We had such a great experience with Karl Verkade Photography! Karl and his team (1 other photographer + 2 videographers) did an incredible job capturing every moment of our wedding day. They were professional, attentive, and really easy to work with. Karl also shot our engagement session in Joshua Tree, which was so much fun--he made us feel comfortable right away and brought such great creative energy. On the wedding day, the full team was amazing. They were super accommodating with all of our requests, blended into the background when needed, but also gave great direction when it was time to get the shot. We can't wait to see the final photos and video. Highly recommend Karl and his team if you're looking for someone who's both talented and easy to work with! read more

Choosing a wedding photographer is more than just about picking someone who can take good shots. I'm sure numerous professional photographers can do a great job taking pictures but what makes a great wedding photographer is someone who can manage your day and allow it to run smoothly. Well, have no fear because Karl is here! Karl is the easiest possible photographer to work with. He is so down to earth and laid back and easy to get along with that you just know your day is going to go by smoothly. And being laid back does not mean he isn't professional, efficient, or extremely hard working. It's just he does it with warmth and a smile so that you feel comfortable, but make no mistake, he's working his butt off. Seriously, he's flat our awesome. We hired Karl to do our engagement shoot and our Wedding Day and we couldn't be happier with the results. He came out to film us on horses and rolled with the punches even when the horses wouldn't cooperate. For the wedding, our photos came out perfectly and he provided well above the amount that was contracted. Everyone who interacted with him loved him. Everyone who saw our engagement photos complimented us profusely on them. Right now, we just keep re-viewing our wedding day photos repeatedly. Karl was able to get as many shots as he did, including fulfilling every photo request we had for him, and we still had plenty of time to enjoy our cocktail hour, which many wedding couples often miss out on. At one point during our post ceremony shoot, after taking some pictures, I looked over to see Karl lying on the ground in the dirt to get the perfect shot. WOW! Gotta love that dedication to the craft! I couldn't recommend Karl any higher. If you want a photographer that takes his craft seriously, it is super easy to get along with and will provide the most awesome photos of your wedding, then hire Karl. If you want your hardest decision to be figuring out which awesome photo to frame, then hire Karl. If you want your wedding day to go smoothly, then hire Karl. If you need a wedding photographer, Karl's your guy! Take some of the stress out of your Wedding Day by making sure Karl is a part of it! read more

Karl shot our engagement shoot & wedding shoot. He is an artist- absolutely amazing. Our engagement shoot photos turned out so dreamy. Our wedding photos haven't come back yet but I am sooo excited to receive them! Thank you Karl! read more

My husband and I were having a very intimate wedding, and had a very specific budget, and lots of request with 4 different photo sites we wanted. We checked the knot for photographers and found a ton. We set up some consultation appointments with a few and we were so thrilled with how responsive, friendly, and professional Karl was. He completely understood what we wanted, and had no issue going to 4 different sites for photos. We explained to him that we enjoyed his photos because they seemed to tell a story rather than a bunch of posed photos. Ultimately we decided to go with him, and we were not disappointed. He went way above and beyond what we expected and he made our day so memorable! His patience and kindness during the day was exactly what we needed and his attention to detail on photo locations and placements was so easy to work with and understand. We just got our gallery and the photos are just absolutely stunning. I highly recommend hiring Karl, trust me you won't be disappointed! read more

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My mom said if we were going to splurge on anything, it would have to be the photographer. We didn't have to splurge too much, and Karl was fantastic! Every photo looks great, but there are some that are SO BREATH-TAKING that I look at them and I am just in awe of how someone could capture us looking so good on our big day. I was nervous to pay in advance for the promise of a discount, but Karl absolutely came through. I respect honesty highly, so I appreciate him going ABOVE and BEYOND with our photos even though he was already paid in full. Cannot recommend highly enough. Truly. read more

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Karl is absolutely awesome! We ran across him after seeing a Game of Thrones themed wedding he shot, (we are total nerds) and he was the perfect photographer for us. From engagement shoot to wedding photos, he got who we were, and made sure our photos reflected us, not just the standard 'expected' shots. Karl is super easy to work with, really fun, and all around stellar. He was very afforable (our wedding budget was microscopic) but our pictures look as good or better than those people spend insane amounts of money on. If you want someone who will get who you are as a couple and celebrate that, not just set up cookie cutter photo ops, go see Karl. We couldn't be happier with his work, and would recommend him to anyone!! read more

