About | Kathleen Whittemore Photography

A little about me

Located in the lower Hudson Valley, New York serving the tri-state area including the Catskills, NYC, and beyond. I'm a huge fan of Kodak film, big hugs, and letting art unfold.

I'm here to help you feel like we've been friends for ages. I'm committed to giving you an experience that feels organic, authentic, while still delivering your story with an artistic eye.

I've been told that working with me is like being wrapped up in a warm blanket, and that the most memorable part is how I made my clients feel.

My philosophy

My philosophy is simple. Your wedding day shouldn't feel like one long photoshoot.

I strive for photos that feel bespoke, dreamy, and authentic without disrupting your experience. I give gentle guidance for those editorial shots, pull you in the best light for portraits, and then step back and let the day unfold as it was meant to be. You should feel present, while having coverage that is tailored to you and your partner.

what inspires me

I'm inspired by connection, childhood, honesty, whimsy, and places and people that feel like timecapsules. I love those who embrace the blurry, grainy and bespoke nature of film.

My goal is to create art with you – something you can look back on and feel, not just see. It's so important to me that our time together enhances the way you relive these moments when you look back on them for years to come.

My style is candid, true to color, with a hybrid of both film and digital, and I always invite the light to join the party.

When I'm not shooting, you can find me with my two daughters, exploring the woods, thrifting, tending to my flock of chickens, and cozying up to my muppet-looking dog, Atticus.

If you're into thrifting, collecting vinyl, all things Halloween, or David Lynch, we are going to be fast friends.

I love people; I truly find my energy in the connections and friendships I form, which is why I love what I do so much.