Creating holy sh*t is that us?! moments since forever, basically
With more than 500 weddings and a decade of experience under my belt, I not only know how to capture photos that truly evoke the full spectrum of your wedding weekend emotions, and I also know there's magic to be made in any weather, situation, or mishap.
Last minute rain? Here’s an umbrella, and this is how to look great standing underneath it. Unseasonably sunny? No sweat, I’ve got tissues on hand.
Through meticulous planning, research, listening, absorbing, and learning, I have the full day agenda (and more) ready to G-O before your day. And a plan B and C, just in case.
On the day, I’ve got your best angles, lighting and locations covered. Me, your parents and your besties are on a first name basis (rather than just “Mom” or “girl in the pink dress”).
The best thing about being a seasoned wedding photographer
(aside from lots of cake) … is the magic of transforming the ordinary into extraordinary in any situation.
Services
Timeless portraits of your growing family brimming with love. Coming in the months after birth, we capture your home and life with this little human you brought into the world, each and every moment.
Family Sessions
Let's spend a bit of a normal day together for the two of you, capturing this snippet of life at this time. Recommended sessions are one hour to capture one location.
Maternity Photos
Think of them like those photos of your parents from the 1970's that you find in a shoebox...all of the retro feels while feeling just like yourselves. It's great to have a practice run before the big day too!
Engagement Sessions
captures for all of life's chapters
This coverage is ideal for classic weddings without the need for weekend coverage. This is best for couples hosting the wedding in their local city or not having festivities the night before. Offerings range, as all weddings are different. Options include 5 hours with just me as the photographer for smaller affairs, or up to 10 hours with two photographers for the entire day.
Classic Celebrations
This coverage is for couples hosting wedding weekends at a destination or beloved local spot. We will be there capturing every moment from your rehearsal dinner until the last song plays on the dance floor.
Weekend Weddings
SERVICES & OFFERINGS
all the details
Perfect coverage for intimate weddings and small celebrations, at the iconic SF City Hall or elsewhere.. Just you and your love, surrounded by your closest family and friends. This is best for couples who are having smaller celebrations of 40 guests or less in 1-2 locations.
City Hall Weddings
- sara & aaron
"My mother is a professional photographer and vetoed 20 other vendors before we found katherine"
- tannaz & joseph
"She is the most intentional, present, fly-on-the-wall, gifted photographer you can possibly book for your wedding"
- ji & Sam
"there was not a single moment since our first email exchange where we questioned our decision to go with her"
- Amanda & daniel
"Our family and friends have not stopped singing her praises since the wedding and after seeing the photos"
- tara & james
"going through our library of photos felt like digging into an onion - so many layers and new gems to find"
— elaine & damir, married in 2021
Katherine and her team truly captured every moment with our guests, the groomsmen, and our family throughout all of the events happening simultaneously at our wedding. Our wedding took place on a massive 100+ acre property in the Catskills, and Katherine and her team made sure all things happening simultaneously on the property were captured.
"We are trying to relive every moment, and the photos she captured truly evoke the full spectrum of our wedding weekend emotions."
— nicole & scott, married in 2018
From the get-go, this company is different -- badass, no cheesiness allowed, personalized, professional. Rather than forcing you to fit into some awkward, posed, same-old wedding mold, Wilde Scout somehow made us feel like Vogue models and yet utterly ourselves, while also meeting our family's expectations on what wedding photos should look like.
“It's hard to put into words just how much hiring Katherine made our wedding photography dreams come true."
KIND WORDS
Frequently Asked Questions
01. How many final images can we expect?
I deliver approximately 75-100 photos per hour of coverage. There is no limit on the number of photos you will receive. My team and I photograph anywhere from 7-15k raw files for any wedding client. All the photos go through an intentional culling and editing process to ensure the final gallery unfolds as naturally as your wedding day.
02. what is your backup system?
Oh, I care so passionately about backup systems! After your wedding, all of the photos will go through my ultra-secure triple backup system to prevent against any file loss. Multiple memory cards, physical hard drives, and digitally on the cloud. Your raw photos are saved for 6 months and you have access to the gallery for 18 months.
03. what if something happens to you?
This situation has never occurred in nearly 500 weddings, but I have a firm plan in place for any emergencies. If something happens to me before the wedding, a trained associate from the team will step in. If something happens to me after the wedding but before receive the gallery, trusted partners will access my Photo Will and follow the editing instructions to ensure you receive all of your wedding photos.
04. do you have insurance?
I work on a series of mirrorless Nikon Z6II and Z7 cameras with a variety of lenses that give your phots a film-like, cinematic feel. I also use a Fuji GFX medium-format camera for editorial-inspired imagery and some 35mm film cameras for fun.
05. what kind of gear do you shoot on?
I work on a series of mirrorless Nikon Z6II and Z7 cameras with a variety of lenses that give your phots a film-like, cinematic feel. I also use a Fuji GFX medium-format camera for editorial-inspired imagery and some 35mm film cameras for fun.
Email me at hello@katherinemarchand.com to learn more about working together and receive my Pricing & Info Guide.
Don't see your question?
Let's get this party started. There are a number of ways for us to work together. Ready to hop on a call? Directly book a consultation. Curious about availability? Send me an email. Just starting the process? Download my Guide to a Flawless Getting Ready.
