$5,000 starting price
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Kate Donovan
Owner
In business: 12+ years
Team: 1 member
Languages: English
Business: Woman-owned Business
We love to capture the organic and emotive moments
At Kate Donovan Photography, we know how to combine your vision with strategic shooting techniques to capture every little detail.
As photographers who pride ourselves on our ability to connect with people, stick to tight schedules and notice the moments that may go unnoticed in the chaos of hosting an event, we want nothing more than to make you feel at ease, excited and confident about your wedding photos.Your wedding is uniquely yours, and every moment is a reflection of your journey. We specialize in capturing your special moments in a way that is true to you. With us, your wedding won't be a job, it will be an intimate journey which we are honored to be a part of.
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Engagement Shoots
$500 starting price
Engagement Shoots
$500 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Options of 1 or 2 photographers
Options of 1 or 2 photographers
Full editing service and delivery of hires digital images
Full editing service and delivery of hires digital images
Printing and album options available
Printing and album options available
Will (happily!) travel for elopement photography
Will (happily!) travel for elopement photography
Discounted engagement shoots when you book a wedding package
Discounted engagement shoots when you book a wedding package
Quick turnaround times so you can have those thank you cards out ASAP
Quick turnaround times so you can have those thank you cards out ASAP
Tailored Wedding Package
$3,000 starting price
Tailored Wedding Package
$3,000 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Options of 1 or 2 photographers
Options of 1 or 2 photographers
Full editing service and delivery of hires digital images
Full editing service and delivery of hires digital images
Printing and album options available
Printing and album options available
Will (happily!) travel for elopement photography
Will (happily!) travel for elopement photography
Discounted engagement shoots when you book a wedding package
Discounted engagement shoots when you book a wedding package
Quick turnaround times so you can have those thank you cards out ASAP
Quick turnaround times so you can have those thank you cards out ASAP
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- Engagement Shoots$500 starting priceEngagement Shoots$500 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursOptions of 1 or 2 photographersOptions of 1 or 2 photographersFull editing service and delivery of hires digital imagesFull editing service and delivery of hires digital imagesPrinting and album options availablePrinting and album options availableWill (happily!) travel for elopement photographyWill (happily!) travel for elopement photographyDiscounted engagement shoots when you book a wedding packageDiscounted engagement shoots when you book a wedding packageQuick turnaround times so you can have those thank you cards out ASAPQuick turnaround times so you can have those thank you cards out ASAP
- Tailored Wedding Package$3,000 starting priceTailored Wedding Package$3,000 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursOptions of 1 or 2 photographersOptions of 1 or 2 photographersFull editing service and delivery of hires digital imagesFull editing service and delivery of hires digital imagesPrinting and album options availablePrinting and album options availableWill (happily!) travel for elopement photographyWill (happily!) travel for elopement photographyDiscounted engagement shoots when you book a wedding packageDiscounted engagement shoots when you book a wedding packageQuick turnaround times so you can have those thank you cards out ASAPQuick turnaround times so you can have those thank you cards out ASAP
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Same-Day Edits
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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Kate Donovan Photography received overwhelmingly positive reviews for capturing weddings with exceptional skill and professionalism. Clients praised Kate's ability to make couples feel comfortable, her attention to detail, quick turnaround times, and artistic eye. Kate's communication, organization, and creativity, especially during unexpected situations like rain, received high acclaim, with clients noting her seamless coordination, helpfulness in bustling dresses, and overall joyful presence throughout the wedding day. The personal touch, beautiful photos, and efficient delivery of galleries left couples highly satisfied and eager to work with Kate again for future photography needs.Review photos
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Kate was an absolute dream to work with. She was able to capture the perfect seaside photos for our engagement and allowed us a wardrobe change. She had so many ideas for different poses and cute things to do that she made it sort of effortless for us and we just got to have fun!
For our wedding, she was able to corral our large and somewhat disorganized wedding party and turn it into the wonderful pictures we have today. She came up with first look ideas that we will cherish forever and even accommodated my husbands last minute addition of moving down to docks to take photos with boats.
The reception photos and candids really came out great and what was nice is she blended into the crowd and didn't overwhelm the party with flashes or intrude into the event as some photographers do but she really captures the special moments wonderfully.
We look forward to working with her in the future for all our family photo needs! Thank you so much Kate!
Kate Donovan is not only an incredible photographer and organizer- but a genuinely fantastic human being . My husband and I still can’t stop talking about how smoothly our wedding day went because of her professionalism, experience, attention to detail and ability to control a room and make the shots work. Everywhere we turned she was there, standing, sitting, laying- anything and everything to get the perfect angle/ lighting for the pictures. All our friends and family were enamored by her as well. We were blown away with the final results of the pictures. She captured our energy and love so perfectly.
We can’t wait to choose her again for all of life’s special moments. She exceeded expectations and we cannot thank her and her team enough!!
I truly have no words for how wonderful Kate is. We were lucky enough to book her for our welcome event and wedding to capture our special weekend. We got a wide range of photos from the sneak peaks the morning after the events that kept us wanting more! We were amazed when we got all of our photos back how Kate was able to capture what the day felt through our eyes. She is the hardest worker and so many friends and family members complimented her work ethic and overall, just how wonderful she was, after the wedding. She didn't miss a single shot! If I were to go back, I would 1000% book Kate again for our wedding weekend.
