Where Soul Meets Lens.

THE
JOURNAL

Welcome to a space where creativity, connection and inspiration come together. Here, you’ll discover a variety of topics - from guidance to exciting adventures. I’ll offer tips and share highlights from galleries that reflect the genuine, nostalgic and timeless style I strive to create. My work is deeply personal - a reflection of trust, honesty and the connections I build with the incredible people I photograph. Through these stories and insights, I hope to inspire you to embrace the vulnerability and beauty of life’s most meaningful moments.
XO Kat







FAVOURITES

EXPLORE READERS

Downtown Reno Nevada Sign, Courthouse & Rooftop Engagement Session with Makiah + Franklin

COUPLES

Downtown Reno Engagement Session

Couple walking down the stairs in downtown reno at courthouse

Dreamy Documentary Style Family Meadow Lake Tahoe Mount Rose

FAMILY, PERSONAL

Dreamy Family Meadow Shoot

family of four walking through wildflower meadow

Modern Indian Bridal Styled Wedding Session Reno Nevada Steamboat Hot Springs

BRIDALS, STYLED SHOOT

Modern Indian Bridal Styled Session

indian bride holding bridal bouquet from galena forest flowers at steamboat hotsprings in reno nevada taken by katherine krakowski photographer

Modern Romantic Canoe on Lake Reno Nevada Elopement Engagement Session x AW Bridal

BRIDALS, COUPLES, STYLED SHOOT

Canoe Engagement Session x AW Bridal

couples popping champagne on canoe in lake with mountains and sunset in background

Spanish Desert Old West Reno Nevada Styled Bridal Wedding Shoot // Collab AW Bridal

BRIDALS, STYLED SHOOT

Spanish Desert Bridal Styled Shoot x AW Bridal

bride sitting in desert wearing wedding gown from aw bridal with vibrant neutral bouquet

Boho Desert Styled Bridal Shoot Reno Nevada collab with AW Bridal

BRIDALS, PORTRAIT, STYLED SHOOT

Desert Bridal Styled Shoot x AW Bridal

boho bride standing on rocks in reno nevada desert

Family Session in the Northern Nevada Desert

FAMILY, PERSONAL

Family Session in the Northern Nevada Desert

family of three with son holding each other in northern nevada desert taken by lake tahoe reno photographer katherine krakowski photography

Lake Tahoe Sand Harbor Beach Senior Photos

PORTRAIT

Lake Tahoe Senior Graduation Photoshoot

female with wind blowing hair in face wearing floral dress on beach with blue sky in lake tahoe by katherine krakowski photographer lake tahoe and reno photographer

Romantic In-Home Intimate Cozy Couples Reno Nevada Cinematic Session on Digital + Film

COUPLES

Romantic In-Home Session

couples cuddling on couch in lingerie at home in reno nevada by katherine krakowski lake tahoe reno photographer

CATEGORIES

BROWSE THROUGH MY

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.

WRITTEN IN THE STARS

our connection was

"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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