MKM Photography

NC primarily. Love for PA & FL. Eastern Seaboard anywhere!

About This Vendor

Fun, Vibrant, Authentic Central NC Photographers

Wedding & portrait photographers. Husband & wife. All-purpose nerds. Extremely enthusiastic. MKM Photography's goal is to create beautiful, authentic images that capture who you are as a couple in vibrant, true-to-life color. We want to get excited about your love, become invested in your lives and your happiness, in who you are as people and where your journeys take you. This allows us to best capture your personality rather than just pretty poses, and it means you end up with images that feel authentically you. Isn't that what your wedding is really about? MKM Photography is a husband & wife team of Raleigh-Durham area wedding and portrait photographers specializing in vibrant, authentic images for fun couples planning personal, offbeat weddings. Contact us to set up a consultation!

Details

Business Attributes

Veteran-owned Business, Woman-owned Business

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits, Day After Session, Engagement, Trash The Dress

Photo & Video

Digital Files, Online Proofing, Photo, Printed Enlargements, Second Shooter Available, Social Media Sharing, Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic, Classic, Documentary, Lifestyle, Modern

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged, Rehearsals & Parties, Wedding

Awards and Affiliations

MKM Photography Reviews

Reviewed On 12/28/2022 by Kelly S

Kate and Mike photographed our wedding in September, and working with them was absolutely wonderful! As someone who has never loved having their picture taken, I was hoping to find a photographer I was comfortable with and who would put my nerv...

es at ease, and Kate proved to be that person right from the start with our engagement pictures. Kate and Mike were super fun and easy to work with, and, most importantly, our pictures turned out AMAZING. Five stars all around!

Response from the Vendor on 01/17/2023

Thank you so much for your kind words, Kelly! It was so great working with you & Steve, and I'm so happy to have been able to ease your nerves! Wishing you both many long years of of love and happiness!

Reviewed On 12/23/2022 by Rachael C

Kate is the most amazing wedding photographer. She captured the essence of the day so perfectly. We wanted our wedding to have a casual go-with-the-flow vibe, and she was able to fit that style not only in the pictures, but in her interactions ...

with us on our wedding day. We wanted to spend very little time being posed and staged, and she made it happen, and somehow caught these amazing pictures in a candid way. We hardly ever noticed her capturing our picture - so stealthy! We did our engagement pictures with her as well, which had the same clean, minimally-retouched feel that we wanted. I couldn't recommend her enough.

Response from the Vendor on 01/17/2023

Thank you so much for all this, Rachael—could not have loved working with you two more! You made my job a dream! Sending you every bit of love and joy imaginable!

Reviewed On 4/26/2022 by Amanda F

I found Kate through the Offbeat Bride website. We were having an unconventional vow renewal - Pi Day/Space/Marvel-themed - and we wanted a photographer who was as geeky as us, but, had the photography style I was looking for. Kate and Mike fi...

t all of that and more! Kate was simply amazing to talk with and answered any and all questions. She and her husband, Mike went ABOVE and BEYOND and the results couldn't have been more perfect. I love, love, LOVE how detailed-oriented she is. All the vendors were so impressed with her through timeline. I am truly thankful for meeting Kate and Mike. They are an amazing team and I would highly recommend them. I need to have another event just so I can hire them again!

Response from the Vendor on 04/29/2022

Thank you so much, Amanda! Everything was gorgeous, you two were a delight, and the day was a complete blast!

Reviewed On 4/09/2022 by Sarah D

Kate and Mike are not just great photographers but really great people. We are not big on taking pictures and so we wanted someone that made us feel comfortable enough to capture a sophisticated but still appropriately dorky version of us. From...

our first meeting and engagement session with Kate, she was a delightful human and she put us right at ease. With Kate and Mike, you get a perfect balance of feeling like they are totally prepared and in control of the situation and yet 100% on board to play around. I'd point at something and say "huh that looks cool" and Kate would respond with "absolutely let's try this angle and see what happens." Kate is also very thorough in running through all of the moments and pictures you want beforehand so you never walk away thinking, "dang I really wish we had a picture with X person." Some specific fun moments: Kate acting as my mobile purse all day and then producing even more things I didn't know I needed from her magical pockets like Mary Poppins. Kate leading the dancefloor in the Wobble with two cameras slung over her shoulders after I realized I forgot the steps. Mike teaching the guys how to fold pocket squares and then still folding most of them himself :) You guys are the best.

