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Inspired by the street photography greats, I strive to capture the moments where emotions become visible.

Photo taken by the talented Tris Ambrey of Beautiful Chaos Photography, edited by Kat Shidaker.

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Born and raised in a tight-knit artist community, I found my passion for photography at the age of 15 when I fell in love with film cameras and darkrooms. Over the years, I have evolved to have the same passion for digital photography.

My photography style is best described as natural and journalistic. I specialize in capturing candid moments, and love getting to know my clients so they feel more comfortable, and I can capture genuine moments.

Photo taken by the talented Tris Ambrey of Beautiful Chaos Photography, edited by Kat Shidaker.

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As a mother and member of our community, creating a better and more equitable world for all is one of my greatest passions. In keeping with this, my business model includes a donation of my proceeds to various organizations that align with my morals.

Testimonials

“Kat is a brilliant photographer, easy to work with, and prompt with replies to communication. Highly recommended!”

“Kat is an incredibly skilled and warmhearted photographer, making it easeful and rewarding to work with her. She is punctual and professional and beautifully captures the spirit of each moment.”

“I highly recommend working with Kat! Her photos are gorgeous and vibrant, with brilliant composition. Kat will also make the photo shoot easy for you, she is fabulous to work with. We love our engagement photos, thank you, Kat!”

“My Mom hired Kat to take our family photos. She did a great job. Not only were we very happy with the final results, she was also extremely fast (capturing our photos in less than a half hour). This made the whole experience fun and easy, particularly for my young niece and nephew. Kat also turned around the edited photos in less than a week. I would highly recommend hiring Kat for your next family portrait.”

It is important to me to provide affordable options to all. In light of that, please don’t hesitate to inquire for sliding scale options. We can work together to find a solution that works for everyone.