Documentary storytelling for couples who value presence, art, and legacy.

KATIE RUTHER

LOS ANGELES / SANTA BARBARA / WORLDWIDE

A wedding reception with a bride and groom dancing and the groom dipping the bride backwards while she leans back with her hair hanging down. Guests in formal attire are watching and smiling in the background under a ceiling with string lights.

A bride and groom holding hands during their wedding ceremony outdoors by a swimming pool with ocean and hillside background, white modern building on the left, potted plant, and scenic view under a blue sky.

People dining outdoors at a rustic vineyard during a warm day, with rolling hills and green fields in the background

A black and white photo of a wedding celebration, where the bride and groom are smiling and dancing among guests. The bride is holding a bouquet and wearing a fur stole, while the groom is in a suit. Guests are around them, some clapping and celebrat

A white cake decorated with strawberries and white flowers on a table with fine china and silverware, partially sliced with a large piece removed, set on a silver cake stand.

A long banquet table decorated for a celebration, with a yellow and white lace tablecloth, gold and amber glassware, floral arrangements, and hanging lemon slices from above, under a canopy of green leaves and vines.

Close-up of a person's hand with rings on the fingers, resting on a textured fabric surface. The person is wearing a lace garment with intricate embroidery and tulle fabric.

Outdoor garden setting with a rectangular pool at the foreground, statues, a fountain, and arranged chairs facing the water, surrounded by lush green trees and shrubbery.

A bride and groom cutting a wedding cake at night, surrounded by lit candles and flowers.

A bride in a white wedding gown and veil standing outdoors under a large tree, holding a bouquet of flowers, in a garden setting with greenery and flowers.

Flower arrangements with hydrangeas and greenery on steps, with trees and hedge in the background.

A newlywed couple walking arm-in-arm outdoors during their wedding celebration, surrounded by guests waving napkins and a lush green garden.

A bride and groom sharing a kiss outdoors in a garden during sunset, surrounded by rose bushes and greenery.

A bride and groom walking hand in hand through a lush garden with blooming flowers, trees, and a mountain landscape in the background.

Couple holding hands walking in front of the Louvre Museum in Paris, with the museum building and pyramid visible in the background.

A bride wearing a white wedding dress with lace details, long train, and sheer sleeves, standing outdoors in a dimly lit area at dusk or night.

A man dressed in formal attire, wearing a white shirt and black bow tie, sitting on a wooden chair in a room with floral wallpaper and curtains, holding a glass of whiskey.

An outdoor event with guests seated at tables under string lights hanging from a large tree. The scene is in the evening, with the sky transitioning to dusk. Many of the guests are dressed formally.

A house with a roof covered in gray shingles, covered in pink and red bougainvillaea flowers cascading down the side, with a sidewalk made of gray bricks in the foreground and tall green trees in the background.

People gathering on the porch of a large white house with a sloped roof, surrounded by green shrubs and trees, during an outdoor event on an overcast day.

A woman dressed in white, wearing a veil, standing near a wooden fence in a sunlit outdoor setting with green grass, trees, and horses grazing in the background.

Two people, a woman in a white dress and a man in a tuxedo, stand against a stone wall with Roman numerals for the year 1911 engraved on it. They are dressed formally, and sunglasses are visible on both of them. The woman has long hair styled in wave

A couple dressed in wedding attire standing on a road surrounded by tall, green cypress trees, holding hands and facing each other.

A nighttime outdoor gathering around a rectangular pool with a white dining table set along the patio, with palm trees, a floating disco ball, and elegant lighting illuminating the scene.

People dressed in formal attire holding glasses with orange-colored drinks, possibly at a celebration or gathering.

A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair and light skin sitting on a sofa with a tufted backrest. She is wearing a sleeveless black dress, black high-heeled shoes, and has a tattoo on her right forearm. She is resting her left hand on her chin and looking at the camera with a slight smile.

Photographer & Founder

EST. 2010

My approach is raw, observational, and deeply considered.

For over sixteen years, I’ve documented weddings with an editorial eye and a documentary sensibility, capturing weddings as they truly unfold—honest, emotional, and alive. Guided by light, composition, and a deep sensitivity to connection, I create imagery that feels cinematic yet unforced, refined yet deeply human.

Rather than staging moments, I observe them—allowing real emotion, movement, and atmosphere to lead the story. The result is a visual narrative that feels immersive and intentional, where every frame holds both beauty and meaning.

Rooted in presence and trust, my approach creates space for couples to experience their day fully, while I preserve it as it was felt—timeless, intimate, and true.

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"She has a true mastery of making the fleeting moments eternal while keeping them artful and timeless.”

A woman in wedding attire, wearing a lace wedding dress and veil, holding part of her dress with one hand.

Intentional. Organic. Emotive.

A documentary approach guided by editorial instinct, focused on atmosphere, emotion, and human connection.

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A bride and groom holding hands under an archway with greenery, trees, and a grassy area in the background. The groom wears a beige suit and brown shoes, and the bride wears a strapless white wedding dress.

Elegant dining table with candles, floral arrangements, and glassware in a warmly lit room with wooden panel walls and a modern chandelier.

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