PHOTOS BY KATHY

Midwest Based Lifestyle & Wedding Photography

Capturing your story through my lens

Shadow of Leaves

LET'S TRANSLATE

your story into visuals


My style of photography has a touch of softness with a blend of genuine and intimate moments. My goal is to capture the authentic versions of you while being able to show you how beautiful that version of you is. I really value clients who want to book with me because they love not only my work, but what I have to offer as a photographer.

Hello!

I´m Kathy

Follower of Christ & Photographer, capturing beautiful humans


A little about me: I’m super passionate about people and LOVE love, which is a huge part of why I love being able to capture love stories. Whether thats yourself, family, partner-it is all revolved around love. Call me a romantic if you will! My ultimate goal is to create genuine smiles and moments that are true to your love story-no fake smiles!! That may look like giving prompts rather than poses. I will sing baby shark at the top of my lungs or create the most hideous and insane laugh you’ve ever heard to get you & your loved ones to smile!


In my free time, I love trying out new things like upcycling something I thrifted, baking something I found on TikTok, or trying out a local restaurant. I’m huge on family and just so happen to be my family’s designated babysitter. If I wasn’t a photographer I would probably be a teacher or social worker. I love traveling and exploring new places. Though I'm local to Minnesota I would love to travel to meet you where you are.

Lets tell your story

My Services

Portrait

Couples

Family

Weddings

At Photos By Kathy, we specialize in lifestyle & wedding photography. This means we capture everything from senior portraits to extended family photos. Whether you are needing just an hour of coverage or 10 hours of coverage for your event. We got you covered!

Pricing & Packages

PERFECTLY CURATED TO CAPTURE YOUR STORY

At Photos By Kathy, we understand that every session is as unique as the people who are being captured. That’s why we offer a variety of packages to best fit your needs and offering help planning when it comes to your vision for your images.

LIFESTYLE

WEDDINGS & ELOPEMENTS

EVENTS

Portraits, couples, and families all fit within the lifestyle session category. These packages have been carefully created to fit the needs of every session.

All wedding packages come with a second shooter, complimentary engagement session, online gallery, a weddings usb, custom timeline planning/unlimited meetings, and a 72 hour gallery sneak peak.

Event packages include a second photographer, online gallery, custom timeline planning/unlimited meetings, and a 72 hour gallery sneak peak.

STARTING AT $250

STARTING AT $2,500

STARTING AT $450/HR

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LOVE

LETTERS..

Don't just take my word for it. Read what my past clients have to say about their experience working with me.


Their stories and heartfelt testimonials will show you the kind of personal attention and dedication you can expect.

We would not have picked anyone else

Choosing Kathy to shoot my wedding was one of my best choices my husband and I made! She is an excellent communicator and has an eye for detail. She was so patient with our whole group on our wedding day. You can tell she sincerely loves her work! We will treasure her beautiful photos for a lifetime.

Emily & Trystin

Best experience ever

My fiance and I absolutely loved our session with Kathy! It was our first time getting professional photos done together and Kathy made us feel at ease right away. She had many creative ideas for poses that turned out beautiful in the quality photos we received. Kathy was very encouraging throughout the shoot and took the time to show us a few shots throughout. We felt very comfortable working with Kathy and would be happy to work with her again!

Laura & Chase

Portfolio

A Gallery of Celebrated stories

Delve into the world of events we've crafted and draw inspiration for your own celebration.

Our portfolio is a testament to our passion for capturing stories and our commitment to our clients.

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Kathy is one of the best photographers I've worked with AND I have worked with many. Kathy is always caring and reassuring in the most professional way. Kathy makes sure that everyone who is in her presence feels safe, comfortable and makes them feel like they can be themselves. Kathy is always been willing to go the extra mile during your sessions with me and that makes such a huge difference and what makes Kathy stand out from my experience on working with photographers. Kathy cares about the minor extra details WHICH ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT things to care about! Anyways Kathy rocks! :)

Kathy did a fantastic job of getting us comfortable and relaxed in front of her lens! She gave us posing prompts and fun little ways to get our genuine smiles out. Constant compliments and fun energy. She would show us the photos from the camera to see what some of the pictures looked like. The sneak peeks were just amazing alone, and everything just seemed so natural and not forced in the slightest. The absolute best for everyone but especially first-timers who are nervous!!"

Ryuka

AVITA

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

All You Need to Know About my photography Services

Q: How early should I contact you to book a session?

A: We recommend reaching out as soon as possible. All dates are on a first come, first serve basis. Ideally at least 9-10 months in advance for weddings & events and 2-3 months in advance for lifestyle sessions. However, we can also accommodate shorter timelines depending on the complexity and scale of your session.

Q: Do you help with posing?

A: Yes! I never want to assume that each of my clients are professional models. I have a bunch of prompts and poses ready for your session. If you have specific poses you want to try, please let me know so I can help capture your vision!

Q: How long is your turnaround time?

A: Turn around time for lifestyle sessions is 30 days. For weddings & events, the turnaround time for your gallery is 6 weeks-10 weeks after your event date.

Q: If I’m not from Minnesota, can you travel to me?

A: Yes! I can travel to meet you where you are. Depending on where you are located, travel fees may apply. However, if you are located somewhere I have already planned to visit, I can waive travel fees for your session!

Q: Do you provide RAW/unedited photos?

A: When you book, you are able to add-on RAW/unedited images to your gallery for an additional cost. If you choose to add on this option, your images will be delivered to you through a flash drive usb.

Q: What if there is inclement weather during our scheduled session?

A: Sometimes the weather does not work in our favor. The best way to combat this is to be prepared! Have a back-up location for your session or a studio booked just incase. If nothing else, just roll with the punches! Umbrellas can make for some fun photos, even if it is a little drizzly outside.

Q: What is the best way to book with you?

A: The best way to book your session with me is to send me an email! I love to be super personable and walk you through the packages as well as communicate what your vision is for your session.

Get in Touch

Let’s Make Your story Unforgettable

We'd love to hear about your story and how we can help make it amazing.

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PHOTOS BY KATHY

Where beauty is captured