4.8 out of 5 stars and 30 reviews Best of Weddings (3x).
4.8
(30)Northern California and the Central Coast
About this vendor
Once you take a moment to peek at her reviews, you'll see why Kat's clients rave about her ability to make them feel comfortable, capture them beautifully, and deliver imagery that is infused with joy and looks timeless. She makes every couple feel like her only couple and consistently strives to deliver beyond expectations with every engagement session and every wedding day.
As a boutique photography studio, Kat and her team can offer a level of service that is unparalleled. The images, heirloom quality albums, and fine art prints and canvases that we leave our couples with are stunning, captured both digitally and with the truly timeless look of film photography.
All wedding collections can be customized to perfectly fit your needs. Each collection also includes a complimentary engagement session. Reach out today to check availability and receive a quote for your ideal mix of services and products.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Film Photography
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
- Vintage
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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4.8
out of 5.030 reviews
It's unfortunate to have to write such a negative review. I was really excited to work with Kat. I found her on Instagram long before I ever got engaged and was so excited when she...
said our wedding date was available.
I'll highlight some key points for why I had to give her such a low rating. She cancelled our engagement session hours before we were supposed to meet. I was literally leaving my hair appointment when I got the email that she was cancelling. (I had text her that morning and never got a response. The email came in around 2PM.) She told me she would reimburse me for the cost of hair and makeup and never did. It then took many emails without a response, excuses and health scares, and a total of 2 months before receiving the photos when she originally told me it would be a few weeks. We received all of our final wedding images OVER SIX MONTHS after the wedding! At one point she had been so MIA that she wasn't even responding to my wedding coordinator's attempts at communication. Similar to Katie's review, we we were given extreme excuses. While incredibly unfortunate, it's just not professional to completely ignore your clients who, at this point, had paid everything in full. I was told she was going to gift us an album for being so patient, and of course we never received that either. While we were happy with the quantity of images we received, it's obvious that she edited everything quickly because she was way past the contracted deadline of 8 weeks. For one of the many examples, in our vineyard couples pictures she edited out the telephone wires in some images but didn't bother to in others. The end result was very disappointing and not high quality like I've seen in her previous work. Finally, we ordered the largest canvas that was available for printing from her. I had purposefully picked an image that had my veil trailing out of the photo because I liked the look of it. Without consulting me first, she edited the image to show the entire veil. After I got home from picking up the canvas, I noticed it looked like the veil was ripped because of the sloppy editing that she obviously didn't proof before printing. I now have a $650 canvas hanging on my wall that I'm not happy with.
Because of all this, I unfortunately cannot recommend Kat and will not be using her services in the future.
My husband and I used Kat for our wedding this past year and were left feeling extremely disappointed with the level of service we received during such a special time. Our engageme...
nt was about a year and a half, and during the first couple of months, Kat was responsive and answered all of our questions in a timely fashion. However, after those first couple of months, it became increasingly difficult to get a hold of her. At one point we thought we had been scammed because we stopped receiving responses for 2-3 months. Eventually, we reached out via Instagram messenger since these messages show a read receipt when viewed. She responded and was apologetic and mentioned she had been going through a tough time personally. Understandable of course. However, in the midst of planning your wedding, the thought of your photographer being MIA and unreachable is insufferable and unprofessional.
On the wedding day, Kat arrived with an assistant- both were very nice and did a good job overall of capturing all the photos we wanted! She was friendly and made us feel comfortable, especially given that this was our first time meeting her face-to-face. Post-wedding, we were promised a blog post and a sneak peek of our photos. There was never a blog post. The ‘sneak peek’ was a 10-second Instagram Reel, not a handful of photos emailed to us as we had hoped.
Our wedding was in the middle of June, and we had to practically beg her to give us updates on when we could expect the photos. On August 8th Kat told us “My goal is to have the photos delivered to you in the next 10 days”. 10 days later, she responded, “Blog post tomorrow”. At the time of writing this review, it is mid-December, and we have yet to receive a blog post, which at this point is irrelevant.
