Reviews of KCM Studios (Photo Studio)

Tayanna Nelson

Kara is organized, professional, and provides prompt responses. During the winter she was even kind enough to lower rental prices, making sure everyone knew when they would be raised again. Most places to rent from in the area are double her prices, so I was so pleased to have found it. The decor and tidiness of the studio was above and beyond what I was expecting. My clients were incredibly pleased. I would definitely rent from her over and over again.

Kasey Huffman

Obsessed with Kara & her studio! Have rented from her a couple times and the process was flawless. From the time i looked up the studio information to the time I walked out of my session it was nothing but an easy process and great experience. I can’t believe I found such a great studio to shoot at with such affordable rates. She was accessible the moment I needed anything or had any questions. I strongly recommend not only renting from her but her photography services as she is crazy talented. Nothing but love for this studio and photographer! Kasey Gryszowka

Renee Tay

Obsessed with Kara and her gorgeous studio!! Her space is clean and beautifully decorated. I had a blast getting my headshots done in this beautiful space. 10/10 highly recommended!

kristina vance

I have rented Kara's studio for sessions and not only is the space gorgeous and well kept, she also runs it professionally with very clear instructions and updated information on the studio. It was the easiest rental experience I've ever had with a studio. My clients appreciated how easy it was to find and get to as well as how clean and impeccably decorated it was.

Cierra Fortner

Beautiful studio! Great to work with!

Rachel Heichel

Incredibly disappointed with what was to be a great photo session at KCM Studios. Last month our photographer booked an hour time slot at this studio for our daughters six month photos. We absolutely loved the space and were very excited to have her photo shoot there! Unfortunately, today an email was sent from the studio stating that they would be raising their rates as of 3/1 (our session was for a week later) and would not be honoring the appointment already booked. Not only that, but now you can't rent by the hour, so we would have to pay for an additional hour that we don't need. AND on top of that, they won't refund the money we've already paid to reserve our time slot. That's theft. It's bad business to back out on a booking, especially one that has already been confirmed and paid. And to say “no refunds are permitted for any reason” even when it's the studios fault we no longer need the booking? WOW. Sure, there’s a line in the contract that says policies are subject to change without warning, but policies and rates are two different things. Thank goodness we LOVE our photographer and know that this is in no way her fault. Double thank goodness for her that we are loyal clients and not someone new who hadn't worked with her before. Can you imagine how a new client would look at this? TL,DR: Shady, money stealing practices. Don't rent this studio.

Molly Mcpheter

All I can say is Kara is crazy talented and just such a joy to hangout with while doing the photo shoot. I was in awe of how gentle she was with my little one. Also how she molded him into the most adorable looks and then how much my little one just slept through it all. I would recommend her and her studio to anyone and plan on singing her praise with everyone I know. Thanks Kara for a once in a lifetime photoshoot and being able to keep these photos as a reminder of him during these first few days of life. Look forward to our year together collecting more memories together. Love Molly and baby Oliver

E A

"No refund for any reason" even if the reason is the studio billed you for the wrong amount and is now demanding double what you paid or you will be "canceled". I booked, signed a contract, and paid a month ago with confirmation. They refuse to honor the contract. I was just stolen from. I'm out a studio and my money.

Walker Lapen

Kara of KCM Studios is a dream. When we inquired with many photographers for our intimate destination wedding she was the ONE who picked up the phone, took a moment to connect with me, and to talk about my vision and needs. After talking and covering the preliminary information, we took her offer for a complimentary engagement session to get to know her more and see her in action. The experience was unlike any other - I actually enjoyed it AND so did my fiancé (now husband)!!! Rather than posing us, she would ask us to do or say something that would cause us to react in a way that was photo gold. We were smiling, laughing and loving on each other the whole time. When we got the images back (which was like a day later), that was the icing on the cake that sealed the deal for us. We looked as happy and in love in our images as we actually felt. I feel as though that is so hard and not the norm with most photographers; she has a true talent and skill. Then, leading up to our wedding day, we, like everyone, ran into some hiccups. Kara was there wading through the water with us. She put my mind at ease knowing that regardless of what the circumstance on the day, she would be there to make it look stunning through the camera and in the photos that will live on beyond the day! Our wedding photos are the PERFECT blend of timeless yet vintage-feeling, artistic yet unique, and editorial yet perfectly posed. We are obsessed with our wedding photos and will treasure them so dearly for the rest of our lives. We will be hiring her for all our future photo needs, no doubt. Thank you, Kara, for capturing the most magical day of our live so that we can relive it over and over! -McCall Bodenhamer, 10.20.18

Christy Hall

KCM is awesome to work with. The studio was super easy to rent and instructions were very clear. My clients were very happy with it and love their pictures so much. Beautiful space. Thank you for renting your space out and bringing joy to so many!

