ABOUT the
PHOTOGRAPHER

Most days you can find me in jeans and a t-shirt with cat in my lap and some snacks nearby; I'm an introverted extrovert and love slow days at home making memories in between traveling to new and exciting places with my family.

I believe in chasing big dreams, using proper grammar on holiday cards, drinking hot chocolate all year, and making time my most valuable commodity. And above all, I believe capturing your memories is aways worth it.

"We are so happy with our photos - there is no one else we would trust."

— Mahnaz & ubaid

"We absolutely love how our pictures turned out and the whole experience was impeccable!"

— alisa & Michael

My Start

On a cold Chicago February day in 2013, my husband came home and asked what I thought about moving to Sacramento, California. As a high school teacher who loved her job and as someone who did not love change, I surprised myself when I said, "Let's do it!" We moved in June of 2013 after I finished teaching, and life has been the best rollercoaster ever since!

My Story

My husband, Will, and I are one of those crazy high school sweetheart couples that have been together for nearly 20 years. What a blessing it's been to grow up together while growing together. We love being outside with our kids and letting the clean laundry pile up for days before folding. (Seriously, how does anyone stay on top of kid laundry?!) We love our quiet nights at home with the best Thai takeout food and dream about family adventures in new places.

My Approach

Life is all about seasons. Some are exciting, some are a little chaotic, and some are downright difficult. But every season of life is worth capturing. My goodness - have there been some crazy seasons in this life! But even throughout the most difficult of them, I've tried to find ways to honor how far I've come. To be honest, my life is vastly different than I expected it to be. But it's those amazingly unexpected twists and turns that have made me who I am today. I've learned to celebrate each season as it comes and enjoy being more present with my family.

BEHIND
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I'm KATHLEEN — KATE OR KAT, TO MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY. i'm an enneagram 2 to my core, HOT CHOCOLATE ENTHUSIAST, constant world-wanderer, and NEIGHBORHOOD CROCHETER.

With the keen vision to see moments before they happen, I work alongside my couples and families to craft images that are seamlessly timeless — brimming with genuine affection, breathtaking emotions, and candid moments (guiding them along the way to achieve the photos they want). I am endlessly inspired by the sights and sounds of the world around me, and I view photography as one of the most genuine ways to capture the true heart of a moment.

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"Kathleen captured such special and authentic moments and created magic out of every shot. Not only is she an amazing photographer and professional, but she is also an amazing person."

— Jade & Colin, Newborn Session

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Travel / Great Light / Family / Old Film Scans / Nature / The Ocean / Disney / Harry Potter / A Great Meal / Home