Kreate Photography

and color produces beautiful results. Our photos came out great. Katie is a reasonably high-energy photographer. In the end we could perhaps have benefitted from someone with a more laid-back energy, but we didn't know that until after the fact. There were a few hiccups with the delivery of our photos. Katie has been very generous in making things right.

larify our plan and figure out what we really wanted for this event. It turned out that we needed additional assistance from another photographer, and on a pretty short timeline. Katie immediately got the word out to her professional network to search for the help we needed. At the same time, we also did some new outreach on our own. In addition to the response from Katie's network, some of the photographers we contacted recognized us because of all the online activity that Katie kicked-off to solve the problem. We are very grateful for Katie's help overall, and especially for working hard to find a resolution for that last bit. Thank you, Katie!

ghly structured and seamless. From the very beginning, it was clear we had made the right choice, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer.

she was the one. In what can be such a stressful wedding planning experience, she immediately made me feel calm, secure, and truly supported, and I knew I needed her by my side on our wedding day. From our engagement shoot through to the wedding day and final gallery, every part of her work has been an absolute masterpiece. Our photos were a perfect combination of unique, natural, portrait, and editorial, while being filled with genuine emotional moments between us and the people we love. On the wedding day itself, she was so much more than just a photographer — she was a friend, an advocate, and a coordinator all in one. She made sure everything ran so smoothly, gracefully managing requests and navigating family dynamics, all while making sure every one of our photo dreams came true. One of our favorite things was how effortlessly she captured everything — all the big and small moments — without us ever feeling like there was a camera in the room. Her presence was calm, kind, and incredibly professional, and it made such a difference to the entire experience. Because of her, we were able to truly relax, be present, and fully enjoy every moment of the day without stress. Katie and her team at Kreate Photography are incredibly talented at what they do, and we feel so genuinely lucky to have had them be such an important part of our special day.

etely comfortable and confident. She took the time to genuinely get to know us as a couple and understand exactly what we wanted in a wedding photographer, which made the entire experience feel so personal. The week of the wedding, she handled any hiccups quickly and calmly, putting us totally at ease. On the day itself, her guidance was invaluable—she offered great input on how to get the best photos and helped us fine-tune our timeline to maximize lighting. We trusted her implicitly, and because of that, the day was seamless and stress-free. We couldn’t be happier with our experience or our photos, and we recommend Katie wholeheartedly to any couple looking for someone who truly cares about their craft and their clients.

d at how many special moments they captured as we were often unaware of their presence. We couldn’t be happier with our family photos and the care they took to capture so many unique moments at our daughter’s wedding. Katie’s positive energy and superb organizing skills were a calming influence throughout the day. As mother of the bride, I appreciated Katie spending time to learn a bit about me and any needs and requests I might have. She answered all my questions and I felt so comfortable around her and her team. We are simply thrilled with our wedding album and highly recommend Katie and her team!

on and capturing every moment that mattered to us. She was incredibly patient and supportive, and always made me feel understood and taken care of. Katie worked seamlessly with our planner to build a rain contingency plan for our fully outdoor venue, which ended up being put to the test when an atmospheric river rolled through Sebastopol on our wedding weekend. Even though we only got a few sprinkles during photos, Katie helped us make the most of those moments and kept everything fun, relaxed, and full of good energy. Her calm presence and great direction were a godsend! And the photos - wow. They turned out so beautifully and truly captured the joy and spirit of the day. We’ll cherish them forever. On top of everything, Katie embraced our non-traditional ideas like documenting our wedding jump house photos, which ended up being some of our favorites. She was creative, flexible, and genuinely excited to bring our ideas to life. We’re so grateful we chose Katie as our photographer. She’s talented, thoughtful, and an absolute delight to work with. We couldn’t recommend her more highly!

work with. Katie has a fantastic eye for detail and managed to capture not only the big, important moments but also the little candid ones that really tell the story of the day. The photos turned out beautifully—full of emotion, thoughtfully composed, and something we’ll cherish forever. I’m usually a bit camera-shy, but Katie made us feel completely at ease, and her calm, friendly energy helped everything feel natural. We couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out and are so grateful to have these memories preserved so perfectly. If you want someone who will go above and beyond to capture your special day, Katie is absolutely the right choice. Highly recommend!

ctly what to do so we felt comfortable in front of the camera. Our family immediately started picking favorite photos they want copies of. The photos are absolutely stunning, and we’re so grateful to have had her capture our day!

the warmest smile — she instantly lifts the mood in the room and makes everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. As a makeup artist, I truly appreciate vendors who bring positive energy and professionalism, and Katie does exactly that. Her flatlay styling is stunning, and the final photos turned out beautifully. She has an amazing ability to capture genuine moments and tell the story of the day through her images. I highly recommend Katie to any couple looking for a talented, kind, and professional photographer. I would love to work with her again!

