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CELEBRATE + ROMANTICIZE
YOUR
LIFE

THE REAL, THE RAW, & IMPERFECTLY PERFECT MOMENTS, CONNECTING LOVE STORIES THROUGH ART.




Artful nostalgic documentary style imagery inspired by connection for the easy going & in love

reno | lake Tahoe | bay area photographer

I AM HERE TO CAPTURE YOUR CONNECTION, MOST CANDID MOMENTS, WHAT YOUR RELATIONSHIP IS AND ALL THAT YOU HAVE BUILT TOGETHER.

I aim for your photos to have the lasting beauty and emotional impact of a piece of art, where each image lets you revisit the memories and feelings of that day. My editing style embraces organic tones and colors with a cinematic, film-like, and editorial essence —imagery that honors style. The packages I offer can be customized to fit your vision, as I understand that every wedding is unique and what I love about them — their individuality and the way they’re extraordinary for each couple.

I'm not your typical photographer. My art is shaped by you, your story, and the energy we share.

I'M KAT

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rafael, groom FROM north carolina

"Kat integrated so well with our family, everyone loved her, and the pictures turned out just FANTASTIC! Incredible!"

PORTFOLIO

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I’ll capture the most unforgettable, real moments in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere—because, at its core, that's what it’s all about. My goal is for you to feel free to be yourselves, so you can relive those emotions forever. Through a documentary-style approach, I aim to tell your unique story, focusing on everything from the grand milestones to the quiet, intimate moments. My artistic style will reflect the beauty of your journey, preserving it in a way that's both authentic and meaningful.




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celebrate,
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Shayda & Luke’s elegant and timeless summer wedding at The Virgil in Reno Nevada.

Bride and Groom in altar mountain background in Alpine County California being showered in white rose petals confetti.

Allison & Travis’s fairy tale mountain wedding at Aspen Creek Lodge – Featured in Real Weddings Magazine.

Stephanie and Tony’s vibrant floral lakefront beach wedding at Crown Motel and North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach

bride wearing wedding gown on white horse at vineyard in california holding a white sun umbrella in front of pond by katherine krakowski photography

Horse-Powered Love | A Styled Northern California Wedding Elopement Shoot

Snowy Winter Lake Tahoe Small Wedding Elopement with dogs in Forest Meadow and Creek in background

Lake Tahoe Winter Elopement Intimate Wedding at Margaritaville and Sand Harbor

bride wearing sparkly wedding dress in rose garden in reno nevada holding a fan taken by katherine krakowski reno lake tahoe photographer

Old Money & Secret Garden Inspired Styled Bridal Session Collab with AW Bridal & The Craft Collective

"Never did we expect to find a photographer that would become such a highlight of our wedding journey! Kat is absolutely amazing, not only as a photographer but as a human being! She has the most creative mind and beautiful soul. She captures everything in such detail, in a way that even things that may have escaped you in the madness of the day become cherished mementos. She and her husband Drew truly went above and beyond to make our wedding day and our engagement shoot just perfect!"

"She has the most creative mind and beautiful soul"

eduina & nelio

“Kat captured all the most beautiful moments of our special day, making them even more magical than I could have imagined. She went above & beyond on our wedding day, ensuring every important detail was perfectly documented. She truly has an eye for those once-in-a-lifetime moments. We are so grateful to have these memories to look back on forever.”

"..Making them even more magical than I could have imagined."

crystal & Adam

"Katherine was amazing! She coordinated with my finance and family for months planning the perfect Tahoe proposal followed by engagement photos. The entire session I felt so comfortable! We laughed, got a little misty, and took some amazing photos. Katherine helps pose you, knows the best areas to get beautiful backdrops, and is genuinely just a nice easy going person! I would 1000% times over use her for photos in the Reno-Tahoe area and anywhere she would be willing to photograph!"

"We laughed, got a little misty, and took some amazing photos."

KERSTIN & LANCE

"We couldn't be happier with the experience! From the moment we met her, she made us feel like family, which truly enhanced the day. Her dedication and enthusiasm were evident throughout, making the whole experience seamless and enjoyable. She’s both professional and personable, always open to connecting and understanding our vision. We just received our photos, and they beautifully capture the true essence of our day with our closest loved ones. We highly recommend Kat to anyone looking for an amazing documentary photographer—her talent and approach are simply unmatched!"

"-her talent and approach are simply unmatched!"

quentin & madison

Aura captured the wonders of our day. Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradisematic country, in which roasted parts of sentences fly into your mouth. Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the. 

"felt surrounded the allure
of grace every single second."

OSCAR & ODETTE

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