Wisconsin & Midwest Wedding Photographer
$3,800 starting price
Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago - travel welcomed
Travels up to 1000 miles See details
Kate Senger
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Kate Senger is a wedding photographer based just outside Madison, WI, creating cinematic, soul-stirring imagery for romantics and deep feelers.
Whether your day unfolds beneath string lights in your backyard or in a candlelit hall filled with music and movement, she's drawn to the feeling of it all — the fleeting glances, unfiltered emotion, and quiet in-between moments that say everything.
Kate's approach is rooted in honest storytelling — photojournalistic at its core, yet artfully composed to feel timeless, not traditional. You won’t be asked to perform, instead, you'll be given gentle guidance when needed so real life can unfold. The result? Photographs that feel like memories — warm, textural, and emotive, with a careful cinematic edit that mirrors the richness of the day you lived.
Kate offers engagement sessions, rehearsal dinner coverage, and everything in between — but more than that, she offers space to be yourselves, to feel deeply, and to have your love documented with intention.
If you value presence over perfection, emotion over aesthetics (though there will be both), and if your love feels like home — you'll create something beautiful together.
Prices & packages
Collection I
$3,500 starting price
Collection I
$3,500 starting price
6 hours
6 hours
custom wedding day timeline collaboration
custom wedding day timeline collaboration
online viewing gallery for friends and family
online viewing gallery for friends and family
option to add engagement session, album, etc
option to add engagement session, album, etc
print release and download rights for couple
print release and download rights for couple
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- Collection I$3,500 starting priceCollection I$3,500 starting price6 hours6 hourscustom wedding day timeline collaborationcustom wedding day timeline collaborationonline viewing gallery for friends and familyonline viewing gallery for friends and familyoption to add engagement session, album, etcoption to add engagement session, album, etcprint release and download rights for coupleprint release and download rights for couple
- Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge.
- Couples usually spend $4,500
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Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
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Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Online Proofing
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Printed Proofs
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Documentary
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Modern
Vintage
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
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Kate Senger
Owner
Hi, I’m Kate — a storyteller at heart with a deep love for capturing the kind of moments that feel like stills from a film. To me, photography isn’t just about documenting your wedding — it’s about honoring your connection, your quirks, your laughter, and those quiet, unspoken glances that say everything. I invest my whole heart into giving you the time and care you deserve — from the lead-up to your day, to the day itself, this helps me create warm and honest imagery that will be treasured long after. When I’m not working on a creative project or deep in the editing zone, you’ll find me perusing thrift shops, sipping cocktails somewhere new, or out hiking with my two dogs. I’m also a homebody at heart — happiest with a book in hand, a cat on my lap, and my dogs snuggled on either side. I adore working with couples who are deeply in love and wildly grateful to be marrying their person — the ones who feel like soulmates and best friends rolled into one. Tell me more about your story, and let's create something unforgettable.
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5.0
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Kate Senger Photography has received exceptional reviews from couples praising her for being organized, communicative, and genuinely caring about capturing their special moments. Clients appreciate her ability to make them feel comfortable, especially for those who are camera-shy, and her talent in capturing genuine emotions throughout the wedding day. Kate's professionalism, flexibility, and dedication to her craft have left couples highly satisfied with her work, recommending her for weddings without hesitation.Review photos
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Carrie T
5.0
4/08/2025
Kate is the best! From the very first phone call, she made us feel comfortable and at ease. We felt she was genuine in getting to know us and understand the look we were going for! We are so happy with all our photographs. She has such an intuitive sense for capturing genuine moments and the photos are beautiful and natural looking! On top of all that, she is organized and communicative. I would recommend her to anyone! :)
Response from Kate Senger on 04/26/2025
Whoa, Carrie, thank you! <3
April S
5.0
4/05/2025
My fiancee and I reached out to Kate about scheduling an engagement photoshoot and she was a joy to work with. Kate was so organized and on top of communication. Even in her initial email response, she was able to build off of our ideas and share her insights and potential locations. It got us even more excited for the shoot! She was also great at guiding us and asking the right questions to help us achieve our ideal vision for the shoot. Kate made coordination a breeze!
Response from Kate Senger on 04/26/2025
I appreciate you, April! Thanks for your kind and thoughtful words.
Any questions?
Aubrey A
5.0
3/30/2025
Right away from the start of communication with Kate, we felt comfortable and like Kate really cared about us! Throughout the process of wedding planning and the wedding day, Kate was super organized and willing to accommodate to our needs. My husband and I are shy in front of the camera, but Kate made us feel super comfortable and captured beautiful pictures of us. Also, my husband and I really appreciated that Kate has an eye for capturing emotions throughout the wedding day. We are so thankful to have had Kate as our photographer!
Ally F
5.0
1/15/2025
Kate was seriously the PERFECT person to have as our photographer for our wedding day. Both my husband and I aren't the most confident in front of a camera, and she made us feel incredibly comfortable. She fit right in with our family/wedding party, and was a blast to have her alongside us on our big day. Plus, we got our pictures within about a month after the wedding, and they were incredible. She really captured the feelings of the day perfectly. Legitimately stunning - would give her more stars if possible!
