Kathleen Smith Photography

651-702-9079

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Categories: saint paul photography Address: 10077 Raleigh Court
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(map) Phone: 651-702-9079

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Maggie
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12/08/2012

Kathleen Smith is one of the best decisions we could have possibly made for our December wedding. She was so easy to work with, so nice, so passionate, and so much fun!!! Kathleen was able to work with us to develop a package that would allow us to get everything we wanted. She was completely no-pressure. When we told her about our wedding and ideas, she was so enthusiastic!! Along the road to the wedding, Kathleen was easy to get in touch with and quick to return calls and emails. She is so friendly and easy to talk to!! She scouted out the places we wanted pictures and told us the ideas she had before the day. Kathleen had no fear in helping us get amazing shots, even if it meant her walking out onto the street or urging us to go through a crowd. She got incredible pictures and had such cool ideas before, during, and after the wedding. And the pictures? Umm, incredible. I don't think there is another word for it, we LOVED our wedding pictures!!!! I looked at them over and over again. She gave us the prints so I put them in a book and have carried it around for like a month (ha :) ). Even when she gave us the prints, I was thrilled because she put them in an order, not of when she took them, but in a way that looked like the story of the day. A very cool touch. And not only were the pictures gorgeous, but Kathleen, of her own accord, put a rush on them so we could get them before Christmas, which was less then 2 weeks after our wedding. I kind of feel like that is unheard of, but we had them printed and framed to give to family members on Christmas Day. I love Kathleen, she is amazing!! I HIGHLY recommend using her for all picture needs, I KNOW we will!!! Thank you Kathleen!!!!!!!!!

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HOLY MOLY WOMAN!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!

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11/03/2012

We cannot say enough great things about Kathleen! She was so amazing throughout our wedding planning. We did both our engagement and wedding photos with her and we feel like having her as our photographer was one of the single best decisions we made when planning our wedding. She took genuine interest in making sure that we got the most out of our day. We feel that we had more trouble finding what pictures to give as gifts after the wedding because there were just so many great ones to choose from. She took extra time to go out and "scout" for the perfect wedding photo locations with us, she listened to our ideas and also had some great location ideas in mind. On our wedding day, Kathleen would do pretty much anything to get a great picture, including laying down in leaves and braving the cold weather. Throughout the day she would come up with ideas for shots and just grab us for a quick photo. The other great thing about photos with Kathleen was the copyright for all of our pictures. It is so nice to have the rights to the pictures and do as we would like with them. We plan on returning to Kathleen for our future photo needs as our family grows through the years!

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09/22/2012

Kathleen was awesome!!! I would recommend her to anyone needing a photpgrapher. She treats you like a friend as well as a client.

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06/22/2012

Kathleen does an awesome job! She is so easy to work with. Her creativity is remarkable and she is fun to be around!! She works so so hard to make your day special-barely stopping to eat! I would recommend her to anyone for your big day!!

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10/08/2011

She was able to capture our wonderful wedding in breathtaking photos.

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09/03/2011

Kathleen was absolutely wonderful! She made our photo time fun, relaxing, and unforgettable. My whole family was brought to tears with the photos Kathleen captured. Without a doubt I would highly recommend Kathleen Smith for any event, she is an outstanding photographer. A true professional.

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06/18/2011

Both my sister and I used Kathleen for our wedding photography and she did an awesome job both times! I would recommend her to anyone and everyone!

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08/14/2010

She was absolutely wonderful to work with. Had great energy and passion for what she does. The pictures were wonderful and we were so happy with her.

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08/14/2010

Words can not explain how great Kathleen was to work with!! She was fun, creative, flexible, and passionate about her work. She listenend to our requests and did what she could to make the party happy. The pictures are fabulous- great way to remember every aspect of the day! Even the feedback from our guests were great!! We would recommend her to anyone for any event!

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About Kathleen Smith Photography

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I feel honored to be a participant in every wedding I photograph.

The foundation of my work centers on capturing the personalities of my clients, paired with the highest quality service I can provide. Just as much care is taken in post production with your files as on the day of your wedding, thus ensuring that the body of work I create for you is of the highest quality possible from start to finish.

I understand my clients' needs for distinct wedding images and Kathleen Smith Photography represents this. I look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards -

Kathleen

FAQ for Kathleen Smith Photography

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary, Photojournalism, Traditional / Posed

What do your packages include?

Albums, Digital Files, High Resolution Images

Do you have liability insurance?

Yes

Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?

Black and white proof sets are available as well as color.

Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?

Yes.

Is your media preference film or digital?

Digital.

How many photographers do you work with?

Kathleen Smith is the sole primary photographer with Kathleen Smith Photography.

Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?

Because Kathleen Smith is the sole primary photographer of Kathleen Smith Photography, she will be with you every step of the way!

Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?

I never book more than one event a day but do book events on consecutive days.

Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?

Kathleen is a member of state and local organziations and networking groups upon which we would call to find a replacement photographer.

What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?

Top of the line Canon equipment and extensive backups.

Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?

Always.

Do you charge hourly or full day?

Investments are based on 4, 6, or 8 hours of photography coverage.

Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?

Kathleen's overtime rate goes into effect only with your permission. A fee of $400/hr, regardless of investment package, will be billed. This fee includes time, talent, high resolution files on a CD and the copyright release.

What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?

If Kathleen has been comissioned to work during the reception, a vendor's meal for her and her assistant would be greatly appreciated. Otherwise, breaks are taken when time allows and will go unnoticed by the bride and groom.

Do you charge for travel?

A trip charge of $30/hr will be added for locations exceeding 45 miles from my home office plus $.58/mile

How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?

Proofs can be added to any package. If added, they are ready within 4 - 6 weeks.

In what format are the initial proofs offered?

High resolution electronic files are included with each investment. 4x6 color and or black and white archival quality proofs are available for an additional cost.

How long can the client keep the proofs?

Forever.

Do you retain the copyright for the photos?

Kathleen Smith Photography shares the copyright with her client. The client can use the images for personal use and Kathleen maintains the right to use any/all images for advertising without permission from or compensation to her client.

Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?

Yes.

Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?

Yes.

Will images be available for viewing online?

I am incorporating that feature into my business "as we speak"!

What kind of albums do you offer?

Handcrafted leather albums with flushmounted pages. Images are printed directly onto the page. A 10x10 16 page leather album is included with every package.

When will the client get the final album?

Album design process : Kathleen gives you six months to select the 40 images for your album. Kathleen Smith Photography maintains creative freedom designing all albums included in the wedding package. Because of this previewing and changes to the album are not available to the client.