Response from the Vendor on 04/11/2022

This is so kind, Sarah, thank you so much! YOU guys are the best, we had a blast working with you, and we wish you so, so much happiness in your marriage and life together!

Reviewed On 1/01/2022 by Stevi S

Kate captured our big day so perfectly and beautifully! It was the most magical, wonderful day of our lives so far and she absolutely nailed it! There just aren't enough words to describe how exceptionally well she captured our wedding. She's ...

SO much more than just a talented photographer. She's extremely organized, incredibly personable (we had a great time meeting with her to talk about our wedding details and what we wanted), professional, wedding-industry knowledgable, has a great artistic eye and made everyone feel so comfortable! I could go on and on about how awesome she is and we're so happy and lucky to have found her for our wedding day. We will treasure our wedding photos forever! Without a doubt, we hope to use her talents again in the future. 11/10!!

Response from the Vendor on 01/10/2022

Stevi! Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! You two are an absolute delight, your wedding was beautiful, and I feel privileged to have captured it. Wishing you both every happiness for a wild and wonderful future together! :-)

Reviewed On 12/15/2021 by Samantha L

We absolutely LOVED having Kate as our wedding photographer. From the time we first met her, she was extremely organized and so fun to be around. She made us feel like friends more than clients, so it was easy to open up and be comfortable arou...

nd her for photos. She worked with us without any issue when we needed to postpone our wedding due to COVID, and she took every precaution possible during the wedding as well. Our photos turned out absolutely amazing. Along with traditional family photos, she captured some beautiful moments from our wedding and reception and some super fun candids with everyone singing and dancing. Kate is a lovely person and an amazing photographer. You're missing out if you don't work with her.

Response from the Vendor on 12/19/2021

Ah, Sam, this is so kind, thank you so much! You guys were awesome, your wedding was a blast, and I would do it again in a heartbeat! Wishing you guys long years full of lots of happiness! <3

Reviewed On 2/09/2021 by Carmen W

We needed a photographer for our small, intimate wedding during COVID times and we were so glad we went with Kate from MKM Photography. Not only did she bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, but was also cognizant of protecting the privac...

y of family members at our wedding and COVID precautions. Did I mention the quick turnaround time for our photos? We received our photos back in record time. If you are in need of a down-to-earth, talented photographer, we would highly recommend MKM Photography!

Response from the Vendor on 02/09/2021

Thanks so much, Carmen! Loved the opportunity to participate in your intimate celebration--you guys were a delight! Wishing you lots of happiness! :-)

Reviewed On 11/02/2020 by Alice M

Kate is simply the best! She took our photos for our intimate, COVID-friendly ceremony this year and will also be taking our photos for our larger wedding/reception next year. Both my husband and I aren't big picture-people so we were nervous, ...

but Kate made the process so fun and easy! We've never looked so photogenic in our lives! In the lead up to the event, she thought of everything and was always responsive, professional, and organized. On the ceremony day itself (which had its share of challenges and last minute changes due to a combination of COVID and a hurricane), Kate rolled with all the punches and had a great attitude. From snapping terrific staged and candid shots to getting my The Office references when no one else did, she was a friend, support system, and expert photographer all in one. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone and we are so excited to use MKM Photography again next year!

Reviewed On 10/29/2020 by Gretchen W

Kate took our engagement photos a couple months before our wedding and they were great. Neither of us like being on the lens side of a camera and she made us both pretty comfortable and got some amazing shots. That time with her made the weddin...

g day so easy because we were already familiar with her. She and Mike captured everything - all of the little personal details of our day, amazing photos of the ceremony, family photos, grand photos of the two of us and fun pics of the reception. They were always there to capture a moment, but it never felt like they were in the way. They kept us on a tight schedule between the ceremony and reception and we laughed and enjoyed the process with them. Both Kate and Mike are so fun to be around and put us immediately at ease even when getting us into photogenic positions. My husband even commented on how comfortable he was with the cameras and he HATES to have his picture taken. And to top it off, the photos are AMAZING!!! Everyone who has seen them have raved about them and commented about how well they capture us and the love that filled the day. I can't stop scrolling through the previews. I can't wait the see the rest of them!!! We'll be calling MKM for our next photography needs!

Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2020

Thank you so much, Gretchen! It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and Chris--your wedding day was a complete delight! Glad we were able to at least somewhat overcome Chris's discomfort at getting his photo taken! Can't wait to get the r...

est done for you guys!

Reviewed On 4/10/2020 by Tyanne C

Professional, Personalized, Breathtaking Photos and Experience. Kate orchestrated every detail from our initial consult through delivery to feel personalized for the groom and myself. Her expertise and experience provided us with breathtaking p...

hotos of our special day. I will HIGHLY recommend Kate over and over again. Thank you!

Response from the Vendor on 04/13/2020

Thank you so much, Tyanne, you're so kind! You two made my job super easy and the day was a joy! Wishing you lots of happiness in your marriage! :-)

Reviewed On 3/19/2020 by Natasha S

Outgoing, fun, professional, and free spirited! MKM Photography captured our wedding day perfectly, and our pictures are spectacular!!

Response from the Vendor on 03/27/2020

Thank you so much, Natasha, we greatly appreciate it! We had a ton of fun with you & Jim and wish you all the best in your life together!

Reviewed On 3/08/2020 by Natasha D

Outgoing, friendly, and attentive and a dynamic, professional team! MKM Photography captured our wedding day perfectly and we are super happy with the results. xo

Response from the Vendor on 03/27/2020

Thank you so much, Natasha, we greatly appreciate it! We had a ton of fun with you & Jim and wish you all the best in your life together!

Reviewed On 1/29/2020 by Jen L

We absolutely love MKM Photography! Kate and Mike did an amazing job at our wedding. We knew we were with good people when we found our nerdiness overlapped (hello Harry Potter discussion at the first meeting!), but nothing prepared us for how ...

amazing the pictures would be. They captured every important moment. They even worked with us to make a special "sunrise" photo shoot, and we had an amazing fall newlywed shoot a few months later. They are great with adults, kids, and dogs!

Response from the Vendor on 01/29/2020

Thank you so much for your kind words, Jen! Always here for our fellow nerds! You & Jordan were absolutely delightful! <3

Reviewed On 1/13/2020 by Mary K

We LOVED working with Mike and Kate on our wedding day. They were organized and kept us on track while still being fun and low-stress. I'm also very pleased with my "Love The Dress" bridal portrait session with Kate and felt like a model workin...

g with her, but a model that doesn't take herself too seriously. Highly recommend MKM Photography if you're planning on keeping your wedding day stress levels down.

Response from the Vendor on 01/16/2020

Thank you so much, Mary Kyle! You & Andy were an absolute pleasure, and your model skills are completely on point! :-D

Reviewed On 1/11/2020 by Sarah S

Kate was so wonderful to work with for my boudoir photos! She was prompt in scheduling and emailing prior to the shoot, she was able to answer all of my questions / hesitations about doing boudoir as a wedding gift for my fiance. When I showed ...

up to the airbnb I chose, she was already set up with ideas, lighting, and had even warmed up the house so I wouldn't be cold!! So thoughtful. She coached me through everything and made me feel comfortable throughout the hours she spent making sure we got a good variety of shots. The photos came out better than I would have ever expected and I can't wait to give this gift to my future husband! 10/10 would recommend!!

Response from the Vendor on 01/16/2020

Thank you so much, Sarah! You made my job super easy (and fun!), and I know your fiancé is going to LOVE the images! :-D

Reviewed On 11/09/2019 by Martha G

MKM was absolutely amazing and we recommend them without any reservations. Their photos are crisp and colorful, and they managed to capture wonderful candids as well as beautiful group shots. My husband and I were both nervous about having our ...

pictures taken, but they helped us relax and take photos with natural smiles and expressions. We loved them!

Response from the Vendor on 11/12/2019

Thank you so much, Martha! We loved working with you & Kush, and all the color in your wedding reception is what our photography dreams are made of! Lots of love!