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We did so much research when looking for wedding photographers and Karl stood out from the rest when it came to quality and pricing. From initial contact through the end of the event, Karl was SO friendly and professional and pleasant to deal with. His second photographer, Laura, was also amazing. They were open to having fun with the photos, they were very creative and proactive about capturing every moment, and they were great at directing us and our bridal party, no matter how awkward we sometimes were. For the grand entrance we asked them to pull off a paparazzi moment with my bridal party and they were totally game to have fun. Most importantly, the photos turned out amazing! Karl did a great job with editing and color, they look stunning. He over delivered on the amount of photos and we were so grateful. Our photo delivery took a little longer than expected because of an issue he was dealing with, but he was very communicative and the final product was completely worth waiting for! We would 100% book Karl again for other events and would recommend him to anyone looking for a professional, creative, and budget friendly photographer. read more

Karl photographed our wedding in January and we are just so, so happy with how the photos turned out. From the beginning, Karl was so easy to work with. He responded to emails quickly, then we chatted over the phone for about 30 minutes about what we were looking for in a wedding photographer. It was clear that Karl was the right guy for us. He is so passionate and knowledgeable about his craft, but he also let us have autonomy and freedom with what we wanted/didn't want (unlike some other photographers we chatted with who kept trying to upsell us on larger packages, or do an engagement shoot, which we didn't want, etc.). On the actual wedding day - WOW, Karl was amazing! From the moment he arrived to the moment he left (~8 hours), he was patient, calm, encouraging, and just seemed so happy to be there. He made us feel so comfortable. My husband and I are pretty camera shy, and we were worried that shooting the "stage-y" wedding photos would be awkward, but it actually turned out to be one of our favorite parts of the day! Just hanging out with each other and Karl during that time in between ceremony and reception taking our photos was just so much fun. Karl also took some genuine, candid photos of our families and friends during pre-ceremony and reception. There were so many moments he captured that we didn't know were happening! He got great shots of family and friends seeing each other for the first time in a long time before the ceremony, our families dancing, people hugging at the end of the night, the best man speech with a shot of his fiancé watching, shots of couples and friends taking photos with each other, etc. If you want to ACTUALLY experience your wedding day, hire Karl so he can capture not just YOUR moments, but also your guests' moments. We cannot thank Karl enough for making us comfortable in front of the camera and for capturing the little micro moments we were feeling. We can't stop looking at these photos. They make us so happy and they are just lovely. He captured us in the most beautiful and authentic way. read more

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To kick this off - Karl Verkade is one of the nicest, most genuine people I have ever encountered in my life. We found Karl through some internet searching and setup a meeting, and instantly we knew we had found a match. He has an incredible portfolio and wowed us with his creativity and personable nature. We are an easy-going couple, and knew that Karl was the right fit for us and the goals of our wedding. Starting with the engagement photos, which we took at the replica first In-n-Out drive through in Baldwin Park, we knew we were in for a treat when we saw the prints all edited and finished - such wonderful stuff! I have included a few shots to show you what this man can do. He was really getting into the shoot, and made us feel comfortable, willing to run into traffic to get a picture! Our wedding day was 3 days ago, and we had Karl and his assistant Laura for 7 hours - they ended up arriving early and staying long enough to get the final shots of the night, with great lighting setups and a good feel for the venue. They were energized to be involved, which was so nice because they really blended in, did not crowd or push anyone, and let their photos happen organically as the night progressed. We are so excited to see the final work that Karl produces, and I can assure you, you are getting a trust-worthy and imaginative person in Karl Verkade. Karl - thank you so much for making our engagement and wedding so special. You exceeded every expectation we had for the process and the day-of shooting. As I sit here recounting the memories, I can rest easy knowing you captured them to the best that my mind can imagine. Do yourself a favor - book with Karl Verkade Photography. read more

