Usually I'm the one coming up with games for the kids or trying my best to crack a joke with a big ol' camera pressed against my face. Yes I still have an accent - it comes included! I grew up mostly outdoors, on the farm, with little brown cows and a couple goats. My childhood was filled with muddy boots, cow cuddles, early morning barn chores - and I loved every second of it. I went to college i
n Eastern Kentucky in the foot hills of the Appalachians - where I majored in Animal Science. I met my husband there and we have been inseparable since our first moonlight hike in the mountains. In the Summer of 2019 we traded in our mountain views for the open plains and moved to Iowa. When I'm not behind the camera, I'm probably outside working on some sort of DIY project, or playing with our animals. We have two labs Jaxx and Cali, chickens, the occasional wildlife and hope to add some goats and horses to our ever-growing zoo - I mean farm.
By now you've probobaly figured out I love animals - who are always welcome in a session. My other passions include:
Being a Momma
Hiking
Local Wine & Craft Beer
Butter Pecan Ice Cream
Meeting New People
It was when we had our daughter, Karahline, in 2017 I discovered how much I loved the way I could use my camera to capture the emotions of a moment. It was at that point I started taking pictures of more than just my cows, and here we are today! I am definitely a visual story teller and prefer using "prompts" over "poses". We will have tickle fights, play music and rock out, or simply sway back and forth as the sun sets. To me photography is so much more than fantastic pictures on the wall, well it's partly that. I am not the stand in one place kind of photographer. I will work closely with you to plan a session devoted to capturing your families true essence, your "vibe" and your love story. I like to take the time to get to know each and every client and what their vision is. I am always up to meet for some coffee, grab a bite to eat or go for a walk. I am so glad you are here, and can't wait to work together!
XOXO - Katlyn
