Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding & Portrait Photographer in Westport, Massachusetts
Kate Melody Photography was founded in 2011 with a mission to make high-quality photography accessible to everyone. Our journey began when Kate discovered her passion for capturing life's special moments through film and darkroom development, later transitioning to digital photography. In 2013, we specialized in wedding photography, expanding our expertise to include portraits, engagement sessions, maternity shoots, senior photos, and mini sessions. Led by Kate and her sister Amy, our team prioritizes creating enjoyable, personalized experiences for every client. We limit our wedding bookings to 20 annually to ensure exceptional service quality, having photographed over 250 weddings in a decade.Our approach combines technical expertise with emotional intelligence, focusing on authenticity and connection. We guarantee prompt communication, responding to inquiries within 1-2 hours. Based in Westport, Massachusetts, we serve local clients while offering travel options for unique sessions. Our packages include digital downloads, print releases, and custom keepsakes like handcrafted photo albums. We believe photography preserves memories that ground us during life's challenges, a philosophy rooted in Kate's personal journey of finding solace and purpose through her craft.
Services
Wedding Photography
Portrait Photography
Engagement Sessions
Senior Photos
Mini Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer over 10 years of specialized wedding photography experience
- Our team provides personalized, fun client experiences with prompt communication
- We limit wedding bookings to 20 annually for quality assurance
- We include second photographers in all packages for comprehensive coverage
- We guarantee responses to inquiries within 1-2 hours
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography packages include 6-8 hours of coverage with two photographers, unlimited photos, online galleries, and digital downloads. We prioritize capturing authentic moments while maintaining a fun atmosphere. All packages include print releases and sneak peeks within 12 hours.
Portrait Photography
Custom portrait sessions tailored to your needs, including family, maternity, and individual portraits. Sessions last 1-3 hours with unlimited photo captures. We provide guidance on locations and styling to ensure natural, meaningful results that reflect your personality.
Engagement Sessions
Specialized engagement photography with options for single or multi-location sessions. Our packages include 1-2 hour sessions with professional guidance on poses and settings. We help couples showcase their unique relationship dynamics through authentic storytelling.
Senior Photos
30-minute senior photo sessions focused on capturing individual style and achievements. We collaborate with graduates to select ideal settings and outfits. Packages include location flexibility and optional partner/spouse inclusion for personalized milestone documentation.
Mini Sessions
30-minute mini sessions perfect for small groups or specific needs. Ideal for family updates, pet photos, or casual portraits. Sessions include basic styling guidance and digital delivery of selected images within 12 hours.
People
Kate Melody
Lead Photographer
Self-taught photographer with over a decade of experience specializing in weddings and portraits. Combines technical expertise with emotional authenticity. Founded the business in 2011 after discovering photography's therapeutic value. Married to Ben, dog mom to Tucker, and passionate about music and film.
Amy Melody
Associate Photographer
Kate's sister and second shooter, bringing collaborative energy to sessions. Provides backup coverage when available, ensuring comprehensive documentation of events. Contributes to the team's signature fun and relaxed approach to client interactions.
Questions
What photography services do you specialize in?
We specialize in wedding photography, portrait sessions, engagement shoots, senior photos, and mini sessions. Our packages cater to both individuals and couples seeking authentic, story-driven photography.
How are your wedding packages structured?
Our wedding packages range from $2,400-$3,100, offering 6-8 hours of coverage with two photographers. All include digital downloads, print releases, and 12-hour sneak peeks. We limit bookings to 20 weddings annually.
Do you offer engagement session add-ons?
Yes, we provide multi-location engagement packages for $750. This allows couples to capture different settings like beaches and woodlands in one comprehensive session tailored to their relationship story.
What's included in portrait photography sessions?
Portrait sessions include 1-3 hours with two photographers, unlimited photos, and location guidance. We specialize in family, maternity, and individual portraits with flexible scheduling options.
How quickly do you deliver photos?
We provide sneak peek previews within 12 hours of shoots. Full galleries are delivered through secure online portals with print release permissions included in all packages.
Reviews (4)
Elizabeth Hinchey
Nov 23, 2021
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Kate made our wedding even better! From the moment we met her over the phone (during COVID), she was so friendly and kind, which made us comfortable and resulted in amazing photos. Everyone at our ceremony and reception felt at ease with her and her sister and assistant, as they took thousands of photos- including professional poses photos of us and many candids. They put all the photos up on a Drive on Google that we could share with our family, and she mailed us a USB with all the photos- making it that much easier to keep them all forever. I cant recommend Kate enough- great attitude and
Dylan Chasse
Sep 11, 2021
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We just had our wedding over Labor Day weekend and were lucky enough to have Kate Melody as our photographer. Kate also did our engagement photos as well. We cannot say enough great things about her. Not only does she have amazing photo ideas as well as being a great photographer, but she is also extremely knowledgeable about all wedding related things. She connected us to our other amazing vendors, she was responsive and available to answering all our wedding questions, and she even helped us create a timeline for our wedding day. Kate is a very organized, knowledgeable, helpful, fun, outgoing
Rachael Bertoni
Jan 20, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
My husband and i get our Christmas pictures taken yearly with them, and anytime we want a random mini session they are our go to! The editing is fabulous, they make you feel so comfortable, and they are such sweethearts!
My husband and i get our Christmas pictures taken yearly with them, and anytime we want a random mini session they are our go to! The editing is fabulous, they make you feel so comfortable, and they are such sweethearts!
Jessica Coelho
Dec 29, 2020
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Kate has always made it so easy for us. She thinks of every detail and listens to our wants/needs. We love the memories she's captured and have hired her for multiple occasions. Every time she's delivered our images quickly and professionally. Thanks so much Kate for being part of our special days/events!
Kate has always made it so easy for us. She thinks of every detail and listens to our wants/needs. We love the memories she's captured and have hired her for multiple occasions. Every time she's delivered our images quickly and professionally. Thanks so much Kate for being part of our special days/events!