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Kate Donovan is an EXCEPTIONAL wedding photographer… and almost more importantly, a VERY fun person to have tagging along with you during your big day! Kate went above and beyond every single step of the way - from helping us plan out our day-of-timeline to make sure no moment was missed (or worse, rushed), to efficiently corralling a large group of wild family/bridesmaids/groomsmen, to beautifully capturing both the classic posed and fun candid moments that we love to relive. Kate didn’t miss a beat, and delivered our “sneak peak” and full gallery in record time. But the best part about Kate, is how much you can tell she genuinely cares about the couple she is shooting. Even though Kate is probably doing hundreds of weddings every year (so book her now before you miss your chance!!)... she makes it feel like your wedding is the most important, and we can’t thank her enough for her attention to every little detail!
We truly couldn't have asked for a better photographer on our special day. Kate was incredibly professional, personable, kind, and has an incredible eye for photography. Her journalistic style was beautiful, and she truly made us feel comfortable when we were taking pictures. Kate is the best!
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2024
Thank you so much!! I had so much fun and Im so grateful to have been a part of it all!Thanks for the review!
Went through Kate Donovan Photography and connected with Brady Miller in her team. We had an intimate backyard wedding and the pictures are everything! We are in LOVE and so happy with how everything came out. Bradley was so awesome and capture every detail. He was great to work with and great company. Thank you so much!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2024
Thank you Danielle! Brad is amazing. Im so happy it worked out!
I'm late to leave a review as our wedding was in 2023, but I really cannot say enough about how amazing our experience was with Kate.
She is so professional, talented, easy to work with, and just a very kind person. She made a point to meet with us months beforehand to share photo ideas and get a feel for our vibe, which she totally nailed on the day of our wedding.
In addition to all of the perfect traditional shots, Kate's artistic eye was amazing and we ended up with some incredible abstract and moody cinematic looking photos that we will treasure forever.
Besides being wonderful to work with before and during the wedding, she was very communicative afterwards and we received all of our edits in a super reasonable time frame.
A++++ across the board. We hope we have a reason to work with her again!
Response from the Vendor on 06/17/2024
Never too late!! You just made my day! Thank you.
Kate was wonderful to work with! From our engagement session to all the photos at our wedding, we were so happy with how everything turned out! As self-proclaimed awkward people, Kate made us feel so at ease during our initial engagement session. We were grateful to follow her lead and trust her vision. Our engagement photos were not only amazing, but Kate got a sneak peek to us the day after our session! Her turnaround time is insane.
For our wedding, her and her second shooter Vin, helped walk us through our first look and family portraits. Aside from the few staged shots, Kate and Vin organically captured our day as it unfolded. Kate even gave me some tips for using the bathroom in my huge dress which was so so helpful! As with our engagement shoot, Kate got us a huge sneak peek the day after our wedding and the rest of our photos shortly after. My husband and I had so much fun going through the album and are still having a difficult time choosing favorites—there are so many incredible photos! Kate is definitely someone I’d use again to capture future life moments.
Response from the Vendor on 01/05/2024
Thank you Emily! Best solider boy Ive ever seen!! You guys were so fun and made it easy for us.
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Let me start by saying if I could give Kate 100 stars I would. She completely encompassed my vision for our wedding day with her romantic, muted vibe which was absolutely perfect for a wedding in New England. We had a rainy day that day. It poured mostly in the morning and scattered sprinkles throughout the afternoon/evening. This did not stop us in any way! We had the most amazing indoor and outdoor photos, both in the tent and outside of our wedding venue at Willowdale in Topsfield. The shots that Kate and her 2nd hand photographer took were stunning. Better than I ever could have imagined. We got our sneak peek first thing the very next morning, and our entire album of photos SO FAST. Our wedding was October 7th and we received all photos mid november - just in time to show our families for the holidays. Honestly, the best thing about our wedding day beyond the photos was how helpful Kate was with coordinating the entire day. From keeping us on a timeline without stress, to pulling us out for a few cute rain/umbrella shots, to even helping my MOH and mom bustle my dress. She was a rockstar. Kate was a joy to spend time with throughout our wedding day and even for our post-engagement photo shoot that was bundled into our package. I could not recommend her enough. Thank you Kate for helping to make our big day so seamless. We literally had the time of our lives.
Response from the Vendor on 01/04/2024
Ahhh Thank You Alyssa and George!! You were an absolute STUNNER!
Kate and Vin were wonderful and we are so glad we had them capture our wedding day. From the start, her communication was great – she was thorough in explaining the different packages and what to expect. Kate’s support the day of was incredible – she was always calm and collected. It ended up POURING on our wedding day, and Kate’s creativity with capturing photos, even in the rain, was so appreciated. The rainy shots are some of our favorites, and so many of our guests were amazed at some of the shots her and Vin were getting. And her turnaround time (she got us a sneak peak of our photos literally the morning after our wedding!) was so amazing. I would recommend her to anyone getting married, or for any sort of family photos. 6 months later I still find myself looking at our wedding album at least once a week. They are beautiful!
Response from the Vendor on 01/04/2024
Hi Lauren, I absolutely LOVE the rain shots. Thank you for being so adventurous and trusting us!!
