Kate Neal Photo

mended by the venue and we are so glad we took that advice. During our initial meeting with Kate and John we felt instantly eased by their approachability. I think we chatted for about 20 minutes (happily) just getting to know each other! They shared their story about how they got into photography, how much they loved photographing weddings at Battello, and an important piece of advice they’ve learned from years of experience. We needed to make sure we liked them as we’d spend almost all of our wedding day in their company. To hear them be so honest and thoughtful for what our wedding day would be, we knew they were the ones we wanted to work with. Kate and John care so much about their work but also about their couples. On the day of our engagement shoot there was some overcast (which we learned quickly comes out beautiful in pictures) and Kate reached out offering to reschedule if we weren’t comfortable with the weather, again putting our wants first. We told her we’d be happy to keep the day and looked forward to seeing them later. Another special touch they add to this experience is grabbing a drink at a favorite local spot to get to know you as a couple more. We probably could have stayed and chatted with them all night, it felt so natural getting to know them! There were also a few series of unfortunate events that day (thanks to a poor make up appointment) and Kate gave us some great advice to make sure that never happened again. Their turnaround time was quick and they even shared a few sneak peaks the next day! We adored the photos and became that much more excited to take pictures on the wedding day. Leading up to the wedding, they gathered and organized all the important details and were extremely communicative on plans so that we maximized time celebrating with family and friends while also capturing sweet, private moments. They did just that! Everything went seemingly perfect and it was the best balance of enjoying time with our loved ones while also photographing anything and everything we asked, from impromptu changes to portrait shots, snagging additional pictures during sunset, and documenting feeding each other Nutella through syringes, to name a few. Their warmth and joy for us on our day felt so genuine. The beauty in each one of the pictures they take truly speaks to their talent. We cannot recommended this team enough, they are simply the best!

sked for lots of candids that captured the feelings and emotions of the day, and she absolutely crushed it!! John and Kate are both so easy to work with, they are laid back, super positive and supportive, and have a great sense of humor. They compliment each other so well and it was a joy to work with them both! 20/10 recommend!!!

drinks and we were immediately comfortable with them which continued through to our wedding. I think the best thing about Kate and John is that they know exactly what they’re doing, but they do it in such a tasteful way - they are true professionals but also the most down-to-earth people who we trusted and who made us (and our families/friends) feel so at ease through everything. Not to mention they are clearly extremely talented and all of our photos came out so beautiful. I cannot recommend this dynamic duo enough and it’s because of them that our dream wedding came to life. Do not sleep on Kate and John!

we had hit the jackpot. They weren't vendors, they were like old friends who had moved away to PA and came back for our wedding (and were doing us a huge favor for photographing it). My husband *hates* photos and he was so jovial throughout the entire process and the day -- he even begged them to stay and party! Everyone absolutely loved them and like it or not, they're stuck with us!

it to see the ones from this years’ party! There is no doubt in our minds that they are equally as beautiful. Their pictures are vibrant and candid and captured so many different emotions throughout the day. However, talent aside, these two people are extremely kind and made this process so easy. From the moment we met them on the day of our engagement shoot, my husband and I were instantly comfortable and at ease in front of the camera, which is not usually the case. Since then, we have built a relationship with them which I cherish greatly. I think they do too, considering Kate was crying while taking pictures during the anniversary party❤️🤣. We recommend them to all of our friends and family because we know how great of an experience it will be for them to work with Kate and John.

roll down the aisle there was no question who I would ask- Our original wedding was supposed to be in Sicily and they were willing to travel just for me. When Covid decided that wasn't going to happen I made sure whatever date I changed to worked for them, and I couldn't be happier that I did! Being on the other end of that camera was something I was super uncomfortable with. John and Kate made us laugh, made us comfortable and frankly it was like hanging out with 2 of your best friends. I received my entire gallery in less than a month and I have never felt/looked more beautiful in pictures ever in my entire life! They are magicians and I will forever treasure these photos and memories of my time spent on my wedding day because of them. Without question, a must hire!!

