Kathleen Baker Photography

Based in Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Photos: 54
Albums: 3

Average Response Time 12-24 hrs

About Kathleen Baker Photography

Founded in 2020

Built for the archive. Not the algorithm. Kathleen Baker is a Washington DC wedding photographer creating alternative and luxury wedding heirlooms for couples who understand what photographs become over time. Based on the East Coast and photographing weddings across Washington DC, New York City, Virginia, and destination locations worldwide, Kathleen's work blends quiet, present observation with intentional editorial portraiture. Her approach is rooted in safety, pacing, and taste. A calm wedding day photographs differently. When couples feel supported and fully present, their images don't feel like content. They become part of a family archive. For the shoebox, the scrapbook, the wall. Kathleen works in both digital and 35mm film, drawing on nostalgia, natural light, and vintage-inspired direct flash while maintaining a polished, enduring aesthetic. The result is imagery that feels current yet lasting, expressive yet composed. A proud advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and an inclusive, trauma-informed photographer, Kathleen prioritizes communication, accessibility, and consent. Every couple and every family deserves to feel comfortable, seen, and respected in front of the lens. From pre-wedding preparations to multi-day celebrations, Kathleen collaborates closely with planners and vendors to ensure seamless coverage. A second photographer is available for comprehensive storytelling across larger events. Final galleries are professionally hand edited and delivered as high resolution digital files with heirloom album and fine art print options. More than a little bit Southern, quite a bit punk, and a whole lot rock and roll, Kathleen brings warmth, backbone, and an unmistakable point of view to every celebration. Her work is for couples who are a little rebellious, deeply romantic, and serious about preserving their legacy.

Available In

Hampton Roads

Event Albums 2

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Unforgettable NYC Wedding at Fouquet’s, Sadelle’s, & Madame X

New York, NY, USA

Wedding

Muppet Garden Party Wedding in Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City, MO, United States

Wedding

Pricing Packages

Last updated in 2024

Kathleen Baker Photography Pricing
Minimum Spend
$8,997

Services

Destination
Custom Albums
Second Shooter

FAQs 10

What different wedding photography packages do you offer?: Kathleen creates fully custom, all-inclusive collections for every couple. Coverage hours, second shooter, rehearsal dinner, welcome party, and farewell brunch are all on the table. Details get sorted on a Connection Call.
How would you describe your photography style?: Quiet, present, and paying attention. Fly on the wall for most of the day, editorial and intentional for portraits.
What venues have you worked at before?: Kathleen travels for almost all of her weddings. George Peabody Library, Harvard Club NYC, Wren Chapel, Boston, Santa Cruz, and beyond. Historic venues, city rooftops, coastal ceremonies. She will go wherever the day takes her.
Will you bring a second photographer?: For larger weddings, yes. A second photographer means nothing gets missed when two things are happening at once, which on a wedding day is basically always. Built into your custom proposal.
Can I order albums and prints through you?: Every gallery includes access to a fine art print shop for albums, prints, and wall art. Kathleen believes photographs should live somewhere other than a hard drive.