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I highly, highly recommend Karl Verkade. Karl did our engagement and wedding photos, and we couldn't be happier. After interviewing 5+ photographers (and researching/emailing over 20), we knew we picked the winner after meeting Karl. Here's why: 1. Personality. For my husband and me, we knew we needed a photographer who "got" us. Our wedding was Game of Thrones-inspired wedding, so someone who could embrace our geekiness was a MUST. (We had discovered that some photographers weren't too keen to shoot a "non-traditional" wedding.) Beyond that, we needed someone down-to-earth and had a sense of humor. Karl's laid-back (but *not* passive) style allowed us to be ourselves, while at the same time provided helpful guidance to make our photos look fabulous. Here's the thing -you are going to be spending A LOT of time with your photographer on your wedding day; so, it's no good if the person annoys or stresses you out! One of the key questions in my mind was - will this person be comfortable with my geeky/zany/wonderfully-weird bridesmaids and me as we get ready? The answer with Karl was a definite YES. 2. Transparency. Karl was 100% clear about what his fees did and did not include. I noticed that some photographers "hid the ball" with their fees - oh, you actually want to SEE (let alone print) any of your photos? That's an extra charge! With Karl, all fees were clearly disclosed and nothing was counterintuitive. He even publicly lists his fees online - something a lot of wedding vendors do NOT do! 3. Price. Not only were Karl's fees transparent, they were also very, very affordable. For a professional photographer, I doubt his rates can be beat. 4. Copyright. You can share your photos on social media WITHOUT begging for permission or paying extra. Karl provides high-resolution images without watermarks, so you can save, share, and print to your heart's content! Points 1-3 above made us decide on Karl. Having now received our wedding photos, we are even more confident in our recommendation. Why? Our engagement photos were GORGEOUS. We shot in two locations - Huntington Beach Central Park and Laguna Beach. Both sites were great, but the Laguna photos truly blew us away. You don't need to be adventurous to get good photos with Karl, but if you are, you'll get some especially epic ones with the waves crashing against the rocks at sunset. Most importantly, our wedding photos were AMAZING! From the shots of our Game of Thrones-stylized details (e.g., giant dragon skull) to our First Look to the candid shots, Karl and his assistant did an awesome job capturing our wedding! Because Karl does a through job processing the photos (but in a natural way!), it took some time, but the wait was totally worth it. (So be patient!) We had over 1100 awesome photos to download, browse, and save (see #4 above) - it was like reliving the wedding all over again. Another great perk - you can download the photos through Karl's online (password protected) portal. This is also how you select photos for your album - easy-peasy! Thank you Karl! read more

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I can't believe I haven't written this yet! Im sorry Karl! Karl was by far the best vendor for our wedding. Desperate for an affordable wedding photographer we found Karl on Groupon and it was an amazing deal. So we looked up his website and couldn't wait to make an appointment. We met about a year and a half before our wedding, we didn't even have a solid date yet, and Karl was open to working with us as long as the date we settled on wasn't already booked. Karl took our engagement and wedding photos and is so easy to work with, it's like having a friend do your pictures, and getting stunning results. I could literally go on for hours about Karl, and I have to many people haha. But honestly give him a call, make an appointment and you'll see for yourself why he's like only wedding photographer you need to meet with. (Unless he's booked which is highly likely being the best of The Knot for at least the past 2 years) I still follow Karl Verkade photography on Facebook and Instagram because his shots are absolutely stunning, and I know the brides and grooms are in the best hands! Thank you Karl for capturing our day with such beauty and in such a fun and comfortable way!!! read more

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This review is quite overdue since I got married about a year ago, but I just wanted to leave a review regarding how happy I am with the photos that Karl took for our wedding. I was just looking over my photos for our anniversary, and I'm so happy to have had such a talented photographer to take such important photos. He was also incredibly responsive and organized every step of the way. Would definitely recommend him to all of our friends and family. read more

Just amazing! Karl is the best choice we made for our wedding photographer. He delivered on all of his promises, very professional, easy going, creative and just the nicest guy. I'm so glad we hired you Karl!! Everyone at the wedding commented on how Karl was always there taking candid pictures. We love that! The preview shots he sent to us within days of the wedding were AMAZING!! I recommend him to everyone!! Thanks so much Karl!! read more

