Katrina McArdle

Photography

If you're the kind of couple who adores one another more than any other human on the face of the earth, then hello, lovies! Welcome!!




College station wedding photographer

For the hopelessly in love. the nostalgic souls. 
Those who want to soak up every moment.

college station | houston | austin | dallas

Meet Katrina

I’m Katrina, a documentary wedding photographer with an editorial flair. If you're here, you're looking for a wedding photographer who will capture the raw, real and unexpected moments while helping to ease the stress about being in front of a camera.

"Katrina is a very sweet and patient person, I could tell she really cared about getting the perfect pictures for my wife and me! Working with her was such a fun experience and the photos turned out so well! They were beautiful and unique, my wife and I will cherish them forever!"
- Jack & Daytona

Kind Words

photos to cherish forever

I'm a documentary wedding photographer with an editorial flair that allows your day to unwrap without intervention. Think of me as a street photographer on your wedding day. For the most part, I inject myself as little as possible into your day. Because here’s the thing: If I were to cut in and tell your mother to zip your dress up for the third time in a row in order to get the “perfect”, i.e. posed shot, yes! It would be a beautiful image! But when you look at that photo, even for the first time, you will know the real story behind it.

You don’t want to remember me as the director of your wedding day. I will be the fly on the wall that catches the unexpectedly funny moments, the tears, the laughs, the little knowing glances, and the beautiful emotions that will flow out. Your story will be documented and told in exactly that way: As YOUR story. While I’m there to be the visual scribe, I’m certainly not the one writing the the tale. I’ll let you write it, and I’m just there to jot it down as I see it.

MY approach

...of course we will take formal portraits, but how many of those do you really need? what I focus on is getting the unique-to-you moments. In the end, those are the ones that will make you feel something. The ones you'll treasure.

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I’m inspired by: film, family, holding, seeking, faith, belly laughs, golden fields, Pride and Prejudice (the Keira Knightley version), golden hour, deep green forests, crisp autumn air, bright blue skies, the first canon ball of the summer, the feeling of dappled sun-drops on my face, genuine communion, and Paris.

I also love the smell of freshly brewed coffee, am an enneagram 9w1, an INFP, and my love language is quality time. My three great loves are Jesus- my savior, my husband, whom I'm still wildly in love with, and my four lovely children.

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You want a photographer who is  passionate about letting the day flow without interrupting the special moments, and who cares about allowing you to be fully present. I won't play the role of a director or try to force moments to happen.  When you open your gallery for the first time, imagine being delighted with surprise, because no two weddings are EVER the same. 

the artist

Documenting the moments in between

You're not looking for "pinterest perfect", you're looking for real life, unique-to-you wedding photos.

While I do guide and prompt my couples on occasion, I'm mostly there to document the day as it unfolds.

"We had our photos taken by Katrina and they are absolutely wonderful! She captured one of the most special moments of our lives so so beautifully! I can’t wait to hang these photos all around our home. They really capture the feeling of the day and tell our story. Highly recommend her for any occasion and definitely trust her for those special, once-in-a-lifetime events!!"

Capturing the feeling of the day

drew and sofia

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I'm a documentary wedding photographer with an editorial flair that allows your day to unwrap without intervention. Think of me as a street photographer on your wedding day. For the most part, I place myself as little as possible into your day. Because here’s the thing: If I cut into your moment, and asked your mom to zip your dress up for the third time in a row in order to get the “perfect”, i.e. posed shot, yes! It would be a beautiful image! But when you look at that photo, even for the first time, you will know the real story behind it.

You don’t want to remember me as the director of your wedding day. I will be the fly on the wall that catches the unexpectedly funny moments, the tears, the laughs, the little knowing glances, and the beautiful emotions that will flow out. Your story will be documented and told in exactly that way: As YOUR story. While I’m there to be the visual scribe, I’m certainly not the one writing the the tale. I’ll let you write it, and I’m just there to jot it down as I see it.

Documentary approach

...of course we'll take formal portraits, but how many of those do you really need? In the end, which photos will make you feel something? Which ones will you treasure forever?

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It's important to find a photographer that you vibe with and who you trust, someone who will capture the essence of your day. You and your soon-to-be-spouse are unique. No one's love is exactly like the love you have for each other, and your images should reflect that. I'm a fly-on-the-wall photographer who will deliver more than a collection of formal, "perfect" photos. Let me capture the moments that take your breath away and that reflect your love on the best day of your life!

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enduring, honest photography

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"My husband and I had the pleasure to have Katrina as our photographer in Paris, France. She took time to get to know us, our wedding style, and the venues. The city hall where our civil ceremony took place is a classified Monument Historique built in the early 20th century. Katrina was able to capture in details the beauty of the place..."

Takes the Time to Get to Know You

jak & stephanie

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I am based in College Station, Texas, but I travel all over the globe to capture love.

FAQs

Where are you based?

Absolutely! Nothing excites me more than the opportunity to shoot a destination wedding or elopement! If you're thinking of taking your celebrations overseas, please get in touch so we can chat about the finer details.

Do you photograph internationally?

Do you photograph elopements?

If you and your fiancé are thinking of skipping the fuss and running off to do a private ceremony with just the two of you or a handful of your nearest and dearest, I'd be absolutely honored to document your intimate ceremony. My elopement packages start at 2 hours' coverage, so get in touch if you'd like to learn more.

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"She took our engagement and wedding photos. She’s absolutely wonderful! I love that she takes pictures where you can see the real emotion of the day! She was awesome when the weather was horrible for the original outside ceremony plan and we had to change to the inside reception venue. 10/10! Love her and love her photos!"

Photos with real emotion

Scott & Ashlynn

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FAQs

Yes, we can organize to split your payments into four installments. Just let me know if this would suit you.

Do you have a payment plan?

It really depends on how much coverage you opt for! I tend to deliver anywhere between 75-100 photos per hour. So for a full eight hour day of coverage you could expect around 600-800 images.

How many photos will I receive?

Ohmygoodness, yes! I have come to know some stand out vendors! All of my top vendor recommendations are included in my wedding guide that you'll receive after onboarding.

Do you have any vendors you recommend?

Firstly, I'll send you a handful of sneak peek shots a couple of days after your wedding. 6 to 8 weeks later, you'll receive a link to your online gallery and slide show to watch and relive your wedding day.

How will I receive my photos?

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Wait, Does this feel right to you, too??

A little about me: I love and am inspired by film, family, faith, belly laughs,  Pride and Prejudice (the Keira Knightley version), crisp autumn air, the first canon ball of the summer, dappled sun-drops on my face, a VERY hot cup of coffee and Paris.

Also, please send me all of The Office memes (favorite seasons are 1-3, Jim + Pam forever).

I'm an enneagram 9w1, an INFP, and my love language is quality time. My greatest loves in life are Jesus, my husband, and my four wild children.

I travel for destination weddings and all over Texas including (but not limited to) Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Bryan, College Station, and Lubbock.

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