Rebecca D
5.0
11/11/2023
Kate was wonderful to work with, she kept us updated throughout the process about when we could expect sneak peaks and the final photos. During the shooting sessions, she made us both feel comfortable and she does such a good job catching the emotions of every wedding she photocmgraphs, just check out her Instagram for proof!
Brigid E
5.0
5/22/2023
Kate captured our wedding day beautifully and thoughtfully. She is so organized and dedicated and was always a step ahead of us and made it all so easy as we planned our wedding from out of state. She really put us at ease (we're both camera shy / camera awkward) and captured candid moments that are such a treasure to look back on. We're so happy with our full wedding album. I can't recommend Kate Senger Photography enough!
Laura P
5.0
2/09/2023
It was an absolute pleasure working with Kate!! I’ve done some wedding planning on the side and so have seen my fair share of photographers. She’s so pleasant to work with, organized, and down to earth. I would recommend her to anyone.
Olivia D
5.0
12/29/2022
When I first saw Kate’s website, I was drawn in by the movement she captured in her photos. I loved how each photo felt like a still frame from a movie. From the range of photographs we saw, we felt confident she could succeed in the challenging lighting of our evening wedding.
Kate was so lovely to be around, she was engaging and easy going. She also could magically disappear into the background to capture authentic moments. Looking back at our gallery, I’m amazed at how many times I’ve thought, I don’t remember her standing there. She caught the big laughs, happy tears and little looks flashed between us that tell the story of our day.
Jordyn A
5.0
12/05/2022
I cannot express enough how much Kate was an absolute dream to work with! She went above and beyond to ensure we had beautiful photographs of our wedding. She captured our relationship beautifully and really conveyed the ambiance and joy of our day. Her documentary photography style was perfect for us, capturing beautiful candids along with formal portraits and personality portraits. I wish I could upload pictures with my review - please find her on instagram!!! We could not be more pleased with the results and have looked back at the pictures many times since the wedding with great joy and appreciation for her art.
Nicole K
5.0
9/30/2022
Our wedding was supposed to be Sept 2020 and then changed to May 2022! The photographer who took our engagement photos in 2019 could no longer commit to our new date. Kate was recommend to us from our first photographer! Kate was a pleasure to work with. She is so sincere and passionate about her work and helped me make decisions. I was on the fence about a first look and when I explained my pros and cons to Kate, she realistically gave me expectations on what can be done with what I wanted or didn’t want to miss. Kate was very communicative throughout the planning process by email, text, and phone. The day of the wedding she made my husband and I feel comfortable and confident. The photos turned out beautiful! Within a few days, she emailed me with a sneak peek! I was so excited and was able to remember the moments. Overall, I would highly recommend Kate.
Shanti K
5.0
9/14/2022
Kate was literally the best photographer we could have asked for. We booked with Kate in the middle of the pandemic so, we did not actually get to meet face-to-face until the day of the wedding...that being said she made it feel like we had known her for years while we planned, asked questions, and celebrated. While we were feeling stressed day of, Kate was there to calm us down and keep things moving. We truly could not have asked for a better person to be there with us and capture out special day. Not to mention the photos turned out AMAZING!
Vicki G
5.0
9/02/2022
Kate was well organized, patient, flexible, responsible, creative, kind and very easy to work with. We never “knew she was there” but by the pictures we received she captured all the important details and emotions of the day. Our photos were beautiful! The perfect photographer!
Carley R
5.0
8/30/2022
It is hard to put to words how happy we are with Kate’s work! She has a unique way of capturing so many parts of the day – from the silly props, to the elegant details, to all the sweet laughs shared with our family and friends. Looking back through our gallery it truly felt like we were reliving our wedding day. This was something I was truly searching for when looking for a wedding photographer and Kate exceeded our expectations.
Along with this, our portraits were beautiful. She has such a keen eye for her surroundings, each of our couple’s portraits looked completely different from the next allowing for great variety. She has such beautiful talent and artistry. Kate also is great at directing a big group, which our group definitely needed. This definitely eased our stress throughout the day knowing we could count on her to ensure all photos were done efficiently.
Lastly, Kate is a joy to work with. She is so flexible as she allowed us to move our wedding due to the COVID-19 pandemic with no questions asked. She is also incredibly personable and professional. From the moment you begin working with her it is undeniable the pride and dedication she has for her craft and for her clients.
Could not recommend her more <3
Katie U
5.0
2/10/2022
Kate was the photographer for our Chicago engagement photos and July barn wedding. She was an absolute joy to work with. Our wedding photos are the perfect mix of staged portraits and candid shots of our guests. Kate was so professional. She gave us really good direction and was able to wrangle our two families with the air of a seasoned veteran. She was also able to disappear into the background in order to capture really magical moments at our wedding. She was lovely to work with and I look forward to working with her in the future on other picture projects.
Response from Kate Senger on 02/11/2022
Katie, thank you for this lovely review! It was an absolute pleasure getting to know you a...
nd Brian.
Andrew P
5.0
12/28/2021
My wife and I hired Kate for our engagement photos and wedding photos. She was great and really flexible to work with! We absolutely love our wedding photos and we would highly recommend Kate for your event!
Response from Kate Senger on 01/15/2022
Hi Andrew (and Robin)!