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My Husband and I were stressing to find a photographer in our price range it was so hard to find someone that was going to do a great job for the price! I ran across him on theKnot and emailed him as soon as I saw the prices! we met up with him and my husband and I loved his pictures he showed us and we couldn't beat the price! he did such an amazing job at our wedding we got our photos and they turned out amazing! we couldn't have asked for a better photographer! he was awesome! I feel like we dragged him all over southern OC and had some fun family drama he was great throughout the whole thing! I will recommend him to everyone who is getting married! You will not be disappointed! we weren't! we are sooo happy with our photos. I love how he caught our goofy side.. read more

Our wedding isn't for another 2 months, but we just took our engagement pictures and it was so much fun! We highly recommend Karl, especially if you want a photographer who will hike up a small hill and machete through 8-10ft tall stalks of canola plants to get a perfect shot of the picture you requested. He's also great at directing and made us feel very comfortable as we took our engagement pictures. We enjoyed the experience and are grateful to have a fun, accommodating, and passionate photographer. Thanks, Karl! We look forward to seeing you on our wedding day! read more

We hired Karl for our wedding in January 2018 and we could not have been happier with our decision!!!! Karl was kind, easy going, and so professional from our initial meeting through the day of the wedding. We received our photos back and have been in complete awe of how beautifully they turned out! Karl is incredibly talented and does an amazing job of capturing the feelings and moments of a wedding through the portraits and the candid photos. The pictures we received truly captured the joy and love during our wedding. On top of that, our family and friends keep raving about how beautiful the pictures are and how kind Karl was throughout the wedding. We are so grateful for Karl and highly recommend him for any photography needs! read more

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Karl is hands down amazing!!!! I can't say enough good things about him and his entire team! If you some stunning amazing pictures with a friendly and amazing man behind the camera Choose Karl! He captured some amazing moments and the attention to detail is amazing! Thank you Karl for amazing oictures! I'm sure the video will be just as great! read more

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We were very excited to have Karl be our wedding photographer; however, during the contract formation, he became unresponsive. Despite repeated attempts to get ahold of him (multiple emails and phone calls), he still has not responded. While he may take great photos, he is far from dependable, and in our case not dependable at all. I only write this to help others avoid going through what we have - restarting the whole process of finding a photographer over again, and potentially losing out on another photographer as a result. read more

Karl Verkade is nothing less than amazing. Tip: Karl is wonderful if you haven't chosen a photographer than I would highly suggest Karl. I met with at least 5 people before choosing Karl. His photos were amazing and he was so kind when it came to our wants and needs. Fast forward to engagement photos a year later... Karl remembered all of my little favorite poses. We laughed and had so much fun! He was so great and made us feel so comfortable. I'm not the easiest person but with Karl, it is super simple and really knows what he is doing so I didn't feel like I had to take control. I would highly recommend Karl Verkade! Highly!!!! read more

Karl is so nice to work with. He knows how to encourage us pose more naturally and put a lots of passion in every picture. We are so glad to work with him and love his pictures so much. The picture are so awesome!!! He is the best choice we have ever made. I highly recommend for any couple want to have wedding photo!!! read more

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Karl is so amazing! I wish that I could give him more than five stars! Karl took our engagement photos a few months ago, he shot for my friend's wedding, that I was a bridesmaid in, this past month, and he will shoot my wedding in January. His work is absolutely beautiful, you cannot beat his extremely reasonable prices, and he is a joy to work with! He is incredibly flexible and really does anything and everything he can to make everything flow smoothly while also capturing beautiful photos. I highly recommend that you consider Karl when looking for a photographer! read more

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AMAZING TALENT!! Karl Verkade Photography was so professional and friendly to work with. He photographed my entire wedding in Los Angeles on Sat. June 27th, 2015. From the day we met to discuss his services to the after wedding questions, he was always very responsive and professional. During our meet up he showed me the samples he had done in the past and outlined exactly what I would get with my budgeted friendly amount. During my special day, he put me at ease with his professionalism and friendliness and all my guests loved him. He worked well under time constraints and was simply amazing. The wedding photographs are absolutely stunning. I have already referred him to 3 friends that have gotten recently engaged. Best of luck, but if you want someone that will provide quality work with a great service, Karl is for you. My husband and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND them. read more

