Kara Hanes Photography

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $6,000

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $2,500

Packages

Prices start at $6,000

About Kara Hanes Photography

Kara Hanes Photography

Lead Photographer

Hey there! I'm Kara. I want to welcome you to my business profile. You might be here because you're looking for a photographer, or maybe you're just getting ideas. Either way I'm glad you show up. Most days you can find me at home snuggled in thousands of blankets binge watching the latest Netflix series. If not there , I'm most likely snuggling my dog, playing games with my family, or finding opportunities to get out my camera.

When you hire me you'll get more than just a photographer. I love creating a relationship with you and fellow couples, I'll hug grandmas, direct family photos, make your timeline run smoothly with my complimentary timeline consult services. I'll also laugh with you, cry with you, and make sure you're having a good time.

Services

Services

  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Online proofing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Wedding album

Kara Hanes Photography packages

The Wedding Experience

10 hours

Peak pricing $6,000

Off-peak pricing $6,000

Description

My most popular collection

What’s included
  • 10 hours of consecutive wedding day coverage
  • Printing Rights + Printing Release
  • Digital high resolution polish edits + Downloads
  • 2-3 Photographers based on need of photographer
  • Complimentary timeline consultations and prep

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

21 reviews

  • VP

    Vianca P.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 1

    THE BEST WEDDING PICTURES

    We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better photography team for our engagement and wedding! Kara was absolutely amazing from start to finish. She made us feel comfortable, captured all of the special moments, and somehow managed to catch all the little details and candid moments that we’ll cherish forever. And we have to give a HUGE shoutout to Bethany, Kara’s assistant she was truly the best! She was so helpful, attentive, fun, and went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. Having her there made such a difference, and we’re so grateful for everything she did for us. Kara, Bethany and Shirlee made our wedding day even more special, and we are absolutely in love with our photos! We’ll treasure these memories forever and would recommend them to anyone looking for an incredible wedding photography team. ️

    Kara Hanes•Oct 2, 2026

    Your day was an absolute blast. We had an amazing time. Thanks for letting me capture both your engagement session and your wedding at Leona Road!

  • HE

    Hunter and E.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Feb 10, 2023

    Amazing photographer

    Kara is so amazing at what she does! She is incredibly detail oriented and organized, which has been so helpful! We highly recommend working with her!

  • GP

    Gerald Perry

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 1

    Kara and her team are without a doubt the best team to work with when it comes to capturing moments and big occasions. For our wedding, they really captured each and every moment but what we appreciated most was all of the support they showed along the way. Kara helps build timelines, collaborates on vision, and provides amazing insight every step of the way to ensure the couple has a seamless, stress-free experience, which is exactly what we had. The support she and her team show day of the wedding is absolutely amazing. It's as if they're additional "day of" coordinators. We absolutely loved our experience and would recommend her services a thousand times over!

  • VP

    Vianca Perry

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 1

    We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for our engagement and wedding! Kara was absolutely amazing from start to finish. She made us feel comfortable, captured all of the special moments, and somehow managed to catch all the little details and candid moments that we’ll cherish forever. And we have to give a HUGE shoutout to Bethany, Kara’s assistant she was truly the best! She was so helpful, attentive, fun, and went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. Having her there made such a difference, and we’re so grateful for everything she did for us. Kara, Bethany and Shirlee made our wedding day even more special, and we are absolutely in love with our photos! We’ll treasure these memories forever and would recommend them to anyone looking for an incredible wedding photography team.

  • KH

    Katie Hardy

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Jun 6, 2026

    We had the best experience with Kara! She photographed a group of 10 girls and made the entire session fun, organized, and stress-free. The photos also turned out absolutely beautiful! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented photographer who goes above and beyond to create a wonderful experience and stunning photos!

    Kara Hanes Photography•Jun 6, 2026

    It was such a fun time photographing this event. Hopefully this is a core memory that will last for years!

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I've been interested in photography my whole life. I Bought my first professional camera in 2008 but it wasn't until 2012 that I considered myself a professional by going full time and devoting myself to further education. This was when I began photographing weddings and I absolutely love them! I shot my first wedding that year and realized this was what I loved to photograph. I'm a Grand Rapids, MI photographer ready to become friends and make your day memorable not just in photography but in your experience too.
My photography style can be described more Light and Airy with some muted greens that match my brand. I like pop in my images. What you see throughout my work is consistent. Unfortunately I don't change my style based on bride preferences so if a different style is important to you then I recommend finding a photographer that matches that look. I do offer specialty edits post delivery of your gallery but an extra charge will be added for those.
I photograph with professional grade, full frame mirrorless Canon camera bodies. and L series lenses(at the moment), along with a variety of canon speedlites, light stands.
The answer in short is yes. However it is all based on the needs of your wedding. I use a second photographer to get the shots I am not able to photograph. This means that they may or may not be there as long as I am. I really determine these needs based on your timeline.
Of course! I include an engagement session in most of my wedding experience collections because I truly believe it is a vital part of the process. During your engagement session you'll have the chance to get to know me, experience how I shoot and how I handle posing and lighting. This session will make a HUGE impact on how the wedding day flows. I'll arrive on your wedding day already knowing how you two interact, what your best poses are and how to photograph you in a genuine way! What I learn about you during your engagement session in invaluable! I also schedule these usually 3-6 months in advance to avoid stress.
I average 50+ images per hour that I'm shooting. I deliver all photos taken except for duplicates, blinks, test shots, etc. I love delivering my client’s photos quickly and easily via an online gallery. You'll have the ability to print, share and download your images as much as you want. I believe in freely sharing my work because that is what I would want if I was in your shoes!
Usually if you’re having your ceremony and reception in one location with a 20-30 minute ceremony (which is most common) 9 hours is perfect! If you’re having a longer ceremony or having a church wedding/venue reception, usually 10 hours is a safe bet. You can always add additional coverage as we get closer to the big day and we have a good idea of your timeline - no matter how many hours you choose, I will help you make the most of your coverage!
Yes! I carry both General Liability and Property Coverage. If you have a venue that is asking I'd be happy to communicate any of the information with them.
Kara Hanes Photography retains the copyright in order to ensure the editing quality is maintained, but you have full rights to print your photos anywhere you’d please and can post your photos anywhere you’d like! All I ask is that you don't alter the images with filters or color changes besides black and white.
Once I have answered any questions you may have and you have decided that the KHP Wedding Experience is exactly what you’re looking for on your wedding day, the next step is an invoice and contract (all completed online). When you’re ready you can reserve your date by signing your contract and paying your retainer (30%) online. Once paid, the retainer amount is credited against your total package amount. Let's see if your date is available!

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