Weddings by Katherine Marchand


Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $4,000

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $1,000

Packages

Prices start at $500


About Weddings by Katherine Marchand

Weddings by Katherine Marchand

Owner & Lead Photographer

I'm Katherine, a wedding photographer based in Oakland, CA. With over a decade of experience and features in Vogue, Brides, The New York Times, and more, I know how to create wedding photos that don’t just look stunning — they feel like you. No trendy filters, no forced poses, just authentic moments that reflect who you are. I believe the best moments aren’t staged. They unfold naturally, in the quiet glances, the belly laughs, and those unspoken connections shared with your loved ones. My goal is to capture those raw, in-between moments that truly make your wedding day yours!

Think of me as your photo fairy godsister - specializing in transforming even the most "meh" moment into a work of photographic art that is both artistic and organic. Not to brag, but I’ve made a crowded getting-ready shot at a Holiday Inn with 2 feet of space between the bed and the window look like a Caravaggio-esque portrait


Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital
  • Film
  • Hybrid

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images
  • Slideshow
  • Wedding album

Weddings by Katherine Marchand packages

The Lowkey Eleopement

2 hours

Peak pricing $1,250-1,800

Off-peak pricing $750-1,500

Description

Perfect coverage for elopements at city hall or casual affairs. This is best if you are going down to the courthouse or celebrating with your closest loved ones with an intimate gathering. This package will have you fully covered for coverage of the ceremony, family photos, plus portraits of the two of you. We can always create something custom if you are having additional locations or a celebration somewhere.

What’s included
  • 2 Hours of Coverage with Katherine as photographer
  • At least 350 high-resolution photos edited by hand
  • 8 hours of additional editing and retouching work
  • Sneak peek photos within 24 hours
  • Full gallery delivery within 3 weeks
  • Online gallery with 1 year of cloud storage
  • Up to 1 pre-wedding Consultation Meeting
  • Exclusive 80-Page Wedding Planning Guide

The Classic Wedding

8 hours

Peak pricing $4,500-8,000

Off-peak pricing $2,500-5,000

Description

This kind of coverage is best for one-day weddings without the need for weekend coverage. Recommended for weddings of 80 guests and up, 1-2 locations, and smaller bridal parties. I'll arrive about 1-2 hours before your First Look or Ceremony and document every moment of the day through the first hour of the dance party. A second photographer and additional hours can be booked depending on logistics.

What’s included
  • 8 hours of coverage with Katherine as photographer
  • At least 1800 final photos in high-resolution
  • 3 rolls of 35mm Film (150 photos in color + B&W)
  • 20 hours of additional editing and retouching work
  • Sneak peek photos within 24 hours
  • Full gallery delivery within 8-10 weeks
  • Online gallery with 1 year of cloud storage
  • Up to 4 pre-wedding Consultation Meetings
  • Exclusive 80-Page Wedding Planning Guide

The Destination Weekend

12 hours

Peak pricing $8,000-10,000

Off-peak pricing $5,000-7,000

Description

The whole shebang! This coverage is for couples hosting wedding weekends at a destination or beloved local spot. Strongly recommended for wedding with 150+ guests and multiple locations. You'll have us capturing every moment from your rehearsal dinner through the excitement of getting ready until the last song plays on the dance floor, plus custom designed Italian-made leather heirloom albums to remember it all and pass down for generations.

What’s included
  • Full Day Coverage with Katherine as photographer
  • Second Photographer from the team
  • 2-3 hours of Rehearsal Dinner Coverage
  • At least 2500 high-res photos edited by hand
  • 30 hours of additional editing and retouching work
  • Sneak peek photos within 24 hours
  • Full gallery delivery within 10-12
  • Online gallery with 1 year of cloud storage
  • Up to 4 pre-wedding Consultation Meeting
  • Location Scouting and Visual Moodboard
  • Exclusive 80-Page Wedding Planning Guide

Engagement Session

2 hours

Peak pricing $750-1,500

Off-peak pricing $500-1,000

Description

Not your mother’s engagement photos! This is for the couples who want their pre-wedding session to feel effortless and authentic in a spot that means something to you. Whether you’re a little camera-shy and want those unfiltered, candid moments because all your photos are on an iPhone—or you’re fully prepared with three outfit changes and a perfectly curated Pinterest board — we’ll make some serious photo magic together, capturing your vibe exactly how you imagine it (and probably even better).

What’s included
  • Evening/Morning Session - Locale(s) of Your Choice
  • Anywhere from 1-3 hours of shooting time
  • At least 250+ high-resolution final photos
  • 1 roll of 35mm film for the nostalgia feels
  • 5 hours of additional editing and retouching work
  • Online gallery with 1 year of cloud storage
  • Sneak peek photos within 48 hours
  • Full gallery delivery within 3 weeks
  • Outfit & Location Consultation

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  • you can't go wrong with Katherine!!