plement to my (equally type A) personality. After a few photographer interviews, I told my fiancé, “I’ve found the one.” From our engagement shoot to our wedding weekend, Katie made everything feel effortless. She captured us so naturally, balancing precision and calmness with such ease. She is a true professional who managed to organize 40+ people for group shots without anyone feeling bossed around, all while keeping the mood light and fun. Katie photographed our engagement session, a small family wedding, our welcome party, and our big day. Somehow, she brought the same incredible energy, excitement, and love to every single moment. She has a rare gift for blending into the background while still making everyone feel seen and comfortable. The photos are stunning, but more than that, they feel authentic to who we are. She also connected us with our amazing videographer, Eli Contreras, and makeup artist, Marisa Perel, who were both incredible. We truly had a dream vendor team, and it all started with Katie. She is one of a kind, and I could not recommend her more highly.

rehearsal dinner. With Katie and the team, the big things were dialed in and squared away with such professionalism and ease: Katie was diligent in planning the details of our wedding day - she worked to have an efficient shot list (my husband has a BIG Italian family), kept us ahead of schedule, and had a perfect plan for the entire day. She organized herself and her team to be as efficient as possible. Katie and her team have been in this industry for a long time and it shows – they knew exactly what to do and when to do it, and my husband and I didn’t have to stress at all. My husband has a huge family, and let me tell you, Katie’s work with our large, extended family photos was a thing of absolute beauty – she learned everyone’s names and had specific directions for each of them, including when and where they needed to be in family photos. We got done with 8 HUGE family photos (with upwards of 85 people in them all together) in 20 minutes, giving my husband and I a minute to ourselves before joining cocktail hour. It was truly amazing! While Katie and the team have the big things dialed down, what really impressed me was the little things. During one of the photos with my husband, I realized my breath smelled– Katie reached into her bag and handed me a Listerine spray to take my anxiety away about it. When our flower girl was crying during a photo, Katie’s second shooter Vanessa made silly faces to make her smile. When my husband I got anxious and overwhelmed with the chaos of the day, Katie guided us through a moment of taking a deep breath and just being together – something we didn’t realize we desperately needed. One of the best things I can say about Katie is the comfort and positive attitude she brought to all our shoots. We first met in person for our engagement shoot; my husband and I are not comfortable in front of the camera and have no idea what we're doing - we told Katie this, and she made us feel instantly comfortable at ease in front of the camera. She gave us natural movements to do along with our poses so that the photos came out more candid and truer to us. When it came to the rehearsal dinner, she captured the essence of the night beautifully without interrupting us or catching us in any unflattering moments (like eating or sneezing). And of course, we had felt so comfortable with her on our wedding day because of the relationship we’d built. Her team is just as vibrant and kind as she is, and so they made us feel right at home too for our special day! And of course, the photos are absolutely amazing! The team is incredible at posing, capturing authentic moments, and editing. I also appreciated the easy-to-use website to view the photos and ability to order prints and photo books right from there! Katie and her team will be more than a team of photographers for you – they will be your supporters, cheerleaders, therapists, and friends. Your photo team is who you spend the most time with at your wedding, so I knew I needed to be around a team that brought positivity and good energy, while still delivering an incredible product – and that’s exactly what Katie and the Kreate team did. I am eternally grateful to them and know we will continue to use them for future maternity and family photo shoots!

nsultation to end of day wedding event, this team exceeded our expectations. They told our love story as we wanted it captured. We are forever grateful we chose them. And now we have everlasting photos.  

and the engagement shoot was the perfect warmup to help us feel more comfortable in front of the camera. Katie is incredibly efficient and creative and makes the most of every background, lighting situation, and setting while still making you feel completely natural and like yourself. On the wedding day, everything was seamless and organized. Katie captured every moment (with her second shooter) and got every photo we could’ve hoped for! We were so impressed with the care and professionalism she brought to the entire process. We’d choose Katie again in a heartbeat to capture any event, she’s absolutely incredible!

We hadn’t had professional photos taken since our wedding, so we were a bit nervous, but Katie immediately made us feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. She was incredibly encouraging, fun, and knew exactly how to guide us into natural poses that felt just like us. Her energy made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. Not only was she amazing to work with, but we also received our photos incredibly quickly—and they are stunning! We’ll treasure them forever. 10 out of 10—would absolutely work with Katie again and recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and thoughtful photographer.

he perfect balance between being direct in guiding us through photos and remaining sensitive to the emotions of the day. We felt fully supported without ever feeling rushed or stressed. The whole experience was seamless, and the final photos absolutely captured the essence of our celebration. We are so thankful to have had Katie there to document our special day. They truly made it unforgettable!

table and relaxed. She has such an eye for detail and exactly the right angles to shoot to make everything look elegant and beautiful. We couldn't have asked for a better experience or a more talented photographer to capture our special day. Thank you, Katie and everyone at Kreate Photography.

