I had a chance to talk with Kate Cohen, the mind behind Katherine Elyse Media. She's an excellent photographer with beautiful work. A sample of her photography is below. If you like her work, check out her site.
1. Where are you based?
How long have you been in business? Cincinnati, OH. I've been in business for 13 years.
2. What got you started in photography?
In 2007, while in college, I started playing around with a camera I stole from a friend. I took it to a family Thanksgiving and chased around my cousins the whole time, snapping away. I really enjoyed the creative freedom it gave me and the joy it brought once I got the film developed, so I decided to stick with it. Early on I started with grad photos and fashion photos. I eventually moved on to engagements, that’s where I felt like I really started to come into my own. Obviously I LOVE people, I’m a huge empath, so being around people in love made me feel lovely and capturing that brought me a ton of joy so I knew that I had to continue to expand on that. When I transitioned to weddings I started learning from the best of the best. I took online classes, I was second shooting, networking, etc. and it really helped me grow into the true professional I am today. Since 2010, I have shot over 300+ weddings!
3. What do you like most about being a photographer?
I feel privileged that I’m able to capture love in all its forms and between so many diverse couples. I also love to travel to shoot! I’ve been invited to shoot in Hawaii, The Jersey Channel Islands, England, Montana, Missouri, Australia, Dubai and even ended up in China shooting a wedding in the Zhangjiajie National forest park!
4. Where is your favorite place to take photos for clients?
My favorite place in Cincinnati is either Ault Park or Eden Park. Both places have so many beautiful backdrops to shoot against. No matter your vibe as a couple, there are spots for you!
