Nelia & Tom
Married May 24th, 2011
"These are amazing! They capture the moment so well I seriously started choking up a bit when I saw them. Thanks so much! You did a great job and I can't wait to see the rest. YES, I will definitely refer you to others that I know and will always credit you as the grand artist that you are! My family is going to freak out when they see these!,"

Alexis & Ted
Married October 10th, 2010
"W-O-W! I knew you and Katherine were at the wedding but I didn't realize you captured so many moments when we weren't looking. You guys have an amazing storytelling ability and allows me to experience the emotions and relive the magical day. You never cease to surprise me with your use of angles and interesting perspectives that make the images so beautiful and artistic. I'm so glad we got some film, they are fantastic in that they DO give that romantic old world feeling so thank you! And thank you for indulging my request for formals/facing the camera and details.,"

Donna & Kevin
Married February 27th, 2010
"Thank you! Our wedding photos are stunning! STUNNING! I am my own worst critic when it comes to photos -- honestly, I like maybe one out of one hundred pictures of myself -- so I was really nervous about how our photos would turn out. I cannot tell you how thrilled I was when I saw them! Everything about them is just amazing. You captured the perfect moments and conveyed the mood and emotion of the day beautifully. Everyone who's seen them has been completely WOWed! We are incredibly happy to have such a beautiful record of our wedding, and so many beautiful shots to treasure and to share. We appreciate so much your waiting on the road for hours while the storm debris was removed! And your being so calm and patient and gracious while I took more hours getting ready. I was...more " frantic!! And miraculously, there is no sign of that in the pictures! We looked at a number of photographers' work trying to choose one for the wedding. The minute we saw your website, I knew I would change my date if you weren't available. My wedding pics are proof I made the right choice! They are works of art! We look forward to recommending you to everyone we know, and to working with you again in the future!," show less

Kate & Nate
Married October 24th, 2009
"I first found Katherine and Doug through the WPJA (Wedding Photojournalist Association website.) I was looking for someone with an artistic vision who didn't take silly posed fake photos. Our wedding was more nontraditional and unscripted than most and we wanted someone who could capture...more " our story as it unfolded. We weren't posing for a magazine shoot, but wanted to be in the moment and feel like ourselves. Being slightly nervous as the center of attention, we were also looking for someone that we felt comfortable with. I contacted probably 15 other photographers during the same time, but I knew we had found our photographic match when I saw Katherine and Doug's website. I instantly loved their style and was surprised to find out they had made a similar move from New England to California. Not only had we lived in the same neighborhood across the country, but they had photographed a wedding at a Connecticut venue where I had recently been a bridesmaid. After speaking to Doug on the phone, the coincidences only further convinced me that we HAD to have Katherine and Doug as our photographers. It couldn't get much better when their suggestion to meet for the first time was at a French bakery. Throughout all of our communications over phone and email, I felt a pleasant blur between friendship and a detailed, professional commitment to service. Katherine has the rare ability to richly express her vision in words. I loved her warm communication style and think she really went out of her way to make sure we were both on the same page before our wedding drew near. Doug has the perfect mix of experienced professional confidence, offset by a quiet humor that puts anyone at ease. During our wedding day Katherine and Doug were everywhere, yet completely seamless with the environment. I'm afraid we kept trying to distract them to chat, as they also felt like our guests. I was unprepared for what a physical workout they had, running all of the place. We were joking they were like our photo ninjas, dressed all in black, crouching, running, and silently ducking throughout the night. I was also unprepared for the competing "paparazzi" they silently battled during the evening. I'm not sure I would have been as good-natured as they were with the other photo-snapping guests distracting from their job! One of my favorite moments was all 55 guests lighting sparklers and gathering for a group photo. I got as far as buying the sparklers, but couldn't really imagine how or what we were going to do with them. Katherine and the hotel's staff immediately took over to organize the moment. Looking tiny standing on a chair, Katherine commanded the group's actions to make the photo work. She really connected the crowd in a fun way. So many of my guests commented on "how great the photographers were" - which was a testament to their easy-going personality and hard physical work throughout the night, since these comments all came before anyone saw the actual photos! From joking with our family and guests, to scoping out the venue beforehand and meeting the hotel staff, Katherine and Doug spread a little wave of joy and sweetness wherever they went. I can honestly say that we both had complete blind faith in Katherine and Doug's skill and had no doubt they were going to provide us with amazing photos. We didn't have a single worry during our wedding day, confident that they were expertly carrying out our shared creative vision. I could hardly stand the anticipation after the wedding to see the result. When we received the photos, we couldn't be happier. I wish Katherine and Doug could follow us around forever, documenting all the mundane moments of our life and making them appear special and emotive. My absolute favorite photos of our wedding are the black and white evening shots of us dancing. They captured the feeling of a slow motion dream-like romance movie. Katherine and Doug embody the term artist and I admire their aesthetic vision and ability to create their own creative path in life. They are the type of genuine, original people that I am glad to support, and I wish them all the success in the world!" show less