Reviewed On 10/30/2019 by Mina P

Having MKM Photography as our wedding photographer was one of the BEST decisions we made for our wedding! We cannot fully express how wonderful our experience was with MKM Photography. From our engagement session to the wedding and even afterwa...

rds, Kate was a true joy to work with. Kate took so much stress out of the day by helping us organize and prioritize the day. Kate also provided multiple helpful recommendations and a ‘timeline’ for our wedding day, which our entire wedding party and our wedding vendors found extremely valuable! The work Kate did for our engagement session and our wedding was spectacular! On the day of wedding, the level of detail Kate and Jessica showed to capture shots was amazing. We found Kate to be very personable, attentive, passionate, fun, and extremely talented photographer. With her seasoned talent, Kate goes above and beyond to create the best memory for many couples, which explains MKM’s 5-star reviews all the way! Kate, we cannot thank you enough for all your time and effort into making our special day. You are AWESOME!! If you want the best photos to remember every moment of your special day and wish to absolutely enjoy your event planning process with seasoned, chic photographers, we highly recommend MKM Photography!

Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2019

Mina, thank you so much—this just makes my day! You and Jay were an incredible joy to work with, and all your sweetness made my job so easy! Lots of love!

Reviewed On 8/01/2019 by Jean-Paul W

Kate was absolutely amazing to work with! Organizing a wedding across the country is never easy but when you add in the additional anxiety of being a same-sex couple, the task becomes that much harder. Kate however made the whole experience a t...

rue delight. She was extremely responsive via email, made herself available to talk over Skype, and met with us in-person to go over final details less than a week before our wedding. Day of, her and her husband Mike worked their magic, cat herding our family together for various photos; then just simply being part of the party taking all the photos. Their photos really captured our special day so beautifully and we are so thrilled we had the chance to work with them. 100%, would recommend!

Response from the Vendor on 08/03/2019

Thank you so much, Jean-Paul! You & Jesse were a complete delight and we are thrilled to have been a part of your day!

Reviewed On 6/24/2019 by Lindsey B

We are absolutely thrilled with the photos Kate and Mike captured of our wedding day. From the beginning, Kate was proactive in being sure that she knew exactly what we wanted from our photos. She was responsive to our questions and super easy ...

to communicate with. She was also so flexible and understanding of our wedding date change (to which we owe her and Mike a huge thanks)! We received a beautiful array of photos, a perfect mix of portraiture and candid shots. Mike and Kate are a dream duo, capturing the same moment from different angles (the shots of our ceremony are especially wonderful for this reason). The photos are also tastefully edited, not at all over-processed but rather remaining authentic to our memory of the day. On top of all that, we received photos back less than a month after our wedding (and in the middle of wedding season, to boot!). Mike and Kate's down-to-earth vibes made them a pleasure to be around and we feel so fortunate they were able to photograph our wedding. We highly recommend!

Response from the Vendor on 06/24/2019

Thank you so, so much, Lindsey! We adored photographing you & John and your perfectly sweet, intimate celebration, and it was a complete dream to work with you both! We wish you a lifetime of every happiness and joy imaginable! XOXO

Reviewed On 12/16/2018 by Katie C

Kate and her husband Michael were awesome! Every experience of meeting with Kate, engagement photos, and the wedding itself were flawless. Kate and her husband take great pictures! They are easy-going and produce a great product. Would highly r...

ecommend!

Response from the Vendor on 12/16/2018

Thank you so much, Katie! Absolutely loved working with you guys—y'all are beautiful, inside & out! <3

Reviewed On 11/03/2018 by Callie B

Kate was amazing!!! I am sure Michael was too; my husband said he was really cool, but I did not have the chance to talk to him too much. I did engagement shots and bridals with Kate, and she and her husband did the wedding together. Kate is f...

ull of energy, welcomes all quirks you have, and is seriously the sweetest. She will incorporate any ideas you have, even if it's not her norm, and give you lots of awesome ideas. Everyone feels like a friend to her, and it's hard not to feel comfortable around her. When I was freaking out before walking down the aisle, she even sat down in the bridal suite and sang Frozen songs with me to calm me down. I can not say enough good things about her as a person. Her pictures are beautiful. She really knows how to capture the right light and make everyone look stunning. My only regrets, from my husband and I both, are that we didn't get a picture with Kate and us. :)