Kate Donovan was amazing! She was our photographer for our wedding on 11/24/23 at The Barn at Gibbet Hill in Groton, MA.. Working with her was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. She is exceptionally talented and professional. Her dedication to the art of photography is undeniable and obvious through her ability to capture your most special moments and memories through her lens. She always made us feel comfortable and gave us the confidence to act naturally, which made for outstanding pictures. If you view her work, it speaks for itself. She is truly a standout choice for a wedding photographer and are so thankful we chose her to be a part of our big day at our wedding. Our engagement pictures were incredible too!
Response from the Vendor on 01/04/2024
Thank you Whitney and Mike!
Kate is both an amazing photographer as well as an awesome person! She is able to capture the true emotion of the day and yet still be totally unobtrusive to the moment. She instantly feels like a friend you have had forever!
Response from the Vendor on 01/04/2024
Thank you Sherri! Means a lot coming from the mother of the groom as well as a fellow colleague!
-Kate’s artistic eye is incredible. Her shots are jaw dropping works of art. Her artistry is incredible.
-At our wedding, she pivoted quickly and creatively when rain started before we were done with outdoor bridal party and family portraits. She found a stunning plan B backdrop for portraits inside. She captured beautiful candid moments and created wonderful posed shots that she framed and edited masterfully.
-She is very kind and brings a calm and steady presence on your wedding day.
-She even went way above and beyond to jump in and help when setting up the dinner table settings ran behind.
-And she had an exceptionally fast turn around for sneak peak (the next morning after the wedding night!)
-Hire Kate, you won’t regret it!
Response from the Vendor on 01/04/2024
Thank you so much Laura! What a beautiful wedding and love story! My favorite Boston engagement ever!
Kate is professional and EXTREMELY talented. Her style is unmatched. She makes everything look stunning. Communication, turnaround time and quality is 100/10! She was recommended to me by a good friend and I am forever grateful. She captured my wedding and provided the most beautiful album. Two years later my family STILL comments on the pure gift that Kate was! We have select photos displayed around our home and many guests think they’re paintings/art! Photos are what you have forever, and you will not regret trusting in Kate to capture your big day!
Kate also shot our maternity photos last week. Once again her talent is top notch. The photos brought tears to our eyes! We love that our connection has continued with Kate and we look forward to future photo shoots. LOOK NO FURTHER! She is a gem.
Response from the Vendor on 01/04/2024
Thank you Nicolette! Cannot wait to meet your newest addition.
Kate was amazing and captured the best photos! Our photographer cancelled last minute and she saved the day and produced the best memories for all our guests and us!
We absolutely loved Kate and would recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer, or photographer for any other life event. The photos she took at our wedding were stunning. She was fantastic with the lead up to wedding day, asking us what we wanted to make sure was captured, and walking through all of our options with us (length of time she was there, 1 v 2 shooters, etc.). We really enjoyed doing our engagement photos with her. At the actual wedding, she was a very calm presence on a hectic day. She made sure we were where we needed to be for specific shots and ensured that she captured everything we asked for. We just received the final photos and they were fantastic!
Response from the Vendor on 01/04/2024
Thank You Lauren!! We had so much fun!
Kate is absolutely AMAZING! I have been following Kate on Instagram for a couple of years now and all of her work is stunning. It is timeless and elegant. She brings softness, light and color to photos in such a tasteful way. We were extremely grateful she had our wedding date available because I wouldn’t have hired anyone else! Our photos came out beautifully and they are exactly as I envisioned them! She is easy to work with and truly understands how to capture such a special day! We highly recommend Kate Donovan Photography and we cannot wait to use her again in the future!
Response from the Vendor on 07/04/2023
Thank you so much Vanessa & Nick!
We are so happy that we had Kate capture our wedding day! We personally did not meet Kate prior to our wedding but she came highly recommended by our wedding planner. She was such a pleasure to work with. On the day of, she was on time, staged everything beautifully, and made everyone feel at ease. My husband and I did not provide a lot of guidance for photos/shots we wanted but Kate provided advice throughout the day. She encouraged us to sneak away from the reception to take rooftop sunset phots & these are some of our favorite shots. I was so impressed that she delivered a sneak peak by the next morning! It was so fun to look through these while we still had family and friends in town for brunch. She was also very prompt in delivering our entire gallery. We highly recommend Kate and would choose her in a heartbeat for any future photography needs! Thank you Kate!
Kate and Vince did such a great job. Very professional. They got all the shots we could have asked for and more. All the photos turned out beautiful.
Kate photographed my daughter’s wedding on 4/23/23. She was a joy to work with and the pictures are beautiful! Kate is very talented and very professional. She was organized, kept us on schedule, got us right back to the party (post-ceremony) and was capturing amazing shots all evening while being completely unobtrusive. I would absolutely hire her again.
Response from the Vendor on 04/26/2023
Thank you so much! You and your family were so kind & made it easy!
Kate
We are SO in love with all of these pictures Kate and her team captured and have been simultaneously taking our time to digest and devour each and every one in our amazing gallery. We are SO incredibly pleased with them and have far exceeded our expectations. Not only did Kate & team capture our day perfectly, they made us feel like they were long time friends and were complete angels to all our wedding party and guests... Kate, you truly were a photographer dream come true and we are so happy our paths crossed and will continue to admire your work for a lifetime.