The following months weren’t much better, we reached out to Kat countless times for updates. When we were lucky enough to receive a response, the responses consisted of excuses, delays, and major health scares (car accidents, fractured ribs, refractured ribs). Again, if the health scares or emergencies happened, that is out of anyone’s control and incredibly unfortunate - so we were very sympathetic to all of her stated explanations. She ended up responding that due to the delays, she is having another ‘trusted’ photographer assist in the editing of our photos… We hired Kat due to her photographic style, and when she made this decision without consulting us, we were surprised.
We didn’t receive all of our images until the end of October. Over 17 weeks after our wedding, nearly 5 months. This amount of time was unprofessional, insufferable, and incredibly worrisome, thinking something happened to our photos.
Once reviewing the final photos, we were very pleased with the quality and number of photos received. The photos were beautiful. However, I wish I could recommend Kat, but I need to express caution and warn future couples about the level of service we received.
Kat is an amazing photographer!! I’ve had the opportunity to work with her on several weddings and projects over the years and her work is excellent. She has an eye for just the ri...
ght details and skill to create absolutely stunning photos. She is able to capture the big moments and small ones with ease. Her bright and airy style is a fresh perspective on wedding photography. I would recommend her for any couple looking to tie the knot!
In order to pull off a successful event, it’s essential that the photographer and planner have a solid working relationship before, during, and after the wedding day itself. Workin...
g with Kat on our recent wine country wedding is simply a delightful experience! Here is what stands out the most that Kat has done to support the planning process: Excellent Communication. Kat took time to craft out a detailed photography timeline based on the production timeline. This is very crucial because the photographer takes a huge role alongside the wedding planner in executing the flow of the day. Kat is the type of photographer that works well with planners because she will read the timeline and take a few minutes to reply and confirm or make suggestions. Her professionalism is highly valued for this successful Napa wedding. I really enjoyed working with Kat and highly recommend her to all my couples and the wedding planner society!
Kat is truly one of the best. From our initial call, to our engagement shoot, to the big day - we couldn't have asked for a better photographer. Kat's incredible attention to detai...
l and ability to make you feel your best in front of the camera provide for absolutely breathtaking photos. She blew all our expectations out of the water. We cannot wait to use her again for life's next big moments!
Kat did an amazing job with our wedding photography. We first worked with Kat for our engagement shoot, and immediately felt comfortable and at ease in front of the camera. Through...
out our wedding planning process, Kat was extremely helpful with providing input for our wedding day timeline. On our wedding day, Kat once again made taking photos comfortable and fun. Our wedding photos are everything we hoped for and more. The poses, lighting, and expressions captured are all so beautiful. Thank you, Kat!
Kat was amazing to work with. My husband and I originally booked Kat for our 2020 wedding, but due to Covid, we had to reschedule several times. I am so thankful Kat was open and w...
illing to work with our multiple wedding date changes. My wedding was only a little over a month ago and I've already received my wedding photos. The wedding photos are so gorgeous and it's everything I wanted and more! I would definitely hire again for future photography needs.
Kat did our engagement photos and we couldn’t be happier. She really took her time to understand the style we were going for and she nailed it! We had a great time hanging with her...
on the afternoon of the shoot and she made the experience really fun and special. The editing was perfect and the photos came out exactly as we had hoped. We highly recommend Kat!
I have nothing but positive things to say about Kat Murillo Photography! My husband and I hired her in 2019 for our wedding we were originally planning in 2020. Due to Covid-19, ou...
r original wedding date was postponed, and Kat helped us seamlessly transition our contract and deposit to our new wedding date. Kat's attention to detail was every Bride's dream come true!! Kat was an absolute Rockstar when it came to discussing our wedding day timeline, shot list and various details we wanted photographed. You could tell that she cared about all the planning that goes into coordinating her couple's special day. Kat was a joy to have photograph our wedding day. She showed up early to make sure everything was ready to photograph our detail shots, kept us on time throughout the day and captured everything we had discussed. Fast forward two and a half years later and we are overwhelmed with joy looking at our wedding gallery. We have received countless compliments and look forward to working with her again in the future! To say that we are happy to have hired Kat as our wedding photographer is an understatement!
