For over ten years, I’ve had the privilege of documenting elegant, heartfelt wedding days for couples who value legacy, genuine moments, and timeless beauty. But my greatest joy? Building lasting relationships with my clients. Watching those wedding couples grow into families. And being invited back into their lives to document their next chapter.
In recent years, my portrait offerings have grown to include newborn and family photography: to celebrate every beautiful season of life, not just the wedding day.
My approach is warm and intentional. My style is romantic, elegant, and timeless. And my goal? To create images that feel like you - full of life, love, and legacy.
These are the moments that deserve to be remembered, and I’d be honored to capture them for you.
but it isn't just weddings i love.
smart fit, but I never felt truly passionate about it. The turning point came in 2015, when a dear friend asked me to photograph her wedding. That day, something clicked. Without a doubt - I had found my calling. And now, over a decade later, I still get butterflies before every wedding. I still cry during vows. And I still believe in the beauty of a moment that deserves to be captured in a luxurious and timeless way.
I didn’t grow up dreaming of being a photographer, and I didn’t pick up a camera in elementary school knowing it would lead here. My path to this career looked a little different - less scripted, but just as meant to be. I've always had a deep love for people, a creative spark, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. I was the kid selling lemonade on the corner, always dreaming up my next big idea. In college, I studied advertising—a blend of business and creativity that felt like a
the heart behind katie james photography
ABOUT KATIE
Our family was completed in June 2024 with the addition of our precious little girl Maddie.
We love traveling and try to go on at least one big trip a year. This was snorkeling in St. Thomas.
In addition to ten human feet, our house is home to 12 furry ones. 1 cat and 2 dogs - it's a tad crazy!
Before becoming a photographer full-time, I was the marketing director for an IT company.
"From the beginning, Katie made us feel like our wedding day was a priority. She was personable, fun, and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. She captured our wedding day so beautifully. I look back at the photos and feel like I can perfectly relive each moment of the day. We absolutely loved our experience with Katie James Photography!"
— Sarah and Justin
"I look back at the photos and feel like I can perfectly relive each moment of the day."
"Katie is the epitome of perfect. From the moment we met her, I knew she was going to capture our love in the most amazing way possible. One of my favorite things about her is that she constantly kept us smiling and laughing. Our pictures were one of the most important things about our wedding day, and I could not have asked for more than what Katie did for us."
— Kaycie & Will
"one of my favorite things is that they constantly kept us smiling and laughing."
"Not only is the work phenomenal, but she is very personable and fun to work with. She makes you feel very comfortable when working with her, and will do anything to get the perfect shot. She loves what she does and and is a phenomenal photographer. No matter how stressful the situation can be, she is always calm and collected."
— Hannah + Blake
"Not only is the work phenomenal, but she is very personable and fun to work with."
"On our wedding day and all the days leading up to it, Katie was so amazing! She checked in with us, sent questionnaires, gave us a sample timeline. I am so happy we found her and were blessed enough to work with them! The pictures turned out gorgeous! And she definitely knows how to capture the sweet moments and knows how to make you laugh so you can get good, sweet pictures with each other. "
— Kelly and Zach
"She definitely knows how to capture the sweet moments and make you laugh."
kudos
fresh flowers
Cucumber Margaritas
peppermint
candles
all things fall
root beer floats
90's country music
the beach
romance novels
baby giggles
things I LOVE
the bucket list
New york city
rome
lake tahoe
asheville
St. Thomas
las vegas
florence
birmingham
miami
Martinique
where i've been
