Hi, I’m Kirsti.
I’m a photographer, storyteller, curious wanderer, and the creator of Along the Way — a space for stories about presence, practice, creativity, healing, and the beautiful, messy art of being human.
My Passion
Is in noticing what is meaningful and shining a gentle light on it so others can see it too. It is rooted in noticing: the way light moves, the quiet moments we often miss, and the stories that live just beneath the surface.
I believe
People shine brighter when they feel safe enough to soften. That belief shapes everything I create — from the stories I share in Along the Way to the way I photograph people as they create and share meaningful, heart-led work.
My work has gently evolved through the leaps I’ve taken, the moments I’ve stepped beyond my comfort zone, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way—and now I focus on brand photography for women who are ready to be seen in a way that feels honest, warm, and true.
If you are a coach, yoga teacher, wellness practitioner, creative, healer, retreat leader, maker, guide, or small business owner building something personal, your photos should feel like you.
Warm. Present. Real. Rooted in the work you love and the people you are here to serve.
My approach is intuitive, relaxed, and deeply personal. I listen closely, notice what lights you up, and create space for the real you to come forward naturally — so your images feel honest, connected, and true.
This is what we photograph.
Brand Photography
Brand photography for women leading meaningful change.
Your work matters.
The way you show up, the people you support, the change you are helping create — it all deserves to be seen clearly.
Brand photography is not about becoming someone else. It is about helping people understand who you are, what you do, and why your work matters before they ever meet you.
When your images feel honest, warm, and true, they do more than make your website look beautiful.
They help the right people feel connected to you.
My sessions are designed to feel relaxed, thoughtful, and personal. We begin with conversation. I want to understand your work, your energy, your story, and the people you feel called to serve.
Then, together, we create images you can use across your website, social media, newsletters, offers, and everyday storytelling — photographs that feel natural, grounded, and deeply connected to the work you love.
If you are building meaningful work from the heart, your photos should reflect that.
Before Your Session
We Connect
We’ll begin with a complimentary 20-minute call to get to know each other, answer your questions, and explore what you’re hoping to create.
This is a relaxed conversation — a chance to feel into the possibilities and see if working together feels like the right fit.
If it does, we’ll reserve your session with an agreement and down payment.
Story + Strategy
Before we ever pick up the camera, we’ll spend time getting clear on you, your work, your energy, and the people you’re here to serve.
In this 90-minute session, I’ll guide you through thoughtful questions to uncover what you want your images to communicate — your vision, your goals, your personality, your offers, and the feeling you want people to have when they encounter your brand.
It’s collaborative, intuitive, and spacious — a blend of conversation, ideas, and clarity.
Plan + Shot List
After our strategy session, I’ll create a customized photography plan, so we both feel prepared and aligned before your session day.
This will include the overall vision, location ideas, outfit and prop suggestions, shot list, reminders, and simple tips to help you feel relaxed and ready.
You won’t have to wonder what to do or how to show up.
We’ll have a plan — with plenty of room for the magic that unfolds naturally.
During Your Session
Structure + Space for What Unfolds
Your session will have a clear plan, but it will not feel rushed or rigid.
I set an intentional pace so you can settle in, breathe, and begin to feel comfortable in front of the camera. We’ll make sure we capture the images on our shot list while also leaving room for the unexpected moments — the real smile, the natural gesture, the beautiful bit of light, the idea that shows up once we’re in motion.
Some of the best images happen when there is space for them to unfold.
Gentle Guidance + Ease
Most people do not feel completely natural the moment a camera is pointed at them. That is normal.
You do not have to know what to do with your hands, how to stand, or when to smile. I will guide you through the session with simple direction, thoughtful prompts, and gentle cues so you can feel more at ease in your body and more connected to yourself.
My goal is not to pose you into someone else.
It is to help your warmth, presence, personality, and work come through in a way that feels authentic and flattering.
Presence + Joy Along the Way
We’ll find the things that help you come alive.
Sometimes that means talking about what lights you up. Sometimes it means playing your favorite music, pausing to breathe, moving around, laughing, or letting the moment get a little playful.
During Your Session
Structure + Space for What Unfolds
Your session will have a clear plan, but it will not feel rushed or rigid.
I set an intentional pace so you can settle in, breathe, and begin to feel comfortable in front of the camera. We’ll make sure we capture the images on our shot list while also leaving room for the unexpected moments — the real smile, the natural gesture, the beautiful bit of light, the idea that shows up once we’re in motion.
Some of the best images happen when there is space for them to unfold.
Gentle Guidance + Ease
Most people do not feel completely natural the moment a camera is pointed at them. That is normal.
You do not have to know what to do with your hands, how to stand, or when to smile. I will guide you through the session with simple direction, thoughtful prompts, and gentle cues so you can feel more at ease in your body and more connected to yourself.
My goal is not to pose you into someone else.
It is to help your warmth, presence, personality, and work come through in a way that feels authentic and flattering.
Presence + Joy Along the Way
We’ll find the things that help you come alive.
Sometimes that means talking about what lights you up. Sometimes it means playing your favorite music, pausing to breathe, moving around, laughing, or letting the moment get a little playful.
Along the Way
Is my monthly magazine and creative space dedicated to stories about presence, healing, travel, yoga, embodiment, creativity, and everyday practice.
It Began
As a way to shine a light on the people, stories, and moments that uplift us as we move through life.
In many ways, it is also the heart of my photography work.
Whether I am photographing a landscape, sharing a story, capturing a yoga teacher, or creating brand images for a woman bravely building something of her own, I am always looking for the same thing:
the honest moment, the gentle light, and the story that is ready to be seen.
Because whether we meet through the magazine, the camera, or a conversation along the way, my work is about helping people feel a little more connected — to themselves, to each other, and to the meaning behind what they are here to create.
If this resonates, I hope you’ll stay and let this space remind you of your story unfolding.
Meet the Team