Kate Holt Photography Reviews
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Chase Sent on 02/14/2025Dream photos!
After comparing online portfolios of seemingly countless photographers from the west coast all the way to Miami, we decided to attend a wedding expo in Portland where we met Kate. Her printed catalogues were very impressive, and captured the sense of magic we were after. As an art director I was looking for someone with an advanced sense of color correction and understanding of lighting, especially as we are an interracial couple and wanted to make sure the skin tones of our diverse guests were celebrated. We scheduled a virtual meeting afterward where we discussed all of the details, and Kate was very helpful in helping us solidify our vision for the day, and the overall feeling we wished... -
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Rocco Sent on 10/09/2024Friendly, fun, and professional group to work with!
There are so many things to consider when searching for a wedding photographer. It can be a daunting decision to make. But from our first virtual meet, it was clear that Kate Holt Photography would provide everything from confidence to professionalism. They were communicative every step along the way, and made the whole process so easy. We loved their bright, natural aesthetic and their amazing team of photographers.
On our wedding day, Gabby was our main photographer, and Noah supported the photo booth. And both were such a pleasure to work and coordinate with. Gabby is so nice, and she makes the difficult job of directing people fun and inviting. Between our free engagement photos and our wedding... -
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Melissa Sent on 09/30/2024Tiny Wedding went amazing
I met Kate and Dom at the wedding expo center and absolutely loved the two of them. They stood out amongst the other photographers with how friendly, nice and how willing they were to work with us. Dom helped with figuring out the perfect package for us considering we were doing a microwedding (20 people). I was bummed at first to hear they were booked for our wedding date but then we got to meet one of their other photographers, Noah. He was so friendly, nice, and easy to work with. We bonded when we took engagement photos. He made taking photos super easy which was great considering we are not the most photogenic couple. To top it all... -
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Aimee Sent on 07/11/2024Picture perfect
Our wedding day captured by Kate Holt Photography felt like a fairytale come to life. From the moment we met Kate, her warm and friendly demeanor put us at ease, making the whole experience incredibly enjoyable. Every detail she captured was not only perfect but also exceeded our expectations.
The personalized photo session Kate organized for us was an adventure filled with laughter and great communication. She truly has a talent for transforming ideas into stunning photos that we will cherish forever. D
Working with Kate was a breeze; she was always quick to respond to any queries we had, demonstrating great professionalism throughout. One aspect worth noting is that we wished for a bit more... -
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Paige Sent on 03/27/2024Thank you, thank you!
Kate and her husband, Dom photographed my brother’s wedding a few years back. We loved the photos so much we decided to use them for our wedding a couple weeks ago. Once again, they did an amazing job. They are very personable and make sure to capture candid shots vs having you post in awkward positions. They are willing to travel and had a quick turnaround time for photos/edits. They are the sweetest, kindest people and we highly recommend booking for your future engagement/wedding shots. -
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Destiny Sent on 12/03/2023Hire them!!!! You’ll love your photos 🖤
We won a contest and were so excited because well photography is not only expensive but one of the most important parts of the day. Communication with Kate and her team was a breeze. I really felt like they listened to what we wanted and cared to get all the moments we didn’t even think of in our planning. Kate and Gabby made my special days photography portion incredible. They gave great direction and really helped to assure we got what we needed. I cannot thank either of them enough for all the phenomenal memories we will have to look back on for the rest of our lives. 10/10 🖤 - The Latendresse’s -
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Daria Sent on 09/04/2023A true white-glove experience with Kate and Gabby
We can’t recommend Kate Holt Photography enough! Kate and her associate photographer Gabby were absolutely incredible to work with for our wedding.
We initially selected Kate Holt Photography for their emphasis on natural light and posing, but in the end we were even more impressed by how easy it was to work with them! Kate’s professionalism was evident from the first zoom call - she is highly organized and efficient, but also took plenty of time to get to know us before helping us shape our vision of the day.
During our wedding, everyone felt comfortable around Gabby’s friendly and gentle demeanor. She is also a clear communicator who projected calm and confidence in helping... -
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Madeleine Sent on 08/08/2023Epic Wedding Captured on Top of Mount Hood
From the very first virtual FaceTime meeting with Kate Holt, I absolutely knew she was the one! Not only did I instantly click with her bubbly personality, but also just adored her style of photo journalism and use of natural light. It was also a no brainer to add her husband, Dom, be a part of the photography team. Before my husband and I first met Kate for engagement photos, we were nervous because we had never done professional photos before. Kate immediately put us at ease and we laughed our way through an incredible engagement session. In the months leading up to the wedding, Kate was incredibly professional, putting together a photo timeline and doing several more FaceTime... -
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Lydia Sent on 12/20/2022Lovely, kind, skilled photographers
Kate Holt Photography did an amazing job with our wedding photos. Both Kate and Dom are super lovely, kind, skilled, and have a wealth of knowledge on everything wedding related.
