Photos with feeling
I am here to create authentic & intentional moments that leave you feeling at home
I'm loud, love to play a good game & have little to no awareness of personal space. I am a hands-on photographer that will guide you through your entire session, all while fixing your hair & checking for small details. I am a mother of three, they will always come first. Everything I do, I do for them - I work hard so that they get to live their best life. I am happily married to my best-friend, you'll see him around your wedding day as my second shooter. He's been my right hand man for many years but since 2017, he's been my right hand shooter at so many incredible weddings & destination weddings. We are most likely surviving on cold brews & mexican food, with the occasional tequila shot!
Hey there, I'm Kay
I wanna know more
Destination Photographer
HECK YES, I WOULD BE HONORED TO DOCUMENT YOU! It is my greatest honor to serve my clients, to laugh beside them, hold their hand on their biggest day yet or swoon over their newborn in between shots. I get the VIP pass to every special moment, alongside some of the most incredible people I have ever met. Apart from being welcomed into these personal moments, you are welcoming a forever friend. I am easily attached to my clients because they truly are my favorite people but because they welcome me with open arms, for who I am & what I represent.
I can be loud, obnoxious & sometimes a little wild but I can also be a fighter for my clients safety, peace of mind & comfort. The joy that I find in photography doesn't just stem from creating art, it stems from meeting YOU, learning about you & your life. I wasn't nicknamed social butterfly as a kid for nothing! Something about learning about my clients journeys, their life, the trust that comes with opening those doors, it creates a special bond, one I cherish forever. There is one thing I can always promise, you will leave with a gallery of images but most importantly, you will leave with a new genuine friend, one who truly cares about all your moments, big or small.
My clients are
my favorite people
Are you ready?!
- Breanna B.
"Kay has documented every major milestone in my life"
"Kay has documented every major milestone in my life, from engagements to now babies. I couldn’t imagine any other photographer, or friend, to share these incredibly special and intimate moments with. Kay and her husband Kaleb were the ultimate dream team for our wedding and I feel so blessed that we were able to get on her busy schedule! If you are looking for a photographer to capture the true beauty and rawness of your love or any occasion, KAY IS YOUR GIRL. Look no further."
- Melissa W.
" She is worth every penny! We won’t use anyone else"
"Kay is absolutely AMAZING! She makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera + gets genuine smiles out of you by making you laugh. She helps guide you, all the way down to hand placement. She focuses on the little details like making sure your phone isn't in your pocket or chewing gum still in your mouth. She is worth every penny! We won’t use anyone else. She also gets my husband to smile which is hard to do!".
- Camryn K.
"Kay also found ways to capture the most beautiful candid shots"
"We did a Christmas Mini Session in November 2021, and this was our first time having our photos taken by Kay. I will just say, the experience was incredible! Kay got the shots she needed very quickly, keeping us out in the cold for as little as possible. Kay also found ways to capture the most beautiful candid shots, while making us feel very comfortable. Even with this being a mini session, the various amount of photos we received was amazing!! They were all so beautifully edited, and I felt as if we had a ton of options! Definitely will rebook with Kay for all our future milestones!"
Aspiring photographers join the team
Are you an experienced photographer who loves shooting, but doesn’t necessarily enjoy the business side of things? Are you a seasoned pro with gaps in your schedule? Maybe you are not really interested in making photography your full time business, and you just want to shoot and work with great clients, but not worry about editing, marketing, scheduling, etc…
We are always looking to expand our team with friendly and outgoing associates, who love to shoot in a documentary style, but also know how to direct clients as needed. If this sounds like you, click here to join the team!
Inquire here to be an associate shooter
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