Kaylee Marie Photography

It breaks my heart to write this review. I’ve hesitated for months because I don’t want to harm anyone’s business, but I relied on glowing 5-star reviews to hire Kaylee and want to offer a balanced perspective. For context, I’m not a harsh critic. I had many vendors, all of whom received glowing 5-star reviews from me—except this one. 1. The Contract: The contract Kaylee provided was a minimal Word document, protecting her interests with only about 5 sentences. I requested two changes: a clause ensuring a refund if she did not show up and that she sign and return the contract herself. The revised contract she sent had a vague clause about a backup photographer, not addressing my concern about no one showing up. Despite multiple requests, I never received a signed copy. 2. Lack of Coordination & Planning: Kaylee did not provide detailed questionnaires or planning meetings, unlike every single one of my other vendors, therefore she didn't know what photos I wanted or what was going on for the day. When I asked to meet before the wedding, she made it seem inconvenient. 3. Timeline Assistance: Photographers should assist with the event timeline. Kaylee did not help with creating it; I developed it myself and sent it to her for approval. She was unresponsive to emails, forcing me to text or call for updates. On the phone, she suggested arriving later and rushing through getting-ready photos, which was concerning. It wasn’t until I reviewed the timeline with my videographer that it was corrected—something the photographer should have done. 4. The Day Of: On the wedding day, Kaylee did not ask but informed me she would help herself to lunch set out for my family and wedding party. She also told me she would take cupcakes from the dessert setup. She felt grabby throughout the day. A few guests noticed she was shooting the ceremony while wearing sunglasses, which was embarrassing. Significant elements of our wedding, like our featured coal fire pizza oven, were missed. I didn’t get a single photo of the pizza oven. Thankfully, a friend captured some good shots for social media and Thank You cards. The overall quality of Kaylee’s photos was disappointing. I’m deeply saddened because the photos are all I have from my one wedding day, which I spent a year planning. 5. The Assistant: Kaylee’s assistant seemed to run the show, with Kaylee in the background. This role reversal was confusing. Additionally, the assistant repeatedly offended my groom by yelling at him throughout the day. 6. Missed Details: Due to the lack of a questionnaire or meeting, important details like the boutonnieres for the groomsmen were missing from the photos. 7. Contract Breach: The contract stated that photos would be delivered no later than 5 weeks after the wedding. Five weeks passed, and I received a text from Kaylee saying she was "busy" and going on a cruise so she would deliver the photos a week later. Since she never signed and returned the contract, the breach seemed disregarded, adding to my disappointment. While my wedding day was wonderful and my other vendors exceptional, I am profoundly disappointed with this experience. I am grateful for the amazing video from my videographers and the good photos from friends, but the poor quality of Kaylee’s photos means that all I have from my one wedding day is subpar. Based on my experience, I would not recommend Kaylee.