All photos were delivered either on or ahead of schedule and their communication was constantly excellent. We did the 8 hour package, and we received 140 photos in our sneak peak album, then well over a thousand in the full album. When we showed friends and family our sneak peak album, they went, "Wait, this is just the sneak peak? You got so many, and so fast!"
They go above and beyond and I'm pretty sure that's the main reason we ended up (amazingly) slightly ahead... -
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Brandon Sent on 08/30/2022Wonderful wedding photography experience
My wife and I got married last June and had our photos taken by Kate Holt Photography! We had such a wonderful experience with them throughout our planning process and wedding. They were so helpful providing lots of useful tips and guidance on wedding planning beyond just photography and when it came to the actual photos we were floored!!! Our photographer, Dom, was so kind and fun to work with for both our engagement photos and on our wedding day. He managed to capture perfectly the feelings of the day in the photos. They were beautiful and felt very authentic to our personal experience. We will cherish these photos forever and can't wait to share them with our families! -
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Molly Sent on 08/08/2022Fantastic Photographers
We are so happy with our wedding pictures. Dom was an absolute delight and we would 10/10 recommend. We had an engagement shoot and the 8 hour wedding package and it was worth every penny. Super grateful for all of their help and kindness during the entire wedding planning process. Thanks Dom and Kate! -
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Ben S. Sent on 06/20/2022Truly an amazing experience!
My wife and I found Kate Holt Photography through wedding wire. We scoured the internet reading about different photographers and looking at their photos to see who would be a good fit. Once we met Kate we instantly knew she would be our photographer. Kate is so friendly and definitely knew how to make me and my wife feel comfortable behind the camera. She helped us plan our engagement session and find the perfect location to take all the photos. She took the time to talk to us about how to pose and I really appreciate her walking us through every step. Kate sent us tons of resources throughout our time working together and even helped us find a... -
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Rebecca Sent on 06/12/2022Absolutely Wonderful!
We are so happy we found and connected with Kate Holt Photography! Kate was wonderful to work with and our wedding pictures turned out beautifully. On our wedding day it got a quite a bit rainy but that did not stop Kate! She was very professional, and it was clear she was experienced at shooting weddings, so much so that even some of our guests came up to us to complement Kate and how she was capturing the event. My mom told us she noticed Kate taking pictures of different things happening throughout the reception but also people's reactions to them, like our first dance. We are very pleased with Kate Holt Photography and excited to work with her and her team again in the future for family pictures. -
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Lindsey Sent on 01/11/2022Incredible Experience and Photos
It was an absolute delight working with Kate. We had to cancel our wedding plans for May of 2020 and Kate was extremely understanding and accommodating. When we finally decided on a date, we had some doubts as to whether we could use our original location as a setting for our pictures, but Kate went above and beyond to scout for alternative locations. We ended up taking our photos at the original location and they turned out amazing. Everyone compliments our wedding photos because they turned out so good. The fact that Kate is a dream to work with AND affordable is just *chefs kiss.* Having perfect wedding photos is something my husband and I will treasure forever. I highly recommend Kate and I definitely plan on working with her in the future! -
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Sydney Sent on 09/20/2021Amazing! Above & beyond!
Where do I even start? I contacted Kate through The Knot and was pleasantly surprised by her speedy response time. My husband, Kyle, and I were (and still are) low budget ($8,000 wedding or less) and didn’t think we had even close to enough funding to afford Kate’s skills. We were pleasantly surprised to find out her services were within our budget of spending. Though we first met through video chat (thanks covid), we could tell she had a great personality and was the right fit for us. Months passed and we finally met for our engagement session at our favorite fishing spot, Benson Lake. I, like always, was extremely nervous. She and her husband, Dom, took time to... -
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Emily Sent on 06/17/2021Simply the BEST!
When our former photographer was unable to provide photography at our new 2021 date, we frantically searched the internet for a new vendor. We are so so grateful we found Kate Holt Photography! From the start, Kate was incredibly responsive, so friendly, and down-to-earth. We could feel her passion for photography and her interest in building relationships with her clients. She instantly put us at ease with our initial meeting, and we knew she was the right person to photograph our wedding.
