Kate Crabtree Photography

and captured the lighting, colors, and dance floor so incredibly well. 1000% recommend. You must use Kate!

ia toned, awkward poses; we looked unhappy, uncomfortable, and the beauty of Maine during a sunset was completely washed out. With only a year left of wedding planning, we were panicked. Not only did we know that we couldn't keep the (original) photographer, but we were scared of finding a new photographer and ending up with the same result. When I first found Kate's pictures on Instagram, I knew she was someone special. Her talent is unparalleled and she takes SUCH gorgeous photos. During our first phone call, she completely understood and eased my concerns. I gladly put my trust in her immediately. We met in person for the first time on my wedding day and instantly it felt like I'd known her (and her trusty right-hand gal, Kelsey) for YEARS. To put it simply, Kate was my fairy godmother. She knew exactly when and where to take the perfect picture, and also did a great job taking meaningful candids. Not only that, but she even asked me if there were any other pictures I was interested in having taken. Kate was efficient and organized and got us through our formal family portraits in record time. I am the type of person who usually HATES getting my picture taken but she made the experience an absolute joy. I couldn't recommend Kate more if you want a professional, talented, wonderfully fun photographer.

our wedding. I had seen her work from a friend's wedding years before and immediately sought her out when the time came for ours. Having a photography background myself, I was VERY picky about our photographer choices, and found myself always comparing everyone else to Kate. Her images captured the feel, the emotions, the action, and the dramatic natural landscape perfectly. All of these things were important for us on our day. She's not a filter kind of gal; she understands the technical aspects behind great photography and I trust her 1000%. Her second photographer (Ashley) was also amazing. They both made us laugh and feel comfortable, like we'd all known each other forever. Kate was the best decision I made regarding our wedding (next to marrying my husband) :) THANK YOU KATE!

ation to capture your wedding. I’m going to break my review into four sections and provide my experience with each. 1. Photograph Quality 2. Planning and Preparation 3. Day of 4. Follow up Photograph Quality I’ll start with what most people want to know. Her photographs are spectacular. I’m uploading a few examples, but she captured everything and then some. The photographs she took really do allow me to relive the day. They captured not just the event, but the emotion and the narrative. I remember thinking to myself that we would be lucky to get a shot or two that looked like the ones on her website, but we have several dozen that impress on their own and several dozen more that bring joy to my heart every time I see them. Planning and Preparation Kate starts the relationship with a fairly comprehensive questionnaire. She tries to get an idea of who you are and what you are looking to capture. She asks about and knows vendors in the area. She was willing to provide recommendation or a second opinion if she knows anything. She answered any and all questions in advance of the wedding. She takes initiative to reach out and confirm any and all details. Kate was up front and honest about all pricing for the wedding. Day of On the day of our wedding Kate was on time and prepared. We opted for a second photographer who split with Kate and allowed the preparation to be photographed separately. With very few exceptions Kate and her assistant were flies on the wall during the wedding. They were available, but never in the way. They were capturing all the moments but allowing everyone else to enjoy them as well. They were everywhere and nowhere at the same time. Our photography was split into four time periods. 1. Getting ready (one-on-one with the photographers) 2. First look (staged photographs) 3. Ceremony/Reception 4. Family Photos (posed photographs) The bulk of our photos were from the Ceremony/Reception. The family photos were quick and to the point (which is just how I like them to be!). The first look photos really shone a light on Kates years of experience. She and her assistant had an eye for detail. They used this to line up several amazing shots. Follow Up The follow up was excellent. She communicated very quickly what to expect and delivered everything ahead of schedule. There was even a nice amount of detail put into our post-wedding package. I can conclude by reiterating that I recommend Kate without reservation. As someone who did not understand the value of a photographer before my wedding, I can say without a doubt that I was blown away by the value she delivered. If you are in the Maine area and getting married, you will regret not adding Kate to your potential photographers.