"Katherine... when I tell you the video STOLE THE SHOW!!! Everyone, every single person, LOVED the video as much as we do! It was PERFECT and SO well received. People actually felt like they were there with us and you just cannot beat that feeling! I can't thank you enough."
Katherine Smoot behind the KS
"Do you want to come over after soccer & take pictures in the backyard?"
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After picking up my sister’s dusty camera at 13 to bother anyone who cared to listen with my newfound love of photography, I simply haven’t been able to put the camera down since. From a young age, I loved building stories in my mind about people and the lives they lead. The heart and soul people carry through life are arguably the most valuable things we possess. I’ve learned that through photography, you can capture this in an authentic way, pausing the precious time we have on earth to preserve it for the lifetimes to follow.
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"I mean maybe to travel the world & make videos of it..."
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What started as a skeptical response to anyone who asked what I dreamed of being has now taken me across oceans and state lines, creating and capturing stories of people all over the world. I was captivated by videography from a very young age—at 15 years old, embarrassingly having my parents drop me off at my first wedding that I booked for $100. From there, I was hooked; I fell in love with music, the way it encapsulates emotion like nothing else. Then, I fell in love with the simple artistry of motion in video. Finally, I fell in love with words and design. Together, these passions shaped the style of my films—custom, unique, emotional.
A weekend on a lakeside manor
TAYLOR + ALEX REVIEW
An intimate sunrise elopement
The work you’ve done prior to coming into our lives spoke to me on every level. Similarly to when I met Ty, I just KNEW I had to incorporate you and your beautiful talents into my life. The pictures and videos you captured on our incredible day are the most beautiful moments I have not only of Tyler and me but, selfishly, of me for me. While I believe that Positano is an absolutely magical place, I must admit that I did not drink any special potions or eat any enchanted cupcakes that could have attributed to the fact that I love these photos and videos more than anything that has ever existed.
The magic came directly from you.
XO, Dana + Tyler
A moutainside intimate gathering
Katherine is the cutest person ever. I woke up with every brides ultimate nightmare - the stomach flu - and she was the BEST! She completely worked around anything I was feeling & made it look like I had the best time ever and definitely wasn’t throwing up ha. Katherine’s takes photos like your Pinterest board dream photos. They’re so effortless and in the moment and timeless.
Katherine is my all time photographer for life.
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XO,Courtney + Zander
An oceanside hawaiian celebration
Me and Luke just bawled watching the whole thing, you are a freaking genius holy crap. I just want to say thank you so much for putting up with all the craziness that week and being so cool, I just love you and I’m super appreciative that you came all the way there for us. You are an insane genius and I will be watching this 1000x times a day you seriously have a huge huge gift!
I love you thank you I am in shock right now.
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XO, Faith + Luke
Timeless bridals in wildflowers + pines
Not only is Katherine one of the most talented people I’ve ever met, but she makes you feel SO comfortable & automatically like you're friends:,) Her work speaks for itself & the entire process was smooth & so perfect. I opted to do my bridals after my wedding which I was initially nervous about, but ended up SO happy I did!!! I recommend it to everyone!!! Try on your dress again & feel beautiful & have the most special (low stress) photos to cherish. She’s so kind, and you can tell she cares about each client individually its not just “another shoot” to her. The way she captures emotionðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ She does such a good job capturing & giving posing direction but also capturing genuine moments and guiding you to get the most “true to you” photos. The perfect mix of styled stunning photos with a documentary feel. And HER FILM!!! Don't get me started.
I have them hung all over my house & it feels like a museum <3
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XO, Maddie + Bucky