Kristin & Chris
I could not be happier that we picked Kate to capture our wedding day. My now husband and I met Kate only 4 days before our wedding, due to us living out of state, which of course isn't the ideal situation. Kate immediately made us feel comfortable and made sure that all of my questions and concerns were answered prior to the wedding day. Kate is the perfect combination of professional, laid-back, yet knows just how to get the job done. On our wedding day, the buses that were supposed to transport a large majority of our guests from the hotel did not show up. Kate immediately put me at ease and knew exactly how to improvise to make sure we still got the perfect sunset photos we wanted. Her second shooter, Vin, was so supportive and you can see they work together so well. I am so happy we had a second shooter to capture more photos for our 20 person bridal party. I would 100000% recommend Kate and Vin to capture your wedding day or any other special photos. Thank you Kate!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2022
Im blown away by this review! Thank you so much, means more than you know.
AMAZING! Kate was fantastic! Photography was something my (now husband) and I wanted to prioritize for our wedding. We opted to have two shooters, which I would recommend if you want more angles/ moments captured. Two shooters was also great for when we were getting ready; one photographer for the the groomsmen, one for the bridesmaids. She is always quick to respond, which made me less stressed leading up to the wedding. She stepped up to help me with my veil and even knew to spray bugspray on my dress when bugs were getting stuck in it. My husband mentioned that her other shooter was great to have around as they were getting ready, which is about as great of a review from a guy as you can get. (Am I right?) She captured everything we wanted and our photos are beautiful. Would 100% recommend her to anyone and everyone. She really does capture movement beautifully.
Hiring Kate as our photographer was one of the best decisions we made. We planned our wedding from another state so we had reservations on how everything would play out on the day of. I was relieved and the utmost confident that we were in great hands when we met Kate.
Kate was professional, personable and available to support us throughout the planning process. Although we couldn't shoot our engagement photo, Kate shot our Vietnamese Tea Ceremony which was scheduled the day before our Wedding Day. I loved our photos from both the Vietnamese Tea Ceremony & Wedding Day! She was definitely one of our favorite vendors. Thank you, Kate for capturing our Wedding weekend!
Kate also recommended my make-up artist who I ended up working with. Needless to say, I felt as beautiful as a bride should on her big day.
Kate was absolutely amazing to work with! I didn’t get the chance to meet her prior to our wedding date, but upon meeting her she made everyone feel comfortable and at ease! She was so organized and on time. Throughout the planning process, Kate was available to chat via text and email. She answered all of my questions and her portal was super easy to use! Kate staged everything beautifully at our wedding and provided sneak peaks the NEXT MORNING! :) it was the absolute best surprise to wake up to. My friends and family were raving about how cool and laid back Kate was. She really made everyone feel calm and at ease! I can’t recommend her enough. She’s so fun and easy to work with! We’re eternally grateful to her and so happy we hired her for our big day.
Booking Kate as our photographer was the absolute best decision we made in our wedding planning. Documenting our day was one of my top priorities and after meeting her our engagement session with Kate I felt so at ease.
We had a long engagement (4+ years due to COVID) and I still get compliments about our engagement photos all these years later. During that period, Kate kept communication and I never had a doubt that she’d be there for us on our day. (The cookies she sent when we had to postpone our wedding was a small treat that just shows how Kate cares about her couples).
Our wedding day was no different - Kates calm and professional demeanor allowed me to fully trust her & not worry about a thing. We got our sneak peak back before we woke up the day after our wedding and the photos are absolutely incredible. I can’t say enough about her && would recommend to anyone I know.
We are so overjoyed and thankful to have Kate as our wedding photographer! She's the perfect fit for anyone looking for a funky cool, laid back, funny but totally professional photographer to capture their memories. We were both feeling a bit nervous and awkward going into our engagement session but she made it so freaking easy to get great shots that brought out the best of our serious-but-goofy dichotomy.
AND she had a sneak peak album uploaded within like FIFTEEN HOURS of finishing our shoot! Highly recommend for anyone looking for the best of the best ❤️
I truly don't think there are enough words to describe just how amazing Kate and her team are. From the moment we had an introductory call with her to the day of our wedding, she made things so easy and enjoyable for us. As we all know, wedding planning is A LOT at times. My husband and I live in California but got married in Boston. Kate made the planning and coordination process a breeze.
She had recommended an engagement shoot for us prior to the wedding as sort of a "dry run" so we would feel more comfortable on the wedding day. Unfortunately, with us being on the west coast, we couldn't make that happen. But it didn't matter! On the day of our wedding, Kate and Vin made us both feel super comfortable and relaxed. This was extremely important to both me and my husband since we had no clue what we were doing. :)
On top of all of that, Kate is the ultimate hype woman. I was extremely nervous leading up to the first look and Kate was so great at getting me excited for everything to come. She was not afraid to take control of the different situations to get everyone where they needed to be for pictures. She also provided us with a sneak peek the very next day which was SO exciting for us!
To sum it all up, I can say with the utmost confidence that Kate Donovan Photography made our day so special. And with the beautiful pictures, she and Vin captured that day, we will be able to cherish our special day forever. If you're on the hunt for a wedding photographer, you can stop now, you've found the one!!
Kate was amazing. She reached out to me prior to the wedding to discuss style and important shots. On the day of the wedding, she was so easy to work with and many of the guests commented on how nice she was! She was able to get all of the shots we wanted. The day after the wedding she sent me a sneak preview of the photos, and I was blown away! Her pics were so beautiful and she captured so many moments that I did not even see. I will be using her for any/all future photography needs.
