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4.9 out of 5 stars and 35 reviews Best of Weddings (1x).
4.9
(35)Based in West Michigan but available for travel
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Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
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- Engagement
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- Digital Files
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
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- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
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- Getting Engaged
- Wedding
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4.9
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Kate was our DREAM wedding photographer. I had seen her amazing work YEARS ago and just knew it had to be her that captured my day. Not only does Kate produce top tier work—she eff...
ortlessly builds rapport & captures everyone with her kind & fun personality. Kate went ABOVE and beyond to capture our day perfectly—jumping in wherever/whenever needed. From re-curling my hair, ensuring all bridesmaids had bouquets, keeping us on schedule, scoping out the best locations/lighting days in advance, wrangling groomsman and so much more. Further, my wedding was scheduled & then pushed back due to COVID restrictions. If this tells you anything—the one vendor I HAD to bring with me was Kate. She went out of her way to prioritize my day.. not one..but TWO times. She created a NEW timeline, put my anxiety at ease & managed to keep it light & all of us laughing the whole day! She truly was one of the BEST parts of our day (along with her amazing second shooter—Ryan!) I can’t put a price on all of her MONTHS of hard work/preparation—& how perfectly she captured the day. I would recommend her for ANY event & any occasion. To this day we get compliments ALL of the time on our incredible photos. Bonus— she instantly feels like your best friend & she treated us with genuine compassion & kindness. We will cherish our amazing photos for a lifetime!!!!!
It’s hard to know where to begin this review... So I guess I’ll start by saying Kate is INCREDIBLE x 12. I hate photos. Well, I love being behind the camera and looking back on the...
m.... but photos being taken of ME — I get weird/ uncomfortable/ awkward/ etc/ etc. As uncomfortable as I am with photos, I knew they would be the most important part of my wedding day. You can buy the designer dress, have the most lush flowers, say “I do” in the most insane location, but if you don’t make your photographer the most important decision, then it will all be for nothing. I knew I had to do my research and be extremely wise about my decision. SO, you can thank me later, once you hire Kate — I literally did the research for you. The best decision you can make is to hire her. She will not only capture your day perfectly, but she will be your best friend throughout it all. Think about it — you are literally with your photographer more than you are with your soon-to-be husband and friends/family! This decision is so important, but thank God for Kate, because of her it’s easy. If you have any doubt about hiring Kate — just fricken do it already.
Brides - do yourself a favor and book Kate as soon as you can. No questions asked. Honestly reviewing my day and looking back, it wouldn't be the same without her there. She was my...
go to girl for SO many things - helping fix my dress/hair, calming my nerves/making my laugh, keeping us on our timeline (which she completely made), snapping photos all the time, and so many more things. I got every single picture I could have ever wanted and memories that will last a lifetime because of Kate. Would recommend her over and over again. She is the sweetest human and the best photographer you could ever have on your special day. I can't thank her enough!!!
Real, raw, beautiful photos from a wonderful, positive, FUN human being. Kate is more than a photographer - she is support, direction, family management, an idea machine, and frien...
d! She makes you feel instantly comfortable and understood, capturing intimate and real moments - exactly what you want on your wedding day. The way Kate captures love through a lens, and turns a story into a work of art is truly magical. Words can't express the gratitude and love we have for Kate!
Not only do I think that Kate is one of the most talented and experienced photographers in West Michigan, I don’t think anyone works harder than she does. Since our first phone cal...
l I knew Kate was going to be perfect. She cares so much about what she does, and she wants to see your vision come to fruition. She truly wants you to have the most perfect day. She will bend over backwards to make that happen, whether that means carrying around an insane amount of clear umbrellas in case it rains, putting on boutonnieres, stabbing through earrings (while making sure no blood gets on the dress lol), fixing hair, or arranging your entire extended family for a giant family photo while you chill upstairs with your groom. She can control a group of people, while also being a riotous good time. You will want to take her home at the end of the night and force her to be friends with you forever. She makes you feel beautiful and the photos will reflect that radiance. She is the most professional, the most experienced, the most talented, and the most fun and loving photographer you could possibly hire for the most important day. 15/10 would hire again.