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    Carly B.Sep 17

    Katherine is the best. She is incredibly organized, detail oriented, and friendly. Katherine was so helpful throughout our planning process - she was communicative and quick to respond to any & every question I had with tons of helpful information. I had no doubt that not only would Katherine take amazing photos but I wouldn't have to worry about any detail not being captured or something feeling unorganized. She totally delivered. We're obsessed with the photos from our wedding weekend - Katherine captured us perfectly & the photos really feel organic and like "us". Not to mention there are so many photos, we keep looking back and finding new favorites or little memories captured that we forgot happened! Neither me or my husband love having our photos taken and Katherine made the entire process fun, easy, and very efficient (which was especially key given how hot it was on our wedding day). Our family and friends continue to rave about Katherine as well. She is so talented and professional but also personable. It was so fun working with Katherine - I will recommend her to any couple looking for a wedding photographer!!

  • Highly recommend!

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    Victoria L.Sep 15

    Katherine helped us capture our civil ceremony at SF City Hall and we couldn't have been luckier to find her! She is incredibly fun, professional, organized, and delivered everything exactly as she described. A few things we especially appreciated was that since we had a full destination wedding planned a couple months later, she was very mindful of our budget and worked with us to still get what we were wanting for the civil ceremony. She also created a fantastic guide to SF City Hall Weddings that she sent early and to help get us prepared. And she's very thorough and communicative; she responds to emails promptly and if there was even a slight delay in delivering anything she told us immediately. And of course the photos turned out beautifully! Overall, we just loved her energy. Since she set up a video call before our date to get to know us and what we were looking for, it was like meeting an old friend when the day came. She was so easy to work with and we felt immediately comfortable with her. I can only imagine what a joy she is to have for a full wedding! We highly recommend working with Katherine!

  • Engaged Couple Client

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    Kristen M.Sep 13

    We had such a great experience with Katherine! She took our engagement photos at Baker Beach in San Francisco, where I was initially proposed to. Even though we felt awkward in front of the camera, her warmth and goofy nature made it feel like we were hanging out with an old friend. She even helped guide us with our outfits and styling when we felt lost. The photos blew us away—they turned out even better than we could've imagined! She has an amazing ability to capture raw emotions in photos, making each shot truly special. Our digital and film photos turned out so beautiful, with vivid colors and sharp details. We couldn't believe it was us we were looking at! We’re so grateful to have worked with her and couldn’t be more impressed with how everything turned out. If you’re looking for a photographer who goes above and beyond to capture genuine moments and deliver stunning results, look no further. Working with Katherine was an unforgettable experience we’ll cherish forever!

  • Best Decision We Made (other than getting married)

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    Madison H.Sep 13

    Where to even begin! Investing in Katherine to do our wedding photos for our August 2021 wedding was the best decision we made, other than getting married! She had done a friends' wedding so I had started following her on instagram long before my husband and I got engaged. We were planning our wedding back west, and so we started looking at photographers back there but I just couldn't find anyone who measured up to Katherine. Listen--if you want "trendy" photos for instagram with lots of filters, orange skin tones, poses, etc--then Katherine isn't for you. But if you want photos that truly capture your day how it really was, then look no further. I spent years pouring over my parents' and grandparents' wedding albums wanting something that felt that classic and real. And real is exactly what Katherine does. She has this amazing ability to be everywhere and no where all at once. I have been in a lot of weddings, seen a lot of wedding albums, and I have never seen a photographer capture candids as well as she does--the photos feel like screenshots from a movie where we look happy and fabulous all of the time! She truly has a photojournalistic approach. She caught every teary hug, hand squeeze, and glance from across the room. And her ability to make every type of light work to her advantage (harsh mid-day, dark dance floor, etc) is truly incredible. And don't worry--she will also get all of those family photos that your parents want and do it in a painless, seamless way! While we were initially hesitant about the cost of hiring a photographer from NYC to shoot a wedding back west, her prices are MORE than fair for what you are getting! She even did a mini shoot with us the night before to get us comfortable in front of the camera and they are some of my favorite photos from the weekend. Also--she made everyone feel so relaxed and comfortable the day of. My bridesmaids were obsessed with her (I mean how could you not be? She shows up in a gucci suit with effortless cool girl energy and is like "let's do this!"), she managed wrangling our very large wedding party with ease and even got my grandma to smile in photos which is a big deal! We woke up the next day to about 15 sneak peak photos from the night before, and had our entire wedding album in 6 weeks! The hardest part is choosing which photos to print! There are just too many that we love. TLDR: Hire this girl, she is smart as a whip, reliable, talented, and a consummate professional!