testimonials
Sierra & Miguel
“Me and my boyfriend are from the bay area and we were traveling through Monterey county celebrating our anniversary. I found Katie through Instagram, and immediately fell in love with her work and booked with her for our trip instantly! Throughout the month leading up to our trip, Katie texted us consistently and gave us a form to fill out that asked us to state our hobbies. A few days later, I had a detailed list of places we could choose, ALL revolving around our hobbies. Not only did she plan all of our picture spots, but in these emails she gave us outfit ideas, color schemes, and cute prop ideas so honestly, we didn’t even have to stress much through it! Picking outfits especially with outdoor scenery was super stressful for me, and her immediately stepping in and offering assistance for that made our experience a lot more personal. I truly felt by the time we got to Monterey that I was meeting up with a close friend! As for the day of, the experience couldn’t have gone better!! The poses she gave us truly represented me and my boyfriend’s personalities, and wasn’t just the typical “standing” poses. They were fun, chaotic, and just filled with laughter!! Now we’re making Monterey our anniversary spot every year, and I will be booking with her every single time!!”
Sarah & Tristan
“Katie was a pleasure to work with! We weren't sure what to expect from a photoshoot, but Katie made it feel so comfortable and fun. The photos turned out beautifully, and we couldn't be happier with how she captured our moments. We'd definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer!”
Ramy & Ashley
“Katie is an absolute gem of a photographer! From the moment we started our couples photo shoot, she made my wife and me feel completely comfortable. Her fun, goofy energy was contagious, allowing us to relax and be our true, silly selves in front of the camera.
Our beach session was already a dream, but Katie took it to the next level—she even got into the water with us to capture the perfect shots! After the session, we were eagerly awaiting the final edits, and Katie sent us some black-and-white previews as teasers. Even those were stunning! When we finally received the full gallery, we were blown away!
We’re so in love with these photos that we’re printing several on canvas to display in our home. Katie didn’t just take pictures—she captured memories we’ll cherish forever. If you’re looking for a photographer who is fun, talented, and genuinely cares about making your experience special, Katie is the one!"
Jennifer & Cody
“We loved working with Katie!! She made us feel comfortable and at ease right off the bat. We also have a toddler who has a mind of his own of course and Katie was so patient and kind with him. She got STUNNING shots of our growing family and we would definitely work with her again.”
Kenneth & Marylou
“Katie was such a professional! She had looked at the location, sent ideas for cute poses and made it so easy for us to feel comfortable. And the pictures, were amazing! It was so much fun. Can’t wait for our next photo session! Thank you for capturing this moment of joy."
Denise Salazar
“Katie is amazing! She made me and my fiancé really comfortable while taking our engagement pictures. Not only did we feel comfortable and have fun during the session we also loved the outcome! Katie’s pictures really captured our love. I am forever grateful for Katie and her work!”
Kayla Myers
“I can’t thank Katie enough for the wonderful photos she took of our family. She picked the most beautiful location and had such a kind demeanor that it felt like hanging with an old friend. She was amazing with our spunky toddlers and made us feel so comfortable. Not only was the shoot relaxed and fun but the pictures turned out amazing. She truly captured our essence. She edited and sent them to us so quickly. Overall such an incredible experience and we will definitely work with Katie again in the future!"
Molly Roche
“Katie is the sweetest! Our session was the first time we’d met. She was instantly so easy to be around and so friendly, making it feel so much more natural to be behind the camera. She perfectly captured the moments with me and my dog during our pet portrait session. The photos turned out so beautifully. THANK YOU KATIE!!”
Catherine Kaveh
“Katie was so talented and professional, I'll be recommending her to everyone. The pictures turned out amazing"
Thalia Cress
“Absolutely loved working with Katie. She captured headshots and branding photos at my lash studio, and I couldn't be happier with the final results. Katie is easy and fun to work with; super professional and helps you feel comfortable in front of the camera. Her natural talent for capturing beautiful light really shines through in each photo. Highly recommend working with Katie.”
Jasmine Cherie
“Katie was very professional and friendly. She took amazing portraits of me and my dog that I'll treasure forever. She was right on time for our session and didn't make us feel awkward while posing or directing us. Highly recommend."
Kira Alexander
“Katie has such an incredible eye for capturing the in-between moments in a way that feels raw and cinematic. I’m in awe of her creativity and so grateful to have this time in my life documented through her lens. She was so easy to work with—warm, patient, and intuitive—and made me feel completely at ease throughout the entire shoot. Her presence was calming and encouraging, which made the experience not just memorable, but genuinely enjoyable.”
Shauna & Andrew
“We literally flew across the country to work with Katie for our engagement session if that says anything about her work! Katie was SO fun to work with, as well as very communicative throughout the entire process (from planning the session all the way to receiving the edited photos). She helped with location planning, made us feel very comfortable throughout, and was able to prompt us into very candid, fun, and natural poses that resulted in absolutely beautiful photos that we will treasure. The experience was better than either of us could have imagined!
I would highly recommend reaching out to Katie if you like the look of her photography. We definitely plan on requesting Katie for some pet photos and/or wedding photos in the future!! She is definitely worth it :)"
Catherine Willis
“Highly recommend getting on Katie’s calendar ASAP for your photography needs! She did our engagement photoshoot (including our dog) at golden hour at Asilomar Beach and we are so happy with how the photos turned out. She is friendly, professional, communicative, and confident knowing what poses to suggest and how to capture a beautiful mix of candids and posed shots. We feel so lucky to have found her!”
Filipp Kashirtsev
“Katie was very sweet and professional! She asked us where we wanted to do our engagement photoshoot and then she got there ahead of time to scout the area and prepare for the shoot. She took lots of different photos and angles and then delivered all the best ones. Highly recommend her!!"
