Stopping time to document your
smallest moments with great heart

BORN AND BRED IN OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA

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Why do the in-between
moments feel like the
realest ones?

It’s all in the way you balance your cup on your belly for a
whispered coffee chat with your unborn little one, or how
you catch your partner looking at you with shining heart
eyes . The way your newborn clutches at your hair with tiny
fingers while you’re breastfeeding, or the hilarious soap
bubble beards your kids crack themselves up with in the
bathtub. The days are long, the years are short, and there
are simply too many raw and intimate moments that go
uncaptured throughout our lives . Let’s change that.

It’s all in the way you balance your cup on your belly for a whispered coffee chat with your unborn little one, or how you catch your partner looking at you with shining heart eyes . The way your newborn clutches at your hair with tiny fingers while you’re breastfeeding, or the hilarious soap bubble beards your kids crack themselves up with in the bathtub. The days are long, the years are short, and there are simply too many raw and intimate moments that go uncaptured throughout our lives . Let’s change that.

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MEET KATI

No matter where you are in life right now, I see myself in you.
As an award-winning photographer, lover and mother, I’m here
to help you feel comfortable in your skin, while creating a
space that allows you to connect to your loved ones in a
natural and authentic way. Oh wait, and did I mention we’ll
have a blast along the way? Cause we will.

It’s my deep honor to celebrate love and share space with ALL
people, especially those whose stories have not always been
documented with the inclusivity, equity and real joy they
deserve. I’ve got you. We’ve got this.

No matter where you are in life right now, I see myself in you. As an award-winning photographer, lover and mother, I’m here to help you feel comfortable in your skin, while creating a space that allows you to connect to your loved ones in a natural and authentic way. Oh wait, and did I mention we’ll have a blast along the way? Cause we will.

It’s my deep honor to celebrate love and share space with ALL people, especially those whose stories have not always been documented with the inclusivity, equity and real joy they deserve. I’ve got you. We’ve got this.

get to know kati

Being a human is so
messy and so beautiful
and so worth it.

WANT THE ANTIDOTE TO INSTAGRAM PERFECTION?

Real memories of things you actually love to do together. Chaos and joy and love and movement – because that’s who you really are.

LET'S DOCUMENT IT

AUTHENTICITY
CONNECTION
EMOTION

Which memory will you time stamp?

Lowkey family
sessions where
everyone gets to play

ALWAYS UNLIMITED AND RELAXED. ALWAYS WAY TOO MUCH FUN.

FAMILY SESSIONS

Powerful maternity
sessions catching
you in bloom

THE WOMAN YOU ARE.
THE WOMAN YOU'RE BECOMING.

Intimate newborn
sessions that
uncover the wonder

THE SNUGGLY, THE SACRED,
THE SKIN TO SKIN,
THE STRANGELY NEW.

NEWBORN SESSIONS

MATERNITY SESSIONS

Joyful weddings full
of heart and soul

ALL THE FEELS YOU CAN'T HIDE WHEN YOU'RE THIS CRAZY IN LOVE.

WEDDINGS

stefanie neves

Working with Kati- beginning to end- has been one of the best and easiest experiences of my life! 

My family and I used to take our family photos yearly but with getting older and busier we slowly stopped. We were in San Francisco on vacation and decided to take the opportunity to get some new photos of us taken and it was one of the best decision we made on our trip! Thank you Kati, these photos mean more to us than we could ever truly explain!

erin g.

She truly photographs the subject(s) in a way that words can't describe.

Kati is an absolute joy! I did a Mother's Day shoot with her and I am so moved by the images she captured. Not only are they images I will cherish forever but I'll remember how beautiful she made us feel during the shoot. We were able to just be in our element and she captured every single sweet moment. Additionally she returned the images to us so quickly so there was no waiting game. I'm so thankful I found her and cannot wait to use her photography services in the future. Kati, you rock!

arielle kouffman

Kati was amazing. Our photos turned out beautiful, and captured memories in time.

From our first introductory call, the wedding itself, through to the photo selection process after the wedding, she was great. She helped us brainstorm local locations based on the vibe we were looking for and problem solved on timing and lighting. She was great at corralling a small, shy crowd into feeling comfortable so she got natural-looking poses. We highly, highly recommend her.

grace navarrot

I cannot wait to book sessions with Kati to capture ALL of the big (and small!) moments in my life!!

Kati’s ability to capture the authenticity of human connection and joy is just one of her remarkable traits as a photographer. Her personality and presence behind the camera makes is easy and enjoyable to be photographed by her (even for those folks like me, who feel awkward in front of the camera). I also really appreciate her dedication to honoring identity in real life and in the amazing photos she takes.

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