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Behind the Lens

“When you find yourself beginning to feel a bond between yourself and the people you photograph, when you laugh and cry with their laughter and tears, you will know you are on the right track.” 
~Arthur Fellig

I got my jump start in Photography working for a Professional Photographer doing digital photo restoration and learning Photography techniques through her. I started shooting Weddings as one of her Photographers for about 5 years until she moved out of state. I continued to do freelance Weddings and other random settings, word of mouth, for about 15 years...Then, with lots of encouragement from clients, family and friends, I opened my own studio 2011. I never imagined I would have so much fun and meet so many amazing people!

Formally trained in photography and fine art with a Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design, I create images with both an artist's eye and a photographers ability to capture the moment. I love to combine my ideas and those of my clients to come up with images they will cherish forever. I am also a freelance designer, so if you need a logo, business collateral, web design or anything of a creative nature, I am here for you! 

As a mother of 3 beautiful girls, I have a knack for having fun and getting kids to open up and be themselves while capturing the moment at the same time! This also works on adults! I truly love what I do. It’s rewarding, it’s exciting and I am making memories. My aim is to help you get comfortable so you don’t feel like having pictures taken is a chore. We will get to know each other, have some fun and work together to come up with images that will touch your heart for years to come.

Come as a client, leave as a friend!

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Contact Me

218 7th St.

Claflin, KS 67525

sales@catesstudio.com

Tel: 620-617-4784

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