It’s been almost 3 years since my wedding, but hiring Kate still stands out in my mind as one of the best decisions we made.
Looking at her work, you can see how fantastic it is, b...
ut what you can’t tell is how easy she makes it for everyone around her. She is one of the funniest people I’ve ever met, and made us laugh all day long. Even my husband, who claims to have a “Chandler Bing picture-taking complex”, had no problem in front of her camera and relaxed enough to take amazing photos we can treasure forever.
From the planning process, to the day of, to the speed with which we received our photos, she was someone we could count on. We we were so impressed all along the way.
We got so many compliments on our photos and how hilarious and friendly Kate was. She was worth every penny and I couldn’t recommend her more. Hire her if you have the chance!
If I could give Kate more than 5 stars, I totally would. Brides...you need to hire Kate as your photographer right now. She is so much more than a photographer, but made sure our d...
ay went so so smoothly. For example, there was a slight problem with my bouquet and without hesitation she called the florist to sort it out so me and my family did not have to worry about it. She also went above and beyond by making a complete timeline for our wedding day and keeping everyone on track. The energy that she brings to the day is contagious and she becomes friends with everyone! She was also so responsive to all email and phone contacts, always happy to answer any questions that I had. On our big day she made sure we got any pictures that we wanted and knew better than we did what we would want when all was said and done. We also got our photos back so much faster than many of my friends who got married around the same time. Hiring her was one of the best decisions that we made during wedding planning and I completely recommend her! She has shot my senior pictures, engagement pictures, and now our wedding and I do not foresee myself ever choosing anyone else for future opportunities. Kate ROCKS!
Kate was such an important part of our special day! Not only did our pictures turn out amazing, but she made us feel so comfortable. We knew we were in good hands!
Kate was great ...
for so many reasons but here are a few of my favorite things. First, she fit in with us so well! So well in fact, that I was tempted to grab her and extra bridesmaid dress and ask her to stand up with me. She felt like one of the girls and kept us laughing all day. She was fun to be around and kept everything upbeat!
Kate was also like hiring a day-of coordinator. She had our timeline memorized and knew exactly when and where we needed to be at our different locations. As a Bride, it was so nice just going about my day, not worried about what time it was at all because I knew that Kate had it under control. Not only that but she served as our own personal uber service, getting us to our different venues. Have I mentioned she was great?
My husband comes from a large family and that means lots of little kids running around (15 to be exact) Kate didn't bat an eye at this. She was so great with all the kids and was able to get so many great shots with everyone looking. I was 1,000% impressed at how smoothly and quickly family pictures went.
When people come up to me and talk about our wedding day, almost always Kate is brought up. Even our guests were aware of how amazing she was. Half of my bridal party has already vowed to use Kate as their photographer when their big day comes.
I could go on and on but the point is that Kate is incredible! She is totally worth it. Hire her, you'll thank yourself later.
Kate was perfect in every way imaginable- if I could give her 10/5 stars I would.... and you need her in your life!!
I find with a lot of wedding photographers they overbook wedd...
ings, over filter your photos, and make them look the same as everyone else- but Kate is the exact opposite. You can tell how much effort, care, and love goes into each picture she takes and edits.
Pictures on your wedding day are THE most important, and there is no one I would trust more than Kate. She’s organized, professional, and by the end of the night she’s everyone’s best friend. I had friends and family come up to me all night telling me “wow- she knows what she’s doing”- and she does.
Before the day of, the forecast was rain and Kate already had a back up plan for pictures (my venue was outside) and assured me that no matter what the pictures would be great. It didn’t end up raining but it took a lot of stress off my plate knowing she had a plan.
