hello there


let’s get to know each other, I’ll go first

hello from
the other side

of the camera


I grew up a bit of a nomad, moving with my family up, down, and slightly west of the Mississippi River. Along the way I soaked up as much micro-culture as I could, from bubblers and cheese curds to alligator pits and crawdads. Living in so many places taught me to notice the little things that make people and places unique, which is probably why I love documenting real moments so much.

These days, when I’m not behind the camera, you’ll likely find me camping in a hammock somewhere or sitting at my coffee table planning my next DIY project… while the last one waits patiently at about 95% finished.

If you value real moments, good stories, and photos that feel like you, we’ll probably get along just fine.

THE KAT KELLEY LORE

I have to consciously remember to not stick my tongue out between my teeth when I smile

The thrift store is my happy place

My biggest passion in life is to make beautiful things as an act of worship to the Creator

my toxic trait is that I will look at any project and thing, “I could make that”

I try to sing along to songs that I’ve never heard before

I need to have a trip planned at all times to feel sane

Part storyteller, part time-traveler, freezing seconds that deserve a second look.