call with Kate & John we felt we had known them forever. Besides being extremely talented they are extremely kind, responsive, organized, and go out of their way to make the experience enjoyable and easy going. We first met them for our engagement shoot where they met us for a drink before hand to break the ice and make us feel comfortable which was extremely appreciated and awesome to have that time. Our original wedding wasnt able to happen due to the pandemic and all throughout the craziness they went above and beyond to check in on us, were extremely accommodating with the the multiple date changes and always provided more availability and details to make our planning easier. They even surprised us with a bottle of champagne on our original date to let us know they were thinking of us. They are flexible and willing with creating specific images or ideas you may have but also took the lead when I was unsure or just wanted to follow along and relax. We ended up having a micro wedding at which John married us in addition to them photographing the event. The entire experience has been seamless and our photos are so beautiful - you can truly feel the happiness and emotions of the day through their work. I am so excited that we get to work with them for a third time for our big reception. If you want to work with thoughtful, kind, and talented people who will not disappoint, I cannot recommend Kate&John enough.

absolute joy to work with and so great in terms of keeping contact with throughout the entire process- from engagement, to the photos being ready! I'm so grateful for them capturing such a special moment in my life and cannot wait to hopefully work with them again for our wedding. Thank you both for capturing our special day!

ked forward to this moment in life to have them be a part of my wedding journey: it was truly a no-brainer to have them as our photographers. They are such a great team, are super positive and calming, and really compliment each other with the artistic vision, lighting, and making us feeling as natural as possible in front of the lens. My finance and I could not be happier with the results of our shoot and look forward to using them again for other types of family and life shoots!

heir work.  When we first met them in person at our engagement session in Central Park, we instantly knew we could not have made a better decision.  Kate and John made us feel comfortable and at ease and took the time to get to know us as a couple.  They are not only incredible professionals, they are also incredibly kind and fun to be around. On our wedding day Kate and John were a calming presence and made everyone in our families and bridal party feel comfortable.  They made sure to know all of our preferences and what was important to us, including various family heirlooms and personal details.  We were completely blown away when we got our photos.  Kate and John managed to capture the overall feeling of the day while also capturing so many small details.  Our wedding included several Jewish ceremonies, including a Tisch and Bedeken, which Kate and John captured beautifully.  Our entire experience working with Kate and John was excellent, and we could not be happier to have these photos for years to come. We highly recommend KNP!

ave nothing but wonderful things to say about our experience working with Kate and John. Choosing a photographer was one of the most important wedding planning decisions for my husband and me. Not only did we want the perfect photographs to remember our special day, but we really wanted to “click” with the people who would be spending so much time with both of us on one of the most important days of our lives. We knew that our photographers would be by our side for the entire day, and it was important to us that we picked someone who made us feel comfortable and most like ourselves. We found all that and more with Kate and John. We hit it off getting drinks and apps before our engagement session, and it honestly felt like we were simply out with friends. Kate and John helped us navigate our wedding venue closing unexpectedly and needing to change our date and overall vision. They also brought us comfort and a sense of calm during an unexpected medical emergency during our reception. They made not only our wedding day, but the entire wedding planning process enjoyable and special for the both of us. At the end of the day, you’re hiring your photographers not just to be fun wedding guests, but to capture your day in a beautiful and special way. Our photographs are everything we could have imagined and more. What we love most about them is that they just feel like “us.” Everytime we look at them (and they are everywhere around our home!), we are immediately transported back to that day. A few months after we received our photos, as we were preparing to celebrate our first Christmas as husband and wife, the most special surprise arrived in the mail from Kate and John--a framed wedding picture to hang on our tree. I promise that Kate and John will quickly become more than just people you hired to take pictures on your wedding day. They will become your friends, and you will know right away that they will be with you every step of the way.