Kate's photography is stunning, highlighting the beauty of human interaction and nature. Kate takes the time to find the littlest moments that make the best pictures. She helped us construct our wedding timeline and was... -
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Julianne Sent on 12/14/2020Amazing natural light photography
Kate was an absolute joy to work with from the very beginning! She helped us capture our engagement photos at some of our favorite places in the Columbia Gorge. She was professional, funny, and helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera. We would highly recommend Kate! -
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Stephanie Sent on 12/10/2020Kate is awesome
Kate is upbeat and great to work with.
We met with a few photographers when trying to decide and chose Kate because of her positivity and skill. We are so glad we did. She is also a fellow climber and loved brainstorming great ways to do a climbing wedding related photo shoot.
Our photos turned out amazing. She was really flexible during the whole process and took our feedback (I'm in the minority of people that don't love a ton of prep photos). And we had to make a lot of adjustments between January and July due to COVID. Kate not only found us a perfect outdoor venue, but helped us readjust our day for a small... -
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Rosie Sent on 10/17/2020The best decision you'll make!
I can't say enough good things about Kate! I was drawn to her work because all the photos in her portfolio looked natural, candid and captured emotions - exactly what I was looking for in a photographer. My fiancé and I are not one to jump behind a camera, so going into our engagement shoot we were both a little nervous and unsure of what to expect. Kate was amazing, made us feel comfortable and kept us laughing. The shoot was a fantastic experience and the pictures came out better than I could have imagined! Not only is Kate awesome behind the camera, she has been extremely quick to respond, flexible (we had to reschedule our shoot due to... -
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Jessica Sent on 07/06/2020Kate is absolutely amazing at what she does! She will go the extra mile to make sure you get awesome shots!
I first met Kate when I was a bridesmaid in my best friend's wedding and after witnessing her organization and clear passion, I knew I needed her for my wedding! My husband and I are not the most comfortable in front of a camera, but Kate has a gift for making everyone feel relaxed and poses you in a way that feels natural, which we loved! We had a last minute venue change due to Covid-19 and Kate made sure she was in communication with us throughout the entire process. We cannot begin to thank her and Dom enough for their flexibility and commitment to helping make our day possible! We had our wedding near Smith Rock State Park... -
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Brenna Sent on 05/10/2020Holt Up--Kate is Great
When we were choosing a wedding photographer, our first question was, "How can we possibly get good portraits where we don't look like incredibly awkward and uncomfortable prom dates?" Kate was our savior; not only is she a phenomenal photographer, but she put us at ease, made us laugh, and captured so many beautiful and wonderfully candid shots throughout our event. She was cheerful, efficient, and absolutely diligent about everything we requested. She managed to get everything we wanted, even when timelines were abruptly changed and there were surprise performances. Her pictures perfectly captured the tone of different moments throughout the wedding, and the turnaround was fantastic. I cannot recommend her highly enough. -
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Jessica Sent on 12/12/2019The best to work with
Working with Kate has been wonderful. She is easy going and flexible to meet my needs and responsive to my ton of questions! -
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Connor Sent on 10/29/2019Unbelievable quality at an unbeatable price
We had the pleasure of working with Dominic, Kate's husband. He was incredibly friendly and kind, and he made our day extra special.
Dom communicated with us regularly leading up to the wedding. We were able to determine what kind of photos we were looking for, and Dom was able to make our dream a reality. Dom even showed up early to our venue in order to scope out potential photo spots. We love how the photos turned out, and the process could not have been more smooth on our wedding day - from organizing bridal parties/family/friends, it was all a breeze.
The pictures are gorgeous, candid, and truly our own. I can't imagine having... -
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Keely Sent on 06/24/2019Amazing photographer and stunning pictures!
Kate and Dom did an incredible job capturing our wedding day! Our formal portraits, candid photos, and detail shots are beautiful and far exceeded any and all expectations that we had for them. Kate and Dom are both so kind, talented, and fun to work with. They went out of their way to travel for our Medford, Oregon wedding and put so much effort into personalizing the photos to our needs. I would absolutely recommend Kate Holt Photography for any engagement photos and/or wedding photography that you may need! -
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Yulia Sent on 06/04/2019Thank you!
Dominic (Kate's husband) is such a wonderful and caring person and a great photographer. He was the first photographer we interviewed, but after meeting him in person, we agreed that there was no point meeting anyone else. He has a great artistic vision that transpired in beautiful candid pictures, and he did an excellent job making us comfortable during the wedding photoshoot as well as listening to our suggestions. We are happy with the pictures and would highly recommend their family business to everyone! -
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