Karen Menyhart Photography

feel comfortable and made it effortless to coordinate with her and the officiant. We so appreciated her experience when putting together ceremony angles, placing people, and suggesting poses while seamlessly blending into the crowd. Truly she is a one of a kind photographer and I would highly recommend her! Karen had excellent communication skills and I felt like she truly cared about capturing our day and who we were as a couple.

e the call and immediately clicked with Karen. So helpful, so kind, so patient, so willing to explain the plan for the day and what we could expect. She reviewed a few price options and we saved the day! Being a first time bride, I had questions, I sent emails and called her a few times. Always responded quickly and took the time to make sure I was comfortable and happy with our plan. Never left me hanging! Day of wedding she arrived early and snapped hundreds of beautiful pictures! There were two photographers (her daughter) and I couldn't be more happy with my photos! They joined us at three locations and made sure we got our pictures. Not afraid to clear the area to make sure there were no bystanders in the background. Brought my day to MAGIC. Don't keep searching.... she is the one!

rfect photo", but if you hire an amazing professional, then you get those perfect photos without the added work of creating long lists. Karen and Gen were so easy to work with, I feel like I just showed up and floated through my wedding day which is exactly what I wanted. We are not photogenetic people, with years of practice getting professional photos done and Karen made us feel comfortable and like we had been doing this for years. Our wedding photos are amazing and something I will cherish for all the years to come. Seeing our photos for the first time was such a highlight. The joy and happiness that was captured that day is all I ever wanted.

nly do they do a wonderful job working with you in a collaborative way to make sure everything you want captured is captured, they do it with such a wonderful, empathetic, and engaging process, while also offering ideas and suggestions in a warm and expert manner. Aside from producing top work and amazing photos that will live alongside your memories for a lifetime they are just such great people. You cannot undervalue the importance of the relationship you form with your photographer(s). My wife and I would recommend Karen 365 days of the year and 366 on the weird leap year years.

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s amazing, the poses and direction they gave us were great. The coordination through chaotic family photos and wedding party photos went very well. Karen spoke with me multiple times throughout the planning process and helped me create an itinerary and find photo spots. All of her feedback through planning was extremely helpful. They were so friendly and fun throughout the day. They even helped me get my dress on as we were rushing to get to our first look!! You can’t go wrong choosing them to be your photographer, I’m sure glad I found them. Note: the photos I added are screenshots because the original file sizes are too big.

found out that there was a festival where we wanted to do a first look, and they helped scoped an alternative perfect location. The photos also turned out beautiful! We only have our sneak peaks so far and I love all of them! we cannot wait to see everything. They are the best!

nyhart Photography through the Knot. We also knew we wanted someone who had an LGBT friendly portfolio. We were blown away immediately to see just how many prior same-sex weddings she had done. And how important these weddings were to her. We simply had to have her! From the very start, Karen's communication was nothing short of extraordinary. From planning and executing our engagement shoot to planning and executing the big day itself. I can't even begin to talk about her professionalism. Her entire team are incredible individuals and always such class acts! Karen took so much time to make our day feel personal, special, and unique. Looking at the proofs sent over today... We're just so happy! We can't thank Karen and Gena enough for their hard work and commitment. They truly made our day! If we could leave 10 stars we would! Don't even hesitate, if she's available for your day, book her!! With Love, Alex and Tyler Trick May 28, 2023

a feat in itself because I feel AWKWARD having my picture taken) and did an awesome job keeping the bridal party on track throughout the busy day. We had so much fun with her, and the photos of our wedding day reflect that. The photos turned out gorgeous and accurately portray my husband and I as a couple, as well as the dynamics of our bridal party. Thank you Karen!!!

e out how much time I needed to allot for things which helped me fill out my timeline. We just got our sneak peek and the pictures are friggin gorgeous. HIGHLY recommend Karen and Gena!

w to get all the perfect angles and all the fun ways to pose. Both of them are just an absolute pleasure to work with and get the most important part of your wedding memories completely right! I hands down recommend her to anyone getting married in the Cleveland area.