The pictures somehow exceeded my already high expectations and I could not be happier. I could keep going on but the point is- there is no one better than Kate. :)
Kate is pure magic. She captured every detail of our day with such perfection, and was so much fun to work with. I love that on top of our beautiful photos as a couple, we have ton...
s of fun candid photos of family and friends that perfectly capture the joy and love throughout the day. Not only is she a phenomenal photographer, but she's like having a bonus bridesmaid. Whether, whipping out a tide pen to get a stain off my dress, re-pinning my bustle, or making sure I was stress-free, she did everything she could to make sure it was the best day of our lives. I really can't recommend her enough!
My review is quite delayed as I just had my one year anniversary. I struggled to even put into words how amazing Kate is. As I sit here looking through my wedding album it feels li...
ke I am reliving the best day of my life all over again. Kate captured every moment perfectly and flawlessly. She understood my husband and I and we come to life in her photos, in a real way. You can feel our happiness by looking at her photos. Not only is she an amazing photographer she also wore the hat of a wedding planner and a friend. She was there for it all. She kept me calm and happy and I can’t even begin to thank her for what she did for us. You cannot go wrong with Kate. She will make your day last a lifetime with her amazing work.
Kate was absolutely phenomenal. She was incredibly professional, funny, creative, and created/followed our schedule for the day to a tee. My husband doesn't love getting his pictur...
e taken, but Kate made all of us feel so comfortable and captured such candid moments. We got our pictures back promptly and are so in love with each and every photo. They are stunning, and are a perfect reflection of the joy we felt. We would HIGHLY recommend Kate to anyone!
Kate was incredible! The absolute sweetest person ever. She made the day run so smoothly and captured the most beautiful pictures! Highly recommend her!
By far the best vendor for my wedding! Looking through our pictures literally felt as though we were reliving the day. She is SO profession, kind, and makes you feel relaxed and im...
portant all day long. Working with her and Amanda made our wedding photos so fun and with a husband who doesn't love taking pictures he even enjoyed it. Would HIGHLY recommend! Worth every penny and so much more!
I can't recommend Kate enough!! We had an absolute BLAST while taking our wedding photos. Not only did she make us feel so relaxed in front of the camera, we also were laughing wi...
th her the entire time! She was quick to respond to anything we needed, and was very professional. She has shot hundreds of weddings and doesn't waste any time during the big day--she knows what looks good and what doesn't. We met with her several times before the wedding including at the venue so she could scope out which places would be best for photos. She also had amazing recommendations for other vendors since she has worked with so many!
She delivered the pictures to us via USB and sent a link for a personal website for viewing online. They all look amazing!!
If you are thinking about hiring Kate to shoot your wedding, DO IT! I promise you won't regret it!! ...and you'll be sure to laugh a lot--she is hilarious! :)
We couldn't have asked for a better person to follow us around all day and capture our wedding! Kate is professional, organized and great at her job, but also makes you feel like f...
amily. She was great at taking charge with big groups (even lots of unhappy little kids!), as well as just following us around to capture sweet candid moments. She added so much joy and fun to our day, and gave us the most gorgeous pictures to treasure forever. SO glad she was our photographer!
If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Kate is organized, and professional, while being super upbeat and fun to work with. She has a great way of making you feel comfortable an...
d laughing a lot, while simultaneously kicking some butt (in the nicest way possible) and taking charge if someone needs to get into, or out of, a shot. She was 100% on top of it and will go all the way to make sure your special day is recorded.
Kate was absolutely amazing! We honestly couldn't have asked for a better photographer!! We were expecting rain a few days before our wedding and so she drove around and made some...
calls for a plan b - luckily it ended up being beautiful but she was so prepared. The morning of she helped fixed bridesmaids hair and made sure everything else was running smoothly. She is so friendly and so fun that you feel like you've been friends with her forever! During our reception we had some issues with the DJ and she totally took charge and helped him find some fun music to get everyone out on the dance floor. I seriously cannot say enough good about Kate!! As it got closer to our wedding she even helped me put together a schedule of the day which took so much stress of myself. If she's available for your wedding don't second guess it... BOOK HER! All our engagement & wedding photos are amazing and everyone absolutely loved her!
