Minnesota Based Wedding Photographer
An experience crafted for the relaxed and lively couples.
Led by emotion, intention, and passion.
Kate Thayer MN + travel wedding photographer
I combine the magic of letting a moment unfold, the art of noticing, and the ability to step in and guide you. My goal is to deliver a gallery that you can feel yourself reliving. I am here to document all of the moments you desperately want and all of the ones you don't realize you have yet to fall in love with.
Romantic, Artist, Traveler
Your story, documented through digital photography and 35mm film.The right photographer for your day.Bringing an experience that has her raving to her friends and has him saying "that actually wasn't so bad." With over three years in the wedding industry, I've been able to bring my couples a comfortable experience, from the process of booking, to the time you spend in front of the camera. I am confident in posing, prompting, and guiding you during our time together with past clients saying "[Kate] made me feel so comfortable and was hyping me up the entire time!" 
It goes without saying that your wedding day is pretty dang important but I’m going to say it anyway. Your wedding day is.. So. Dang. Important. From getting ready with your girls, to “I do,” to the partayyy, you don’t want a detail missed, or a moment forgotten. Together we can curate the perfect timeline and collaborate on how I will approach your day to be sure your gallery reflects all of the moments that mean the most to you.
Your Wedding
Your Dream
Your Experience
Your Wedding Your Dream Your Experience
You only get one chance at your wedding, so be sure you LOVE whose hands your putting your day in.
Kate Thayer
Capturing high quality photos with an experience you will never forget.
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Kaitlyn was amazing to work with! So accommodating, I did a boudoir shoot and she made me feel so comfortable and was hyping me up the entire time! She was super helpful leading up to the shoot from booking a fantastic makeup & hair artist to helping me pick out outfits! Day-of things ran a bit behind but Kaitlyn made sure to get plenty of pictures! They turned out fantastic I'm obsessed with the end result, and would highly recommend working with her! I got my sneak peek pics back so quickly and then full gallery not too long after and the editing was perfect!
Caroline
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Hire Kaitlyn ASAP! My now husband and I hired Kaitlyn as our wedding photographer for our 2025 wedding. From our very first meeting with Kaitlyn, she was super down to earth, positive, passionate, and just radiated positivity! I can not say enough good things about Kaitlyn and her photography. She was able to take all my inspiration and wildest dreams come true. Throughout all the wedding planning stress, Kaitlyn was always a text away no matter what question we had! We had so many wedding guests tell us after how much they loved interacting with her and watching her pop around the venue all night getting all the perfect shots. If you are looking for a photographer reach out to Kaitlyn! Personally I know my husband and I will be returning clients for years to come ❤️
The Newtons
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“Kate has amazing energy and goes above and beyond to make sure that she delivers what her clients are looking for. My wedding photos were so much more than I could have ever hoped for!"
Becky Stone
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Absolutely Amazing! Would hire again in a heart beat! Love it!
The Robert’s
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“Kate was so amazing for my boudoir shoot. I was a little nervous as it was my first shoot ever but she made it so simple, clear, and a fun filled experience. I so recommend her for anyone looking for any of their photo needs! Such a fun, bright, generous, loving, and caring girl!”
Lindsey
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“Her personality is so easy to get along with and you can tell she is genuinely excited for your shoot! She is the sweetest girl, she will hype you up, and make you feel so beautiful, confident, and comfortable throughout your whole session.”
Frankie Seelen
FAQ’s
What if we don’t want an engagement session?
That is absolutely your choice! However, because I find engagement sessions to be such an important part of my process, getting to know each other, and a special gift from me to you, I highly discourage opting out of it, and it will not lower the price of booking your wedding with me.
2. How many photos will we receive?
You will receive around 50 photos for your engagement session. Likewise, I will take about 50 photos per hour of shooting at your wedding! Since everyone’s wedding is different, the final count varies. This is also dependent on how many hours you hire me
3. What if something happens to you?
In the event of an emergency, such as a sickness or a serious injury that leaves me unable to make it to your big day, no need to fear! I am connected to many other photographers who are very skilled, with my same sense of style and work. I will immediately reach out to them and hire someone to take my place!
4. Do you charge travel fees?
Be sure to refer back to my collections to get more of an answer for this question! This is very dependent on location. For my highest package, I do not charge travel fees for anywhere in MN/WI. I do not generally charge travel fees for weddings in MN unless I am traveling a great distance. Please contact me for more info on this.
5. Do you offer a second shooter?
Yes, I am happy to hire a second shooter for your day with the extra cost of $500! Often times, I will know if I need the help of a second photographer, but most of the time, I don’t. If we decide you need one, no worries, I have you covered!
6. What sort of timeline assistance do you offer?
It’s pretty important to me that your day runs smoothly with as little stress as possible. With my experience, I can guide you through the best times to take portraits, when to start your day, and how long everything will probably take! I also offer a custom timeline, curated to your day!
7. What is your delivery time?
I will send a sneak peek of your photos (I KNOW EXCITING) to your email, within 24 hours after your wedding! As for the remainder, this varies as well, but it typically takes me around 2 months to complete and deliver all of them to your gallery! Expedited delivery is an option at an extra charge.
8. Can we have the RAW or unedited photos?
RAW or unedited photos are never available to you or anyone else. No exceptions. The final photos I deliver to you, are a representation of my work and my style that I am quite proud of. The unedited photos are not an accurate representation of that work.
9. What does the bridal boudoir session look like?
An entire hour of you being sexy as hell! Seriously, the bridal boudoir is a perfect gift for your new spouse! A full boudoir with hair and makeup and a studio generally runs around $500-$750!