our wedding, they had been so helpful and always answered our questions right away. On the day of our wedding, they brought amazing energy. They helped us in any way they could and I couldnt imagine my wedding without this awesome team! I 100% recommend Karen, we sure love them alot!

photos as a couple and Karen was so good at making us comfortable and was happy to include our dog in the shoot! She helped us pose without feeling awkward. Leading up to the wedding, Karen was so helpful in setting up a day-of timeline and communicating. Come wedding day, Karen and Gen arrived on time and ready to go! They made sure the day kept moving and even ensured we still found time in-between the rain to get some outdoor photos. We received about 100 sneak peak photos a few days after our wedding and they were beautiful!

ergy, and she was exactly what I needed on my wedding day. She’s fun, funky, down to earth, funny, silly, and we even got her snorting laughing!!! She jokes about being bossy but in the best way possible guided us along and kept us to our timeline by moving everything forward. She’s so quick and efficient while also being thorough. We genuinely can’t wait to hang out with her and her husband Nick and go out for dinner together! Were not even 1 week out from the wedding and we already have about 50 sneak peek shots and they are just gorgeous. Could not be happier, we love you Karen!! - Dani and Dave

I wish I could give more than 5 stars as they earned it!

d cold. They cracked us up, made us smile, and snapped the best pictures I’ve seen for a wedding! We love them so much and can’t say enough good things.

d to do so. She has quickly made my list of faves and I'm eager to cross paths with her again! She was so calming to the nervous bride. She and Gen were very professional and not intrusive to the other professionals trying to do their job. Her editing style is classic and timeless. Have a chat with her and see if she is a great fit for your big day! Highly recommended.

ame to taking pictures. They capture the highest quantity and quality of pictures in a short amount of time so that you can go out on the dance floor and enjoy the night.....while they are still capturing!!!! They know all the right tips and tricks on how to pose individuals and groups. They made the entire wedding day seamless and easy. Now, we will be able to look back on this special day and see it's beauty and happiness forever thanks to Karen and Gena!

hey do. They managed to capture our wedding day better than I could ever have imagined. I would highly recommend Karen Menyhart Photography!!

get to know us and our expectations. Our engagement shoot was our first time as a couple doing a professional shoot so we had some nerves, but Karen and her husband as her assistant were so fun and made us relax immediately! We had the BEST time not to mention the photos were stunning. It was nearly impossible to pick just one for our save the date. Our wedding, Karen and Gena were so on top of it. They keep you relaxed and having fun while also keeping the show moving and being completely trustworthy that you will get the shot. We just got our sneak peeks and they are perfect! They truly captured us and our day exactly as it was and the memories they captured for us will be treasures forever. Thank you Karen Menyhart Photography! We look forward to you hopefully capturing more moments for us in the future. Could not recommend them more!

s. Seeing sneak peak pictures 48 hours later let us relive the day all over again. Such beautiful shots! Can’t wait to see the rest!!

ne remain calm and collected on an emotional day. My husband and I recommend Karen Menyhart Photography for anyone else’s wedding or special occasion!!

upbeat, and easy to be around. She directs poses clearly, giving guidance and feedback that lead to neat, natural, candid shots. We were nervous at our engagement shoot but Karen put us at ease and made us feel comfortable and even enjoy the process. By the end we had complete confidence that our wedding photography was in great hands. Leading up to wedding day, we had a final call, and emailed with Karen several times about details, shot lists, etc. she was always prompt and available. On wedding day, she arrived on time, was positive and excited for the day. Her daughter Gena assisted and was helpful, attentive and calming as well. They helped us adjust and stick to our timeline through getting ready, first look, couple photos, and family photos all before the ceremony. She had our backs and checked in with how we were doing throughout the day and evening. She went above and beyond our expectations by coordinating with the DJ directly, helping bustle my dress (a few times), and dealing with guest photo requests. Our family and friends commented on how great she was and we agree! We’ve already received a few sneak peek photos (2 days later!) and they are beautiful! So many good, funny, candid photos and formally posed ones too. We can’t wait to see the rest! Karen helped to make our wedding day easy and we are so happy we found her to be our photographer. The best! We highly, highly recommend booking her as your photographer!

