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Kathy Blanchard Photography

Kathy Blanchard Photography

Owings, MD
4.9 out of 5 rating, 44 Reviews
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    Top Notch Photographer

    Kathy did an amazing job photographing my wedding. During the planning process, she always responded promptly. On the wedding day, she was excellent. She made me and my whole family feel at ease. She got me all the pictures I could have hoped for.

    I would recommend her to any bride! Big or small wedding, she will make you feel like the star of your day. And she will take great pictures.
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    Breanne E. Sent on 10/31/2023
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    Personal, Friendly, and Fun!

    Kathy was absolutely amazing at photographing our wedding. We started working with her early on in the process of planning the wedding. She understood our vision right away and was able to help us refine what moments were really important to us and make sure they were captured. We’re not really posed photography people and we were really looking for a lot of candid shots of people enjoying themselves. Kathy and Renee captured that beautifully and also guided us to get some amazing photos of us that feel natural and really highlighted our special day. They made us feel very comfortable and brought such fun energy the entire day!
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    Carolyn K. Sent on 07/25/2023
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    Wedding package

    We loved the wedding photos Kathy took, they were simply gorgeous! And her positive and radiant energy was perfect for our special day!
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    Stephanie Sent on 11/06/2019
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    Amazing! Book her now!

    Kathy was fantastic! She provided SO MANY photos and we love them all. My husband and I are not great at posed pictures but she made it seamless and they turned out incredibly! Could not recommend her more!!

    Kathy Blanchard Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much or your review Stephanie!! It was such a pleasure to meet your families and document your day!! You guys had such an amazing day. So happy for you guys..
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    Cathie Sent on 01/14/2019
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    Absolutely beautiful pictures!

    Kathy did an amazing job on my daughter's engagement pictures. They were taken at different sites in Frederick so we had an excellent variety of pictures and they were wonderful! Unfortunately Kathy was hospitalized just prior to my daughter's wedding but she didn't miss a beat and we quickly learned that her sister Missy (who is her co-photographer) and Gary would take pictures at the wedding and they did a FABULOUS job. The pictures are just gorgeous and capture the true beauty of the day and especially of the bride and groom! I would highly recommend Kathy Blanchard and her team!

    Kathy Blanchard Photography's reply:

    Cathie - Thank you so much for your review!! I was so upset not to be able to be there for Laura and Evan but I knew my sister Missy would do an amazing job! The pictures turned out incredible!! So happy for Laura + Evan and your entire family..
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    Alexa Sent on 02/28/2018
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    Kathy and her sister were the exact photographers I was looking for on my wedding day! They arrived on time and were extremely professional. They were always present to capture the "best moment", however, I didn't even realize because they were do discrete. It was important to me that most of my wedding photos were not staged, but rather natural and candid, which is Kathy's style!! It has been nearly 6 months and I still can't decide which ones I want to frame for my house.

    Kathy Blanchard Photography's reply:

    Alexa - Thanks so much for your review! You guys had such an incredible wedding - Both Missy and I had a blast - you guys are so much fun! Thanks again for deciding to book me!
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    Joanne Sent on 05/04/2017
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    Great photos and quality. She is very responsive to any questions and requests! Large rang in style from classic and romantic, to fun and quirky. Beautiful photos. We are so happy we chose her as our photographer.
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    Emily Sent on 04/25/2017
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    My wife and I hired Kathy for our wedding in April 2016. After unfortunately running into a few road blocks booking other photographers, we were so thrilled to find Kathy. She was enthusiastic about our vision, open to our ideas and brought a warmth and comfort level we did not feel with others. We were very impressed with her ability to evolve the traditional wedding poses to accommodate two women seamlessly and without hesitation. We also hired Melissa, Kathy's sister, as our second photographer. These two are on the same page and really created a well rounded series of photographs that complimented each other. We couldn't be happier with our wedding photos and would recommend Kathy (and Melissa!) to future brides, especially LGBTQ couples who are looking for wedding services.
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    Emily Sent on 03/22/2016
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    Kathy is an amazing photographer! On site she was quick, flexible and took gorgeous photos - we had a great time with her! I would recommend Kathy to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.

    Kathy Blanchard Photography's reply:

    Emily + Dave - wow - thank you so much for the wonderful review!! It was so amazing to be able to be a part of your day. Both Missy and I could not get over how beautiful it was and how nice both your families are. I am so happy for you guys - I do weddings because of couples like you who are so genuinely happy!! Congratulations on starting your new life together!
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    Blaire Sent on 03/08/2016
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    We used Kathy for our 9.6.15 wedding. We had also used Missy to accompany Kathy. They were wonderful! They made everyone feel at ease and were a blast to be with. Even our wedding party could not stop saying how much they loved both of them. The photographs turned out so great! We could not be any happier with them. They were the perfect mix of fun/candid with classic/timeless. We would recommend Kathy (and Missy) to anyone!

