Known for her signature aesthetic—soulful imagery and clean compositions—Kay’s approach is both intuitive and editorial. She offers gentle guidance when needed, but her true gift lies in capturing the natural rhythm of the day and the real, unspoken moments that unfold.
Kay’s work is sought after by couple's who lead full, successful lives—often navigating fast-paced careers—yet intentionally make space for what matters most. They’re drawn to experiences that feel grounded, personal, and meaningful, and seek photography that captures not just how it looked, but how it felt. Her couples have been featured in Vogue, Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides, Wedding Chicks, and more.
Kay lives just outside Lake Tahoe, in the mountains, with her husband and three children.
Every wedding I photograph, I do with my husband, Derek, by my side. Together, we document each wedding with a natural rhythm that only comes from years of partnership—both at home and behind the lens.
Outside of photography, you’ll find Kay barefoot in the garden, wandering the forest for a dose of nature therapy, stretching it out in a quiet Pilates session, or dancing in the kitchen with her husband and three kids. She's building an intentional and nourishing life that feels like home.
When he’s not shooting alongside Kay, Derek’s usually in the mountains, rallying on the tennis court, or cooking something delicious for the family. He's a seriously good cook! Laid-back but endlessly curious, he’s the kind of person who can talk to anyone about just about anything.
They made us feel so comfortable, confident and we built an immediate connection. Most importantly, we had FUN together. They offered endless support, advice, and guidance and through the whole day. We felt confident in their ability to capture our special moments. These are memories that will last a lifetime and we are just SO THANKFUL for the moments they were able to capture. If you are lucky enough to have the chance to work with them, DO IT!!!"
Working with Kay was the best decision we made for our wedding. We cannot wait to work with her again in the future, for family photos, my husband said (and I agree) that’s a non-negotiable!”
From the very beginning, Kay made us feel confident that we were making the right decision by hiring her. One worry we had when searching for a photographer was finding someone who could who could adequately photograph both my husband and I (he is black and I'm white, which can make correct exposure difficult). Kay explained the process and put us at ease. Her kind demeanor and knowledge of photography made us feel comfortable and, quite frankly, she made us look like pros! You won't be disappointed with your photos or the quality of service from this amazing photographer.”
My husband and I are not the type to love individual photoshoots and we find ourselves pretty awkward when we need to pose - Kay made us feel so comfortable. She flew through our family photos (which was a big ask with how many people we tried to organize) with ease and I'm not sure how she did it, but everyone is looking, eyes open & looks good in the photos, which is rare. Kay really took the time to get to know us as a couple and captured our day perfectly."
I cannot say enough good things about her and could not be happier with our decision to hire her and her husband, Derek! From our first interactions in booking, to our first actual meeting at our engagement photo session, Kay made us feel so comfortable and confident. She is so sweet and kind and makes you feel like you’ve been friends for ages! She is so great at guiding and encouraging organic movements, so you’ll get the traditional photos you want but also sweet and raw moments. All of our photos turned out SO BEAUTIFUL and we are so, so happy!”
Kay is so sweet and easy to work with. She took beautiful in the moment shots that we will cherish forever. I also love the way she edits. Booking her and Derek was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding."
She has a relaxed and easy-going demeanor, allowing the wedding photography to seamlessly blend into the background. At the same time, she made sure to attend to all of our requests and exceeded our expectations. I cannot recommend Kay highly enough and believe she is a true talent in the wedding photography industry.”