Lindsay & Wade
Married October 11th, 2009
"Who gives a dime about clichés? Lindsay and I wanted to create our wedding as unique; a bipolar opposite of the traditional weddings doused in rigid poses, uniform walks and an otherwise froth to get to the reception. We know this isn’t reinventing electricity, but we shot for it nonetheless. After getting...more " knee-deep in our version of creativity regarding the wedding characteristics, we realized this isn’t as easy of a process as we’d hoped. We thought a casual wedding running away from tradition would be easier than scratching your rear; not necessarily the case. After realizing the uphill mission ahead of us, we felt like a one-legged man at an butt-kicking contest. Seeing as this is a review for Doug & Katherine, I can’t say in honesty that this unexpected difficulty ended with the selection of photographer. Truthfully, I thought it was going to be a breeze finding a good fit, being the self-proclaimed decent amateur photographer I am: find a friend who still insists on bringing their Nikon F to every function, pay him/her in PBRs, and call it a day. Then we realized we didn’t want that, thankfully. We wanted something special, yet artistic; and couldn’t have been happier when we stumbled upon Doug’s website. So, the search for a photographer wasn’t easy, until we found Doug & Katherine. After checking out the website, we were really into Doug & Katherine’s style; we felt it matched what we were looking for to a T (I never got that comparison, but you get the point). In an effort to relay what we were looking for in photography, we decided to meet at a bar in the late morning of a Saturday, get drunk, talk about boobs, the mating patterns of bumble-bees, and pocket lint. Doug & Katherine were rad, such great company and extremely friendly. We were sold, and were more than happy to check that necessity off the list in comfort. The communication up to the day of the wedding was transparent; there was never a time of question. Doug & Katherine’s entire process is professional, and user-friendly. The day of the wedding was incredible for us, although we are speaking out of a bias. In regards to Doug & Katherine’s part, we couldn’t have been happier. As a team, they worked wonderfully; Katherine hung out with the sleazeball dudes while they poured bourbon on their bacon and strummed banjos. She was so easy to have around, never getting in the way, yet always in the moment snapping shots. Doug was more than refreshing to have around while the girls got ready. The mother of the bride walked in and noticed how calm the environment was and Doug played a huge part in that. Never once was I uncomfortable or awkward...and we were in a tiny little studio sized cabin! From the process of getting ready to risking life and limb on a dance floor full of post-keg stand drunkies, Doug & Katherine were fantastic. In fact, we wished they could’ve stayed longer, off the clock and ready to rock (sorry, couldn’t help it). We recently got our pictures back from the day, and they are incredible! The quality of the shots is beautiful, and the artistic edge is apparent. These two are pros, and I strongly recommend their services to anyone. I thank Doug & Katherine for making our day such a gem, they really contributed in a massive way. I look forward to hanging out with them soon, off the clock and ready to wash some socks. Thanks again guys!" show less

Lindsay & Luke
Married August 22nd, 2009
"From the very first interaction with Katherine and Douglas, we knew that the memories of our wedding were in the perfect hands. The attention to detail in their casual photojournalistic style instantly compelled us to contact them. From our first meeting with Katherine and Douglas...more " up until they were amongst the last to leave our reception, we could not have been happier with not only their disarming and personable style, but also the relationship that we built with them as well. They truly let the day be ours and yet still, usually unnoticed, they were able to capture the entirety at an angle and in a light that not many photographers can grasp. Through it all, they always maintained a distinct air of professionalism yet felt like good friends, always were in amongst the action but were never truly noticed, and always were able to get a great shot without forcing anyone into a pose. Katherine and Douglas both have a rare talent, and we hope they continue to use it to make so many more people as happy as we are!" show less