Lexi Rognstad
“Had an engagement session with Katie and received the sweetest pictures! I felt she really captured the love we have for each other and made us feel comfortable during the entire shoot. I love the slight film-like touch she did to some of our photos, as well. Very artistic and beautifully done! Thanks, Katie!!”
Julia Bell
“Katie did a fantastic job with our photoshoot by the river. She worked with our schedule, was professional, friendly, and confident in her work. I would recommend her for any couples photoshoot! We are so so happy with our photos."
Emma Gill
“Katie was all around AMAZING to work with!! Our 10 month old was sick the day of our pictures and she was able to reschedule us a couple days later no problem. She also was flexible with the location and worked around the weather/lighting we were wanting. During our pictures, our little one was pretty upset most of the shoot but she truly made the most out of the moments we had of him being happy and our pics turned out perfect!! She was also so good with our baby, kind, and so friendly. 10/10 recommend for any of your photo needs!!!”
Kimberly Godsey
"Katie was excellent to work with for my daughter’s senior year pictures. She had great availability or was able to get the pictures back in a timely manner. Based off of my daughter’s vision, Katie selected a great outdoor venue during the golden hour. She assisted my daughter with posing and even took pictures with her cat. The pictures came back perfect. Katie is friendly, great to work with and very efficient. I highly recommend!"
Riley Kuznia
“We were very happy with Katie for our maternity photos! She helped us find the most beautiful location, and she was great to communicate and work with. Our photos turned out great, and I’m so happy we will have these to look back on and remember this special time!”
Caroline Salerno
“Katie did our maternity photos and did an amazing job! She came ready, organized with poses, and made us feel so comfortable. It wasn’t the best weather for our shoot, but we had so much fun and she still gave us an amazing gallery! Highly recommend Katie!”
Samantha T.
“Hire Katie!! Katie S is a total gem! She is very sweet, kind, fun and soooo talented for all of your photo needs, - she excels from couples to pets to headshot photoshoots. Working with Katie was a breeze and so fun, she was on time, a great communicator and made the process so natural and easy. Her photos are amazing with a quick turn around time for editing. I love my headshots great angles, lighting and came out so natural! I can't wait to work with her again!!!!”
Wanessa Morales
“Katie is simply amazing! I’m completely blown away by the photos—better than I ever dreamed. She captured every moment with so much heart and beauty. I already can’t wait to book her again. Truly the best!"
Olivia Tauvinkl
“Katie did such a wonderful job taking photos of my kitties Lucy and Mimi! The final results blew me away as I was worried my cats hadn’t behaved enough to get good options! Katie was patient and kind. Would 100% use her services again and recommend to anyone looking to get beautiful photos done!"
Amalee
“We had an incredible experience working with Katie! From the moment I submitted my inquiry form to the day we received our photos, she was kind, responsive, and easy to connect with.
I actually found Katie using ChatGPT, and scheduled a session with her to celebrate my husband and I’s three-year anniversary after seeing some of her photos. Before our session, I was really discouraged about the weather and worried it would rain, but Katie was so kind and calming. She stayed flexible and upbeat, adjusted our shoot time, and reassured me that we would still make it work. That truly meant a lot to me since we were leaving back home to Florida the next day.
During our session, Katie was incredibly patient while we got into position on some of the bluffs, encouraging us to pose however we felt comfortable and guiding us with great suggestions along the way. Katie knew the area so well and led us to the most beautiful spot. She truly brought my vision to life with the images captured. 🩷 Our photos turned out absolutely stunning, and everyone I’ve shown them to is in love with them! She made the entire session feel natural and fun — never stiff or awkward.
We genuinely had an amazing time. I could go on and on about how wonderful the whole experience was, but to sum it up: book her! You won’t regret it!"
Colleen Jacobsen
“Katie was fantastic to work with. She chose a great location for our family and our two dogs. She was excellent with our dogs and managed to capture adorable pictures of them. She took each shot that we requested, had creative ideas, and posted sneak peaks that very night. We had all of our edited pictures back in about a week. We are so very grateful to her for our lovely holiday memories!"
Sam N.
“Katie is the absolute best. She was so organized and captured our special day perfectly. With our small courthouse wedding Katie took the time to research the courthouse rules, and captured our day. She had a game plan and was so much fun to work with. She was also fantastic with our pup. She captured some great candid photos and really knew how to work the light on the beach. 100/10 and for any future events we will certainly reach out to Katie.”
Sofia Jurilla
“My husband and I traveled from LA to Big Sur area for our baby moon and hired Katie to take our maternity photos. We’ve worked with multiple photographers for different milestones of our lives and can honestly say that she has been by far the best photographer we’ve worked with. She provides phenomenal guidance during the shoots and is incredibly patient. Her photography style is very cinematic, which my husband and I liked because it felt very storytelling like. We love the quality of her work and would highly recommend her to anyone interested in hiring a photographer."
Isaiah McNealy
“Katie was amazing. Not being from the area, she was willing to go out of her way and record videos of potential photo spots for my surprise proposal.
10/10 would recommend. And the photos came back quick and were beautiful.”
Hannah Lock
“We were so pleased with our experience we had with Katie! We had so much fun, she walked us through every step with her bright spirit and perfectionism. She provided us with so many beautiful photos. We really couldn't recommend her more!"
Malia Stovall
“Katie was incredible, and we would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a photographer in the central coast area! Her communication, attention to detail, and kindness made our shoot so enjoyable. She delivered the engagement photos of our dreams!”
Jace Harmon
“We had a wonderful experience with our engagement photos. Katie was willing to help me plan the perfect proposal at the perfect spot and my fiancé was so surprised. I had not found anyone willing to help me plan it and find the perfect spot. Our photos turned out amazing and truly captured the best memories! I would highly recommend using her!"
