“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.”
-Ansel Adams
Katy resides in her hometown community of Hallowell-Farmingdale.
As a kid, she grew up taking family day trips to all the wonderful places Maine has to offer. She continues this tradition with her son, family, and friends, always bringing her camera to capture the memories.
Katy has over 20 years of experience working in local photo labs and stores. She is primarily self taught while also learning from fellow photographers through the years. She has continued her education Online through the Night Photography Academy learning about more detailed techniques, gear, and post processing specific for capturing images of the night sky. Using these skills to not only expand her photographic views but elevate all aspects of her photography.
Katy discovered a real love for capturing the night sky in 2020 with the arrival of Comet NEOWISE. She is now primarily a photographer of the night sky but she still loves creating beautiful landscape images around Maine and New England.
Stop. Breathe. And become immersed in the present beauty.
When I first heard the words Star Therapy, they resonated deep inside me.
It perfectly captures the peace and comfort that fills my soul while experiencing and photographing the night sky.
Under the stars, the world seems to pause, offering a reprieve from the never-ending busyness of life.
Through my photography, I explore the natural beauty Maine has to offer. That beauty doesn’t diminish when the sun goes down; in fact, it transforms, glowing with the brilliance of stars light-years away. The night sky is magical, a canvas of mystery and brilliance that constantly captivates me.
Vincent understood this and was quoted saying, “I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.”
Life is filled with to-do lists—laundry, dishes, appointments, work, and school events. It’s so easy to let self-care fall by the wayside. For me, self-care is found under the night sky. When conditions align—a clear night, a new moon, the right season, and the chance to head out—I’m filled with excitement. Meeting the technical challenges to capture these celestial wonders becomes part of the magic.
Out there, with my camera, I am fully present. The endless lists fade away as I lose myself in the moment, marveling at the stars and the awe-inspiring thought that I am photographing light from objects trillions of miles away. The process is calming, grounding, and exhilarating all at once.