Thank you for your kind words. With having to postpone your origina...
l wedding date due to COVID, you two waited a long time to make things official and celebrate. I'm so glad I was able to be there with you and enjoy the beautiful October day.
Amy G
5.0
12/21/2021
So happy we chose Kate! She is very organized. She also has a calm presence that made us feel at ease. Our photos are absolutely gorgeous. We couldn’t be happier.
Alison G
5.0
11/18/2021
My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Kate. We were planning a wedding on a three month timeline with a budget. She worked with us when I reached out and told her we really wanted an engagement session but didn't see how we could afford it with other wedding expenses. So, she threw in a shorter engagement session (perfect for us!) with our chosen wedding package!! We are so grateful for how Kate captured us as a couple, our friends, our family and our wedding day. She was communicative, flexible, and professional in the midst of wedding stress. Thank you Kate! <3
Valerie R
5.0
9/14/2021
Kate was fantastic! She captured every priceless moment in our family wedding day! Her photographic skills were phenomenal! She was extremely organized, and shared the entire day… from the “ dress” to the reception with us! Our family group photos are beautiful! Such a pleasant, kind & talented photographer! Very pleased we chose her! Best pictures ever!!
Birhani and Ross K
5.0
9/02/2021
My husband and I got married in September 2021. From the moment we talked to Kate over the phone for a consultation we knew we wanted her to be our photographer! She was easy-going and although I was nervous for our engagement photos she made us both feel comfortable. Due to COVID we changed a lot of our plans a few months before and she was supportive and flexible. As a bride I appreciated her calm demeanor and when I needed her as a leader of my big bridesmaid tribe (9) she was the leader I needed her to be. Throughout the planning process she was very personable, organized and upbeat. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer. Our pictures are amazing and we are so thankful to have them to look back on our special day. We would definitely recommend Kate for your special day!!
Sarah M
5.0
5/10/2021
My husband and I got married in August of 2020 and had such a wonderful experience working with Kate. We are based in Oregon and got married in Wisconsin. Due to COVID-19 did not have the chance to meet Kate in person until our wedding day. We had a handful of phone conversations with her throughout our planning process, and we trusted and connected with her very easily. We felt she took time to really understand the low-key vibe we were looking for and made us feel confident in the joint vision we had. Our plans changed a few months out from our wedding in a big way. Originally we had plans for a ceremony of about 100 people and a 200+ person reception. We ended up scratching that whole plan and having a 45 person ceremony/reception combo at my family's lake property. This massive change was stressful and there were so many unknowns due to the pandemic. Kate was very flexible, immediately bought into the new plan, and was there to support us throughout.
Her advice/guides/materials helped us establish the schedule of our day and plan the whole event - very helpful! On the day of our wedding we felt very comfortable during with Kate despite it being our first meeting. She jumped right in and captured our day beautifully. In our couples session we felt very at ease with her and she made the photo process very enjoyable and fun-not awkward at all. The photos turned out incredible and were very organic, timeless, and elegant just how we wanted. We will cherish them forever. We are so grateful to have had Kate as our photographer, she made the whole day run so smoothly for us. We would recommend her to anyone! Thank you Kate!
Hannah M
5.0
2/19/2021
Kate was absolutely amazing! We hired her for our engagement shoot as well as wedding. For our engagement shoot she showed up early and had already hiked to find the best spots in the location we picked and made us feel so comfortable in our first ever professional photography session (She even let me borrow her boots for the muddy spots)! She was great for our wedding as well! She captured all the perfect moments, was extremely prompt posting our photos to her website, and even sent us a few printed out along with a cute USB!
Michelle H
5.0
1/28/2021
I am so thankful for all that Kate did for my husband and I for our wedding date. Prior to the big day, Kate had open and honest communication about the timeline of the day and what information she needed to make the day run as smooth as possible. I valued this as a big planner myself! We talked through the wedding vision and how group photos would run (which was the most stressful part of the wedding day for me). Then, a whole wrench was thrown into our wedding - COVID - and she remained so supportive and excited for our intimate wedding of 30 people. I am so grateful for the memories Kate captured on our wedding day, I highly recommend her for any day/event you'd like to remember for a lifetime!
Alison F
5.0
11/27/2019
Kate did an amazing job on our rainy wedding day! She captured great pics of our guests and my husband and I despite the rain clouds. Our group pictures are AMAZING with our wedding party too! Thank you, Kate!
Molly B
5.0
10/17/2019
I highly recommend Kate Senger for your photographer. She is super nice and really listens to what you are looking for. Plus she is very budget friendly compared to the rest of the market, and willing to travel. She has a great eye, and I am absolutely obsessed with both my engagement and wedding photos. I've gotten a ton of compliments!
Erika G
5.0
10/03/2019
Kate... you're incredible. You dealt with terrible weather and yet captured the most incredible day. We had so much fun and you captured it all. THANK YOU!!
Ashley D
5.0
8/31/2019
WOW! We just received our engagement pictures from Kate and they turned out so unbelievably amazing. She made our whole engagement session so relaxing and so fun. She made our vision come to life perfectly and we cannot stop looking at our beautiful pictures (not to mention our pictures came back to us SO SOON which was amazing)! We cannot wait for her to shoot our wedding!