Response from the Vendor on 11/06/2018

Callie, thank you so much! You & Clay, your families, your friends, were all just a joy, and we absolutely loved working with y'all. Singing "Let it Go" with you definitely goes down as one of my favorite 2018 wedding memories! <3

Reviewed On 9/29/2018 by Carol G

This site was the best for connection with everyone for my son's destination wedding. Loved MKM Photography! They were really on the ball during the wedding capturing those simple heartfelt moments that make an event special. They were prompt, ...

efficient and accurate in a setting with difficult lighting requirements. They had done their homework and were prepared. MKM and The Knot were on it! Good job!

Response from the Vendor on 10/08/2018

Thanks so much, Carol! We absolutely loved working with Carrie & Dave throughout their whole long- distance planning process, and working with both awesome families on the wedding day! We appreciate your kind words!

Reviewed On 8/20/2018 by BEATRIZ N

Kate is a dream to work with and she captures those moments you want to have forever. When we met, I told her our budget and what we were looking for. She showed us some of her work and was so easy to talk to and work with that we said "Yes" to...

Kate immediately. She takes breathtaking shots that you will be blown away with the end result. We have such a variety of pictures that I can't tell you which is my favorite, they all are! She is a lot of fun and has a great personality and fit right in with our group. She made our day so special and now we have those memories forever!

Reviewed On 8/19/2018 by Jessica L

I absolutely adored working with Kate and Mike! As someone who does not take very photogenic photographs generally speaking, I was nervous about how the engagement and wedding photos would turn out because I don't like having my picture taken, ...

but Kate really put me at ease. She was so friendly, funny, and personable that everything was a breeze and came out looking fantastic! She was so organized and knew all the right questions to ask. I love the style and composition of the photographs and the colors just pop so brilliantly. We received the previews and the photographs back so quickly as well! I can't recommend them enough!

Reviewed On 8/18/2018 by Lauren B

Kate and Michael of MKM did an amazing job shooting our wedding. The photos turned out wonderfully and truly capture the joy of the day. Our family commented on how professional they were, how well they directed everyone, and how they got all t...

he photos without interfering in anything. We got all the shots and poses that we wanted, and even though it rained during our formals, Kate and Michael took it all in stride and made everything flow smoothly. We are so happy to have photographers we get along so well with, and beautiful photos as well! Great job, Kate and Michael!

Reviewed On 8/17/2018 by Danielle W

A year and a half ago, when we were in the infancy stages of planning our wedding, we shopped around for the right photographer. Considering that both of us were both living in NYC for over a decade, we still held onto our hip and trendy ideals...

. We both knew what we were looking for, but hadn’t quite found it yet. All of the other photographers we met were either too conservative or lacking a certain quality that made them stand out. Then, we met Kate Marchetto of MKM Photography. She immediately clicked with us, and always had a smile on her face. She asked the right questions and before too long, she knew what we were going for. We also trusted her expertise in getting the “right” shots. She’s very personable, professional, and knows what to look for at a wedding to get the memorable shots. She processes what she captures so that the best lighting, color, and energy comes alive in every single photograph. We would definitely recommend her to anyone about to tie the knot!

Reviewed On 8/17/2018 by Ashley R

Kate and Michael are hands down the best. Not only are they amazing photographers, but they are genuinely incredible people. We met Kate and Michael at a bridal show and, after a one-on-one consultation, instantly knew they had to be our weddin...

g photographers. They are, to put it simply, our type of people. Extremely personable, hilarious, and absolutely brilliant. Kate is super prompt with everything - like scary prompt. She had previews for both the engagement shoot and the wedding ready within days. DAYS!! Working with them was super easy - any questions we had or miscellaneous thoughts that came up along the way, Kate was able to answer immediately. Kate really knows what she's doing, which is extremely helpful for the overwhelmed bride who just wants wedding photos that look straight off of Pinterest. Our wedding photos turned out amazing and are considered some of the best photos among our friends and family (humble brag). So seriously, check out MKM Photography. Now!