You’re picturing your family under a canopy of fall color. Your youngest has spotted a leaf worth stopping for, your teen has opinions about the sweater, and everyone has a slightly different idea of what “ready” means. As a former preschool teacher and a photographer who works with families of all ages, I’m very comfortable…
A Branding Session With a View From the Ground Up When your business is rooted in a very specific industry, your branding photography should give people more than a polished headshot. It should give them a sense of who you are, what you do and the world you work in. That was exactly the goal…
A Branding Session Designed for Her New Website When you’re building a new website, the words matter. The layout matters. The colors, fonts and overall design matter. But the photography? That can completely change how the finished site feels. That was especially true for my branding session with Valerie Day of Living A Vocal Life,…
11 Years of Best of the Northwest + A New Look for KMP There are some milestones that make you stop for a minute and really take them in. This is definitely one of them. I’m incredibly excited to share that Katheryn Moran Photography has been named Best Photographer in the Northwest for 2026! And…
Your business has grown. Your visuals should show it. If you have updated your services, raised your prices, redesigned your website, or expanded your team, but your photos still feel stuck in an earlier version of your business, it is time for a brand refresh. Most business owners assume that as they evolve, their visuals…
As someone who spends most days behind the camera creating images for clients, it’s easy to get caught up in deadlines, emails, editing, marketing, and all the behind-the-scenes work that comes with running a creative business. Every once in a while, though, you need to step away from the routine and simply create for yourself.…
If you’re already picturing yourself bribing your toddler with fruit snacks or begging your teen to look up from their phone for just one second, you aren’t alone. Most parents bring at least a little stress into a family session. You want those beautiful, connected images, but you’re wondering if your family can actually stay…
There’s something powerful about seeing three or even four generations of women standing together in one photo. Grandma. Mom. Kids. Maybe even a great-grandmother if you’re lucky. These images hold a kind of quiet magic. They show where your family came from and the people who shaped it along the way. And while Mother’s Day…
