I want to quiet your fear of forgetting. I want to give you moments preserved that would have otherwise been lost. I want to take photos that will go on to have a life of their own. When you are old and your grandkids are looking through boxes of old photos of you, they would see something real and beautiful and know you better.
Not a posed photo that feels unrecognizable, but one that is free and true and fully captures your personhood. I want to fight to help restore your own delight in your likeness and beauty. I want you to remember how this season felt in your eyes.
I feel a divine charge to use my gifts to heap immense dignity and honor on the seemingly mundane, but ever-changing precious details of people’s lives. I want to show you that your life is worth being remembered, not just the pretty parts, but that you struggle to . The messy parts, the parts that you struggle to love right now. Because at a later time, you will look back with much more grace and fondness and wish you had more pictures and videos to relive it.
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A little bit about
- Samantha A.
We chose Kate because of her intentionality and pursuit of getting to know us! We felt that her joy, kindness, and encouragement would make our day that much more special.
Out of all the vendors we talked to for our wedding, she was the only one who took the time to hear both of our stories and get to know us on a deeper level.
Kate has documented so many seasons of our life, cooking meals as newly weds and years later pregnancy, and now with our son.
Kate is an artist and really cares about everything unique to us. She has also become our dog’s favorite person in the world. It will be so special to have her continue to capture our growing family!
- AlyJo C.
- Sam H.
KIND WORDS -
Kate simultaneously has both a deep sense of comfort and a jolting freshness to her. Her character, personality, and artistry flow seamlessly between reverently present to passionately alive.
Kate’s approach to art is accessible and familiar. She captures moments like she is your life-long friend catching up for coffee.
- Callie N.
She is able to befriend her clients so quickly that their comfort just shines through the lens in a way that other photographers can't capture - with Kate the process is comfortable, relaxed, and authentic, and in doing so, Kate captures the very best sides of her subjects.
Kate is just so darn likable that that comfort and likability seeps into every photograph she takes.
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who this is for
FAMILIES
Moms & Dads
Tiny Babies
Crazy Kids
Grandparents
why it matters
Let me take the photos that you will look at 20 years from now. When your season looks so different and you just want to step back in time for a second and savor. The messy faces and chaos, or your parents holding hands, or your son crying on your shoulder when he trips, or family dinners and reunions. These are the most precious things in life, your story is worth being remembered. These are the things you grab when your home is on fire. Let me heap all the dignity and honor that this season of your family looks like. For pricing and details inquire below!
who this is for
Lifestyle
Portraits
Couples
Branding
why it matters
Whatever you want to capture in an hour session —let’s make it artful, authentic, and uniquely you. Starting a business and need elevated photos? Graduating and want portraits that truly feel like you? In love and ready for a cute date session? New home, new pup—let’s document it all. Inquire below for pricing and details!
Elopements
who this is for
Courthouse
Remote Island
Top of a Mountain
why it matters
Elopements are special to me because they’re intimate, unique, and true to each couple. It is such an honor to get to witness something so sacred and private. Whether you’re meeting me at the courthouse in a few weeks or saying “I do” on a remote mountain in New Zealand—let’s make it happen! Inquire below for pricing and details.
Weddings
who this is for
Film Lovers
Those who desire to be present and enjoy their day
Couples who are madly in love
why it matters
There’s an art to letting a wedding day unfold naturally while capturing its beauty in the moment. I want you to remember the day as it was—not spend it posing for photos. Unlike many documentary photographers, I take an immersive approach. Rather than being removed and “fly on the wall” I am absorbed into your family and friends for the day in order to preserve your wedding day with all the joy and laughter and tears and details.
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