Photography, Writing, Education

Artist Biography‍ ‍

Kate is an award-winning travel and nature photographer, educator, and writer. She was classically trained in black-and-white photography in the darkroom while earning her BFA in Fine Art and Design. With this strong foundation, Kate transitioned to digital photography and immersed herself in the craft. Her work has since been recognized by National Geographic Travel, the National Wildlife Federation, and Photo District News for her landscape and wildlife photography.

Kate is a staff writer for multiple publications covering photography, travel, and nature, where she shares her expertise on photography, gear, and the outdoors. When she is not working on assignment, she teaches photography via workshops and seminars, sharing her knowledge and passion for wild places and the creatures that inhabit them.

Outside of photography, Kate enjoys adventure travel, rockhounding, kayaking, and wild camping, always looking for the next place to explore and photograph.

Special Features & Ambassadorships

Outdoor Retailer x Popfly Wild Reach Creator 2026

XTRA 100 Creators Program Recipient

PGYTECH The Creator Expedition Program Recipient

Matador Creator

Ulanzi Creator

NAB Show Content Creator VIP

Outdoor Photographer Magazine - "Behind the Shot"

National Wildlife Federation - "Celebrate Nature Photography Day"

Duggal Image Maker Award - "Winners Gallery"

Awards

Brightin Star World Photography Day Challenge Winner 2026

XTRA Aesthetic Master Award June 2026

Sony Alpha Female+ Wildlife Award Winner - “Wild & Free” July 2022

Instagram Top 1% Rising Creator - October 2022

Adorama Create No Matter What - Runner up for “Smooch” August 2021

National Geographic Travel - Chase Adventure Contest Grand Prize Winner for "Wild Alaskan Bear Family"

Adorama Through The Lens Europe Photography Competition 2017 - Grand Prize Winner

AdoramaPix Top 100 Images of 2014 - Juried to Top 12 for "Snowy Owl Snowstorm"

Eye on Architecture Photography Contest - Grand Prize Winner for "Queensboro Bridge"

Lehigh Art Alliance Juried Photography Competition - Excellence Award 2011 for "Puma Eyes"

NA Nature Photography Assoc. (NANPA) Themed Contest - GP for "Alpenglow and Wildflowers"

Photo District News Duggal Image Maker Award - People's Choice for "Tetons in Bloom"

USA Landscape Photographer of the Year 2014 - Finalist Highly Commended

Westcott Lightapalooza Rapid Contest - Grand Prize Winner for "Snow Angel"

Westcott Lightapalooza Sunset Contest - Grand Prize Winner for "A Million Sunflowers Aglow"

Wildside's Wild Feather Photography Contest - Grand Prize Winner for "Oystercatcher Mom"