Kathleen stands in front of a golden velvet backdrop holding a super 8 film camera like a pistol. She is smiling away from the camera. She has green and blue hair and is wearing retro sunglasses with bright orange lenses.

About Kathleen

More than a little Southern, quite a bit punk, a whole lot of rock n roll.

I photograph weddings because I believe in legacy. In the cufflinks your grandpa wore, the perfume your mom passed down, the way your partner wipes their eyes when they see you. I live for the button fussing, the dancing, and the joy. Those are the beautifully imperfect moments that shape your history.

I’m a lifelong artist, musician, and creator. My work is shaped by nostalgia, visual art, and the belief that every couple deserves to feel seen and supported. As a trauma informed photographer, I lead with consent, communication, and care so you can settle in, be fully yourselves, and trust that your images will be handled with intention and respect.

It is a pleasure, an honor, and a privilege to be a part of these stories.

I'm based on the East Coast and available for documentary and editorial wedding photography across Washington DC, New York City, Virginia, and destination locations worldwide.

I’m an interdisciplinary artist, and that shapes how I move through the world. Photography is one part of a much bigger creative language for me. Music, storytelling, visual art, and human connection all inform how I see and document a wedding day. Nostalgia plays a meaningful role in my work because I understand how much photographs come to matter over time. Preserving family history, from wedding portraits to everyday moments, is deeply important to me. This work is about safeguarding the feeling of being loved, exactly as you are, in this season of your life.

You are always worthy of safety, care, and truly unconditionallove.

Creating a space where you feel safe, supported, and fully yourselves is of the utmost importance. I am trauma informed and communication focused, which means consent, accessibility, and comfort are always part of the process. From the very beginning, I ask about mobility, sensory needs, and personal boundaries so we can move at your pace, with your values leading the way. Every body, every background, every identity, and every kind of love is welcome and celebrated here.

If you would like to learn more about what being a trauma informed photographer means to me and how it shows up in my work, I share more about that on the blog.

I’m here for you, always!

If you're looking for a DC or NYC wedding photographer who will show up for you the way your people do, I would love to hear from you.

Are you sold on me? LET'S ROCK N'ROLL!

What People Are Saying

Kathleen was an absolute joy to work with. She was thoughtful, professional, and a clear communicator throughout the entire process. She truly understood our vision and brought our (my) Pinterest board to life, capturing our wedding exactly how we hoped it would be. She made us feel comfortable and allowed us to be ourselves in front of the camera, resulting in beautiful, authentic photos we will cherish forever. If you’re looking for a photographer who truly cares about your story and brings it to life with intention and artistry, Kathleen is the one.

— Kelsey

Kathleen is the best! We loved working with her every step of the way. She is fun and easy to work with, she’s very communicative, and she has a great eye. Our wedding photos (and engagement photos) really reflect our personalities and our day. We couldn’t be happier! Kathleen will make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and she’s really great at leading you through photos, but also at capturing the genuine, candid moments in between. She was really informed about the local wedding industry and was really helpful in understanding what we were getting into! Our guests loved her, too– she fit right in. We cannot recommend her enough! We love Kathleen!

— Emily

OUR BEST DECISION EVER was to hire Kathleen! Before we met Kathleen, we had little to no experience having our pictures taken professionally. Within seconds of our first shoot, Kathleen made us feel SO COMFORTABLE. With Kathleen, getting your photo taken feels effortless!!!! AND THEN you wind up with magazine-worthy masterpieces that perfectly capture your best memories of the moment. We’ve been fortunate enough to have Kathleen document our love with an engagement shoot, a boudoir shoot, and of course our wedding photography. The photos from each are honestly our favorite pictures EVER. Seeing ourselves so artistically portrayed in Kathleen’s photography stopped us in our tracks; we’d never looked so good. Kathleen is SETTING THE BAR for photography as far as we’re concerned!!

— Emma

A woman with colorful hair wearing a long black coat is taking a photo with a camera on a hill in Edinburgh overlooking a pond, trees, and a cityscape with buildings at sunset.
A photo of Kathleen taking a photo in a lush green forest with mountains and a blue sky in the background. Kathleen is an editorial and documentary focused wedding photographer serving NYC, DC, New England, and destination.
A photo of Kathleen taking a photo with a camera in a lush, green outdoor setting. Kathleen is an editorial and documentary focused wedding photographer serving NYC, DC, New England, and destination.
Kathleen sits on a wooden chair against a gold velvet curtain backdrop. She wears a checkered blazer, black top, and black pants, and gazes to her left with her hand in her hair.
A young Kathleen taking a photo aboard a ship, with ship rigging and a wooden mast visible in the background.
Also a total nature freak. Growing up in the woods really makes you appreciate the little things, like the way light comes through the leaves.
I will always do the goofy weird thing for a shoot, just to see how it goes.
Group of five young adults in formal attire toasting with drinks at a celebration in a decorated indoor venue. Kathleen is an editorial and documentary focused wedding photographer serving NYC, DC, New England, and destination.
I'm a library FREAK. I love them SO much.
Is it weird? Is it off-putting? I want to see it.
A photo of Kathleen wearing a black jacket with patches, leopard print pants, and glittery high heels, holding a camera, standing in front of a plain wall. Kathleen is an editorial and documentary focused wedding photographer serving NYC, DC
I'm a mini golf monster. Holes-in-one across the board.
This is a river back home in WNC, and the hike is just a BLAST. It's like an obstacle course the whole time, for 5 miles.
Kathleen in a plaid blazer seated on a chair, holding a camera, in front of a plain backdrop.