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I was born and raised in Southern California, but have traveled around the US and to a handful of other countries. I love hot coffee and listening to rock music. I enjoy singing in my car and painting in my free time. I'm close to my family and love and adore my friends.
One of my dream goals is to capture a wedding or elopement in a National Park!
I've been an artist since I was a child - I have always love to spend my time creating. I was very shy about my photography for a long time - but now, its one of the things I'm the most proud of. I love to be myself and express myself through art.

Hi, I'm Katie! Your magic maker behind the camera

Like many, I found myself lost in the whirlwind of life’s twists and turns. In the chaos, I put the camera down, unsure of where to start again. But then, a few years ago it hit me—something was missing. That creative spark, that creation of art, was what I was yearning for.

I bought myself a brand-new camera and made a bold decision: to turn my artistic passion into a thriving business.

There’s no greater feeling than sustaining your life through your art—it's the ultimate purpose, and I’m so happy to finally be living it.


When I first stepped into high school, I was never without my disposable camera, capturing every moment with friends, concerts, and anything worth remembering. But it wasn’t until I took a film photography class that I truly discovered the magic behind the lens. I didn’t just snap photos—I learned the entire process: from shooting on film to developing it in a darkroom and printing those images on paper.
This hands-on experience, rare for most, ignited a fire in me—a passion for photography as both a craft and an art form.
After that, I made the leap to a professional photography school in Santa Barbara, CA, where my skills skyrocketed. I worked with different projects, people, and shot everything I could get my hands on—often using outdated gear, but never compromising on passion. 

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True Atlas Studios is my heart and soul merged into every image I create. I can't say that its not intimidating sometimes, however, when I started delivering professional images to my clients, and hearing the kind words and appreciation of my work by my wonderful clients, I knew that this was the path I must keep going on. I want to light up the world of my clients like they have lit up my life. I am able to create art day in and day out because of people like you. I'm constantly excited to learn, develop, and expand as an artist, and I'm so happy you will be apart of my journey.

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japan

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