    Kathy Blanchard Photography's reply:

    Blaire - Thank you so much for the review! We love your family so much and were so happy to be a part of your day!!
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    Kate Sent on 03/20/2016
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    Kathy is a warm, creative, and fun person. We loved having her photograph our wedding at The Oaks. She was one of the few vendors that never batted an eyelash about the fact that we are lesbians. She took the time to listen to what we wanted, and she really followed through. We love our photos! Kathy's sister Missy was our second shooter, and she did a fantastic job, too. They work really well together. Kathy also went above and beyond to notify us after the wedding when our videographer went out of business and was not returning people's footage to them. She really looked out for us. I'm so happy we chose Kathy and Missy!

    Kathy Blanchard Photography's reply:

    Kate + Heather - Thank you so much for your amazing review. The love that you guys have for each other is so pure and it was really our pleasure to witness and document it. I can't wait to get your wedding on my blog ( which I am working on now!! ) because it was so incredible.. Thank you for choosing Missy and I to be there and congrats on being newlyweds!
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    Kathy did an excellent job at our daughter's wedding. She and her sister were courteous, prepared, professional, and innovative. My daughter had a wardrobe malfunction immediately following the ceremony, which could have been a major issue - but Kathy was prepared - pulled out her sewing kit and a safety pin, reassured my daughter that all was good, and we were back on track in a couple of minutes - very impressive. Did I mention that the photos were absolutely beautiful? 2 photographers, 7 hours of activity and Kathy did not miss a magic moment - strongly recommend you consider Kathy for your wedding or any other important life event for that matter.
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    Kelly Sent on 03/17/2016
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    Kathy captured every detail of our special day so perfectly and was a dream come true! Highly recommend her to anyone looking for memories to truly last a lifetime!

    Kathy Blanchard Photography's reply:

    Kelly + Ken - Thanks so much for taking the time to review me!! You guys had such a gorgeous wedding and I really had a great time!
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    Jennifer Sent on 03/08/2016
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    Kathy and her second photographer, Melissa, took fantastic photos, weren't obtrusive at all (we literally didn't see them at the ceremony or reception except when they were posing us), and were super responsive both before and after the wedding whenever we had a question. Kathy also had great follow-up after she sent our photos, checking in to see if we had any questions or wanted any changes made. And, of course, the photos were beautiful!

    Kathy Blanchard Photography's reply:

    Jen + Adam - Thank you so much for taking the time to review me! Your wedding was so incredible - both Missy and I were thankful to be a part of it..
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    Courtney Sent on 06/16/2015
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    We absolutely loved working with Kathy and Missy. Our pictures turned out great, and the experience was fun! We love all of the pictures, and find new ones overtime we look through them! We cannot recommend Kathy and her team more!
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    Lovely sisters who were ever present yet unobtrusive who documented this special day magnificently!
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    Kathy was (is) amazing! Before choosing a photographer, we visited with several different people, including Kathy. We ultimately chose Kathy because we liked her personality, flexibility and professionalism. She was super laid back/down to earth and we really felt comfortable with her, even from our first 30 minute meeting at her home. Her photos are amazing; we loved that her style i semi-photojournalistic, traditional/classic, whimsical and creative all at the same time. She was very flexible and worked with us to put together a photo "package" that met our needs and budget. For our engagement shoot she suggested the perfect place that we never would have thought of, and then spent double the amount of time with us than planned just because we were having a good time and she kept spotting unique places to take more photos. (We also brought our dog with us and she was great with him, too!) On the actual day of our wedding, Kathy was ultra professional, polished, unobtrusive and timely. My group of bridesmaids has an ongoing joke that Kathy completely got in on for the entire day/evening, which made it even more fun to take photos with my girls.

    We love our photos so much - I don't know what else to say! I am so happy that Kathy was the one who documented our big day and I cannot recommend her enough to other couples planning their weddings.

    Kathy Blanchard Photography's reply:

    Zoe + Chris, Thank you so much for your awesome comments! It really was my pleasure to spend the day with you guys! You and your family were so fun!!! Thanks so much for choosing me!
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    Audrey Sent on 03/23/2015
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    Simply put, Kathy is amazing. From our initial meeting to the actual wedding day, she was professional, flexible, accommodating, and always with a great attitude. For our engagement shoot, we really wanted pictures in 2 separate locations which she gladly accommodated. We also brought our dog, Georgie, and Kathy was incredibly patient and included him in some beautiful shots, as well as brought him a few cute bow-tie options :) From the very beginning, she made us feel comfortable and got us to have fun with the process!

    Because of the nature of our wedding, there was a lot going on with multiple outfit changes, several first-look shoots, tons of family photos, a Barat, 2 separate ceremonies, and the reception. Kathy and Renee were on their feet for 10.5 hours, working flawlessly with some intricate family dynamics and never losing their senses of humor! They seemed to be everywhere at once, never intrusive, and came up with some very creative shots including our "must-haves." They offered much needed advice and structure during the craziness, and even took on tasks that weren't required of them...like running the rings to the best man! Their friendliness and humor put everyone at ease, and certainly relaxed my nerves. Overall, we could not have been happier with the way our wedding day and the subsequent photos turned out--they were truly amazing, and my husband and I couldn't stop smiling as we pored through all of the pictures and re-lived that special day. Kathy and Renee were a dynamic, wonderful team, and captured a countless number of truly special moments.

