A pregnant woman cuddling husband in Jockeys Ridge Sand dunes, Outer Banks during their golden hour beach elopement with Catherine Julia.

SAN DIEGO
ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER

HERE TO REMIND YOU THAT LIFE IS MAGICAL
AND THAT LOVE SURROUNDS YOU - ALWAYS.

"Such an amazing experience! The photos turned out absolutely beautiful.

I’ve always been my biggest critic and I was shocked when I loved every single photo she sent back with the gallery. Every single photo she took tells a story and you can tell the genuine passion she has for photography.

And not to mention the amount of fun we had during the session. We laughed and we cried. We had such a great experience and I will forever and always cherish the moments she captured for my husband and I."

- Blair T.

SPECIALIZING IN ADVENTURE ELOPEMENTS + COUPLES PHOTOGRAPHY

Because I believe your life
is a work of art...

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I FOCUS ON CAPTURING THE FEELINGS YOU’LL WANT TO REMEMBER AND CHERISH FOREVER.

WE’LL CREATE IMAGES YOU’LL BE DYING TO HANG IN YOUR HOME AND LOOK
AT EVERY DAY WHILE HAVING AN ABSOLUTE BLAST TOGETHER!

I OFFER A FUN-FILLED, PROMPTED APPROACH TO CREATE IMAGES THAT’LL MAKE YOUR JAW DROP (OR SO I’VE HEARD!).

[ Based in Southern California. But always up for a traveling adventure. ]

DOWN-TO-EARTH PHOTOGRAPHER FOCUSED ON THE MAGIC OF LIFE

WHO'S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

I’m Katie! As a mother (and self-proclaimed memory hoarder), I cherish having beautiful images to look back at. To remember how big my son’s smile is (even on our toughest days) and to see the love, laughter, and appreciation for life that’s ever so present in my household.

My sessions aren’t focused around perfect smiles or posed, traditional portraits. My goal is to capture you in your essence by becoming your new #1 hype girl (you should see my son impersonate me during a photo session). You’ll forget the camera’s even there, or better yet – become OBSESSED with showing off your new smolder.

When I’m not chasing someone around with my camera, I’m usually found cuddling my babies, exploring outdoors, or practicing yoga and meditation. I love reading about all things Spirituality and Self-Help and constantly work hard to become the absolute best version of myself possible.

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DOCUMENTING YOUR UNIQUE WEDDING EXPERIENCE THROUGH INTENTIONAL STORYTELLING

Let's tell your story - the way you hope to remember it.

From day to day, the warmth and happiness we feel for each other can be forgotten in the chaos – even though it’s always there.

I hope to remind you of how magical life truly is by bringing out the best moments and creating a fun experience for everyone involved.

We'll laugh together (maybe even cry) and have a good time all-around, while capturing images you'll love looking back at for years to come.

SERVING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA + BEYOND

I'm a military wife and mama whose passion lies in capturing outdoor elopements and couples that:

- want to have a non-judgmental good time
- love being surrounded by amazing scenery
- laugh at themselves
- and just want to look back on their lives knowing they lived it well!

I love bringing out the best in the people I meet, and watching them light up.

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"Not only is her work absolutely stunning, she has the most amazing personality and made our photoshoot so much fun! We laughed, joked around, and smiled the entire time!! Katie is very talented at what she does and she is SUPER helpful in posing you and making you feel 100% comfortable in your own skin." - Lexy D.