Response from the Vendor on 08/01/2022
Thank you Amy & Steve! Your wedding was beautiful. Im grateful to have been apart of it.
Kate
Kate was really amazing at our wedding. Both myself (bride) and my hubby were really really nervous on the day of our wedding and were having a challenging day, and then Kate arrived and added a really solid and calming presence and really helped us loosen up a little. She captured some really special small moments and she was really nice and friendly with all of our family and friends. The pictures she got for us speak for themselves, but we really felt like her personality and kind nature were immeasurable and sent her above and beyond in our book. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!! We will definitely be using her again for more milestone pictures!
I love Kate for so many reasons, but having her be a part of our wedding day is certainly up there. I met Kate through a mutual friend and when I began looking for photographers Kate was at the top of the list. She is hardworking, friendly, and kind- just the type of person you want to be around on your big day (or any other day too, of course).
We got married at 4pm in December so it was certainly dark in our venue. She came prepared and knew how to work with the light we had in the afternoon (we did some family photos beforehand), and then quickly pivoted when the sun set and needed artificial light. We were adamant about not having a first look and she was incredibly supportive of that choice, while others discouraged that because of the lighting. She kept us on track and made sure we got all of the photos we wanted, which I deeply appreciated. I know the lightning is always a challenge, but she has such a great go-get'em type of attitude that I never doubted her ability to shoot beautiful photos in the dark December night.
Her second shooter, Eric, was also lovely. He was kind and easy to talk to, though he spent more time with the groomsmen. My husband and his friends all agreed that Eric was fun to be around, got the job done, and made them feel at ease. Kate and Eric seemed to work really well together and I had no doubts that the two of them were doing everything they could to capture our wedding.
Kate sent us a small album of photos the morning after which was amazing! We were able to share some beautiful images with our family at our brunch the next day and share photos on social media for friends/family to enjoy.
Kate is an actual rockstar and absolute professional. If you want beautiful photos of your wedding while also being around someone who is truly awesome and gets the job done, then Kate and her team is the way to go! You won't be disappointed!
Response from the Vendor on 01/04/2022
Ahhh thank you liv! You guys made our job easy! Im so happy I got to capture your beautiful wedding.
We had Kate shoot our wedding and she was professional, organized, decisive and fun. We didn’t really know where to start in the process and she gave us guidance ahead of the day, was engaged and thoughtful on the day with a plan but also leaned into the spontaneity of special moments or on the spot requests. Aside from the beautiful photos I trusted Kate immediately because of her presence and confidence and it really allowed me to ground myself in the specialness of the day taking away any of my worry of “capturing it perfectly” or having to direct. When I was in a pinch for some vendors Kate connected me with people she had worked with in the past and along the way, anyone that had worked with her previously had nothing but glowing things to say about her. She’s is great at what she does, we feel lucky to have had her, and could not recommend her more highly!
After seeing Katie’s incredible work shooting our friend’s wedding , we just HAD to have her take our family pictures. It was so special to have Katie capture our family when we were pregnant with our son, and then again when he was a young toddler. I wasn’t sure how it would go with a toddler that doesn’t stop moving, but somehow Katie worked her magic and captured our family in such a beautiful way. Katie was so patient with our toddler and our puppy. We have the most beautiful family pictures to hang in our home now. Katie, thank you for the wonderful experience and for giving us pictures that we will cherish forever. We are looking forward to working with you again as our family grows!
Response from the Vendor on 12/15/2021
Thanks guys!You guys are professional wedding guests!
Katie was an absolute pleasure to work with for my sons wedding. Always considerate and helpful with a very large wedding party/family.
Response from the Vendor on 12/15/2021
Thank you Marykaye and Peter! Two weddings down, one to go!
I was referred by a friend who raved about Kate Donovan Photography, and my experience was also fantastic. We had a lot of hiccups at our wedding (not having to do with photos) and Kate handled it with ease and kept the mood lifted and the day moving! Professional, on time, and kind. Her second shooter Tori was fun, talented and they worked very well together! She found the perfect balance of not wasting time but not feeling like you were being rushed on your special day. The NEXT morning (I don’t know how she did it) - I literally woke up to about 10-15 teaser photos! This was so nice and unexpected, I got to immediately post a picture and send to family. Do yourself a favor, look at her portfolio and trust the raving reviews! You will not be disappointed… XO
Response from the Vendor on 12/15/2021
thank you Nicolette!
Katie has been the photographer at several weddings I have attended. She manages to catch the most emotional, the best candids, the funniest, great family & bridal party photos, and the real love moments. She is the consummate professional. You hardly know she is there and then after the wedding you see hundreds of the most beautiful photos you’ve ever seen. She’s simply the best. ❤️
Response from the Vendor on 10/19/2021
Awe thank you Sandy!
Kate is the best! We have used her for engagement, newborn, and wedding photos. Every time she is on time and ready to go. Our wedding had to be moved because of COVID and she was so easy to work with about it. She also had her hands full keeping my groomsmen in line for photos but got epic shots. We plan to use her for any photo needs in the future 10000%
My family isn’t the easiest to say the least… she was amazing keeping everyone in line and taking the most AMAZING photos. She’s done our engagement, wedding and newborn photos. I’ll call her for everything! So personable and fun! I felt like I had a good friend following me around on my wedding day. I can’t recommend her enough!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/27/2021
Awe Thank you Leah! Your family was not bad at ALL! That Ava stole the show!
