embodiment of the real
A creative way to unwind
A minimalist world
image-making as an embodiment of the real + authentic
Portrait + lifestyle photographer, based in chicago.
there is a particular tension in photography - a balance of getting a good shot and eliciting the emotion of the moment. exploring that tension is what i seek to do in my own process of image-making - occasionally tipping the scales toward emotion rather than settled composure.
while photos are literally a snapshot of a single moment, they can also hold lifelong stories. I want to help create snapshots of your life that can be pieced together to narrate a fully-lived, well-worn, authentic life.
hi! i'm kaitlynn
lifestyle photographer capturing a range of moments + occasions
creating art out of the everyday experiences of others is foundational to my work. sharing a collective moment with your beloved, your family, your partner, or yourself with me through the lens is not something I take for granted. bearing witness to intimate moments is a task worth doing well.
based in chicago, but always willing to travel + frequently in okc + dfw
when I’m not taking photos, I’m usually hanging with my baby, spending time by the lake (swimming in summer, crying in winter), trying to be a good neighbor by engaging in mutual aid (donate to support chicago community jail support or marketbox!), or reading anything I can get my hands on.
some recent work