UPDATED: We are over the MOON with how amazing Kate Senger is. She captured our day exactly how I always pictured it. She was SO fun to work with, accommodated any requests or needs we had, helped me plan out the whole day perfectly, was on schedule to a T, got sooo many amazing candid shots that look BEAUTIFUL, and was sooo helpful during the planning process. I cant say enough about her and am so lucky and happy that she captured our day!
Response from Kate Senger on 09/09/2019
My goodness, thank you! I can't WAIT to spend your wedding day with you! Thanks for an am...
azing engagement session. Glad we could share lots of laughs and get to know each other more. :)
Kelsey A
5.0
8/23/2019
Kate did an outstanding job at photographing our hiking elopement! We felt comfortable right from the beginning of the planning process and were blown away by how at ease Kate make us feel on the day itself. Even as introverts, and neither of us having had professional photos taken previously, we felt confident and comfortable. When we got our gallery back, we were completely floored by the quality of her photos and her ability to capture all the important little things that will help us relive our wedding day whenever we look back at our photos. My husband and I wanted a simple day (with no stress and no frills) to focus on one another, and we also wanted amazing photography to look back on. For both these goals, Kate was the best choice we could have made! We’re still in awe at how special she made our day both in the moment and in our memories. We will forever be grateful for Kate’s work itself and for getting to meeting her and have her present for such an important day!
Jenny C
5.0
7/06/2019
Finding a photographer that was a good fit for us was our top priority when searching for wedding vendors. I spent countless hours researching photographers in the Madison/Milwaukee area, sent many inquiries, and met with multiple potential photographers. We ultimately decided to go with Kate because not only is she incredibly talented, but she is so fun and easy to work with. She is calm and laid back, but at the same time very punctual and professional - she strikes the perfect balance! From planning the engagement session all the way through the wedding day and beyond, working with Kate has been seamless. Her communication was great throughout the entire process. We never had to worry about little details the day of, because we were confident that she had everything under control. And, of course, the photos turned out amazing. We are so so happy we were able to work with Kate and would absolutely recommend her to anyone!
Olivia S
5.0
6/28/2019
Words cannot describe how amazing Kate is. From the moment I met her I knew I had to work with her! We instantly connected and chatted away like old friends catching up. I couldn't have imagined using anyone else for my engagement and wedding photos. Her photos are gorgeous and really capture the emotion and aesthetic I was going for. It also helps that she is so easy to work with, responsive, and extremely helpful. I am so happy to have worked with her and will be forever grateful for the memories and quality I will cherish for the rest of my life. THANK YOU KATE! Your are truly a photographic treasure! Hire her, you won't regret it.
Response from Kate Senger on 07/02/2019
You made my day - thank you! I am so glad our paths crossed. Your wedding was absolutely m...
agical, and I'm so thankful I had the opportunity to work with you and Robert.
Maddie S
5.0
2/09/2019
Kate is absolutely amazing!! My husband and I got married last September, and having a great photographer was our #1 must have and the first thing we booked. After looking at several websites and photo albums, there was something that stood out to us with Kate's pictures. Even my dad said that they "spoke to him". We live out of state so I was worried about scheduling a time to meet her, but she was so flexible and willing to stay open late just for us. My husband and I instantly connected with Kate and booked right then and there. During the time between the initial meeting and the wedding, Kate was my biggest supporter and helped me develop a timeline that worked for all the picture times and little events we wanted to incorporate. Day of, she traveled to multiple locations to capture everyone getting ready, the church, and reception venue (some locations were 45min away) without any issues. A big "must have" for our pictures was a lot of outdoor portraits in the woods and golf course. The were a million mosquitos that weekend, but she came prepared!! She helped make the experience so fun even though we were being eaten alive. She helped make everything run so smooth throughout the entire day, and took some amazing pictures (every moment you want to have, and even some that I didn't know I needed to have) without seeming "in the way" or being intrusive. Following the big day, it was great to work with her to get our final pictures. There were SO MANY amazing pictures we couldn't believe it! So much wonderful emotion captured better than I could have ever hoped. She also made a beautiful album of our top pictures. It was a struggle to pick out our top 20, so she let us add a few more :). The album is beautiful and arrived within 3 months of the wedding, which is amazingly fast! I highly recommend Kate as your photographer. She's professional but very relatable, captures the most amazing pictures, helps make you feel normal in the "posey" pictures, makes beautiful albums, and is quick to get the pictures to you after the event. I can't wait for our next life event so we have another chance to get more pictures from Kate!
Nikki C
5.0
2/08/2019
be honest, I dreaded looking for a wedding photographer. I really didn’t like what I was seeing out there. I didn’t like the super cheesy posed pictures. I wanted a photographer whose work would capture the TRUE vibe and essence of the day, not someone who would stage the moments. I was feeling pretty discouraged in our search when my husband and I stumbled upon Kate’s work. I was immediately drawn to the beautiful candid nature of her photos. Her photos truly tell a story and I knew she would do incredible work with our wedding.
My husband begrudgingly agreed to set up engagement photos (likely to appease me). After we left our session with Kate, his opinion on wedding photography in general was completely transformed. We both felt so comfortable with Kate and “posing” for photos felt natural because she truly was just capturing us just being ourselves in the moment.