nning period and helped provide recommendations around Sebastopol. On wedding day she nailed it! She not only makes you feel super comfortable but she knows how to position you and get the right details so you end up loving your photos. She got along with our entire wedding party and family members and was extremely efficient on wedding day. Couldn't say enough great things. Stop looking and book Katie now!

went with one of her associate photographers, but the style was the same style we fell in love in with when we saw Kreate's galleries. From professionalism, to creativity, to execution, would highly recommend! And they have lots of packages and add-ons to pick from to match your needs!

t hiring a photographer - you're hiring an ally and friend for the day that will help you and your loved ones keep everything on track from the second she's on site. Their experience at our venue was really valuable, they knew exactly where and when to shoot both planned and candid photos. All of which turned out great!

or my wedding. What I didn’t know was how impossible the whole wedding would have been without her. When our day of coordination team failed to do their job. Katie jumped in both the role of photographer and coordinator making sure everything was set up correctly that the staff had been communicated with, making sure we got where we needed to be on time ect. On top of taking some of the most stunning photos I have ever seen. So I am not exaggerating when I say that she saved my wedding. Things always go wrong at any wedding and choosing vendors that you trust is needed so you can stay calm And enjoy your day. Katie went above and beyond this expectation and her sole and direct effort made it the day I’ll never forget for good reasons rather than bad. As a photographer she quickly put my photo phobic husband and ease and wrangled family members. Her photos did more catch a moment but really highlighted the personalities of my loved ones. It was by far the best money spent on my wedding and I would do it over again. I also added on a boudoir session with Katie before the wedding. She was wonderful to work with even in the vulnerable scenario and made me very comfortable. I hope to use her services for many life events to come. Do not hesitate to hire her or give it a second thought you are in the excellent hands!

l lighting and the most special, intimate moments captured on film. Katie was incredibly responsive and accommodating from the start - on our intro call, she was warm, knowledgeable, and made everything sound so easy and exciting. I knew we would be in great hands and felt so excited and confident about working with her for our wedding. I can’t emphasize enough how Katie lived up to this and more! From timeline planning, to collaborating with our planner and other vendors, we had no worries on our wedding day because of her expertise and our trust in her. And the photos?! We absolutely love our engagement and wedding photos and so, so grateful we have so many beautiful moments captured on camera. Her photos truly captured our love and relationship, and Katie makes it all seem so effortless. She has a truly magical way of making you feel so comfortable behind the camera. My husband and I are so camera shy and feel so awkward in photos, but if you saw our engagement and wedding photos you would have no idea. Katie is truly an expert and it shows throughout the entire experience working with her – from before, during, and after, I cannot recommend her enough. Thank you so much to the Kreate team! We cannot wait to work with you again to capture future milestones in our lives.

to the joyful celebrations, every photo reflects their keen eye for detail and genuine artistry. Their professionalism and talent have left us with the most beautiful and timeless memories of our wedding.

ig day (and engagement shoot). From our first conversation, we felt that we were in capable hands with Katie; we appreciated her experience, confidence, and communication. Working with her for our engagement and wedding shoots was also a breeze! Leading up to our events, Katie was very responsive and answered all of our questions (even consulting on our wardrobe selections!); she also gave us some very helpful advice to shape our getting ready timeline. For our engagement shoot, we ended up having to go with a second-choice location due to weather, but Katie worked with the rain, and the photos turned out better than we could have imagined. On our wedding day, Katie and her second shooter Vanessa captured so many gorgeous photos that we will treasure for the rest of our lives. They selected all of the most scenic spots at our venue and captured a great variety of poses, people, and details. When selecting a wedding photographer, keep in mind you will be with them all day, and Katie is someone you will enjoy having by your side! She is fun, professional and firm yet polite when needed (when wrangling family members and bridal party!) I would recommend Katie to any friend and encourage you to contact her!

cherish my photos forever. 5 star quality work:) I would choose them again in a heartbeat!

amera shy and she made us feel very at ease. The photos turned out AMAZING. We have over 1,800 photos from our wedding day! So glad we chose Katie and the Kreate team to be our photographers to capture the day!

iend, which is especially helpful since you want to feel comfortable with the person photographing some of your most emotional moments! My bridal party raved about her all day – she knows exactly how to direct you so you look and feel comfortable and natural, and kept things running smoothly all day long (which is not easy to do with so many personalities and families to keep track of!). We just got our sneak peek photos and WOW - to say we love them is an understatement. She truly was able to capture who we are as a couple and all the emotions of the day. I would absolutely love to work with her again in the future!