Kat is AMAZING!!! My husband and I just got married a few weeks ago and Kat was our photographer! She is honestly the best photographer we have ever encountered! Her pictures are g...
orgeous! She makes you feel beautiful and confident and does such a great job at capturing the moment! She was quick and efficient at getting the kids photos first so they could go have fun. We have a daughter and wanted some special pictures with her and Kat got every signal detail and picture I had asked for. She is so lovely and happy and made the whole day fun! She also followed us around throughout the wedding without us even asking to capture candid moments throughout the night. When I first saw a picture she had taken for another wedding at our venue I knew I had to have her as our photographer and I’m SO glad she had our date available! Look no further and HIRE Kat!! You won’t be disappointed! We have also gotten comments from our friends and family about how much they loved her and how beautiful her photos are! It felt like our wedding day went so fast but thanks to Kat we now have these portraits and photos that capture our day perfectly to look at for the rest of lives! If you want a photographer who not only cares so much about you and capturing your vision but is also incredibly talented then Kat is your girl!
I am so happy that Kat from KCM Photography is my photographer. My fiancé and I actually met Kat while volunteering as models for a local magazine. She was so friendly, personable ...
and above all made us feel comfortable. She produced such beautiful images that we knew she HAD to be our wedding photographer. Since then she traveled to Lake Tahoe to take our engagement pictures. Not only was she willing to travel, but she made the whole process from start to finish SO much fun! Time flew by during the session. She gave us the direction that we needed, but we also were able to be our goofy ourselves. I can not wait until Kat is able to capture priceless memories on our wedding day. I highly encourage KCM photography for your wedding photography.
Kat did a fantastic job taking our engagement photos. She was super friendly and comfortable to work with. Kat helped us with our poses and kept us relaxed throughout the entire ph...
oto session. I would highly recommend her!
One of THE best photographers out there. She seriously made me look flawless, helped us pose to hide my insecurities and just made me look and feel so beautiful. Our engagement pho...
tos were beautiful and I am looking forward to our wedding photos!
Kat at KCM Photography is amazing! I had to scale back my wedding to just immediate family in my Mom's backyard due to Covid-19, but still decided to have Kat capture our ceremony...
and reception. She was such a pleasure to work with and was super helpful with changing the original plans. The photos came out amazing and she really captured the whole day beautifully!
KCM Photography is so easy to work with and she works hard to give each client the best experience. She is easy to work with, and is super sweet! Not to mention how beautiful the f...
inal product is!! Hiring her to capture our special day was the best decision!
Kat at KCM Photography, was by far the best photographer! As a Covid bride, I can only imagine how it felt as a vendor. Kat accepted all of our plan changes and helped us when need...
ed. She made my husband and I feel so comfortable behind the camera. From our engagement session, to our wedding day, we are so happy that we chose Kat, to help us relive one of the best days of our lives. Thank you KCM Photography, if I could give more than 5 stars, she’d deserve all of them.
No need to look any further for a wedding photographer—Kat is simply the best. I initially picked her because 1) I loved her photography style and 2) she seemed super nice and easy...
-going over the phone. After working with her throughout the wedding planning process, I can honestly says she's so much more than just a good photographer with a friendly personality.
The package we chose included an engagement shoot, and I'm extremely self-conscious when it comes to taking pictures, and I had never done a real photoshoot before so I was SUPER nervous going into it. Kat instantly made me feel comfortable and I'll even admit, we had a ton of fun doing it. Within 10 minutes into the shoot I knew I had chosen the right photographer to capture our special day. She also drove all the way from Lodi to Stinson Beach, which we really appreciated. And it goes without saying, our engagement pictures were absolutely gorgeous.
