bride with bridal bouquet shadow on face in sand dunes desert nevada taken by katherine krakowski

Bridal Styled Session x Randy Fenoli

//Sea of Sand

You know when you get that urge to want to do something and you can’t sleep or interested in doing anything else? That is how I felt about wanting to style a session with lots of textures in the sand dunes! I started taking notes down of the various shots I had in mind from poses, to apertures, angles and props! As for the gown, I pictured a sleek wedding gown; however, with lots of subtle detailing, unique lacing and sparkle! I also wanted to shoot with someone new that I haven’t worked with yet. Fast forward and it brought me to this bridal styled session x Randy Fenoli gown!

We shot the Dalton wedding gown by Randy Fenoli from Grace & Bridal Boutique. It’s a breathtaking dress with detachable sleeves (with lacing I haven’t seen before!), long train with an amazing beaded design and such a timeless look! Daisy modeled for me during this session and she actually works in the tree care industry. I loved her eccentric style and her tattoos were beautiful! It was an early wake up call, we got our six month old daughter fed, dressed and made our way our to the dunes! The bouquet was a designers choice from The Garden of RenoThey knocked it out of the park with flow textures and harmonious color palette.

It was perfect weather. There were a couple buggies riding with the rise of the sun, but we didn’t get into each others ways. The ripples in the sand were giving all zen and I tried my best to try to make as little footsteps as possible from throwing anything that Daisy needed to using props to pull the gown in the directions needed! Daisy asked if she could get a few shots with her hula hoops and of course I couldn’t pass that up! It was amazing watching her do her tricks and capturing both sharp and motion blur shots for her. I am so thankful for this session and being able to get creative with my husband, daughter and making a new friend! Here’s to many more sessions at the dunes!

xo Kat

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BRIDALS, STYLED SHOOT
November 8, 2023

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If you are seeking artful nostalgic documentary style imagery inspired by connection. I photograph your day as it naturally unfolds, focusing on real moments and creating timeless, artistic images. Rather than directing or staging, I prefer to observe and capture events as they happen. Building a personal connection with you and your wedding is key to bringing out my best work. My style is shaped by you, your story, and the energy we share. I strive to create memories, not just pretty pictures, by capturing both posed and candid moments in their truest form. It's those small, meaningful moments that will stay with you forever, and the value of your photographs will only grow with time. These images will be passed down through generations. The packages I offer can be customized to fit your vision, as I understand that every wedding is unique. That's what I love about weddings—their individuality and the way they’re extraordinary for each couple.

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"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."

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