We hired Kate and her team for our wedding earlier this month. Long before that she was in communication with us to ensure that had all of the necessary information and that we were well informed every step of the way. Her friendly and professional attitude made us feel very comfortable throughout the entire process.
Kate and Tori showed up at our venue slightly early to make sure that they were in the right places at the right time. While most photograph sessions can seem forced and awkward, Kate brought levity to the situation and made it easy for everyone to enjoy themselves during the whole day. We were able to relax and be ourselves when we needed to, and when we had to be somewhere at a certain time she was on top of it.
We received a sneak peek of some of our photos thr next day and they were incredible. She has a knack for timing and taking advantage of backgrounds and environments that you can't have guaranteed throughout the entire day. She called an audible at one point during sunset and captured the most amazing pictures of my wife and I at the beach. Very grateful for those!
I would highly recommend Kate and her team to anyone in need of professional photographs, wedding or otherwise.
Response from the Vendor on 09/27/2021
Ahhhh thank you for your kind words! You guys made my job easy.
Kate always comes prepared and analyzes the surroundings to determine the best light and shots. She really takes the groups personality into account and catches the best and most authentic moments.
Response from the Vendor on 09/27/2021
Thanks Kiana, love working with you guys on Taylor’s special day!
Katie is always professional, attentive, and has that eye for detail. She turns out the most beautiful images that truly capture the feel of the moment on your day.
Kate is very talented, and her photos are unique and creatively artistic. She is professional and very personable! If you are looking for the full package, look no further, Kate is your gal!
Kate captured our intimate wedding brilliantly. She was professional, communicative, and friendly throughout the entire process. We really appreciated her ability to direct everyone while also catching the most beautiful candid moments. We will absolutely go to her for any future photography needs.
Response from the Vendor on 07/17/2021
Thank you so much Cynthia, your kind words mean so much to me.
Kate was absolutely wonderful to work with! Her vision, creativeness, and ease was so awesome to have during our special day. My husband and I got married in the midst of a pandemic and because of that, we ended up having a VERY small wedding. While photos at a wedding are always important, they are even more important to us because they will allow our friends and family to see our beautiful day in an authentic way. On our wedding day, I had so many people comment on what a great job Kate did--and we agree 100%!
We received our "sneak peek" the morning after our wedding and are still picking our jaws off the floor with how stunning the photos are. We cannot wait to see the rest of the photos and are excited to hire Kate for all other events in the future!
Thank you SO much, Kate!
Kate is absolutely wonderful to work with! Before even deciding to work with her, she invited us to meet her. She insists on getting to know who she's working with to make sure everyone is a perfect fit. She continuously made us feel comfortable whether we were taking couple pictures, group pictures, or at the alter. She knew when to step in to improve each photo, how to approach lighting and spacing, and how to edit each photo so that it captured each moment. Kate made sure to learn the venue before our big day, stayed in contact with us during this CRAZY pandemic, and took time to work with us as we figured out how to navigate social distancing. We highly recommend Kate for any photoshoot anyone would need!
We can’t say enough good things about Kate and her work. Our photos were beautiful, unique, thoughtful, and perfect. She was able to capture the day exactly how we imagined it. We got married relatively last minute, around the holidays, on a Friday and was not expecting for Kate to be able to fit us in but crossed our fingers she could, and she did! She was flexible and easy going but also had a well executed plan to get the best photos, which was exactly how we wanted it. We loved having her involved and we had so many positive comments from family and friends saying how great they thought she was. We will definitely be recommending her to anyone who asks for a photographer in the area! Thank you Kate!
Kate is the type of photographer who will bend over backwards (literally) to find the perfect shot. She's quick on her feet and when you can't find your crazy Uncle Tom for the family photo her ability to be flexible with another shot and quickly organize your family is what every bride needs. Kate is a pleasure to work with and is quite speedy with her turn around. Her sneak peek updates get you pumped for the full edited photos and she always has a thoughtful, heartfelt comment to add. I was fortunate enough to be able to receive both maternity and wedding photos with this lovely lady. The pictures are amazing.
Not hiring Kate Donovan Photography is like coffee without milk. It's just crazy!
Please do yourself a favor and grab Kate for your wedding or next celebration. You'll be glad you did.
I found Kate through a friend who is in the business. I went straight to her Instagram and knew she was the photographer for me! I loved how her pictures are effortless, romantic, and candid. She is such a talent and amazing to work with. Kate took the time to get to know me as well as asking questions about my party. She was very early the day of my wedding and got my photos back in the time she said she would! I HIGHLY recommend her!
Its hard to just narrow down exactly how I feel about Kate and her artistry to a few sentences, She is unlike any other photographer that I've ever worked with, She is extremely gifted in her trade and your overall time with Kate makes the entire experience unforgettable and wanting to book her again! Her images are also so beautiful and tasteful and she really knows how to capture moments that express love and creativity that showcases you in the most organic way. I love her and I will be recommending Kate to anyone that is looking for a trusting referral!
Response from the Vendor on 09/27/2021
Awe Thank you Katie Cavic! We love working with you even more
Kate is the ultimate professional. She made the whole process easy and comfortable and captured our day beautifully.
