Hi! I’m Kate Snodgrass, thank you so much for visiting my page!

I specialize in natural light portrait photography, and I have a passion for capturing real, honest moments that feel like you. Whether I’m photographing seniors, couples, horses and riders, or friends just being themselves, my goal is always the same: to freeze a moment in time that tells a story.

I picked up my first camera in 2018, and I’ve been hooked ever since. My wonderful and talented Aunt Elisa first introduced me to photography. She used to take senior portraits and stunning wildlife shots, and I always thought it was so cool. One day she graciously took me out and showed me the basics, even letting me use her brand new mirrorless camera. She explained how it worked, taught me some composition tricks, and brought me to the ponds near my high school to photograph ducks.

That’s when I took the picture that totally started my love of the art. A mallard duck floating in perfect ripples. I was SO proud of it. My aunt encouraged me to enter it in the state fair and even printed it as a huge poster for my display. That moment made me realize how special it is to capture something beautiful, something you saw with your own eyes and share it through a photo.

In my sophomore year of high school, I took the school’s photography course. I still remember learning about manual settings and the “light triangle.” It didn’t come easily at first, but after lots of practice shooting around campus, it started to click. I quickly realized I didn’t want to keep photographing objects, I wanted to capture people. I wanted movement, emotion, and connection, not just still shots of the courtyard.

That’s when I started photographing school events, sports, classrooms, anything that let me try something new. It helped me grow a lot. I started learning how to adjust to different lighting, movement, and locations. And even though it was frustrating at times (lots of blurry photos and comparing myself to others), I kept going. I wanted to get better and really capture what I saw in my head.

To keep improving, I began checking out the school’s camera and bringing it home. I knew exactly what I wanted to photograph. Horses! I’ve loved animals all my life, but horses have always held a special place in my heart. Around that time, I was leasing my first horse, Jet. I started bringing the camera to the barn and photograph him and my best friend Kylee on her horse, Shad (huge shoutout to her for being my first model!)

At first, the photos weren’t good. They were dark, blurry, or grainy. But I didn’t quit. I kept photographing horses, events, Kylee, whatever I could, and started leaning editing basics of Photoshop and Lightroom.

By the end of that school year, I was completely in love with photography. After saving up, I bought my own: the Canon EOS R10. It wasn’t super fancy, but it gave me freedom. I started photographing everything; my horse, my dog, my family, my friends. One day, I got the chance to take senior photos for a close friend, and that changed everything.

I realized two things that day:

1. I wanted to turn this into a career

2. I still had a lot to learn.

So I offered free sessions to practice and grow. I kept experimenting with editing, lighting, and learning how to pose and guide people. After a while, I felt confident enough to start charging a little, which was both scary and exciting. For the next couple years, I did a mix of free and low-cost work to build my skills and learn the ropes.

Eventually, after a lot of encouragement from others (and some hard lessons), I realized I was undervaluing my time and experience. I started to charge more and treated it more like the real business it was becoming. I upgraded my gear to my dream camera; the Canon R6 Mark II along with the canon 28–70mm f/2 lens and earned a professional photography certification through Cornell University.

Along the way, I’ve learned so much — not just about cameras and editing, but also about people, business, and confidence.

If you’re someone who feels awkward in front of the camera, I get it. I’ve worked with so many clients who told me they were nervous at first, and we ended up laughing through the session. My goal is always to make it feel fun and comfortable, like hanging out with a friend who just happens to be taking your picture. I’ll guide you through every step, help with posing, and make sure you never feel stiff or unsure.

One of my favorite things ever is getting that message after a shoot that says, “I love these so much,” or seeing someone use one of my photos as their profile picture or for a graduation card. That means the world to me.

I’m constantly working to improve my craft and give people photos they’re proud of. I’m always learning, always growing, and always trying to deliver work that makes people say: “That’s exactly what I hoped for.”

And while I’ve learned to value my time and experience, I also care deeply about keeping photography accessible. I do my best to keep my pricing affordable, and I offer seasonal mini sessions, giveaways, and flexible options. If you want photos but don’t see something that fits your budget, I encourage you to message me anyway. I’ll always try to make it work.