Kate is fantastic! She's friendly and personable, but can also direct a crowd of people when she needs too. Our families couldn't say enough great things about Kate and Amanda, her...
assistant. Our pictures are absolutely stunning. She captured both traditional poses and candid photos beautifully. She even sent us some edited preview pictures within a week! We are so happy we went with Kate Touzel as our photographer
"wow, the best ever!" is no joke. Kate Touzel Photography is a wedding must have, worth every cent.
I had my heart set on Katie before I got engaged, before I picked a wedding date...
, or went over budgeting. I have had friends who used Kate for their weddings so I KNEW she was who I wanted to capture our day. We picked our date around which weekends she had available. I loved all my friends weddings and was pleasantly surprised at how she was able to make my wedding look special, unique and so perfect for us. I feel like some photographers only have a very specific style but Kate was able to get a range of fun, natural, authentic photos that totally capture our personalities without giving the same photos my friends had. This is truly a gift, she has a great eye and an awesome personality. We would use Kate again and again. I don't know how I would have gotten through my day without her help (she kept my crew in line and one time in a fun but efficient way, she bustled my dress like a PRO, she was everything I needed/wanted her to be and so so so much more. She is the complete package and I wouldn't get married without her.
Simply the best ever and worth the cost.
Where do I even begin?! Kate was AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING. She was more than a photographer on my wedding day, she was also a friend! Her pictures far surpass any other photograph...
er in the area. Not only did she take pictures she also helped the flow of the day go smoothly, bustled my dress, got red wine out of my dress, fixed my hair, made sure my makeup looked good throughout the day, the list goes on and on. I COULDN'T HAVE ASKED FOR ANYONE BETTER. I have already gotten so many compliments on my pictures. Also, side note : everyone in our wedding party commented on how fun and organized Kate was :) I would recommend her to anyone and everyone. If you're looking for the full package, you've found your girl :) Kate is worth every penny!!!
My husband and I both agree that Kate was the true MVP of our wedding. We would have paid double what we did for the quality of work and professionalism she provided - she’s worth ...
every penny. After we initially contacted her she asked us a little about ourselves and expressed that she was a photographer for fun couples, and that’s truly what she was. Every second we spend shooting with Kate was fun. She acted as SO much more than just a photographer. Kate was a mistress of ceremony, a best friend, and an event coordinator, on top of being the best photographer. There simply aren’t enough words or high enough ratings. I would recommend her to anyone.
Okay... let me start by saying I really don't like when people give all 5 stars, because lets face it... it's A LOT of work to provide that type of customer service. But I have to ...
hand it to Katie.. from start to finish she was an absolute JOY to work with. She was so accommodating for our engagement pictures, and beyond helpful on the wedding day. It's hard to put in words how much bang for your buck you are getting with Kate Touzel Photography. She sent us a HUGE preview only a few short days after our wedding, and every picture was pure magic. I will recommend Katie over and over again!
I'm not sure I have enough characters to say everything I want to about working with Kate. I am in awe of our photos and so thankful to have those great memories captured so beauti...
fully.
I have been following Kate for about 10 years and I knew when I met my husband that I wanted her to do our photos. She was amazing to work with! We met up a lot throughout the year as I paid her and she was so bubbly and kind. I absolutely loved her passion for capturing our special day.
We received MANY compliments on how well she ran our day and how great our photos turned out. I was the last to get married in my family and my siblings photos are nothing special so my family was SUPER happy with them. They are one of a kind shots and naturally so beautiful! I highly recommend her. She was worth every penny. You won't be disappointed!!!!!! I also should comment how important it is to have a photographer know what they are doing. Direction, posing, vocal etc. She would be firm with group photos so everyone was paying attention. She always made my husband and I feel natural in photos, not posed odd! I am OCD so I hate seeing photos where one guy has his hands out of pocket and everyone else does. Or the bridesmaid is holding flowers lower than others. She pays attention to those small details and that meant so much to my OCD self :) He second shooter of the day Amanda was great as well. She followed the groomsmen and my husband was very pleased with how helpful she was as well.