Where do I even begin?!? I can't say enough good things about Kate and her team. I honestly was so overwhelmed by the choices of vendors when I started wedding planning, that when I found Kate and we met in person, I was just happy to cross something off my list. She was my first vendor booked and I am SO lucky to have found her. From our engagement shoot to our microwedding on our original date on 06/27/2020 to being so flexible with planning wedding 2.0 on 11/6/2020 - Kate was nothing but calm, well-organized and brilliant at what she does. She was able to capture my relationship so well -- let me just say.. for having a husband who HATES getting his photo taken.. He was the star of our mini wedding pictures (to my dismay). If you choose Kate for your wedding, you will NOT be disappointed!
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2020
Ahhhh Thank you Meg!!
Kate is great! She is very courteous and professional! She is very knowledgeable about lighting and positions, and definitely tries to get the best shot no matter how many tries it takes. I would recommend Kate to anyone in the new england area.
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2020
Thank you Mia!!!
Kate Donovan photography is the absolute best! Kate completely makes everyone feel at ease and because another member of the party. The lengths she goes to to get the shot are truly incredible (she is a ninja). The images Kate is able to capture put you right back in the moment of your day! They are always so gorgeous, no matter what the occasion Kate is able to capture all of the best moments. She is one of a kind and a real artist who is dedicated to her craft! I definitely recommend!!
Where do I even start?! I was so lucky to be introduced to Kate early in the wedding process and she was the very first vendor we enthusiastically booked! From absolutely nailing our gorgeous beach engagement shoot to perfectly capturing our snowy winter wedding, I can’t say enough about Kate (and Vin)! They were such a dream team the day of the wedding.. they captured all of the shots we wanted (and so many more), had such a fun and positive energy, made sure we got through our formals and could accomplish our goal of attending our cocktail hour without sacrificing any amazing shots, braved the cold and snow without even blinking to get the shots we so badly wanted, and captured so many moments that we missed the day of. Looking through our photo gallery was truly a gift in and of itself. Kate and Vin took an unbelievable amount of incredible photos and it allowed us to relive our day through their incredibly artful eyes, it’s honestly hard to choose a favorite. The style and “eye” put into even the simplest photos are so clearly evident (no boring wedding photos here!!). We are so grateful to have these photos for a lifetime as a memory of our big day. Kate and Vin love what they do and it SHOWS. If you are looking for the perfect wedding photographer, look no further.
Response from the Vendor on 03/21/2020
Thank you so much Abby & Andrew!
Kate was amazing!!!! She did everything I needed/asked for. My biggest concern was getting everything done in a timely manner.She did so good I got all my formals done very quickly. My husband and I actually had a couple minutes to spend alone in the bridal sweet before the reception started. Thank you Kate for the beautiful memories of our special night.
Response from the Vendor on 01/30/2020
Ahhh Thank you Sherri! You were shot list queen and deserve the credit!
Kate and Vincent were an absolute dream team! They captured everything possible and made us feel so comfortable. My husband and I used their services for our wedding this past fall, and I do not have enough great things to say. From the minute they arrived on site, they were easy going, kind, fun to be around, and made you feel at ease.
The photographs we received brought tears to my eyes, they were so beautiful. They captured every single moment so we were able to relive our special day, as well as see some incredible guest shots and moments we might have missed.
I can not recommend Kate enough, she was able to capture every emotion, from elegance to fun, with such grace and style. Your wedding day is one of the most special days of your life, and it's important to have the best photographs for memory, and we could not imagine having gone with anyone else to do this for us. She clearly cares a great deal about what she does, and it shows in her work.
Response from the Vendor on 12/20/2019
This review made my season!!!!! Thank you
Just got married on Saturday, and all I have to say is Kate and Tori were amazing!!!! So easy to communicate with and so easy to work with!!!! Kate and Tori are so personable and help make your wedding day perfect and capture all the memories!!! Kate and Tori worked with me to make sure I got all the pictures I wanted on my big day and were always professional!! I can’t thank them enough!!!! Can’t wait to see my wedding album!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ highly recommend for any occasion!!!! Thank you so much!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2019
OMG! You are quick, thank you, thank you , thank you!!!
Amazing to work with and also amazing photos! She really cares about the couples she works with as well. Can't go wrong!
Kate and Tory did an amazing job at our wedding! They were so fun to work with and had so many creative ideas. After our engagement shoot with Kate, I knew I picked the right photographer for our wedding - she will do anything for the best picture! I would recommend her for all of your photo needs. You will not be disappointed!
Kate has such an artistic eye. She looked at my Pinterest page and could see what I liked. Our plans were to get married outside at the summit of a mountain and then it rained and I had never thought of a plan B for pictures. Kate was able to think on her feet and take some amazing photos with the rain. Our engagement photos were done while it was snowing which came out incredible! We wanted to do it in the snow and that meant we had to look at the forecast and plan when it was going to snow. Kate was super flexible and the photos came out great! I highly recommend her as a photographer.
Response from the Vendor on 09/30/2019
Thank you Becca!!!!
Katie was awesome. Not only was Katie a superb photographer she was also a fun, easy, professional person that added to our day. It felt like we had hired a old friend to take our wedding pictures. We're so happy with how our photos came out, and how easy it was the whole process was. The day of your wedding is crazy, and hectic...having someone like Katie there added so much comfort to an overwhelming day! Couldn't be happier with our pictures, and I can't recommend Katie enough. She's top notch.