hotos. Our 2.5 year relationship with Karen has been that and much much more!! Being an out of town couple, Karen was so flexible when booking our engagement shoot. From asking our vibes and vision for the photos, she suggested the perfect location for the backdrop of our photos. Immediately upon meeting, it felt like we had known each other for years. She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, and our photos definitely reflect that. Moving our wedding from 2020 to 2021, we planned our new date around Karen. In our mind, she was truly the most important piece to the day and we couldn’t do it without her. Karen assisted so much when it came to creating our day of schedule, and with her help, we stayed on it and early. Helped the planning so much and curbed my anxiety about getting all of the shots in. She also had great suggestions on locations for photos! We loved going to the jackknife bridge and the murals in the Flats. Our photos have so much character and life! Karen made our wedding day so much fun! We did a first look and all our bridal party photos beforehand and it was just the perfect kickoff to the day. It wasn’t just “stand here, click click ok next”.. we sang, we ran around, we had a blast! Didn’t need to fake laughs for laughing photos with Karen around, that’s for sure. Our family and friends continue to talk about how much they enjoyed Karen, whether they were in one shot or spent hours with her! One of my favorite memories of the wedding was when Karen and Gena grabbed us in the middle of the reception to sneak away and take photos outside the venue. It was so nice to step away just the two of us and have a moment. It also resulted in some of my favorite photos of the day! And our photos were beautiful! We were so happy how each and every one came out! We received a sneak peek within a week of 120 photos and then the full album with 1000+ in two months! All this to say, every couple needs Karen as a part of their day!

of our comfort zone. We are so happy we found Karen! We had a great time doing our engagement shoot with her, and love all of our photos! When illness struck on the day of our wedding and Karen couldn’t be there herself, she still saved the day with her daughter Gena and another photographer (Aaron) who did a fantastic job! Gena made sure we had all the shots that we wanted and kept us having fun all day. Our photos are absolutely wonderful. Karen and Gena are the best!

t true beauty from our photos. All the guests even said how amazing they were. We already got sneak peeks and I am blown away...I won't be able to choose between these gorgeous images!

nd) would be a pain in the you know what for this, but he opened right up to Karen and Gen and because of that, we had the best time shooting! The pictures turned out fabulous and we used them for our Save the Dates. Karen and Gen also shot our wedding and made the day so perfect. The pictures from the church ceremony are so special and Karen picked out the perfect locations for our other picture backdrops around Cleveland. From the sneak peaks she sent over, all of them are amazing and I cannot wait to see the rest! They were also so much fun at the reception! Our guests loved them and they captured all the fun that everyone was having. We will use Karen and Gen again in the future for other special events and would absolutely recommend them to anyone in search of a wedding or special event photographer! Thank you- we love you guys!

on how to make our day go smoothly without trying to make decisions for us. (If Karen ever gets tired of photography, she would be an amazing wedding planner.) Their photos are colorful and vibrant, both literally and figuratively — they have an eye for candid shots and capturing people's personalities. Thank you both for helping to run and document our special day!

and outs. They kept us on schedule while instantly picking up on our style and willing to go with how we were feeling throughout the day. Any bumps in the road were immediately flattened, which as the bride put me at complete ease. Their creativity made dreams we didn’t even know we had become a reality. One look at Karen or Gen and I felt comforted and confident. With Karen Menyhart Photography, you will secure that on the best day of your life, precious memories will be captured for you and loved ones to cherish for a lifetime.

e was definitely able to capture that photo that you are going to look back at for years to come & think to yourself “wow”. She is really that good!!! And was able to capture that moment with my photos of my husband & I. She was super sweet, made me feel so comfortable & even gave me a hug! I really like her, she is sweet, understanding & can make any picture come to life. I also got a wedding video which I would recommend & her daughter did a phenomenal job on that, I cried. Thank you both so much!

