Leavenworth Photographer Sleeping Lady Katheryn Moran

Tips from the Travel Photographer: Leavenworth WA

My husband and I have been visiting Leavenworth at least twice a year, every year, since we met 16 years ago! We’ve graduated from car camping (no shade, but scrunching up in the back of Charles’ Passat in 32 degree weather was not the most comfortable way to travel) and only eating brats to our…

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bellingham professional wedding event photographer katheryn moran

Jordan + Justin’s Winter Wedding at Baker Creek Place

Jordan and Justin’s winter themed wedding at Baker Creek Place was classic, cozy and FUN! Given the most weddings in the Pacific Northwest happen during the months of June-October, a winter wedding was a great change of pace. This venue offers lots of space and this couple really wanted to lean into the twinkling lights…

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bellingham holiday cookie photographer katheryn moran

5 Tips for Photographing Cookies

Well, the holiday season is upon us and cookie baking is in FULL SWING! I love this time of year and have always found baking to be really soothing. Below are some of the things I always keep in mind when working with cookies to help you capture your holiday cookie baking this season!!! 1.…

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bellingham seattle pasta photographer katheryn moran

Food Photography Retreat in Massa Fermana, Italy

I am primarily a self taught photographer. I’ve taken my fair share of CreativeLive courses, online classes from various incredibly talented photographers and attended a few in person photography events, but overall I have spent most of my time fiddling with my camera gear, consulting YouTube and practicing, practicing, practicing. For the first time in…

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Best Local Bellingham Photoshoot Locations for Fall Colors

Fall is one of my favorite times of year, quite possibly my very favorite, but I don’t want to discount how much I absolutely love the summer sunshine in the Pacific Northwest. However, the colors of the leaves, the crisp fall air, the pumpkins, the holidays, people coming back together after a season of traveling..…

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Seattle Professional Photographer Travel Gear Canon WANDRD Backpack Travel Tips

Packing My Photography Gear for Travel

People are always asking me what I like to bring with me when I travel with my gear and the truth is, I try to keep it pretty simple if I am traveling for personal reasons, like this trip to San Diego or Penticton. Typically I will just bring along my single Canon Mark IV…

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