Hello there! My name is Kathy (she/her). I’ve been a photographer for 10+ years, with a focus on natural light portraiture, small business needs, author headshots, and meeting various headshot needs for those updating their professional websites and/or social media.
I’m an ambivert, To-Shin Do Ninjutsu Martial Arts black belt, artist, nature enthusiast, Usui/Holy Fire III/Karuna Reiki practitioner and teacher (trianglereiki.com), plant, and dog mom. I was born in the Bull City, Durham, NC. When I was 7, my family and I moved to Middle Tennessee, where I grew up in the secluded forests, learning to make friends with books, trees, wildlife, and plants. Growing up in the woods has informed much of how I see and appreciate art, beauty, and details in the world. After receiving my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from University of Tennessee in Knoxville, I happily moved back home to Durham in 2008. I currently live near downtown Durham with my German Shepherd rescue pup, Freya, and tuxedo cat, Penny.
I am vehemently anti-racist, an intersectional feminist, gender affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and fat positive. I am passionate about helping others see and express themselves in a safe, warm, comforting environment. I am excited to work with you on your photography project!
My work has been published in the New York Times, and is seen in the back cover of Tracy Deonn’s New York Times Bestseller, and winner of the Coretta Scott King- John Steptoe Award for New Talent, Young Adult novel, Legendborn, and Bloodmarked, the second book in the Legendborn Cycle.
I have published work in Christine Parks book Grow Your Own Tea: The Complete Guide to Cultivating, Harvesting, and Preparing.