Our wedding photos are better than I had ever dreamt they would be. Kate is incredibly talented. I’m so glad we stumbled upon her work!!!
Response from Kate Senger on 02/09/2019
Nikki - you sure know how to make a gal feel appreciated. Thank you from the bottom of my ...
heart. This review means the world to me. From cheese curds, to beer, to an epic sunset during your engagement session - I loved every minute of it. So glad we connected. Hugs to you my friend!
Jeanine T
5.0
10/29/2018
Kate was so talented and wonderful to work with. I found her website and really liked her style and I am so glad we went with her. The photos turned out amazing and we have gotten so many compliments. She suggested the location for wedding party photos and I am so glad we went with that suggestion. I would highly recommend Kate!
Response from Kate Senger on 10/30/2018
Thank you so much Jeanine! I still feel so lucky I was able to spend two days with you! Ca...
n't wait to share more from your wedding over the slower winter months. :)
Joy W
5.0
9/25/2018
She's so great! I love all my photos from my engagement and wedding sessions. She truly is an artist. Kate is very flexible and willing to do whatever you envision for your session. She is personable and does a great job of walking you through what to do for different poses. She was always on time and had my photos ready for me when she said she would. She will respond to emails and calls quickly. She gave me full online and USB access to my photos. No second thoughts about hiring her, she's an awesome photographer and I highly recommend her!
Response from Kate Senger on 09/26/2018
Your engagement session was still one of my favorites from 2017, and I'm still kicking mys...
elf for not blogging it. I'm going to make it a point to blog it this winter! :)
Thank you so much for everything!
Kate
Patrick L
5.0
9/25/2018
Kate Senger did a great job photographing our wedding and went above and beyond the role of a photographer! She provided us with a planning packet when we first booked her that was full of ideas and things to think about along with a planner for the day to make sure we were all on the same page and didn't forget anything the day of. We had a second shooter along with Kate and Vicki was just as good as Kate. We are so glad we had a second shooter to capture all the extra angle shots but the only thing we would note is to make sure everyone in your group knows which photographer to look at. We knew to always look at Kate as the primary but we didn't do a good enough job of telling the rest of our group to always look at her so we had a lot of pictures where people are looking in the wrong direction. Both were creative in the photos they captured and in how they laid out some of our clothes and accessories to capture the details of the day. Both helped out in getting everyone ready and dressed and flowers on all the men. They also helped with all kinds of miscellaneous touchups throughout the day. Could not believe everything they were willing to jump in and help with. They did a great job of keeping us on time and on tasks without taking away from the day and the moment. Without them, we would not have had everyone ready and where they needed to be in order to get all the pictures they captured. Kate was extremely easy to work with and very flexible. She bent over backwards to help us out and make our day what we wanted it to be. Thank you so much for everything, Kate!
Response from Kate Senger on 09/26/2018
Hi Patrick!
Thanks for taking time to leave a review. Vicki and I had a lot of fun on your...
wedding day. You and Tara are so thoughtful and made us feel very welcomed.
Ah, formal group portraits. I know how some people can easily be distracted by other family members, other people behind me or to the side of me, or sometimes by a second photographer. I do my best to tell people to look at me during formals, but even then you sometimes get one person not making eye contact with the camera in a few of the images, which is why I try to take a few to make sure you have at least one where everyone is looking. My famous phrase, "one more picture everyone!" and people laugh because I fire off 3 more photos. :)
I'll make it a point to keep encouraging people to look at me during formals.
Thank you so much for your honest review!
Kate
Kassandra V
5.0
8/08/2018
I'd like to start by saying Kate is simply amazing and you will not be disappointed! My fiancé and I had an initial meeting with Kate before we even signed a contract. In that meeting we discussed everything that was important to us for our big day. I really appreciate that she took the time to meet with us before we made our final decision. We recently had our engagement session with Kate and I could not be happier with the results! She sent us the photos within a week, and we loved them so much that we will be using one of the photos for our Save the Dates! She had many great ideas for our session and helped us feel relaxed the entire time. My fiancé hates pictures and even he didn’t mind the session! I also think an engagement session is a great way to help you feel comfortable in front of the camera for your wedding day! I’m so happy we picked Kate as our photographer for our engagement session and wedding day, and I can honestly say you won’t regret it if you make the same decision!!
Response from Kate Senger on 08/09/2018
Can’t wait for your wedding! Had a lot of fun with you guys at your engagement session. Th...
anks for sharing your experience! -Kate
Brittnie K
5.0
8/01/2018
Before deciding on a wedding photographer, I sought advice from an acquaintance, whom specialized in family photos. She had given me a few different wedding photographers she thought were talented. I knew that she would lead me to a quality and experienced photographer, she didn’t disappoint!
The moment I saw Kate Senger’s photos, I knew she was the one for Ryan and I! I loved Kate's style and the way she captured the couple’s story. It was romantic yet raw at the same time. When I reached out to Kate to ask her some questions, she was extremely responsive.
Our dog Grady, is without a doubt, our fur baby and it was extremely important for him to be included in our engagement and wedding photos. Kate handled it like a champ!