iple day wedding with lots of events and she got on the phone with me, shared lots about her photography style, and then created a custom package for me that met my needs exactly. Once we had signed our contract and were going through the wedding planning process Katie’s experience and attention to detail really shone through - she was immensely helpful in making sure we had allotted all the right time for photos throughout the weekend. During the wedding weekend, she not only got the most amazing shots, but she was able to pivot on the spot as timelines changed and manage two big families at the same time. We just got our wedding photos back and they are flawless - everyone keeps telling us they are the best they’ve seen. Also, her second shooter, Molly, is fabulous! Definitely book Katie for your wedding!

so had people come up to us at our wedding and afterwards to let us know how awesome she was! She made both me and my husband extremely comfortable during our wedding shoot and we were SO beyond thrilled with our photos!!! They are so gorgeous and she really captured our personalities in our photos. I highly recommend Kreate Photography and can't say enough great things about our experience! 1000/1000 stars!!

. This studio knows what it is doing; confident, capable, easy, and very skilled artists as photographers.

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letting us know what to expect to giving us recommendations for other vendors in the area (we had a destination wedding, so this alone was priceless). Then, on the wedding day itself, Katie was efficient and professional, but at the same time she made us feel comfortable and at ease (which was no simple task that day). She very clearly knew what she was doing, and I particularly appreciated how she always took care to make sure my dress was laying nicely before snapping pictures. Then finally, maybe the most important thing: our photos are freaking gorgeous. We'd hire Katie a million times over.

ng photography was absolutely one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. She is amazing to be around - she immediately feels like a good friend - and she is professional. Everything she does is laced with intention, and you can immediately tell she has a lot of experience, enthusiasm, and great ideas. I loved her comfortable, assertive vibe during planning and on the day of the event. Everyone at the wedding was so impressed by her. Then, when we got the photos, oh man. I immediately started crying with joy because she captured our emotions perfectly, provided so many gorgeous photos, and really just delivered 110%. She provided a service that we will cherish forever. I would hire Katie again in a heartbeat and recommend her to anyone!

e a large family and she was so helpful in making sure we stayed organized and captured ever picture that we wanted! 100% recommend hiring her :)

ay. She also worked with the weather and time of day to get the best lighting for our couple photos. She had intimate knowledge of the property, both spatially and seasonally: she knew the best places to be on the property, at the best times of day. She gave us plenty of photos to choose from without being overwhelming. Neither of us love being in front of a camera and Katie made us feel so comfortable and natural. We were both impressed at her ability to do that.

le tightening up 😂 And the product, holy cow!!! All these photos are amazing and I can’t wait to send them to everyone and order a shit ton of prints. 10,000/10 I will recommend her to anyone who asks for the rest of my life 😻

y due to the pandemic, we were unable to do our engagement photos, but Katie graciously pivoted and we were able to instead have a longer session with the second shooter at our wedding. When we finally met in person at our wedding, Katie was everything we hoped she would be. She was fun, easy to work with, gave great direction, and put up with my husbands whining during golden hour photos 😂 She never missed a beat, and we can’t wait to see the photos from our special day.

le and gracious working with us during the uncertain times at the beginning of Covid. Nothing ended up going as planned with our covid wedding except for the beautiful photos that Katie took. The photos she captured were breathtaking and timeless. We will always cherish the photos she took of us and for capturing the beauty of the day even during a global pandemic. Not only were her photos exceptional, the communication with her throughout the whole process made our experience with her seamless. I can not recommend Katie enough! I can't wait to one day have the large party we planned and have Katie there to capture it. Thank you again Katie!

is funny, communicative, and professional. She made us both feel comfortable throughout and took the time to learn about us as a couple and how to make us laugh and relax in photos. I recommend doing engagement photos with her too, it was great to meet her in person and “practice” together. She also reviewed the engagement photos we liked best so for our wedding she already knew the types of photos we preferred.

unty and intimate weddings during this challenging time saved the day multiple times. She was a pleasure to work with - so easy to talk to, organized and reliable - and she somehow got me to relax in front of the camera, which is not my thing! She was very professional in every way, including great communication around COVID protocols from the day we started corresponding so that everyone's needs and comfort levels were considered. I would definitely work with Katie again.

ith us before the wedding, and was always happy to chat through any questions or requests that we had as we planned. Katie is extremely experienced with weddings, so she was also able to be a great partner as we designed our timeline for the day and prepped materials. Day of, Katie and her assistant were fantastic. She was great at getting all family and friends organized in photos - making the process both fun and efficient. As someone who doesn't love being the center of attention, Katie was also always kind and supportive, making me and my husband feel comfortable throughout the day. She truly went above and beyond to make sure things went smoothly and was crucial to making our wedding day a success. Following the wedding, Katie delivered an incredibly beautiful set of photos for us. The website she provided us was easy to use and intuitive, and she was happy to chat through requests for edits etc. Overall, I can't recommend Katie enough! She made the whole wedding process easier and more enjoyable, and we are so grateful to have had her and her team capture our special day!