s comfortable the entire time and the photos have turned out amazing.

hotos right away and we were completely blown away.

he few people that are with you all day long). Plus, throughout the day they remained calm and professional and that made us feel as though they knew exactly what they were doing, and trust me, when we got our Sneak Peeks back, they definitely knew what they were doing throughout the day. We got amazing shots!

em and it was so stress FREE!!

er smile. If you want a photographer who can capture the natural beauty of the bride and groom- this is the one to choose!!!

ream to work with. As a couple, my husband and I are very awkward people who definitely don't know how to pose for pictures and they were able to keep us laughing throughout our entire wedding. The pictures turned out absolutely amazing, I could not have asked for a better photography duo!

look good, to the singing narration of the day, this mother daughter duo really made sure everyone was pumped and ready to get married. From the very beginning of the process, we felt that they really wanted to get to know us, and capture us and our day exactly how it was. Karen gave us incredible guidance on vendors, shooting location, and timeline recommendations - we truly felt cared for. Finally, we are IN LOVE with all of our pictures. If you want images that truly capture the joy, essence, and FUN of the day, go with them, I promise you will be thanking yourself that you did!

us from our engagement pictures to our wedding day. Karen knew we wanted engagement pictures in the sunflower fields (that's where we got engaged) and as soon as they were full bloom, immediately contacted us and scheduled the shoot! The engagement photos could not have been more beautiful! Our wedding day plans had changed, as we went from 250 to 50 people. Karen did not miss a beat and was there to help aid in all the changes and was so flexible regarding them! On the day of the wedding, Karen and Gen were fantastic! I think the best quote from our guests was from my father. He said, "Karen was amazing, you hardly knew she was there". I think that says a lot about Karen and Gen. They were sly and got some of the best candid pictures, but when things needed to get done, they stepped up and made sure that everything went perfect. From the way my dress was placed to the hacklers in downtown Cleveland, she ensured that we got what we wanted! We had a rowdy wedding party and Karen knew how to rope them in and get the best shots! I wouldn't recommend anyone else to capture your special day! We can't wait until we need pregnancy/family shoots in the future!

emic would hit... and Karen navigated all of our wedding changes in a professional and friendly manner. She delivered beautiful wedding photos that me, my husband, our family, and friends, will continue to enjoy well after our special day. Highly recommend!

emorable and she even stayed longer than expected because she wanted to take us to a beautiful park to get more pictures. I’m so glad she did because those are my favorite ones!! My wife and I felt very welcome without any hesitation from the start so I would highly recommend if you are LGBTQ or not! Thank you so much for everything and I am going to recommend you EVERY single time someone asks me!

out. They were so fun, easy going, professional, and really made it easy to be ourselves around them. They made sure we had a friendship through it all, I had no issues asking for anything and I was confident they'd get the shots we'd like. Also being a coronavirus bride, they were so accommodating and flexible, which was truly appreciated!! And the pictures??? Oh my goodness, I literally screamed with joy and sobbed. They were STUNNING. Truly caught the magic of the day. Not one ounce of me regrets booking Karen and Gen, they're a great pair with jaw dropping talent.

taken. She finds a way to capture the most genuine moments naturally. Wedding photos last a lifetime and I will seriously spend every day in awe of the photos Karen and Gen caught on our special day.

k with and quick to respond even through the crazy times of 2020! Most of all, Karen’s calm demeanor helped me relax on the wedding day and she made sure Danny and I had time to savor little moments with each other. She made my entire bridal party and our families so feel comfortable, even those that were a little camera shy or had no clue how to pose, she made it feel natural and fun for everyone! Multiple guests commented what an amazing photographer we had just from brief interactions with her, and our photos clearly reflect her excellent work. I would HIGHLY recommend Karen Menyhart Photography to any couples looking for the right person to capture their wedding!!!

ive. Just love the pictures!!