When it came time for the wedding I completely trusted Kat 100% to capture the day just as we experienced it, and she did just that. Even in my dress I felt very self-conscious , but with Kat being Kat she put my mind at ease and the pictures came out phenomenally and I'm so, so happy with them. She really is the best out there.
Aside from being an excellent photographer, one thing I was really looking for in a wedding photographer was someone I felt comfortable with. Kat made me feel comfortable every step of the way. She made herself super easily accessible (cue midnight Instagram DMs) and made sure I was completely satisfied with all of her work (she's definitely a perfectionist!). Kat will also let you be as involved as you want to be (or don't want to be) throughout the entire process. Aside from taking and editing pictures she also offers a variety of prints and wedding albums. We haven't received our album yet, but I loved how she allowed me to take some creative direction with it and I can't wait to see how it turned out. You wouldn't get that if you work with a photography agency. (Also, pro-tip: order a gallery wrap through Kat. They're a little pricey but 100% worth it!)
Overall, Kat was so amazing to work with and truly cares about her clients. We will absolutely be using her again with any photography needs in the future!
When my now wife and I got engaged, Kat was the first vendor we booked. She is great and we are eternally grateful she was able to be a part of and help capture our special day. Th...
e way she used natural light and captured us candidly was amazing. Kat gave us a sneak peek within 24 hours of our wedding, too. Our family and friends can't stop admiring the photos!
I have had the pleasure to work with KCM photography on several projects and she is fantastic! As a wedding planner I see a lot of photography vendors and I can assure you Kat is o...
ne of the best. She is attentive to the couple, flexible to conditions, friendly and professional all while capturing stunning photos. Her style is a breath of fresh air and her full-service offerings provide clients with the level of detail they deserve. Her photos speak for themselves with angelic imagery and professional quality. Do yourself a favor and book her for your wedding!
I am a fellow vendor and I must say not only is Kat extremely talented, she’s such a joy to work with. From the moment you meet her, you immediately feel comfortable and she always...
has a smile on her face. She is definitely a vendor I tell all my clients about. Very professional and detailed, you can tell she loves what she does and that’s the type of photographer you want to work with!
Where do I begin with KCM photo! When my husband and I first met Kat, we were so impressed by her professionalism and also her fun and warm personality! We knew we wanted to work w...
ith her. This was one of our greatest wedding decisions. Kat was so easy to communicate with and was so dependable! She captured such wonderful engagement and wedding photos! The way she encompasses light and the joy of her clients is a special gift. We would highly recommend her and we look forward to working with her again for other life events and occasions. Thank you Kat for capturing the sweetest season of our lives thus far! We will always be grateful!
Kat took our photos for our wedding in Sept 2018 and OMG she was fantastic!! We have large families and wanted pictures with many difference arrangements. Kat was organized and eff...
icient to make this happen within our timeline.
Now let’s talk about her photos- WOW! Her use of light is stunning! I could not be happier with how our sunset photos turned out. Kat truly captured the beauty and magic of our special day and I’m soooo glad we hired her!
Not to mention, she is the sweetest soul and a pleasure to work with. Thanks again for an amazing experience, Kat!
Kat is amazing! From adventuring with us for our engagement photos and being so accommodating during our big day. We love our pictures and could not have asked for a better photogr...
apher. Her attention to detail and play on lighting gave our photos all the vibes we were looking for! Not to mention she’s down to earth and super fun to hangout with!
Kat did our engagement photos as well as our wedding day photography, her unique light and airy photos are what drew me in. Both my engagement photos and wedding photos have a beau...
tiful look because of her special touches. Her detailed contract that she personally sets up made it very stress free for me as a bride while I planned my wedding. She also made sure to capture very special and raw emotions and moments during my ceremony which is something I know can't be posed and comes from her knowing how to perfectly capture a special moment.
We are extremely pleased with our wedding photos. Kat was organized from the moment I contacted her. On our wedding day she was a delight to work with and also captured wonderful ...
photos of our family and friends. We have beautiful memories thanks to her professionalism as a photographer!