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Karl just sent us our engagement photos and I was literally in tears over how absolutely amazing they are! I hate taking pictures of myself and feel foolish in front of a camera, but Karl made it so easy for my fiancé and I to feel relaxed and have a good time. He is so understanding and I truly appreciate him as a human being. Not to mention that his photos are absolutely amazing. He was happy to put up with our prop ideas (balloons, goggles, hats, you name it) and costume changes, he let us know that our photo location required a permit, and laughed along with us the whole way. Seriously can't thank him enough for his amazing work!!! I can't wait to see how the wedding photos turn out :)! Such a rad dude, who is so talented! Thanks Karl!!! read more

If you are looking for one of the best photographers in SoCal then look no further. My husband and I decided to work with Karl after meeting him for a consultation about a year before our wedding in February 2018. We could not have found a better person to work with. Karl is so professional and caring. From the engagement session to our big day Karl made us feel so comfortable and at ease. We had to wait to do our engagement session until only six weeks before our wedding because I wanted to wait to get my braces off. Karl powered through and got us our engagement photos quickly so we would have them before our big day. We were in tears once we received our wedding photos back. Seriously, work with Karl. You won't regret it!! read more

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We contacted Karl for our May 19th wedding, had a quick conference call and knew he was the right fit. He managed to sneak in some engagement photos two weeks before our wedding, and even met us a little further away that he normally would. He turned around our engagement photos super fast, and provided us with a preview of our wedding photos just a few days after. He even managed to shoot some video of the very end of our wedding which was a really fun/powerful moment. We're SO grateful he was part of our wedding team. Highly recommend - affordable, professional, talented and downright fun to be around. Thanks, Karl and Laura! read more

Absolutely the best. Our favorite vendor from the wedding. Hurry and book your wedding and him before he raises his prices to what he actually deserves. read more

We spent hours, days even, looking for a photographer who shared our eye and who we could trust to capture our wedding day. We stumbled upon Karl and never looked back. His photos captured the feeling and aesthetic of our wedding beautifully. Working with Karl during the wedding was also incredible. He was patient, but worked quickly. Weddings and wedding parties can be crazy and Karl was fun and professional. He added to the joy of our wedding day and now we have hundreds of beautiful photos to look back on and smile. Thanks Karl - Austin and Brittany. read more

I was particular about photographers for my wedding. I am so uncomfortable in front of the camera but as soon as I talked to him I knew this was the right choice. I love my photos and it's so awesome to have someone make it a more relaxing experience. He was also easy going with crazy relatives and he had good angle ideas for photos read more

Karl is beyond amazing, his talent is out of this world. I found Karl on the Knot and fell in love with his work instantly. You can tell quickly being a photographer isnt just his job but it is his biggest passion. He is great when it comes to customer service as well. He always got right back to us during the booking process and leading up to the big day as well. He was very open to anything we wanted. He was prompt on showing up on the big day and took every picture we asked for. He made us feel so comfortable which allowed us to really enjoy our big day :) I would refer him to everybody I know in a second. Karl is the best of the best!!!! read more

Karl is the best. He photograhed our engagement session and wedding a few weeks ago. He's so friendly, professional and down to earth. Although, my husband and I hate having pictures taken of us, he made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. He has great prices and packages to fit any budget. He delivers on time. He's so easy to work with. Can't wait to see our wedding photos. We will definitely recommend him to any family or friends. Working with Karl was stress-free! read more

I found Karl on craigslist and he had some great deals compared to the other photographers I was looking at. My wife and I met with him and absolutely loved him! Very courteous, professional, and his photo samples looked great. We got engagement and wedding photos done and could not be happier with the results. I have a few friends getting married soon and I will definitely be recommending Karl to them. read more