BOOK HER! Truly amazing!
It was a no-brainer. I met Katie when I stood up in my girlfriends wedding. I wasn't engaged yet, but I knew I would be calling her the minute there was a ring on my finger.
K...
atie's enthusiasm for photography and weddings is not only genuine, but contagious. She has a natural ability to bond with couples and a creatively level that captures moments you can only dream of.
The day of your wedding, Katie is more than a girl behind a camera. She is helping you fix your hair, reminding you stay hydrated, handing you adorable umbrellas to make the rain seem less daunting during photos, corralling the wedding party and so much more.
When you receive the link to your photos, set aside at least a half a day to look through them all over and over again. I still have not printed a photo album because it's too difficult to limit the number of favorites I want to print!
Hire Katie, you'll never regret it. And remember: no fake smiles :)
Kate is by far the most talented photographer I have had the chance to work with. Her pictures are AMAZING!! She is so nice and outgoing that she fit right in to our wedding party...
, which made taking pictures so much fun! She is so creative and I'm amazed how she captures the personalities and style of her bride and groom and how different her pictures are from wedding to wedding. If you are getting married, I would recommend her to anyone!! xoxo
Katie is THE best photographer and she made my wedding day a dream. First, the engagement pictures were a blast. My husband gets awkward in front of the camera and she made it so e...
njoyable for the both of us. On our wedding day, she was with us for the full day and helped in every little way that she could! She was so much fun to have around and is truly one of the nicest people I have met. And the wedding pictures I received back from her were even better than what i expected! I recommend her to all of my friends and they love her too!
Kate takes absolutely stunning photos! Such a wonderful person to work with and just an overall sweetheart. She has an amazing eye for what will work and has such a great sense of ...
humor that we were genuinely laughing most of the day working with her. I highly recommend Kate Touzel Photography!
Kate is the BEST photographer I could have imagined! I could not be more thrilled with my pictures! She has a great eye to capture the sweetest moments! I loved her creativity. Not...
only does she capture the dreamiest shots, she also was AMAZING at getting everyone together. I have a huge family, and a large bridal party, and she was incredible about getting everyone in and out and keeping people laughing for the most natural, and beautiful pictures of everyone! I cannot believe how hard she worked all day and how quickly!! She is the perfect personality for her job and made my day so much more fun, and relaxed! She knew what to do and how to get it done and I did not have to worry a minute. She comes with my HIGHEST recommendation!
Kate was truly amazing to work with for our engagement and wedding pictures! She's so easy-going, friendly, and knowledgeable. We didn't give her much guidance of what we wanted an...
d completely trusted in her skill. She went above and beyond our expectations...we will forever be thankful for her providing beautiful, unique, everlasting memories of our wedding day. Thank you, Kate!
Kate is the best photographer I've ever had the opportunity to get photographed by. She goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable. Her personality is so fun and inviting. ...
She is able to get the attention of the whole wedding party when needed, which isn't an easy task. The pictures always turn out beautifully. We have the problem of narrowing down favorites because there are so many that you want to print off! She is also super creative and uses new styles and techniques. We go to Kate for all of our photography needs. I would recommend her to anyone!
I got married this June and was so excited to have Kate Shoot my wedding. We LOVED our pictures so much that we just booked a family session with her. She is also shooting my cousi...
ns wedding next October. I really wanted someone that takes control of the day and makes everyone feel calm and Kate did just that :)
Kate is an awesome photographer. She definitely likes to experiement with new ideas but will also cater to your specific requests. I really appreciated her ability to direct the br...
idal party into different poses and relieved any stress/doubts I felt prior to the wedding. My only complaint is that she, at times, is terrible at returning phone calls/emails.
I WOULDNT HAVE CHOSEN ANYONE ELSE TO DO MY PICTURES! THE MOST CREATIVE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET-AND HONEST WHICH YOU NEED ON A DAY LIKE THAT!!
She is very talented.
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