“We were looking for a photographer who could give us something more from the camera, something raw, with movement, and strong contrast – not an overdone Photoshop edit job. Doug and Katherine were able to shoot in both digital and film, producing some of their best work in low-light situations. These are the kinds of pictures that belong in frames, not photo albums.”
- Kara & Mike Benson
“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 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!”
- Eileen R. Morgan
“Hi Douglas,
Thank you SO much for the great photography…. we can already tell its going to be amazing! Everyone loves the first 3 you sent, especially me! I am baffled by the scene of the harbor… you can see the milky way!
It was so nice to meet both you and Katherine. Everyone commented on how professional you both were… and how much you blended into the background… to the extent that you’ve only shown up in 2 or 3 pictures taken by other people….
Also, we really appreciated that you stayed on to photograph the bowling, and other scenes in the Pine Room… So, thank you again for doing that.. it was very generous, and just plain nice.”
- Kara & Mike Benson