    Their professionalism, fun personalities, flexibility, and quality of work are second to none. Choosing to work with Kathy was the best investment we made for our wedding, and we're so glad we did! We can't recommend her highly enough.

    Kathy Blanchard Photography's reply:

    Audrey + Milin - Thank you so much for your review - I just wanted to say it was an incredible experience to be a part of your wedding day and engagement session. You guys were so easy to work with and had so much fun with your pictures. I love Georgie so much - he brought so much to both sessions!! Both Renee + Are were so happy to be there! Hope you guys are well!
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    Jackie Sent on 03/04/2014
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    Working with Kathy was a dream from day one! She was so easy and fun to work with and brought a lot of ease to the whole wedding planning process. Kathy's work is so creative and personal, which was exactly what I was looking for in a photographer for the big day. Both Kathy and her sister Missy did an amazing job capturing the beauty and fun of the wedding, from the family pictures to the reception and all of the small details. I couldn't be happier with the photos she took and will cherish them forever.

    Kathy Blanchard Photography's reply:

    Jackie, Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your day!! We had such a blast with you guys - you had an incredible day!
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    Leslie Sent on 01/07/2014
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    Kathy was incredible to work with, and was so flexible! We came into DC for a very small wedding, and were supposed to get married at the War Memorial at the National Mall. Well, along came the government shut down, and everything was up in the air. She was very patient about everything being up in the air, and we just let her know the changes as they came along. We eventually ended up getting married on the grounds at the National Cathedral, and she met us there. What beautiful pictures we have, and beautiful memories were captured! Kathy has an eye for catching the moments that really matter. As a same sex couple with young children, I can say that she handled both of the situations wonderfully. The kids were not particularly cooperative, and she still captured beautiful images of them. She captured the love that we have as a couple, and as a family! I would definitely recommend her without hesitation!

    Kathy Blanchard Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Leslie + Terry! It was my pleasure to be there with you guys! I was so happy to do it!
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    Faye Sent on 10/25/2013
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    Kathy was absolutely phenomenal! I just got my photos back and I can't believe how beautiful & intimate they are! Well, I always knew they would be great, but some of them or just surprisingly remarkable. She took shots of moments that I wouldn't have been aware of otherwise, and for that I thank her. Everyone can't stop talking about the photos. She is creative and smart with her photographs but also funny, and a good time to be around! Her sister, Missy, came as her assistant and they were an unstoppable team. I highly recommend them both!

    Kathy Blanchard Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Faye + Adam! I felt so fortunate to be a part of such an incredible wedding - love you guys!
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    Kristen Sent on 10/20/2013
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    Kathy Blanchard is an incredibly talented photographer and is a joy to work with. We just got the pictures back from our wedding and we could not be happier with her work. The pictures are gorgeous, and she captured so many special moments from the event. We have loved looking back over the photos as they really let us relive the day. We also have SO many photos to choose from. I'm not sure exactly how we will choose for the album because we love so many of them. Kathy's work speaks for itself, but I also really appreciated how professional, kind and laid back she was on the day of the event. She was really lovely to be around, she was not pushy, and was not in anyone's way with the camera. During the reception and ceremony, she got great pictures but almost went unnoticed. For the personal, one on one shots with my husband, I really felt like she got who we were and what we wanted, and just did such a beautiful job. I have already passed her name along to all of my Washington, DC friends. I HIGHLY recommend hiring Kathy for your wedding or special event. You will not be disappointed!
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    Kathy and her assistant Barbara did an amazing job at our Wedding. Kathy was very easy to work with and did a great job of making us comfortable. We opted for the engagement package along with our wedding shots, and the engagement photos were an excellent way to get familiar with Kathy and her shooting style.

    Kathy is very professional and I got the sense that she has been doing this for a while, which gives her a great for shots. We absolutely loved all of our wedding photos and were very pleased at the quick turn-around. Kathy had 1,200 photos to us about a month after our wedding!

    Finally, I should add that Kathy is very fun and will bring props for you to wear / use in the shots. She is very creative. I can't recommend her enough.
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    Wonderful people and wonderful photos. Thank you so much.
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    Meg Sent on 07/27/2012
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    Kathy is so incredibly talented. She captured every moment of the most important day of our new life together with perfection. She's funky and artistic, she has a great eye. Everyone loves black and white photos (and hers of course are amazing), but I've never seen more beautiful color photos in my life! She just makes the colors pop! She's great to work with and loves her job. She's so fun and creative, everytime I look at my wedding photos, I feel like I'm reliving the day. We couldn't be happier and more thankful to have had her be a part of our big day :) I would suggest her to everyone.
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