Hey, I’m Kate.
ABOUT ME
My pronouns are she/her. I’m an introverted Aries, a very independent first born child, and a part-time bartender. I love tattoos and colorful leather jackets and am always up for happy hour. My wife, Olivia (who I met at Disneyland), and I love to snuggle with our rescue chihuahua, play board games, and advocate for equality. We also love visiting new places and sharing our adventures on LesBiTravels, our travel blog for queer women. I am a co-founder of the Queer Wedding Collective, a planning and advice resource for the LGBTQIA+ community, and lead the NYC chapter of the Rising Tide Society, an international network of creative entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Photo by Whom Studio
ONCE UPON A TIME
I always loved Disney growing up, but working for them had never crossed my mind. In college, an advisor suggested applying to their student program, which I didn’t even know existed. It was a defining, mind-blowing, light bulb moment! Less than a year later, I was heading to the West Coast after being offered a dream job, as a PhotoPass Photographer at Disneyland! My camera quickly became my favorite thing as I sharpened my skills. I soon joined the exclusive special events team photographing international dance teams, marching bands, live shows, all your favorite characters, and countless proposals in the Magic Kingdom for five enchanting years.
A NY LOVE STORY
In 2014, I followed a new dream to New York City. Since then, I’ve been using my own pixie dust to creatively capture personal fairytales with colorful imagery of the absolute coolest couples. My style is a little offbeat, a little alternative, and a little non-traditional. It’s vibrant and inclusive, with pops of punchy color, and filled with love. Weddings set my heart on fire, the same way that Disney magic did. Telling love stories is what I was meant to do.
HAPPILY EVER AFTER
As a photographer and a recent bride, I know wedding planning can be overwhelming. With an education in event management and marketing, 15 years of hospitality experience, and 10 years in photography, I promise to make sure everything is a piece of Funfetti cake!
I currently split my time between New York City and New England, and am available for travel. If you're interested in working together on your wedding day, send me all the details by clicking “Let’s Make Magic” below or emailing me at kate@katealisonphoto.com. I can’t wait to hear from you!