Jen & Ryan
Married August 1st, 2009
"We just starting going thru these and are so happy that you and Katherine captured our day so well. It was such a happy day and it all went too fast! Really great pics of the kids, and I see that not only did my young nephew Brock manage to get himself into many pics, but also have some...more " time to hit on Katherine — he’s always so busy! We love the pics of the kids, and also of the getting ready and shots of just Ryan and me. Another observation is that we were very happy that we felt so comfortable with the two of you. You two managed to quietly capture a lot of moments we weren’t even aware of, giving the pics a more genuine feel. Cannot wait to share these with the family!" show less

Eileen & Chris
Married May 30th, 2009
"Phenomenal. I will use the word phenomenal not because it even comes close to encompassing the work of Doug and Katherine, but because few words exist that could do it better. The instant Doug and Katherine arrived to photograph our wedding, Chris and I felt immediately at ease. Their...more " professionalism was the first thing to be noted. They were so attentive and determined to be everywhere and capture every minute, yet they were so unobtrusive that we almost forgot they were there at times. If ever a moment arrived when we wanted to get a specific shot, either Doug or Katherine was there instantly, as if anticipating our request. We wanted for nothing on our wedding day, as they were constantly there to ensure that each and every moment was captured as it was being experienced. The creativity of Doug and Katherine should also be recognized. At times, I was curious as to the techniques they would use to get different shots. In retrospect, having seen the proofs, I could not be more impressed. They would discuss things together and use different angles and positioning of the cameras to gain unique perspectives that I never would have imagined possible. When I looked through the photographs for the first time, I was taken aback with emotion. So many of the shots they took were representations of exactly what I was feeling throughout the greatest day of my life. I never would have thought that emotions of such a magnitude could be visually displayed, but Doug and Katherine miraculously made that happen. As a person who greatly values human interaction, I must also make a statement from a very personal standpoint. Aside from their inherent abilities as photographers, Doug and Katherine are incredible people. It felt as if we were working with old friends. We were immediately calmed as they spoke from their hearts and laughed with us like we were reminiscing old times. On a day that could have caused us a good deal of stress, Doug and Katherine played a critical role in the fact that we felt nothing other than sheer joy and happiness. We will recommend their services to everyone we know! Doug and Katherine, thank you from the very bottom of my heart!" show less

Sarah & Julian
Married October 10th, 2008
"Have I told you lately how much you ROCK!? I just spent like an hour and a half going through those photos. Amazing. Every single one is just fantastic. You really captured the feeling of the event. This weekend is “Renovate the Only Bathroom in the House” weekend, and I was supposed to start...more " while Julian and the dad’s were out at Lowes. Oops, I got sucked into viewing the photos instead. Darn. Our wedding couldn’t have been more perfect. Everything went off without a hitch. It turned out just as we had imagined, and so much more fun. We’re so thankful for all the people who put their time and love into our wedding. And thankful for our friends and family who were able to attend and make the night memorable. Douglas was responsive and personable through our planning process. He did a fantastic job photographing our wedding, stepping in when we needed a few formal shots, and blending into the crowd when he was doing his best work. We love his photojournalistic style. He really captured the emotion and feel of the day perfectly." show less

Fabi & Ken
Married July 14th, 2007
"We just received your note with the enclosed brochure. It is beautiful and we were pleasantly surprised to see one of our favorite photos in it! We call that photo our Norman Rockwell photo. We also loved the DVD show that you made with the music background. We would like to order...more " that in the near future. Both Ken and I want to thank you so much for being a part of our very special day. I can’t express to you how much we appreciated your ability to capture some intimate moments in an almost invisible manner. The photos you took of our day were just spectacular and we appreciated so much how easy and comfortable you and Katherine made us feel. You were as much a part of making our day memorable as were our other guests and we are so glad that you were there to share it with us. Your professionalism and ability to capture a moment is rare and unique...you are truly an artist...your medium a camera and film!" show less