Taylor Marrs

I rented Kara’s beautiful studio several times! She is amazing to work with and a beautiful soul. Thank you for all your generosity Kara you are amazing ❤️

Emily Wolfer

KCM Studios is top notch - from the relaxing and fun experience of the photoshoot, to getting the digital prints in a thoughtfully wrapped package, everything is perfection. More than that though, Kara Payton is not just a photographer, she is truly an artist. Seriously, make sure you ask for her autograph (I guarantee it will be worth a lot one day). Her photos are beautiful and stylish, while also having such a unique flare that is all her own. She never ceases to amaze me. She is always updating her style and her personality does not allow for her to stop growing - nor can she accept anything but perfection in her work. If you are lucky enough to have photos taken by KCM Studios, you will cherish each and every one.

Heather Christopher

Kara is hands down one of the best around. She is genuine. Her talent and passion for what she does shows in the beautiful memories she creates.

michaela perrella

I can not even begin to explain how obsessed I am with KCM Studios. I have been renting her studio space regularly since November of this past year (2018), and I have yet to have a single complaint. This studio space is kept clean, well organized, and don’t even get me started on the AMAZING rental rates. As a photographer still very early off in my journey, this has offered me such a beautiful place to work, at such an amazing price. I am blessed to have had the opportunity to shoot there. Every single client I have had in the studio has been amazed by her keen eye for design as well. Everything is so modern, and tasteful. Definitely uniquely stunning. I have messaged the owner multiple times before with questions, and she was always been prompt and polite. Making my experiences there just that much more enjoyable. The website as well has always been maintained excellently. Very informative, and very user friendly. I could seriously go on; Thank you KCM Studios!

Ami Bowes

Gorgeous studio. I have rented Kara’s studio space for an entire day and everything went beautifully. From the minute I reached out for availability to even a follow up on how everything went for me and my clients, Kara was professional and truly cared about me and my clients. Have and will continue to recommend her and her studio space.

Michelle Alexander

Beautiful studio, wonderful heart and amazing vision! KCM studio is FANTABULOUS to work with! <3

Lacey J

Gorgeous studio space! Rates are VERY reasonable and you can't beat working with the owner, Kara! I've attended workshops hosted here and will be booking the space this spring for some minis. Safe street entrance and delicious coffee and tacos near by!

Sara Olberding

I have had the pleasure of working with Kara on two separate occasions. Both times she blew it out of the water!!!! Her attention to detail with each image is incredible. If you are looking for a photographer to capture an important moment(s) in your life, Kara is your only option.

Jessica Cavin

Simply put, Kara is amazing. She's a very kind, down to earth person with a great heart. She is also a rockstar photographer and if you hire her (which you should) there is NO CHANCE you will be even remotely disappointed. Her studio is also very well maintained, clean, and very welcoming. KCM Studios is the real deal. ❤

Katrina McKinnis

I used Kara’s beautiful studio for our daughters first birthday pictures and we will cherish those pictures forever! I loved her studio space so much that I’ve booked 2 other clients in February for their sessions at her studio! Kara’s done an amazing job of creating such a peaceful and beautiful atmosphere! ❤️

Alyssa Buckland

Kara is absolutely amazing! I could not have asked for a more wonderful experience with a photographer on my wedding day. She is personable, down to earth, friendly, and has a good sense of humor. She didn't just get the most beautiful photos, but also truly captured those she was photographing. During the experience, Kara had my now husband and I mention funny things to one another to get us to react honestly and it made the photos turn out beautifully real. It was a pleasantly unique experience and I felt like one of my old girlfriends was photographing my wedding. She was so easy to get along with and was really professional as well. She got the photos edited and ready for us quickly. The next event where I choose to have a photographer, I won't even search, I'll just message Kara.

Lisa King

Kara is a very professional and incredibly talented photographer and I love seeing her work.

Nathaniel Greenwood

This review is WAY overdue... I'm so sorry, Kara! My wife and I had the privilege of teaming up with Kara as the lead photographer for our wedding and she was amazing to work with from start to finish. She made the entire experience so fun and the least stressful it could possibly be. We also booked an engagement photo shoot with her (HIGHLY recommend doing this, by the way!) and I had no idea it was going to be as fun as it turned out to be! AND, we are so thankful we did it because we love the photos as much as we love the ones from our wedding - which were INCREDIBLE! We also purchased a wedding photo album from her and due to a delay in manufacturing (which was beyond her control), she even went above and beyond and gave us a gift to "apologize" for something that wasn't even her fault! Kara is just simply amazing at what she does; you can tell she truly cares about her couples and has a deep passion for her work. We cannot say enough good things about Kara and please, if you're deciding between photographers, GO WITH KARA!

Melanie Soltz

I hired Kara for a mentor session and am so glad I did! She is super thorough in preparing for the session, which I appreciated, to make the best use of our time together. Her knowledge is incredible, and her willingness to share and support other photographers is something you don't see every day! I would absolutely book another session with her.

Jake Greco

If you are looking for a talented and committed photographer/designer I assure you Kara and KCM Studios will not disappoint. KCM Studios helps capture moments and memories and produces an end product with a level of care and finish that is hard to compete with.