If you are looking for a family photographer that is patient, creative, good-natured, engaging, and most of all talented, Kat is your girl.
Between the span of January 2018 and Fe...
bruary 2019, we have had 4 sessions with Kat to document life events – those being a maternity shoot, a newborn shoot, fall family portraits, and my son’s 1st birthday. Each time, we are completely blown away by the images that are returned to us.
For my maternity photos in particular, I am being honest when I say I did not feel like one of those ‘cute’ pregnant people. I was more of the uncomfortable all the time/awkward pregnant people. You would absolutely not know it in looking at our pictures. To date, they are now my favorite pictures I have of myself, ever. This was our first interactions with Kat as our photographer, and we were immediately made to feel comfortable. She is just that friendly and real. Backing it up even more, prior to our shoot, Kat was always available for any of our questions, including running our outfit choices past, to make sure that we are wearing an outfit that will coordinate well together, as well as with the theme. In addition, she has no problem rescheduling if the weather doesn’t look like it’s going to work out. I can’t even quantify the number of compliments I got on these maternity photos.
When our son was born – she made herself available to complete his newborn photos a mere 2 days after he came home from the hospital. She showed up to our house completely ready with everything needed. She is incredibly patient and gave us tips on making sure this tiny human we were trying to get to know was at his best for his debut pictures. We ended up buying every single shot from our newborn photo shoot. There was not one image that we could have went without. Looking back a year and a half later, I still feel exactly the same. These are pictures we are going to truly treasure forever.
In the fall, we did a short mini session with Kat. I was so excited to participate in one of these offerings of hers. Basically, you get a 20-minute chunk of time (a mini session) back to back with other sessions, all at the same location. Even though it’s a short session length, we never felt rushed at all. We got quite a few images that we loved from this session – and it was so much fun!
Lastly, we did a shoot for our son’s 1st birthday. This is where I have to say Kat shined even more than normal on everything I have mentioned above. 1-year olds are not cooperative. Ours in particular, was grouchy the entire day. Kat is absolutely determined to get the shot, and her perseverance is the sole reason we got back some incredible shots of our grumpy boy. When she learned he loved Baby Shark, she immediately started singing it and dancing around to get a smile out of him. She was consistently playing with him to make him comfortable and happy, which we SO appreciated.
In the weeks following the shoot – I become a stalker of her FB and IG pages. She will often post teasers of her recent shoots there and I LOVE when I get to see a sneak peek of our images. Once she is done with all of her editing/magic, she will set up some time to meet with you to go over all of your images, and this is where you can pick what you want printed.
I truly love her style of picture taking. I always get back images that highlight the people, but also the great scenery we are in. They look absolutely fantastic on our walls, and we are so grateful to have found her!
Absolutely loved working with Kat! She’s so awesome, fun spirited and makes you completely comfortable. She’s super responsive and answers any questions you may have! Obviously my ...
husband and I aren’t models but she sure made us feel like we were during our shoot! We cannot wait to work with her again!
Katherine is already amazing and my wedding hasn't even happened. She has very reasonable prices and packages that you basically can customize to your needs. My package came with a...
engagement shoot which I took advantage of to get used to her style (and get used to doing a photo shoot) and they came out BEAUTIFULLY! I'm so excited for the wedding and can't wait to see what she'll capture.
We hired Kat to do our wedding photos because of her beautiful photography and affordable prices! Kat has gone above and beyond on our engagement shoot and I can't wait to see what...
she does for our wedding. She made my fiancé and I very comfortable during the shoot; giving us go to poses, all the while having a fun light hearted attitude. I love how she edits her photos, they are whimsical and don't feel overly edited at all! If you are looking for a photographer go with KCM photography you won't be disappointed.
Kat is so easy to work with. She puts you at ease from start to finish and all of her photo's turned out fantastic. I would recommend her to anyone wanting top quality pictures a...
nd a fun experience!
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Northern California and the Central Coast
Kat Murillo Photography