After signing our contract with Kate, she started asking us where we would like to take our engagement photos and we gathered a list of places. Kate did her research to check out each place we had in mind and let us know one of the places had a certain date we needed to be there by. This was truly above the call of her duties. When it was finally time for us to take our engagement photos, Kate was great with making things feel very natural and was able to capture some amazing overcast lighting. Ryan and I were completely blown away with the details of the pictures and the beauty of her work.
Even though Ryan and I were engaged for over a year, Kate was always sending emails to check in, which included a google sheet for family photos we wanted as well as any other particular photos we desired to have taken the day of our wedding. I loved the organization of this!
The day of our wedding, Kate was at the church promptly waiting for myself and the bridesmaids. She grabbed my jewelry and my dress to get some quick snapshots before things got started. Ryan and I had decided that we weren’t going to do a “first look” until I was coming down the aisle and Kate respected that. The photos where Ryan finally saw me walking down the aisle, the raw emotion on his face Kate was able to convey, was absolutely breathtaking.
I just love Kate’s style where she wants everyone to be natural and is able to capture your true self. I honestly forgot she was there because she blended into the background of things that day. That is exactly what an experienced photographer does flawlessly.
Once it came time for the family photos and the bridal photos, Kate was able to direct people and made sure everyone knew who was next so they could be ready.
We knocked out the photos fairly quick and were able to move onto our outside photos with our bridal party. The entire time we were all just having fun and having light-hearted conversations. Afterwards we were able to get some fun photos with us at a bar having a celebratory shot before the reception.
After we had dinner, Kate snuck Ryan and I outside to get some more photos of just the two of us. I’m so glad she did because these photos summed up our magical day. We were both floating on cloud nine. Kate kept saying that we were naturals, but she made it so easy to be and we knew our love would be portrayed in the photos.
Kate captured so much during our day and we are eternally grateful to have had her as our photographer. I am so confident in her abilities and I know you won’t regret it! The only problem you will have is figuring out which photos to get printed because there are so many amazing ones! If you know you want a quality photographer, Kate is your girl
Response from Kate Senger on 08/02/2018
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review. It means a lot. I'm so happy I...
was able to document your wedding & engagement, and I look forward to staying in touch.
Jenna S
5.0
7/29/2018
We were so fortunate to have Katie document our love. The final images were stunning but what impressed us most was Kate's ability to make us feel at ease and bring out our genuine personalities and feelings for one another. In addition to being personable and easy to work with, Kate literally thought of everything - including bringing a Thermacell mosquito shield so we could take advantage of gorgeous scenery without being eaten alive. We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Kate and would highly recommend her exceptional skills and service to anyone.
Ryan A
5.0
7/26/2018
Kate exceeded out expectations across the board. Her attention to detail was superb. What my wife and I loved most is her willingness to offer recommendations or suggestions but supported whatever we decided. If you're wanting someone who is personable and as passionate about your wedding as you are then do yourself a favor and hire Kate Senger Photography.
Janna C
5.0
7/26/2018
SO MANY GREAT THINGS TO SAY!
My husband & I couldn't be happier with our wedding photography experience and our photos. Kate helped create & preserve a memorable moment in our lives. We felt like we were her only couple. She was so prompt when responding to our emails, and was always available if we needed help or had questions (I can't say we had the same experience with all the other vendors we worked with).
One thing I will always remember is how stressed I was the month leading up to our wedding. Kate and I had a phone call to discuss our wedding timeline and one thing she said was if anything unforeseen happens during the wedding day we will get through it together and to not stress. This may seem small, but it took a huge weight off my shoulders. I felt confident knowing I had support from someone who is so experienced with weddings.
After we received our wedding photos we decided to use some of the money we received as a wedding gift towards a wedding album. We are so pleased with the album Kate designed, and we have loved telling people what we used the money towards and being able to share the album with everyone.
Thank you again for everything, and for going above and beyond.
Response from Kate Senger on 07/26/2018
Oh goodness, thank you !
Wedding stress is inevitable, but I'm glad I was able to help cal...
m your nerves. Stress takes away from the joy you should be experiencing, and I'm happy I was able to be your calm voice. :)
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review - I really appreciate it!
John M
5.0
7/17/2018
We couldn't have found a more perfect photographer! Kate is such a wonderful photographer and person! She makes every couple feel like they're her only couple, unlike other photography companies who make the whole process seem very business-like and impersonal. From the moment we met Kate to take our engagement photos, we were relaxed and excited! We weren't forced to pose ridiculously or uncomfortably. She guided us into natural poses and made the whole process so relaxed and fun! Not to mention, it was pouring during our engagement pictures and she still managed to capture BEAUTIFUL pictures. She is always available to answer your questions and accessing your pictures is so easy with her online portal! On our wedding day, Kate made it seem like she had a whole team of photographers! We were all amazed by how she was able to capture so many moments of the day by herself! It was like she was sprinting around our venue, but no one even noticed she was there! Kate even had safety pins to help fix my dress when my bustle broke! She is so flexible and will tailor everything to how you want it! You can't find a better photographer or person! You will not be disappointed with Kate or her work! My husband and I will treasure her photos forever!
