Hey there friend, I’m Kati. I’m all about the small moments and big feels

It’s small moments, big feels, and a whole lot of fun

People that want the small and big moments
remembered with authenticity, love, and all the emotions in between.

People that want the small and big moments remembered with authenticity, love, and all the emotions in between.

I'M KATI, YOUR DOCUMENTARIan

We all have a story, my work is honoring yours

My business began after the birth of my youngest son, Max.
I was diagnosed with PPD and was struggling to connect
with the outside world.

My husband sent me to a local workshop for Mother’s
documenting their children and it was the first time in
months that I felt seen, heard, and connected.

Being behind the lens allowed me to let go and just “be”
to document the raw and intimate moments that we hardly
get to have captured.

My business began after the birth of my youngest son, Max. I was diagnosed with PPD and was struggling to connect with the outside world.

My husband sent me to a local workshop for Mother’s documenting their children and it was the first time in months that I felt seen, heard, and connected.

Being behind the lens allowed me to let go and just “be” to document the raw and intimate moments that we hardly get to have captured.

FUN FACTS TO KNOW
BEFORE YOU BOOK

• I love food and live to eat, Mezcal is my jam.

• Love to go hiking and explore the outdoors, re-         learning how to rollerskate is on my list for the           next year,

• Dance parties and movie nights with my family are    my stress relief

• I love food and live to eat,
Mezcal is  my jam.

• Love to go hiking and explore the outdoors, re-learning how to roller-skate is on my list for the next  year.

• Dance parties and movie nights with my family are my stress relief

I love people. I love documenting them even more 

I AM INCLUSIVE AF AND AM
ON A MISSION TO DOCUMENT
EVERYONE'S STORIES

Especially those whose stories have not been told with the
inclusivity, equity, and joy it deserves . An experience with
me is inclusive as well - untimed, Session Guides for tips
and tricks , styling help, questionnaires to know everyone
involved, and help throughout the way. I’m flexible for
everyone - we are all human.

Need to reschedule? No problem! When we are in a session
I have the great ability of connecting with others to make
them comfortable, allow them to be human, and create
space that allows you to connect in a natural and
authentic way. Also, I’m fun as hell and will do wild things
for the shot!

Also important- I don’t pose anyone, I’ll guide you through
connection by playing games , facilitating for the light, and
allowing you to be yourselves . Your love and connection is
the art!

Especially those whose stories have not been told with the inclusivity, equity, and joy it deserves . An experience with me is inclusive as well - untimed, Session Guides for tips and tricks , styling help, questionnaires to know everyone involved, and help throughout the way. I’m flexible for everyone - we are all human.

Need to reschedule? No problem! When we are in a session I have the great ability of connecting with others to make them comfortable, allow them to be human, and create space that allows you to connect in a natural and authentic way. Also, I’m fun as hell and will do wild things for the shot!

Also important- I don’t pose anyone, I’ll guide you through connection by playing games , facilitating for the light, and allowing you to be yourselves . Your love and connection is the art!

LET'S DOCUMENT IT

My values are tightly woven into everything I do

AUTHENTICITY

Show up, be you, and let your unique personalities shine

HUMOR

Have fun, be silly, and remember to find your joy.

COMMUNITY

We are better together and connected through our experiences.

VULNERABILITY

There is no “perfect”. The beauty of our humanity is revealed when we are raw and real.

My work has been
featured in the following:

NAPCP

BEST OF BAY AREA 2019

BEST OF BAY AREA 2020

BEST OAKLAND NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER IN EXPERTISE

BEST OAKLAND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER IN EXPERTISE

CONVERT KIT BOOK

SJSA BOOK (COMING IN SEPTEMBER)

TØY BRAND

BE HOME IN BERKELEY

TWILIO

LYFT

AFROTECH

Every little piece of your story deserves to be treasured

Ready to stop time together and turn your memories into heirloom photographs?

LET'S MAKE SOME MAGIC

This way for more
raw and real feels

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