Response from the Vendor on 09/30/2019
Thanks Bry and Jennie!
Kate is the best- she is able to accomodate different styles and preferences while always delivering the most beautiful results!
Response from the Vendor on 09/30/2019
Thank you Andrea ! Hope you are well
Katie is truly an amazing photographer and a wonderful person. She did my best friends wedding over the summer of 2018 and I’ve referred her to as many people as possible. The photos were flawless and beautiful. I would 100% recommend her to anyone.
One of my favorite things about Kate is her passion for her craft. Her mind is constantly coming up with new and creative ideas. There are times when we thought we would be done with a shoot, and you can see the wheels in her head spinning because she became inspired again, and then she starts shooting and the results are incredible. Nothing is stagnant in her work. I highly recommend her to everyone I know who are getting married or even family shoots. She’s always willing to try something new and refreshing.
Response from the Vendor on 09/21/2019
Ahhhh Renee , thank you! The wheels definitely spin haha
Kate was fantastic start to finish. We loved being able to customize a wedding package with her, we had a great time at our engagement photos, and we loved having her as part of our wedding. She and her team felt more like friends than vendors. Our pictures are gorgeous and we look forward to hiring her in the future to photograph our growing family.
Response from the Vendor on 09/20/2019
Awesome Kate, thank you! I’ll be headed to do south shore minis end of October! Congratulations on your little addition 🤱🏼
Kate and her team beautifully captured every moment of our wedding day and the photos were gorgeous! Thank you so much!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/20/2019
Thank you Meagan!! Hope you are well!
Katie is amazing. She was flexible, efficient, helped to manage our crazy family and work through our entire day with us.
If I did it again I would certainly choose her again. We plan to use Katie for all family shoots moving forward.
Response from the Vendor on 09/30/2019
Thank you Sarah! Images were will be ready soon!
Katie did an amazing job photographing my wedding! She is so talented & fun to work with. She shot both beautiful & unique photos. Our whole bridal party loved her & my sister in law asked her to shoot her upcoming wedding too... where she did another awesome job! A +++++++!
Kate and Tory are the best!! It was like hanging out with your friends on your wedding day with the end result being beautiful, amazing wedding pictures. Kate did two family weddings this year and I would recommend to anyone looking for a talented and creative wedding photographer.
Late review here! We had Kate Donovan Photography for our wedding last September. We had an amazing experience with Kate and her team. She was on time, professional, and did an awesome job capturing all of the special moments from our day. We recently looked through our wedding photos again and it was so worth it to invest in a high quality photographer. These pictures will bring us back to that day, over and over again.
A note on professionalism: The second shooter that was planned for our wedding was sick on the day of our wedding. Kate let me know promptly and brought an alternate second shooter, who was also on time, professional, and awesome. There were no excuses and no drama about a second shooter, it was all handled professionally. Brides can appreciate that sort of professionalism when dealing with unforeseen circumstances.
Thanks Kate!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/12/2018
Thanks Daniella!
From the moment I first spoke with Kate, I knew she would be the one to photograph my wedding. Kate was so attentive to me throughout the whole planning process, always answering any questions I had. She has a lot of experience shooting weddings, and it clearly shows in her work! She has a great ability to make people feel and look comfortable in pictures. We had such a good experience with her and her assistant on our wedding day. Thank you Kate Donovan Photography!
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2018
Awe thank you Julie! Hope your honeymoon was fabulous! I’m going to need so recommendations!
I was married at Boston City Hall in 90+ degree weather, all humidity, 6 months pregnant with a 15 month old and a 9 year old.
Kate was amazing! We were just so flustered and hot dealing with the kids trying to get them to cooperate and she just went with the flow. If the kids started twirling and dancing she just took advantage of it and didn’t try to force them to pose/smile etc. She was very patient, easy going and creative. Highly recommended!
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2018
Haha! Thank you, it was sooooo hot! You were the trooper in the heels 👠
Katie is the utmost professional. Her sweet demeanor and confidence allowed our entire party to feel relaxed. She’s great at assuring you that she will capture the special moments and the right shots. I’ve used her more than once and she always exceeds expectations. She was highly recommended by others in the community and I also highly recommend Katie for any and all photography needs!!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2018
Thank you Lisa!!!
People I don't even know stop me to say they saw my wedding pictures and they are absolutely amazing, stunning, etc. Kate did such a wonderful job finding the right places to shoot our photos, in and around our venue, and keep us relaxed. Our guests were so impressed that my in-laws hired her to come to our house for a separate family photo shoot after the wedding. Again, she delivered amazing shots. We can't say enough great things about Kate and the experiences we've had with her.
Katie is the best! Period. A master of her craft and an all around awesome person. Her photos are breathtaking and working with her is an absolute pleasure!
Response from the Vendor on 09/21/2018
Thank you Ben! So glad I could be a part of it all!
When we hired Katie to photograph our wedding, not only did we have a great experience and a wonderful gallery of photos, but also gained a friend for life! Katie is very personable, sincere, and dedicated to providing the best of the best for all her clients. From my first meeting with her, she completely understood the vision I had for my wedding day and it truly reflects in her work. We already plan on using Katie again for another photo session this year and for many more to come!
Response from the Vendor on 09/21/2018
Thank you Emily! You guys made my job easy!