A wedding + portrait photographer passionate about documenting your love.
i'm kait
Hello
I'm Kait. CEO and Lead Photographer at KJP. I am a wife of ten years and a Mama to four little's. Back in 2019 my husband and I bought our first home together and rehabbed the entire place- with no prior experience. I am always up for learning new skills and love challenging myself. Once I try something once, I tend to become fixated on perfecting it. I find importance in self-growth and strengthening relationships around me. I love deeply connecting with others and am an open door for vulnerability.
I was a special education teacher of nine years and left in 2023 to pursue entrepreneurship full-time. It has been the best decision yet. My experience behind the camera started at a young age. I was given my first camcorder at nine and haven't stopped capturing since. I truly love creating and capturing moments that freeze time. Intentionality. Organic. Timeless. That is what I strive for in my work. When you look back on your images, I want you to feel them- not just see them.
a glimpse behind the camera
I truly love capturing moments that freeze time. intentionality. organic. timeless. that is what i strive for in my work.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT Kait
PASSIONATE ABOUT
I am truly most passionate about connecting with and teaching others. I enjoy inspiring others to fulfill their dreams.
favorite place
One of my favorite places to visit domestically is San Deigo, CA. Internationally, Santorini still holds the top spot.
Fun Fact
I have not had caffeinated coffee in nearly 6 years (minus the few occasional times a barista has slipped up)- only decaf here.
sECRET TALENT
I can bowl. And pretty well. At the peak of my bowling career, my highest game was a 272 out of a possible 300.
FREE TIME ACTIVITIES
I really enjoy being outdoors (but in warm weather!), home diy projects, eating good food, and spending time with family and friends.
LATEST OBSESSIONS
Eating out.
I can't say this is a new obsession- but man, if you want to know where I spend my money. That's it.
Meet my senior photographer,
leilani
i couldn't possibly create this magic alone. the kjp team works in sync to service wedding + family clients.
A mom of three, a passionate artist, and a McDonald's Diet Coke fanatic, Leilani adds so much warmth, excitement, and heart to the KJP team. Because of her, we’re able to serve multiple celebrations seamlessly. Every couple still receives the same elevated experience and cohesive visual style, while Leilani brings her own personality, presence, and passion to each session.
She shows up with care, intention, and genuine enthusiasm, giving KJP's clients an experience that feels personal, supported, and joy-filled from start to finish.
One of the most important values in photography for me is intentionality. I strive to be very intentional in the images I capture and deliver to my clients. I want to capture the moments on your big day you weren't around to see- like Grandpa wiping a tear on his face. I want to capture the moment your little one looks at you with awe in their eyes. I want you to feel those moments when you look back at your images for years to come.
intentionality
I strive to create and capture images that are authentic and true to who my clients are. I want to capture moments as they organically unfold versus posing your moments. Through prompting, instead of posing, I guide my clients through their sessions. Creating genuine interactions, smiles, and emotions together.
authenticity
Lastly, I embrace creativity throughout my sessions. I want to provide my clients with quality images and work each and every time. I want clients walking away with a personalized experience and a unique gallery that is all their own. I embrace light, shadows, depth, and all the things to create images that are fresh and new.
embrace creativity
