Hi, my name is Katy (or Katy Jo if you’ve known me for more than 15 minutes). I am a 37 year old Des Moines resident who often times cusses like a sailor (my apologies to all sailors). I live with my musician boyfriend, our three dogs, two cats and 25+ chickens, and over 80 house plants. 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!

Photo by Kara Vorwald Photography