Hi, my name is Katy (or Katy Jo if you’ve known me for more than 15 minutes). I am a 39 year old Des Moines resident who often times cusses like a sailor (my apologies to all sailors). I live with my musician boyfriend, our two dogs, two cats and 15+ chickens, and our beautiful daughter. COMING IN JANUARY 2025, BABY NUMBER TWO! We have a wonderful yard that is filled with flowers and a lush garden full of vegetables and fruits. I enjoy camping, being outdoors, spending time with my family, traveling, dancing and photography. My love of photography began as a child, following in my Aunt Diane’s footsteps as a photographer. I come from a family of beautiful singers, creatives and lovers of the outdoors. As a senior in high school I was blessed with an opportunity to take a trip to Europe with the Iowa Ambassadors of Music following my senior year in high school. Toting along the film camera my parents got as a wedding gift I visited 7 European countries and fell even deeper in love with the way my travels could be documented. In college I took photography classes with Kurt Stahr and really enjoyed the black and white film class. During my second semester I became the teacher’s aide to the photography department head and was inspired by his knowledge and love for the art to learn all I could in the short 3 semesters I would spend with him. I never took digital photography, but learned hands on while helping students. I have been taking photos professionally for 10 years and it fills my heart getting to do what I love.

In my life I have been many things, from a barista to funeral home employee, but my heart always lead me to keeping people’s memories

If you have any questions or want to know more please let me know!