Hi I’m Kourtney — feel free to call me K. I’m a photographer, mama, and maker of things.
I’ve spent my photographic career capturing people — especially kids — in their most spontaneous, joy-filled, and telling moments. My work lives where play meets intention, creating images that feel honest, unscripted, and alive.
Working with children is at the heart of what I do. I build thoughtful, kid-centric sets with crews who balance professionalism and play, keeping the energy real and the magic flowing.
When I’m not on set, I’m with my family in the Chicago suburbs — or heading west to recharge and find new inspiration. And if I’m not doing that, I’m probably making or building something somewhere.
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Where concept meets real childhood energy
A book designed to pull kids off screens and back into unstructured outdoor play—turning everyday backyards into spaces of imagination and discovery.
Working from concepts by the author and art director, I brought each scene to life through movement, timing, and real kid energy—capturing moments as they unfolded.
By staying responsive instead of over-directing, I focused on the in-between moments that make each setup feel honest and alive.
The result is a cohesive visual story that balances creative direction with authentic, unscripted childhood.
Built on collaboration. Driven by instinct. Executed at scale.
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days of shooting
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setups photographed
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frames captured
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selects delivered
