I'm Kate, the one behind the lens!

a little about me… I grew up in east Grand Rapids, and have now built my own little life in a cozy apartment downtown Grand Rapids. i am completely obsessed with my chunky little cat, Bernadette. if i’m not at home cozied up on the couch with ten candles lit you can find me spending time with friends & family, eating at my favorite restaurants, shopping local, trying out a fancy new cocktail or two, or spending a night out on the town.

I have a bachelor of fine arts in photography from kendall college of art & design of ferris state university. during my time at kendall i also had a focus in cultural studies. i am extremely passionate about people, and am always further educating myself on how i can be a better listener & ally. this is a safe space for all.

i love what i do so much, and my whole life revolves around moments - living mine and capturing yours. When you choose me to document your story, you are booking an experience rather than just a photo shoot. a friend, not a stranger or just a vendor. you are booking someone you can feel comfortable around when you are feeling your most VULNERABLE in front of the camera. an inclusive, trustworthy, authentic experience for any one and every love.

more on me if you aren’t sold yet. . .

SHOOTING STYLE: the in-between moments - timeless, authentic, documentary

EDITING STYLE: FILM INSPIRED TONES, moody but airy

favorite tv shows: the bear, euphoria, sex and the city, and more!

favorite movies: I HATE THIS QUESTION BECAUSE I HAVE WAY TOO MANY

favorite part of your wedding day: personal vows & food 😉

Favorite music artists: noah kahan, mac miller, Grateful Dead, sza, & so many more!!!

favorite foods: burgers, all the pastas, hot cheetos, chicken pot pie, ramen, chips & dip, the list could go on and on and on...

biggest fear: heights!

pet peeves: when a semi tries to pass another semi or WHEN YOU’RE TRYING TO GET AROUND SOMEONE IN TRADER JOES BUT THE AISLE IS CLOGGED

featured in

• interior design (interiordesign.net, interior design magazine) LINK: https://www.interiordesign.net

• revue magazine | west michigan’s Arts & entertainment guide

  November 2020 issue - cover page, page 5, page 10, page 18, page 19

• hush puppies wedding campaign

• napa valley magazine

• and more!

experience:

• BAchelor of fine arts in photography

• 5+ years at Kendall college of art & design with a major in photography

• 35 mm (canon ae-1) film processing & printing in darkroom on rc & fiber paper. Both black/white & color

• medium format camera (twin lens) shooting, film processing, & printing in darkroom on rc & fiber paper

• large format camera

• scanning negatives to digital files

• retouching & photoshop

• inkjet professional photo printing

• matting/framing photographs & prints

• shooting & second shooting weddings/events

• lifestyle & blogger shoots

• lookbooks & content for boutiques/brands

• product photography

• service photography

• jewelry, cosmetics, & other tabletop shoots

• food photography

• senior & family portraits

• boudoir portraits

• headshots

• interiors & spaces

• conceptual & editorial photoshoots

• newborns, babies, & toddlers

• professional studio lighting & strobes

• TRAVELING out of state to photograph weddings/events

• photoshop & Lightroom

• illustrator, indesign, bridge

• full frame camera: canon 5d mark II, III, & IV

• medium format mamiya camera

• studio & on location

• social media marketing & content creation