Knowing the person behind the lens can make all the difference.
I’m Katlyn—photo ninja, proud nerd, boy mom of two—and I became a professional photographer because I believe in the importance of documenting a family’s history.
As a little kid, I loved going through big boxes of photos and albums in my mom’s closet. I was obsessed with examining the faces of people I’d never get the chance to meet. It was also fascinating to see earlier versions of the people I hugged good morning each day.
On the closet floor, surrounded by albums, I learned this important truth: a photograph is one of those rare things that gets more valuable with age.
A photo can bring you back to the important moments in your life, help you relive the feelings you had when those moments first happened, and offer a touchstone to connect to loved ones long gone.
During my senior year of high school, I decided I wanted to be a photographer after discovering the quiet magic that happens in a dark room. I went on to earn my BA in photography, honing the skills I now use to get gorgeous shots for my clients no matter the weather, lighting, or situation.
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Since 2009, I've had the absolute pleasure of photographing hundreds of weddings, babies, and families.
My own family has grown in that time. I’ve experienced all of the milestones that I capture for my clients. In 2013, I married my husband Adam, who is my unofficial “nerd consultant,” and a wonderful, supportive partner who makes me laugh on the daily. I’ve also become a mom to two amazing boys—Hawk and Cillian–who have since prepared me for all of the chasing, chaos, and anything else that comes up during family shoots.
My style is a mix of photojournalism and lifestyle photography.
You can expect a laid-back, comfortable, and fun experience that results in photos that tell the story of your Big Day, your child’s birth, your family . . .
Photos that leave you with that feeling in your chest—you know the one. That nostalgic feeling that makes you realize that your life is, in fact, pretty darn beautiful.