exactly the style we initially discussed. We will definitely be looking to Kate for future engagements! read more

We had a destination wedding (from California) in Hawaii this past June. When planning for a photographer we considered hiring someone in Hawaii, but we wanted to consider our options of finding someone in California. Our thought process was that if we could get to know our photographer beforehand, our wedding photos would feel more relaxed and less forced / awkward.l When we met with Kate we knew that we had to have her shoot our wedding. Kate made everything in front of the camera feel so natural and fluid and she has an amazing eye to capture the scene in just the perfect way. During the wedding, Kate helped us keep a tight schedule to ensure that all of the family portraits went in an organized, efficient fashion. Having the opportunity to work with Kate before the wedding (for our engagement shoot) was such an amazing experience and made our entire wedding so much more special and memorable. If you're looking for a photographer for any occasion, Kate is the one for you. She's a true professional and so dedicated to going above and beyond for her clients! read more

Kate has true talent! This is our second time having her take family photos for us because she's that good! She is great with kids and dogs! She makes the whole situation super easy and relaxing while giving gentle guidance to capture the most amazing photos. She has an eye for design and works wonders with the lighting and what's available to her. read more

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You guys! You will not regret having Kate take your photos of any kind! We did a family photo shoot (myself, husband, 13 month old son, and we had our 6 year old niece with us), and she was absolutely amazing! Super easy to work with and she was so understanding of the unpredictability of babies, and super patient with our niece. And let's not forget to mention that the photos were absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Amazing quality all around. If you are thinking of having photos taken by Kate, do it! Trust me, you'll be glad you did. read more

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I cannot say enough great things about Kate! I did a session with her a few months ago and was so happy with both the process and the final product. Kate was super responsive to questions, she gave me a clear understanding of her pricing options and what to expect, and she took the time to understand exactly what my expectations and goals were. The day of the shoot was so much fun - Kate made sure I was comfortable and having fun and had an amazing vision for shot and outfit ideas. If you're looking for a photographer that will give you amazing results and make the experience fun, I highly recommend working with Kate! read more