meet kaitlyn

photographer, U.S. Army veteran, baker, world traveler, Catholic, wife to Austin and mom to FIVE amazing little people

Although I’ve always loved photographs, I have not had a camera in my hand since the day I was born… but I do tend to gravitated to things that are naturally beautiful!

Sunrises and sunsets have always been my favorite time of the day. I always thought that the light from the sun cast the most gorgeous presence over all of the earth and I used to take my sunglasses OFF just to soak it in when outside (still do!!).

That golden color is just so dreamy! From my own bridesmaid dresses, to my home decorating style, to my wardrobe, it’s unintentionally everywhere.. but I never dreamed that I would be physically soaking it in while photographing wonderful people in amazing places, and owning my own business doing so!

But God truly directs our lives in ways beyond our imagination!

Although I haven’t carried a camera since birth, I have always loved creating things. From scrapbooks and photo albums for my siblings in high school, to painting, handcrafting Christmas wreaths out of leftover tree clippings, and sewing outfits for my daughter or quilts without previous experience other than a Pinterest DIY board – I am a 100% hands-on, busy body who cannot sit still! Aside from creating, I am a wife to a really phenomenal guy who balances me out more than I would have thought possible 12 years ago when we first met in college. Together, we have three gorgeous kiddos, and have spent the last 6 years of our marriage on the move – literally, due to the military. From Pennsylvania to Colorado, and then over to Germany for four

years where we explored over 14 countries together, and now in New Mexico… we have been through a lot of changes together!

Throughout all our family transitions, I have developed a passion for photography. Aside from the very cliche, ‘documenting special moments’ – I believe that my purpose as a photographer is beyond the obvious…

I believe that my purpose in this industry is to bring elements of friendship to the vendor-client relationship that is unlike MOST, and also, to bring a very special element of my faith into each client interaction and relationship that I have.

“

Be who you were meant to be

and you will set the world on fire.

sAint Catherine of Siena

A FEW OF

Kait's

FAVS

Definitely the key part of this page…

my favorite things!

My Faith

On Sunday mornings, you’ll find my family at mass. We will most likely be 5 minutes late, someone will be “hungry”, and another will have untied his shoes in the car so we’re an extra 2 minutes behind. But in the end, this is where I find joy, true love, and peace. This is the holy place that my family began, and this is where we will always remain.

My Crew

These FOUR

God’s greatest gift in my life is being a mom to these blessings. Every day is crazy and exhausting, but it’s a journey I wouldn’t trade for the world. This is my MOST favorite thing of all!

Europe

A part of my heart IS here

We spent 4 years living in a quaint little German village where we welcomed two new babies and loving neighbors into our lives, along with some pretty amazing traveling opportunities. SOME of my top European obsessions are: the food, culture, history, manicured gardens, fairytale-like villages, people… and last but not least: the WINE!

If you share a love for Europe too… you are my people!!!!

Old Letters

I literally have gift bags full!

I physically can’t bring myself to throw away any handwritten note or thoughtful card. I love digging them up randomly and reading them… but eventually I’m going to have to invest in a plastic storage bin because the collection is getting a little out of hand!

A Warm Kitchen

Most of my favorite memories growing up center around the kitchen! Someone was ALWAYS cooking or baking something, and this continues today as my mom, sisters, and I pass around recipes weekly. I attribute this to my Italian grandmother, who never let us leave the house empty handed, and who’s recipes I still follow religiously today!

MY story:

the reason why

I do what I do

I love to create. I always have a vision when I walk into a situation as to how I want to frame it and what the finished product should look like. I am a perfectionist, to an extent. Simplicity and natural beauty have always stood out to me, and I just love to capture it.

Photography is my creativity come alive. Whether it’s quiet moments with family or between the bride and groom on their wedding day, I love freezing that moment in time. It’s an important job, it gives our lives a heartbeat and keeps our history alive!