A panoramic view of people sitting along a concrete wall waiting in line outside a building.

event Photographer austin

capturing passionate people in action - Working, laughing, teaching, speaking, doing what they love.

On a mission to make a difference through my photographs.

High impact images for websites, marketing campaigns, storytelling, annual reports, newsletters, organic social media, recruiting and more.

Available everywhere passionate people gather.

Panel discussion at Hope and Guadalupe documentary screening with four speakers seated on stage beneath film poster.
Cyclists gather near Texas State Capitol at dusk for a charity bike ride, with a rider in red raising arms in celebration.
A woman in a turquoise dress poses for a photo while others take pictures at a brick building entrance.
Six people in hard hats pose with shovels at a groundbreaking ceremony in front of a yellow front loader.
A group of people sitting at wooden tables in a dimly lit restaurant with exposed brick walls.
Four girls smiling in front of a colorful HOPE balloon letter display at an indoor event.

my testimonials

Woman raises arms in celebration at outdoor evening gathering with friends seated at tables under string lights.
Testimonial

“Completely and totally obsessed with Kitty and her work!! She was super professional and prompt and warm and put everybody at ease. I'm SO excited about and happy with the photos she took for my event!! Seriously could not have been easier scheduling or working with her and she delivered the gallery early! Absolutely thrilled and will definitely be working with her again soon!!“


Sarah B
entreprenuer
Woman in pink dress speaking at SXSW event on stage with microphone, Rivian sponsored backdrop.
Testimonial

“Kitty photographed my speech and workshop at SXSW and she did an exceptional job. She brought such positive energy and understood exactly what shots I wanted. When I saw the photos I was thrilled. Thank you Kitty!!“


Kim R
keynote speaker
Two men sharing a high five and laughing together in an office setting, celebrating success.
Testimonial

“Kitty is great! I love the headshots and pictures she took of me working at the office. I can't express how happy and satisfied i am with her services and skills with a camera. Her talent to take a picture in the exact moment is incredible. I would definetly remmend her!!!“


Pablo A
program coordinator
Two women laughing and pointing excitedly indoors, one in teal plaid, one in purple top.
Testimonial

“If you are looking for a professional photographer for your event, any kind of event, you MUST talk with Kitty. I hired Kitty to photograph my momma's 80th surprise birthday. The photos were amazing, capturing my mother's entrance in action, from the surprise and shock to the understanding, to the tears of joy.


You can feel the connection, authentic conversations and hugs in the photos. It was a a pleasure to collaborate with Kitty, she is responsive, professional and unobtrusive. I will hire her again and you should too!.“


Jen H
sales coach & trainer
Woman in pink bunny costume and glasses smiling at a festive party event with warm pink lighting.
Testimonial

"I can’t say enough great things about my experience with Kitty! Her excitement about my event was such a good feeling- her presence was perfect. My photos continue to make me emotional at how well she captured the spirit of the night. I’ll cherish them forever!“


Meagan C

People in white aprons and green shirts work together in a bright, modern kitchen setting.
Two women laughing and enjoying wine tasting at a dining table with wine glasses.
A group of people gather around a table for a social event with brick walls in the background.
People sitting at tables playing card games and socializing at a gaming event.
Students stand in a line during a school event while teachers observe in the background.
A series of professional handshakes and smiles during a business networking event in an office setting.

my clients

City of Austin
Black and white Frost company logo design with a stylized sunburst icon.
EGBI
Modern blue and teal logo design for The Groove Realty featuring a geometric G shape.

on duty

On the job with my camera in hand. Drop me into the middle of the action and Im in my happy place!

A series of testimonial photos showing people in headsets with green text overlays sharing positive feedback about EGBI.
Woman with camera poses in front of Texas LBJ School branded red backdrop at an event.
Two people smiling for a selfie at a bar event, woman holding a camera, man wearing a name tag.
People wearing winter sweaters pose and smile in front of a sparkly silver backdrop at a festive party.
A sequence of photos showing someone progressively falling over while laughing in a classroom or office setting.
A photographer in a gray shirt holds a professional camera while shooting outdoors in a natural setting.

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