For the People Who Value
Real
We are shaped by the connections we form and the moments we can’t help but look back on. This experience celebrates that very vibrance of how we can live, feel, love and remember.
Their Honesty And Beautiful Imperfections
With Kate Testa, a photographer in New York.
Emotions
Photographer in New York
The Approach
Providing well-timed guidance with an understanding of your vision, and then letting you just be —immersed in the real, on-top-of-the-world moments with the people you care most about.
All of the details have been attended to with each aspect of the event orchestrated to fit your tastes. The decor — hand-selected and one-of-a-kind. The atmosphere is curated to perfection. The one thing that should go untouched? The moments you experience together. This photography experience is designed to ensure you can confidently lead with your emotions and get lost in the moment, knowing that the photographs will capture how you feel while also artfully and expertly capturing the landscape, the design, the people and the surroundings that tell your story.
A Down-For-Anything Type Of Person With A Refined Documentary Style.
Kate Testa is a wedding photographer in New York, across the East Coast and worldwide. She brings a spirited, adaptive style, a strong creative eye and the work ethic of someone who has navigated competitive environments like LA and New York. Kate has two bachelor’s degrees — one in photography and one in journalism. Over 20 years of experience informs her diverse understanding of photography. Naturally, her approach reaches beyond the fundamentals — combining elements from commercial and creative endeavors and then infusing them into unique visual stories. The mood is always made lighter by her appreciation for humor and easy spontaneity.
Kate is married to her husband of 20 years, Denny. They’re raising their son, Tyler, in a life of beautiful meals, good conversations, lots of dancing and a zest for the fast-paced nature of the Northeast — but a home life that prioritizes time at the beach. An optimist at heart, you’ll enjoy Kate’s bright, playful energy and the charisma she infuses into her work (don’t be fooled by her all-black wardrobe).
Photographer in New York
Photographer in New York
The basics
Finding beauty in chaos
Simply, easy, fun — my life’s mantra
Boundless energy and a love for people
Anywhere with views of the ocean or snow-capped mountains
Hearing stories, hosting friends, smiling a lot
Thoughts from Kate
After more than two decades, I’ve developed an efficient and enjoyable approach with raw and real experiences at the core. Whether it’s creating imagery, building a brand, or telling a story — confidently embracing unique imperfections will make an impact that truly lasts. I lean on this at every wedding, with every mentorship and with every day I live.
In my work from coast to coast, and from creative to commercial industries, one lesson has become abundantly clear: authenticity matters.
Photographer in New York
Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely
ridiculous than absolutely boring.
— Marilyn Monroe
Documentary Photos
Your Effortless Spark
Dynamic + Aware
Living It Up
Embracing Imperfection
Real + Authentic
Experience-Focused
Timelessly Fun
