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BASED IN AUSTIN, TX

 

 

Photos that do the talking before you pick up the mic.



For speakers who need images as powerful as their message.

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You give your whole self to the presentation. You land the moments and hit the marks. You deserve photos that capture that.


You're giving your whole heart to that crowd. I'm giving mine to you.


Here's what working with me looks like. I blend in, I move fast, and I know where to be before the moment happens. That instinct comes from shooting more events than I can count. People energize me, events fascinate me, and I never stop chasing the next great shot.

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Here's what my clients are saying:

"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. She caught the energy of attendees filming with me, she captured 'hero shots' of me speaking, she got the most natural candid moments. Highly recommend! Thank you Kitty!!"



Kim R
Keynote Speaker


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Here's what my clients are saying:

"I had the chance to work with Kitty Bird when I was speaking at a conference in Texas last month, and she did a fantastic job with the photography. Event photography can be tricky during speaking engagements, but she captured authentic moments that really reflect the experience."



Cassie E

Creator of Visibility Stack


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Here's what my clients are saying:

Cannot recommend Kitty highly enough - she provided photography support during our speaker session at a conference in Texas recently and the results were fabulous. We had very limited time ahead of the event to discuss anything (our doing) so we were entirely in Kitty's hands and she did not disappoint. Grab the chance to work with Kitty if you can.



Julie F
Marketing Coach

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speaker photo Packages

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Full Session $495


You are my only subject.


Before the conference we have a 30-minute consult. I learn pivotal moments for you and the audience. I arrive knowing your presentation and my full creative attention belongs to you.


You'll receive a proof gallery for you to choose your 15 favorites. Everything you need to promote your speaking, ready to go.

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event session $295


You get dedicated coverage when Im already at the event.


No consult needed. I show up ready to shoot and capture your session: hero shots, wide room with audience, strong expression moments, audience reactions. I offer focused coverage within a bigger day.


You'll receive a proof gallery for you to choose your 8 favorites. Everything you need to promote your speaking, ready to go.


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About me


What I love about photography: I get to show up to the party, watch incredible people do incredible things, learn something new, and leave with images that make everyone look as amazing as they actually are.


Being creative is part of my DNA and speaker photography is where all of it comes together. I shoot fast, I stay out of the way, and I work to get the shot.


Im a loud laugher, I can wiggle my ears and I just did my colors: Im a warm autumn.


Based in Austin, Texas, and beyond.



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"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

Always in action. here's what else I shoot.


Need a headshot that looks like you doing what you do? I shoot people in action, not in front of a backdrop.

And if you need ongoing social media photos for your business, I do that too. Let's stay connected!

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