Response from Kate Senger on 07/17/2018
John & Hayley,
Thank you so much for all the praise! It warms my heart to hear your photog...
raphs will be treasured forever.
Thank you for everything, and I wish you both the very best!
Brittany F
5.0
6/11/2018
If you are considering Kate as your photographer – do it! If you are considering adding on an engagement session – do it! From the initial email, to our intro phone call and through the engagement session, Kate has been responsive, thoughtful, and overall a blast to work with. We received a ton of compliments on our Save the Dates/engagement pictures and have been able to display beautiful, professional photos throughout our house for decoration (vs. our typical selfies). Not only that, but when I brought up the idea of bringing our puppy along for the engagement session, Kate encouraged it and did an amazing job having us run around with Luna to get great photos of the 3 of us. Kate was energetic and encouraging the entire time, making us feel comfortable in front of the camera and allowing us to have fun while taking the photos. Another thing I enjoyed about having the engagement session with Kate was the fact that we felt like we had a “practice round” for our wedding day. Having this session helped us get an idea not only of how Kate works/what her style is, but it also gave us the opportunity to feel comfortable in front of the camera and know what to expect on our wedding. I can’t recommend Kate enough!
Response from Kate Senger on 07/26/2018
Thank you for the review! How could I say no to puppies!? I absolutely loved Luna and bein...
g able to hang out with you three. :)
Corina Z
5.0
6/06/2018
We are so blessed to have found Kate here on the Knot. Kate was very punctual the whole time. We communicated through email and phone. I seen her work and was impressed on how she was able to capture special moments. Being an older bride and not doing a traditional wedding Kate had her work cut out for her. She went above and beyond what I expected. She blended right in. I am so glad she went ahead and did groupings of our guest. What a wonderful idea. The action shots she captured was spot on. Very impressed. Not to mention she traveled in a huge snow storm and was not late. A lot of our guest didn't make it. You can depend onKate to be there. Highly recommend her.
Response from Kate Senger on 06/07/2018
Who would've thought we would've been hit with all that snow in April?
Thank you so much f...
or all the kind words and expressing your appreciation. I'm so grateful our paths crossed.
Erin T
5.0
6/01/2018
My fiancée and I recently had our engagement photographs taken by Kate Senger and we truly could not have had a more positive experience. From our initial phone and email correspondences to the actual engagement shoot itself, Kate was extremely pleasant, helpful, and patient with us. She was easily accessible by phone and email to answer our many questions and not once did we feel pressured to go with her (though after our engagement shoot I can confidently say that I’m so glad we did!) When I mentioned that I was disappointed that more flowers hadn’t bloomed yet a few days before our original engagement shoot date, Kate kindly offered to reschedule our session so that we would be able to get more of the spring scenery that I had been hoping for. Having not yet met Kate in person and not being super big on taking photographs of ourselves, my fiancé and I had no idea what to expect when we showed up for our engagement shoot and I’ll admit I was a little nervous. Within minutes Kate had us completely at ease and was able to really capture “us.” It was actually fun! And the most amazing part (besides how incredible the pictures turned out) is that Kate delivered our photo gallery to us within two business days after she found out we were hoping to use them for our Save The Dates! Deciding which picture to use was the most challenging part of the whole experience! Overall, we couldn’t be more pleased with our engagement photos and are looking forward to working with Kate for our wedding photos! I highly recommend her for your photography needs!!
Response from Kate Senger on 06/07/2018
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Looking forward to celebrating your wedding next year!
Brian E
5.0
5/30/2018
I'll start off by saying how awesome Kate has been. When my fiance sent me the link to Kate and I looked at the pictures I was excited. We met Kate and she immediately made us feel so comfortable. She offered me a beer and wine to my fiance which was really awesome. We all talked and looked at pictures. Shot some ideas back and forth and we knew she would be perfect for us. We are a laid back couple so to feel the same vibe from our photographer was very important. I would have to say what really impressed me was our engagement photoshoot. It was a cold morning and I had no idea what I was doing but Kate directed us so well and assured us it will look great. Once we received the pictures I was amazed. Seeing the smile and excitement from my fiance and our family members proved how much the engagement session was an important part to our wedding and memories we hope to create.
Response from Kate Senger on 05/30/2018
Thank you so much Brian. You two are just as kind (bringing me coffee at your early mornin...
g engagement session!)
Looking forward to your December wedding at the Madison Club!
5.0
5/22/2018
Detailed. Quality. Dedicated.
Those are the first words that come to mind when I think of our first interaction leading up to our big intimate day with Katie.
I truly can't say enough good things about her! We were beyond pleased with our pictures and so was everyone else!
We searched for someone that could capture the raw and real emotions of a smaller more intimate ceremony outdoors IN FEBRUARY. Katie and her husband were ecstatic to work with us and gave us so much advice and walked us through everything.
My husband and I felt like we were amongst friends but you could also tell they were very dedicated and had taken the time to look at locations to shoot at and it was all planned and timed perfectly.
We received our pictures in record time and they are just breathing to look at everyday.
Can't wait for future sessions!!!
Response from Kate Senger on 05/22/2018
You know how much your day meant to both Mike and I, and we are still so honored we were a...
ble to document your elopement!
