I'm Kayla
I've been obsessed with art and photography for as long as I can remember. I loved getting my hands on old disposables as a kid. Capturing stills of real life and the little glimmers of beauty everywhere I went. It brought me comfort knowing that those moments were preserved forever.
Now, I get to bring that lens to your life! Every photo captured is a small window into the past and a way for you to remember that your life is magic.
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Artist. Creative. Lover of all things that bring joy
the heart behind my work
When I was a child, I found myself buried in books. It was my favorite way to pass time. I would read and dream up visuals of the worlds I saw in my head. As I grew a bit older, I fell in love with poetry. It felt like I could read someone's life or soul through their words and I wanted to find a way to bring that kind of feeling to life. I tried drawing and painting, but those didn't quite hit the mark. One day, I looked up and realized the world around me was already creating the glimmers I was looking to capture. So, I picked up a camera. Since then, I've been photographing everything.
The way the world changes like the chapters in a book inspires me to try to capture these real, raw, authentic moments and emotions through photography. I want to ensure that time stands still for just a little while, so that we can open back up and have a window into it. So that we can experience that tiny moment of magic once again.
My creative journey
It’s my hope that I can help give your home memories like these. Simple, honest, ordinary moments filled to the brim with love.
My people
A mix of candids and posed moments, these are some of my very favorite people. Without them, there would be no me.
you can always find me
On the go! I spend a lot of time with my partner and son, finding new adventures and ways to make memories. Motherhood is an integral part of who I am and I really do cherish it. Seeing the world through the eyes of my son helps me discover new ways to be creative and allows me to slow down and find beauty in the every day of life.
I’m also a huge community advocate
and LGBTQIA+ activist. I take a lot of pride in trying to find new ways to cultivate art in my community and collaborate with other creatives. I believe deeply in creating a community and environment that gives room for all stories to be told and is open to anyone. I really just love art and love.
I’m a Virgo through and through
I love intellectual conversation, a really good book, and having a good plan. I tend to stay out of the limelight and I think that helps me step back, observe, and document things in a unique way.
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