of photographers, and Kate & John immediately stood out from the others during our first meet ‘n’ greet phone call. They recommend a quick phone chat so you can get to know each other, see if it’s a good personality/style fit, and so you can ask them questions. We quickly hit it off and were so excited to move forward in the process. When we met in person for our engagement shoot, they made us feel comfortable immediately and we forgot we were hanging out with our wedding photographers as they truly felt like old friends! Now don’t let that fool you into thinking they aren’t the most meticulous, professional and passionate photography team in the game... because they absolutely are. They were so seamless and amazing on our big day- capturing all of the important big moments beautifully and surprising us with so many special smaller moments that they captured. They each have their own unique style that’s brought out in your final photos, ensuring that you’ll have MANY more than one favorite shot! I truly cannot say enough about these two, other than, LOOK NO FURTHER! You have found your photographer!!!

te and John did. They were so great about keeping everyone on track and making sure we got all of the shots that we wanted. The photos they captured were absolutely stunning and they paid such close attention to all of the little details. I would recommend them to ANYONE looking for a photographer and would use them again myself.

looked at several photographers before I talked to Kate and John. They took beautiful pictures of our pre-wedding primping, our wedding ceremony, and the reception. They were super accommodating and patient enough to get the best shots. Getting everyone in the same place at the same time and all smiling was like herding cats that day, but they persevered and the results are great!

ed. They listened to my worries and answered questions about all the small details that my husband wanted to hear about as we interviewed photographers - proving that they are total pros! We did an engagement shoot with them to get a feel for working together and then worked closely with them as we go closer to the day of the wedding. It's obvious that they take their job on the day of the wedding seriously but have an amazing sense of making you feel at ease all throughout the day. I'm so so happy with our choice to have them as our photographers!!

ally prior to the big day. We met up with Kate and John months prior to our wedding to get to know each other, and they brought albums of previous weddings they'd done to give us an idea of what we were getting, and to ask us about things we wanted/didn't want on the wedding day, which was incredibly helpful and eliminated any possible surprises on both sides. When our wedding day came around, we were both already totally comfortable with Kate and John, which is rare. Neither of us felt awkward or uncomfortable in any way during the wedding day, and it shows in the pictures. Not only do Kate and John make you feel at ease, but they are also incredibly professional in what they do. Their vision with a camera is actually incredible to watch and they work together as a team and bounce ideas off each other so well. My wife and I were commenting to each other saying things like "That's such a good idea" and "I never would've thought of that" throughout the entirety of the day. We were so excited to see the final product of those ideas, knowing they were going to be exceptional, and now that we have the photos we can say for certain that Kate and John blew our expectations out of the water. If you're looking for photographers that are the best in the business behind a lens, can make you feel at ease, and even eliminate nerves and turn it into excitement, then there's no need to look anywhere else.

a month before the wedding, they were very accommodating on new venue and new schedule. Kate and John's work was professional, the pictures were gorgeous and I would be happy to work with them again!

es that can't be taught - they are down to earth, warm, genuine and more importantly (for us), know how to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera and in their presence. As if all that wasn't enough, they're young, fun and relatable, and people we would want to go grab drinks with, which speaks to their personalities. Throughout our process, Kate was professional and responsive. As for their work, we are still in awe of the moments they captured at our engagement party, rehearsal dinner and wedding day. We wanted the "photo journalistic" style that can't be recreated and wanted our photographer to capture the pure, authentic and beautifully raw moments of our day, and Kate Neal Photo delivered. As my husband and I recently flipped through our 800+ photos of our wedding day, we were able to relive our day together which is exactly what I want every time I look at them; this is what makes Kate Neal Photo so unique as Kate & John go beyond the standard pretty poses and created picturesque memories that feel so real they take us back to a day we wanted to cherish and remember forever.

th- kind, fun, and super professional. Kate was always very responsive to my messages and emails which I greatly appreciate. I loved getting the sneak peeks of photos they send as the editing process is completed, its so exciting! My photos are exceptional and I received many compliments on the pictures. I also appreciated how the shooters from Kate Neal p\Photo manage to get great pictures, but also maintain this behind-the-scenes vibe so that my husband and I and all our guests could enjoy ourselves and hardly notice we were being photographed. I would highly recommend this vendor!!! Thanks for the amazing job!

king for simply amazing photos!