Kacey + Riley - Hattiesburg, MS Engagement
Brittany + Mark + my future niece/nephew
My honorary big sis and her hubby are about to bring a perfect creature into the world, and I can't wait to meet him or her. Brittany, thank you for being my sister. Mark, thank you for being you. I still can't believe that I am going to be an aunt in approximately 48hrs.
Here are a few snaps I took of these two lovely people right before dusk while Brittany finished prepping her nursery.
Gabe Miller Portraits - Hattiesburg, MS
Global Effect - Dominican Republic, December 2016
In December, I had the opportunity to travel to the Dominican Republic with an organization called Global Effect. Global Effect exists to bring about real, sustainable change while spreading the love of Christ to the people of the Dominican Republic. Going through my photos from the trip has brought about a flood of emotions, and I am honored to be able to tell their story.
There will be a video component to this project being released in the coming weeks, but for now, here are some of my favorite moments from the trip.
If you would like to learn more about Global Effect and how you can get involved, please visit globaleffect.org.
Amanda + Alan - New Orleans, LA Wedding
A recap of 2016
This blog post is way too long, but here's a recap of my year.
2016, you've had your ups and downs, but all in all, I'd say you are a keeper. To everyone who made this year beautiful, thank you.
- Kate
Josie + Richard - Hattiesburg, MS Wedding
Freddi + Jeff - New Orleans, LA
Last weekend, I got to second shoot for one of my favorite photographers in NOLA, James Shaw. Check out more of his gorgeous work here. Shoutout to Grand Events NOLA for making the night magical as always. It's an honor to work with this dream team!
Freddi and Jeff were an absolute dream to photograph. Here are a few of my favs from the weekend.
Portrait session with Helen - Hattiesburg, MS
Personal work - Fall 2016
Belated Halloween Portrait Session with Chris - Clinton, MS
Taylor + Ashley - Philadelphia, MS Wedding
Wonder South is live, ladies and gentleman.
Wonder South is live!
I am proud to be part of this team of talented creatives & adventurers.
Wonder South is a community that celebrates adventure and strives to protect the South's beautiful environment.
Here is a sneak peak inside Paul and Libby Hartfield's Mississippi home. Itching to learn more about this hand-built home and more rad, Southern masterpieces? Our first journal, Home, hit the shelves this week. Pick up your copy before they're gone!
Want more adventures?
Learn more at wondersouth.com.
Jess Cooley Portraits - Hattiesburg, MS
Portrait Session with Hope - Nashville, TN
When I meet another person who is equal parts creative and plan oriented, I know I have met a kindred spirit. Hope is one of those people who "fills your bucket" when you're around her. Her energy and passion are infectious.
This beautiful soul is marrying her BFF in a little more than two weeks, and I am beyond ecstatic to see what she and Clay conquer together. Isn't it awesome when two rockstars decide to combine forces and take on the world as a team?
Anywho, here are some portraits I made of Hope last week while I was in Nashville.
The Weeks at the Dollar BOX Showroom - DIME Entertainment
The Bay Bed & Breakfast - Hattiesburg, MS
Take a peak inside one of my favorite venues in Hattiesburg -
The Bay Bed & Breakfast is a beautiful bed and breakfast & event space located in Historic Downtown Hattiesburg.
Learn more at www.thebaybandb.com.
1767 Designs nominated for USA Today's 10 Best American Makers - vote today!
1767 Designs has been nominated by USA Today for the 10 Best American Makers. Please take a second to look at some of their beautiful work and cast your vote!
While you're here, let me tell you a little more about Pat and his amazing team.
Patrick Hayes was one of the first people I met when I moved to Nashville in January. We met through mutual friends on Instagram and decided to meet for coffee to talk about a possible collaboration.
I had no idea when I walked into 8th and Roast the day we met that I was about to meet one of my best friends and embark on one of the most exciting projects of my career.
Pat's company, 1767 Designs is an interior design company based in Nashville, TN. Their services range from custom commissions to furniture to fully designing interior spaces. His team is built up of skilled makers and creatives with a passion for preserving the past.
They build their pieces out of reclaimed wood from houses that are being demolished in the Nashville community.
It's been an amazing ten months working alongside this team. I can't wait to start our next project in less than a week! Keep your eyes open for a new line of amazing products by 1767 Designs.
Here are a few of my favorite memories with this group of rad humans.
A look inside Shawn Lowrey & Ginger Maddox's downtown nest - DIME Magazine
A few weeks ago, I got to peak inside Shawn and Ginger's beautiful space situated in the heart of Downtown Hattiesburg. Learn more about this couple's urban nest in the October issue of Dime Magazine.
http://dimeentertainment.com/october-issue-fear-not-darling/