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On WeddingWire since 2016

Kate Michelle Photography is an experienced photography company located around Yosemite National Park, California. They believe that each couple’s love story is unique and it deserves to be told through beautiful pictures. Kate Michelle Photography uses a photojournalistic style to create natural and timeless photographs.

Experience
This photography company was created a few years ago by Kate. She has over 10 years of photography experience as well as a B.A. in photojournalism from the Brooks Institute. Her passion is sports photography and weddings. She believes the celebration of love is one of the best moments in life and she’s honored to document those memories to be treasured and shared.

Services Offered
This full-service photographer offers eight hours of coverage, an online gallery for one year, digital files and a discounted engagement shoot in her “The One & Only” package. Additional services include:

  • Additional hours
  • One event per day
  • High resolution
  • Prints
  • Travel
  • Second shooter
  • Albums
  • Proofs


Areas Covered
Kate Michelle Photography is based in Yosemite National Park, California but travels all over the local area, including:

  • Bass Lake
  • Grove land
  • Oakhurst

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$550

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$4,400

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
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Reviews of Kate Michelle Photography

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5.0 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
116 reviews
100% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Kate receives glowing reviews from multiple clients for her photography services for weddings and events, particularly in stunning locations like Yosemite. Clients praise her eye for capturing emotion and unique moments, professionalism, communication, and ability to put them at ease during photoshoots. Kate's expertise in scouting locations, directing poses, and turning around high-quality edited photos in a timely manner are highlighted. Clients appreciate her guidance, excitement, and warm demeanor, making the photography experience enjoyable and stress-free. Overall, Kate's work is described as impeccable, artistic, and worth every penny, with clients highly recommending her for wedding photography needs.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Kate receives glowing reviews from multiple clients for her photography services for weddings and events, particularly in stunning locations like Yosemite. Clients praise her eye for capturing emotion and unique moments, professionalism, communication, and ability to put them at ease during photoshoots. Kate's expertise in scouting locations, directing poses, and turning around high-quality edited photos in a timely manner are highlighted. Clients appreciate her guidance, excitement, and warm demeanor, making the photography experience enjoyable and stress-free. Overall, Kate's work is described as impeccable, artistic, and worth every penny, with clients highly recommending her for wedding photography needs.

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Stephanie L. Sent on 04/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Engagement Photo Shoot

If you're taking photos in Yosemite, you HAVE to choose Kate. From the beginning, Kate was quick to respond to any questions and concerns we had about our engagement photo shoot. Even leading up to the photo shoot, she would follow up with us to make sure we were in the loop about the logistics of our shoot.

On the day of, Kate knew all the best spots to shoot in Yosemite. She made us feel comfortable the entire time during the shoot, and embraced our goofiness. Not only did our pictures turn out beautiful, but she also exceeded our expectations and sent us our pictures quicker than the promised turn-around time.

Thank you, Kate, for such a fun experience and memories we can look back to forever!
Athena
Athena V. Sent on 10/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

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)

Alex
Alex B. Sent on 08/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

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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Awards

116
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Real Weddings

Chris & Sherry
55 photos · 08/31/2019
Olivia & Chris
40 photos · 08/09/2019

Team

Kate Ybarra
Kate Ybarra
Owner

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Kate Michelle Photography frequently asked questions

Kate Michelle Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Kate Michelle Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Kate Michelle Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Kate Michelle Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Kate Michelle Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Kate Michelle Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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