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Hey there!

I’ve said it at least 5 times here already, but congratulations. I swear I heard that 100 times a day for the first month we were engaged. I’m sure you’ve poked around a bit, probably read some of our favorite posts, checked out our work – and now you want to know, who in the world is behind these photos?

Josh (he/him) and Kate (she/her) are creatives at heart – geeky, nerdy, adventurous and weird. We both have tattoos, we both love Harry Potter, the MCU, watching our kids compete at their sports, drinking coffee and just being around each-other.

We spend a lot of time on road trips or creating adventures in our own backyard. We believe that the strongest and best relationships are built through experiences together and approach our relationship, family and business with that in mind. Yes, we’re married (although at this point, I feel like that is kind of obvious). We could go on and on about all the cheesy-ness that makes us love weddings, but we won’t make you gag. Love rocks, that’s all.

We are a house divided – Josh is an avid Seahawks fan and on football days, our house is a shrine to everything 12 … where as Kate bleeds Green and Gold for her beloved Packers. Josh also loves reggae music and rap, where Kate’s tastes lean more towards country, pop, and some folksy non-mainstream bands. If you ran into us on a weekend, we’d probably both be in the same room, but Josh immersed in his video games and Kate listening to her favorite true-crime podcast or latest audio book in her long list of “want to read”s.

Hiking, exploring, and getting as far away from traffic as we can get is the name of our game – which is probably why we live in the woods. Our house literally does not get mail service. That being said, it’s a pretty kick-ass place to have fires on summer nights and to sled when it snows.

Josh loves to entertain our clients with awful dad jokes, and Kate loves receptions (give her all the dance floors!), and we have this way of communicating without speaking that really allows us to get every part of your day that you experience AND what you may have missed.

Kate and Josh were amazing. Simply put, they were the main factor in our wedding day going so smoothly. I was thankful for them constantly throughout the day. Kate did numerous things I wouldn’t have ever thought to ask, and was more like a day-of coordinator/event runner. Kate held onto my lipstick and reminded me to re-apply before afternoon photos, she provided two large water bottles for my husband and I, and she had packed tide wipes to help me clean off the bottom of my dress; those are just some of the small details. Kate and Josh were SO time conscious and efficient we got all the shots we hoped to and more, and still had time to enjoy with our family and friends during our reception. We even used them for a separate session of extended family photos and they wrangled over 60 people to take some fantastic family photos. All our family members were impressed with the family photo session after the fact. Thank you so so much Kate and Josh!

Rachel

hey! kate here.

I get a lot of comments about my on-body gear setup on wedding days. This is basically my superhero suit, and not just for photos.

The photography focused setup allows me to carry all of my lenses, batteries, memory cards, and personal lighting so that I never have to go to my camera bag throughout the day.

And then there is my secret weapon: my tactical waist bag (that’s code word for fanny pack). We joke that this bag is a bit like Hermiones’ bottomless bag because it can hold SO MUCH MORE than you can imagine.

I keep a small version of an emergency kit in this bag, I can hold the timeline, family group lists, pens, my walkie talkie base (yes Josh and I use headsets and walkies to keep in communication), the brides touch up kit, sunscreen, sunglasses, my phone, waterbottles for me and the couple, bobby pins, the ring until its time to go down the aisle, speeches, tissues for tears, breath mints, scissors, the garter so you don’t forget to put it on for reception, etc. Yes, all at once. I love my little magic pack.

This setup allows for the day to flow as smoothly as possible and for me to love on our couples and their closest friends and family.

I can also hands-free my camera with my setup to help carry the train of the brides gown, carry drinks to you, carry dinner plates to your table, help fix a loose piece of hair or bustle your dress.

Most surprising, I can even get low with the best of them for the unique angles (and to bust out some dance floor moves).

Yes, it probably weighs as much as I do.

(ok not really, it’s roughly 30 pounds).

But it’s so worth it when everything I need for almost any situation is right at my fingertips, and I know I won’t miss a moment.

We're Passionate

about capturing…

The Moments to Remember for a Lifetime

Our Creative Style

Our work has an artistic, earthy style . We believe in the beauty of imperfection and the realness of the moments as they happen. Emotion and connection are what drives our vision as we strive to tell the unique story of your love and your wedding day. We have a mixed approach of documentary and guided posing, with lots of interactive prompts to help make sure even the toughest Chandler Bings crack a real smile. Our editing is true to life and minimal, so the real you (and your loved ones) shine through.

Josh and Kate were the perfect choice to hire as photographers. Not only is their work phenomenal, but they help keep the day moving and felt like friends. They helped us sign our license, carried my food, listened to my nephew talk about pokemon, fix my bustle that kept falling, and over all captured the day in beautiful photographs. Having these two there was the best decision and are the greatest people to have around. I will never forget making Kate laugh so hard she had to stop walking or watching her dance. Josh was so down to earth and the guys liked having him around. Thank you both to helping our day be the best ever!

Madelynn

our "why"

I LOVE to love on our couples. This is my “why”.

The majority of our clients work in service/helper type careers and are VERY Type-A … and anyone who is type a knows how hard it is to let go and let others do for you.

