hi, I’m Katie
nice to meet you
After a summer of working on the Alaska railroad, my husband and I took a wild leap in 2017. We packed everything we owned into our trusty Toyota Corolla and drove across the country (and a good chunk of Canada) to give life in Richmond, Virginia a try, sight unseen. This city was the place I didn’t even know I needed. The thriving community of artists, creatives and small business owners in RVA gave me the permission slip & safety to try on those hats myself. In the last 7 years, I’ve built businesses in massage therapy and photography, as well as my baby, TAOU Studio, a yoga & movement & massage studio in Carytown.
Since I was a kid, I’ve always loved photography - but moving to Richmond was the catalyst for me to take photography more seriously. I started playing with self portrait work in 2020 and realized what a powerful method it was for allowing myself to be seen, both by myself and by others. My work with self portraits inspired me to be more creative with my photography and to start working with others, through portrait work and small business branding shoots.
self portraits | 2020
I’ve always found the most meaningful part of life to be connecting with those I meet beyond a surface level interaction.
I want to hear your story - I want to make tangible art with you as the subject, art that makes you feel something. I want you to feel comfortable being truly seen in whatever phase of life you’re in right now.
Ready to get creative with me?