and someone who believes the best photos happen in the moments you didn't even realize were unfolding!
PHOTOGRAPHER, STORYTELLER, ICED COFFEE ENTHUISIAST,
Hey y'all !
I'm Kate !
My journey with photography started 11 years ago after becoming a parent myself.
What began as a creative outlet quickly became something much deeper, a way to preserve those special little moments of childhood that I knew would pass far too quickly. Documenting my own children's lives showed me just how meaningful photographs can become over time, and that perspective shaped the way I approach photography for each of my clients today.
Because the truth is, the photos that end up meaning the most are rarely the perfectly posed ones.
They are the in-between moments.
My approach to photography is centered around slowing down and allowing moments to unfold naturally.
Rather than treating a wedding day or session like a photo checklist, I focus on creating space for real connection, genuine emotion, and the moments that happen organically throughout the day. When people feel comfortable and present, the most meaningful moments < and images > naturally follow.
Many of my couples tell me that one of their favorite parts of working together is that their day never feels like it's being distracted or interrupted for photos. Instead, I guide when needed, step back when the moment calls for it, and capture the moments you didn't think you'd want to remember.
Those are often the images that end up meaning the most years later.
Building genuine relationships with my clients has always been one of the most rewarding parts of this job.
Over the years I've had the privilege of photographing couples as they begin their lives together, documenting growing families, and watching seniors step into exciting new chapters of life. Being invited into these milestones is something I never take lightly, and it's what continues to make this work so dang meaningful to me.
My goal is always the same:
to create an experience that feels relaxed, fun, and seamless so you can stay fully present while I capture the moments that make your story yours.
I'm a "go-with-the-flow" type A personality -- I love being organized and prepared, but I'm also someone who can adapt quickly to changes when the day takes unexpected turns (which happens more often than you'd think on wedding days!).
More than anything, I want the experience of being photographed to feel enjoyable, easy and something you'll look back on with great memories - not something that you had to get through.
- Amber J.
"ABSOLUTELY
AMAZING"
“Kate did absolutely AMAZING for my senior photos. She has such a fun personality and captures the best photos of you!! “
Ready to make some memories?