Guess what? I’m also a Type-A.

That’s why I’ve created a wedding process that will let you not only feel completely in control, but also allow you to trust and let go on your wedding day.

With over 500 weddings under my belt, I know how to love on you and your partner through every decision and how to protect your wedding day experience through any chaos.

It also allows me to give that extra love you deserve and so rarely get in your helper job.

Hot and can’t get to your chair to put your coat down? I’ve got you. Brought comfortable shoes for the reception? No worries, they’re already at your chair, and I will totally help you get out of those uncomfortable heels and into those comfy shoes. And back into the heels if you want to make sure you wear them for the first dance. And back out of them to just dance barefoot for the rest of the night.

I help hold your plates while you dish up your dinner and carry them to your seat so you don’t spill on yourself while you talk to people on the way back to your table.

Want a drink from the bar? We’ve got you. Wherever you are in the reception, we’ll bring it to you.

If your bustle rips, or your straps break, or your suit pants rip, we’ve got a sewing kit and bustle pins… all in our handy packs.

Sweaty and shiny because of the heat during portraits? We carry blotting tissues. Worried about sunburns? We’ve got sunscreen that isn’t greasy.

If we notice your hair fall out of place or your bustle coming undone, we’ll discreetly take care of it for you.

If you get a stain, we know how to get rid of it and carry a special magic spray to do just that.

Overwhelmed and need a minute? We don’t mind being the bad guy and taking you away for “photos” (read: a few minutes to just regroup and re-center yourself – no photos involved).

Have an obnoxious uncle or overbearing aunt? We’ve got jobs to help them feel important and to keep them from impacting your experience on your wedding day.

And I love to do all of this for you. It’s what lights a fire in my soul – because someone should get a chance to help the helpers, and show them the love that they put out into the world daily, too.

let’s make creative magic

Our wedding was absolutely perfect. With that knowledge, I can honestly say hiring Kate to not only photograph, but also assist with planning and coordination, was the single best decision we made throughout the entire planning process. She is a force of nature, and we are forever grateful to her, Josh, and the rest of the GSquared family for orchestrating our dream wedding. Kate's attention to detail is unparalleled.. and she has the ability to make even the most inexperienced model feel like a goddess. More than that, her ability to read any room, anticipate needs, and provide 'unreasonable hospitality' for her clients is what sets her apart from the rest. She advocated for me at times when needed, shielded me from problems until there was a solution, and made game time decisions to bring my vision to life. What more could any bride ask for in a planning partner? Kate was so much more than a vendor, and I can't wait to drop in for holiday mini's in the years to come. Thank you, Kate!

Courtney

posing process

Look, I SUCK at being in photos if no one tells me how to move myself to look my best. I *need* guidance. Normal people feel like this – we need help when we’re in front of the camera.

That’s why, when I’m working with clients, I like to do a little bit of show-and-tell.

I’ll show you a bit of what I’m looking for (even if it means I look ridiculous), where to stand, what to do with your hands, all of that.

Then, I guide. I prefer posing that looks authentic and natural and includes movement (which helps when you have a videographer, too), so I have a ton of amazing prompts I use to get those natural smiles and laughs.

I am also a personal cheerleader. I am going to be complimenting the hell out of you during photos. I can’t help it, it’s my brains natural tick when I’m in the zone – I don’t even realize I’m doing it until someone giggles. Fair warning. No need to say anything (I totally get feeling awkward when you’re complimented, I never know how to respond either), just keep rocking your awesome photos and all will be great.

I even use prompts during wedding party photos, because we know that the point is to have fun, not just smile at the camera like statues.

I’ll also check your hair, jewelry, tie, how you’re holding your bouquet, etc, to make sure everything looks right. I don’t love editing, and would rather get as much right in camera as I can.

I also REALLY love connection. I say things like “all hands on deck” which means you should be touching eachother with both hands because when you’re not – it looks disconnected and uninterested. And we don’t want that.

every emotion, every moment

Fun Facts about Us

WE HAVE :
6 kids (ages 15 to 25), 2 cats, a dog, and 10 tanks full of fish (yes, TEN… so far).

CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT:

Coffee, MCU, Disney, True Crime Podcasts, Xbox games, audiobooks, Harry Potter, Mt Dew (Josh) & Ruby Red Squirt (Kate)

FAVORITE TRAVEL SPOT:

Universal, Disneyland, Lake Havasu, Glacier & Maui … and pretty much EVERY National Park.

MUST HAVE ACCESSORY:

Kate always wears a cuff bracelet and threader earrings and Josh cannot live without his smart watch. For weddings, it would be our lighting and Kate’s fanny pack (that thing is like Hermione’s bag).

BEST WEDDING ADVICE:

Traditions are not mandatory. And don’t invite anyone you wouldn’t invite to your house for dinner.

DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN ONE WORD:

Driven

SECRET TALENT:

Kate can sing & dance; Josh is an awesome gardener (and has terrible/hilarious dad jokes – depends on who you ask)

let’s collaborate

You Got to Know Us

So, Now It’s Your Turn. Come Say Hello!