Thank you for being you, for keeping us laughing, and for being so welcoming.
xx,
Kate
Stacey M
5.0
10/20/2017
When we started looking for a wedding photographer we quickly realized there are a lot of photographers to choose from. We were intrigued by Kate’s work and when we met with her our personalities instantly connected. We felt very comfortable and Kate walked us through different package options, what a first look entails, things to think about for our engagement session and more.
Everything from the planning process to the photographs was flawless. We can’t think you enough for helping us through this important time in our lives and being someone we could depend on every step of the way.
Response from Kate Senger on 06/07/2018
You are so welcome! Thank you for allowing me to be part of your day.
Mike S
5.0
10/20/2017
I cannot thank Kate enough for the wonderful job she did. This gal goes above and beyond. Not only does she do phenomenal work, but both me and my husband feel she went above and beyond. We got more than just a wedding photographer, we got a friend and someone who truly cares about people and the work she creates.
Thank you!
Nichole N
5.0
10/19/2017
We worked with Katie for both our engagement photos and wedding photos! We both agreed on paying for a good photographer and we didn't get a good one...we got a great one! Katie was so amazing with helping us to plan not only the photography part but stepped in to offer advice when we hit a snag with our caterer. She went absolutely above and beyond in everything she did. She took two people who HATE having their photos taken and made us comfortable in front of the camera. Her lifestyle portraiture was just what we were looking for and allowed her to capture those unscripted moments we would have missed otherwise. I would highly recommend Kate Senger photography to everyone! We plan on more sessions in the future to capture those special moments. Amazing work, Katie! Love you!
Response from Kate Senger on 10/19/2017
Oh Nichole! Thank you so much. Your review made my day. Looking forward to staying connect...
ed with you and Jesse!
Britney L
5.0
10/10/2017
We initially reached out to Katie because of all her stunning photographs , but we were sold after she responded to my email the very next morning. (It’s very frustrating when vendors do not respond to calls/emails). During our engagement session and all throughout our wedding day she made us feel so comfortable and relaxed, not to mention, the photos turned out fabulous! 10/10 would recommend Katie for all your photography needs!!!
Response from Kate Senger on 10/11/2017
Thank you so much, Britney! I had a great time with you and Jason during your engagement s...
ession and on your wedding day. You definitely went above and beyond to incorporate what you hold dear to your heart.
Thanks for making me feel so welcomed, and I wish you two all the best!
Rasheeda S
5.0
9/12/2017
Katie's photos are amazing! She knows how to capture natural moments of me and my husband in any setting. She is very dedicated to her craft and we trust her vision. She communicates very well with telling us how to stand or place ourselves. Her photos of our engagement and wedding really do stand the test of time and I'm so happy that I want her to do my maternity session later in life! Katie is super helpful when it comes to capturing those special moments in life that you want to last forever. Her editing also made our photos even more enhanced by natural lighting. Thanks Katie!
Response from Kate Senger on 09/13/2017
This makes me so happy to hear. Thank you, and I can't wait to collaborate with you again ...
in the future.
Nathan S
5.0
9/12/2017
Working with Katie as our wedding photographer was such a pleasure. You can tell she is truly passionate and dedicated to her photography and, she was so professional and helpful all the way through the planning process. They day of the wedding was no different as she was nothing but professional and really helped get us through our big day. Lastly, the final product was just perfect. The pictures she captured of us and our guests were just amazing and will help us to relive the magical moments of our wedding for years to come.
Response from Kate Senger on 09/13/2017
Thank you so much. I truly want everyone's wedding photos to stand the test of time, and I...
'm happy to hear the photos will help you relive the moments in your day for many years.
Becca S
5.0
9/07/2017
Katie did both engagement and wedding photos for us, and we are very happy with the results. She remained professional throughout, and we could tell she loves what she does. Katie offered helpful suggestions (but not too many) and it is evident by all of her photography that she treats each session uniquely. She is very easy to work with, reliable, and truly wants to make her customers happy. Lastly, I was impressed with how quickly she got our photos to us after each session!
Response from Kate Senger on 09/13/2017
You were both great to work with! Thanks for the kind words.
Elizabeth W
5.0
7/26/2017
We chose Katie Senger for our July 2017 wedding. We went with the package that included a second photographer, which allowed us to have moments captured that wouldn't have been captured otherwise. She was incredibly flexible, and knew how to take great photos at both the ceremony and the reception, both new locations for her. Katie was very pleasant to be around, while still maintaining professionalism in her work. We are blown away by the final pictures, both in quality and quantity. Overall, we would recommend Katie Senger as a wedding photographer.
Response from Kate Senger on 09/13/2017
I had so much fun with you both during your engagement session and your wedding. Thank you...
so much for allowing Janae and myself to be part of your wedding day.
Dominique M
5.0
6/19/2017
Katie was awesome to work with for both our engagement and wedding session. She has a very creative eye and captures AMAZING photos. We loved working with her every step of the way, she was very organized, helpful, and gave awesome input (really one of the easiest vendors I worked with for our wedding). We approached the wedding photos with an open mind and let her scout out locations and pick the spots and we absolutely LOVE every single photo she sent back to us. I highly recommend using Treasures Beyond Time for your photography needs-I know we will be using her in the future! :)
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