Karl was our photographer for our museum wedding in April 2018. From the moment we met him, we knew he was going to be one of our favorite wedding vendors in this crazy process of planning a wedding! He was efficient, responsive, professional, and fun to work with. Though we are not naturals in front of the camera, our engagement photos came out beautifully and surpassed our expectations. Our wedding took place in a venue that is probably difficult to photograph in (dim lighting, grandiose backgrounds) but we have no doubt that Karl will deliver photos of the highest quality. He is a master of his trade and is extremely pleasant to work with to boot. Don't think twice. Book him early as his immense popularity will likely make him more and more difficult to secure. read more

Phenomenal photographer. Karl really exceeded our expectations & we are just thrilled at how our engagement/wedding photos turned out. Even our special requests were fulfilled - he did some amazing work with our dog included in our photos. It really helps to have a photographer who really loves what they do. We almost opted out of having a photographer because all the good ones were way out of our budget but Karl made it happen & we are so grateful to have found him! We can't thank him enough. read more

My fiancé and I just had our engagement photos taken (literally yesterday) by Karl, and I have to say that I am more than thrilled we booked him as our photographer! He made us feel so comfortable and knew exactly what type of look we wanted. I'm the type of girl that doesn't get too thrilled when it comes to having my picture taken, but this was so much fun!!! He had us laughing the entire time and was constantly making sure we were comfortable and happy. He is open to ideas and his professionalism shines through! Thanks Karl! Jesse and I can't wait for you to capture all the special moments of our wedding! read more

Hiring Karl for our wedding was probably the best decision we made. My husband and I are both not incredibly comfortable around a camera, but Karl made our engagement session feel like such a breeze, making us feel 100% confident that the day of our wedding, we'd have nothing to worry about. When we got back our photos, it was such a joy going through the album, seeing how he captured all the emotions of that day. It's as if those photo memories transported us right back to our wedding. Super nice and genuine, I'd hire him again 1000x over. read more

Karl is awesome to work with. He was very timely with communication, his photos are beautiful, and it is really apparent that he loves what he does. Our wedding was very small but he really took advantage of everything our venue had to offer and got some really great shots. I am beyond happy with our photos and I'd definitely recommend him. read more

There is no doubt in my mind that we made the best choice when we booked Karl as our wedding photographer. Karl was the first, and the ONLY photographer we met with. He made me feel so comfortable before even our first meeting with him. It was just as important to Karl as it was to us that we had a great relationship with our photographer in order to get the best outcome for our pictures, even if that photographer ended up being someone other than him. I loved that about him right away!! His pricing is very reasonable for what you are getting, but he still makes a point to assure that each couple's unique wants and needs are met. And if all of that isn't enough, his work is amazing!!! Our engagement photos turned out beautifully, and I know our wedding photos will be the same! So please, do yourself a favor and contact Karl FIRST in your search for a wedding photographer! I guarantee he will set the standard for all of the vendors you meet with! Thank you, thank you, thank you Karl!! read more

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This review is better that late than never but Karl photographed both our engagement pictures in 2016 and our wedding this past April 2017 and he was nothing but amazing! He was very flexible, accommodating (especially with our wedding budget and finding times to meet up to plan), and very easy to work with. Such a pleasure to have for our wedding and we wouldn't have wanted anyone else to do it. read more

As a professional photographer, it is always a challenge to step away and allow your daughter to choose her photographer for her wedding. She has been in front of her mama's camera her whole life, so she knows what she likes. I did not know what to expect with her choice, but HOLY SMOKES!!! Amazing choice! If I could give a million stars to Karl, I would. After a brief text before the wedding, I decided to leave my camera at home having full faith in his ability to capture it all. Together with his 2nd shooter of the day, Melissa, he and she remained just as fresh at hour 10 as when they came in for hour 1. Karl remains unruffled, unhurried, and oh so happy to accommodate requests from both sides. Karl's prices are super reasonable and I do not hesitate even a second to shout his name to all who may be in search of the perfect photographer choice for their day. BRAVO, Karl!!! Thank you for all of the love and care! read more

Karl photographed our wedding in December and we couldn't be happier with how our photos turned out! He was very flexible and easy to work with and his crew was so friendly, we felt so comfortable with him and his assistant. We received more photos than expected, he was able to work with our budget, and really went above and beyond on the day of as to not miss any details. Definitely recommend!! read more