What is your name?
My name is Catherine Ann but I go by Katie!
Tell us a bit about yourself:
I am a 20-something year old photographer based out of Tampa, FL but I am originally from Long Island. I am the middle child out of three girls, my older sister is 18 months older than me and I am seven years older than my little sister. I am an avid book worm and Pinterest user. I LOVE Disney, anything and everything. I worked at Disney World for a year as a PhotoPass Photographer and loved every single second of it. I like to doodle on any scrap of paper I can find. I love the smell of historic homes and feel at ease in antique stores [its ridiculous how excited I can get in antique stores]. I am a self proclaimed history buff and my favorite eras are Regency, Victorian, the Jazz age and Nifty Fifties [I think Im the only one who calls it that...]. I love going to the beach and traveling, one day I am going to photograph people from all over the world.
What got you started in photography?
Well, I have been around photography my entire life. According to my father, my mom has had a camera attached to her hands since they started dating, so needless to say, she photographed us as babies and kids a lot [and even today she’s constantly snapping away!]. I also modeled as a baby and toddler. In my preteen & teen years, however, I grew a strong resentment towards having my photo taken and for photography in general, but in 12th grade I had to fill up my schedule with “useless” classes, so being an art kid, I signed up for the much coveted Photography 1 & 2 classes that were taught by my favorite art teacher. I used most of this class time to do my illustration projects, but I WAS required to do some photography. I was very interested in the technical aspect of it all [we learned with film and developed our own] and I really enjoyed using the projectors in the dark room. It wasn’t until after I graduated that I really dove into photography and chose it as my career path over illustration.
What is your favorite quote?
Hmm, well I actually have quite a few that I try to apply to my life, but here are my top 3:
“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths” - Walt Disney
“You can only be as happy as you allow yourself to be” - unknown
“Dont be afraid to fail. Be afraid to not try” - unknown
What is your favorite book?
Ahh, this is so tough!! I have so many favorites! Does the Harry Potter series count as one?? Ok.
Modern Favorite: 1-7 of Harry Potter.
Classic Favorite: Rebecca.
Manga Favorite: Chrono Crusade [thats right, I like anime & manga!]
What is your favorite movie?
Modern: Pride & Prejudice [Kiera Knightly & Matthew McFaden! Woo!]
Classic: The Wizard of Oz
Anime: Fullmetal Alchemist
What are your current favorite TV shows?
Doctor Who, Sherlock, Supernatural & The Big Bang Theory
If you could visit one country with unlimited funds, where would you go?
Japan or Ireland. I cant speak a word of Japanese but its the anime/manga capitol of the world sooo I feel like I HAVE to go, haha. Also, I love the culture, its just so different from us and would be a great experience. However, Ireland has been calling my name. Im half Irish and my family always goes over there and I have yet to go ): I would LOVE to do a Creative Session in Ireland. Ugh, those rolling green hills, jagged cliffs, and crumbling castles...yes please!!
Anything else you would like to say?
Yes! I am located in Tampa, FL but I am willing to travel anywhere [what? Ireland? Haha] for your photo session! My passport is up to date, so I am ready when you are, where ever you are! (: Contact for more information.
by Catherine Ann
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