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I often get asked what “style” photographer I am, which I think is a weirdly hard question because I shoot based on lighting, based on emotion and based on people’s interaction rather than trying to conform to one pre-set style. Every couple is different. Every wedding is different. I try to shoot genuine, authentic images. I want your family and friends to look at the photos and say “wow you look soooooo beautiful! How happy and in love are they?!?” not “wow that’s a really awesome editing filter she used.” On a wedding day a bride and groom go through an incredibly broad range of emotions and I like to capture that variety. There are times you feel goofy, romantic, elegant, cool…maybe a little drunk! I want to show the whole gamut! I know how much planning went into your wedding. I get how much effort goes into choosing fonts for programs, ranunculuses over hydrangeas and picking plum instead of eggplant bridesmaid dresses. I want your wedding images to reflect your individual choices, your personality…not some generic version of your wedding. I want you to feel like the best, prettiest, most awesome version of yourself when you look at your wedding album! My background is in journalism, but I appreciate traditional portraiture too. I always say that I shoot what I would want hanging over my fireplace and what my Mother-in-Law would want over hers. In other words the classic and the cool, the traditional and quirky. I want your wedding images to be romantic, yet really fun and modern but still timeless!

 

When I’m choosing a service professional whether it be a magazine to advertise my business, a personal trainer or someone to clean my carpets, I value an upfront approach and the ability to personalize based on my needs. So it makes sense to offer my clients the same benefits! Right?!? So, I have created a straightforward pricing structure based on my decade of wedding experience to help you preserve your memories beautifully for generations to come. You have the option to choose the collection that I have curated with my most popular services or to create your own unique collection with the amount of time, additional sessions and heirloom products that you feel will enhance your wedding day the best. Comprehensive wedding coverage starts at just $3000!

 

 

"Most Popular" Wedding Collection $4300 + tax

 

Up to 8 Hours of Coverage / Additional Photographer / full Engagement Session

Social media content creation / Online Viewing and Ordering Gallery

Full Resolution Copy of Images via Digital Download

 

 

If you’d like to chat about your unique wedding and/or check my availability on your date please fill out the contact form on the ‘Let’s Chat’ page or shoot me and email! I look forward to hearing about the wonderful event you’re planning!

 

katie@katiemcdonaldphotography.com

Included in Every Session

Professional Equipment

I have 15+ years of photography experience and use a variety of professional quality Nikon cameras & lenses.

HAND EDITING

Each image goes through a rigorous multi-step hand editing process, no "trendy" batch filters here!

DIGITAL Downloads

You will have a password protected online gallery to view your images. Download and save them to share!

Photo Products

Sessions includes a print release but if you're looking for exceptional quality prints and albums, I offer those too!


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"The artistry and quality were top notch"

Katie McDonald is phenomenal. The artistry and quality were top notch. She is professional and super fun to be with. Wedding photos were one of the most important things to me, and I can't imagine going with anyone else! Thanks, Katie!

 

-Elizabeth and Mike

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