Kate Marie Gardner Photography & Design

04/18/2025

There's something special about a well-dressed professional in their prime. Explore the amazing vibes we captured during Michael Hooker's personal branding session in the heart of Downtown Dallas. Read more:

There’s something magnetic about a well-dressed professional owning their space in the heart of the city—and that’s exactly the energy we led with for Michael Hooker’s personal branding session.

08/02/2024

Now Booking Class of 2025 Senior Photos! I would love to capture your Senior for this special time in their lives.

When you book we can set a zoom chat to talk about your shoot, what to wear, locations etc! Each shoots is specific to meet your teens vibe, aesthetic and passions so that their shoot reflects them! My goal is to create fun, comfortable, magazine quality images that will wow every friend and family member but especially make your teen feel like a million bucks!

Email me to book [email protected] or call 925-961-7845.

Special rates listed on the flyer. 😍

04/10/2024

𝗛𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀! You know it's time to update that headshot! It's spring, it's 2024, you have a new hairstyle and your business needs a fresh new look! 𝗜𝘁. 𝗜𝘀. 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲! 🙌🏼

I only offer headshot minis once a year so don't miss out on this day! Only a few spots will be available!

April 20th, 10am - 6pm in Waxahachie TX! Comment 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 and I'll send you a link for you to pick your time slot and get scheduled in! So easy it would be silly not to!

Can't wait to meet you and take the headshot of your dreams!

07/17/2023

Happy Monday everyone!

03/09/2021

I’m so grateful for all you amazing ladies I wanted to do a giveaway!! Who wants a complimentary portrait session with me??
Happy International Women’s Day to all the amazing ones I know!! I’m so grateful for all you badass women I’ve had the privilege of photographing in my 13 years as a photographer.
I think back to all of moments spent laughing as I teach you tricks and tips for good photos, getting to capture your beauty and helping you see that in yourselves some of you for the first time. I don’t say that in any way to toot my own horn but to express the joy and honor it is to be able to share in those moments with you.
I’m grateful for all of you and hope I get to meet so many more amazing women to photograph for as long as I’m able. Thank you for blessing my lens and my life, each and every one of you!
HOW TO ENTER:
1. Like, save and comment on this photo with a reason you’re proud to be or know an amazing women.
2. Share this post to your stories and tag me.
3. Tag an amazing women in your life in the comments. Each tag will earn you an extra entry!
Winner will be announced live on Thursday morning at 10am PST.

03/05/2021

“Let your joy be in your journey—not in some distant goal.” —Tim Cook
Joy is a choice we can make no matter the circumstances. This beautiful lady exudes joy.
When is the last time you loved a photo of yourself? Let’s chat!

03/05/2021

Client Spotlight!!
I love this amazing client turned friend of mine. Lisa has one of the biggest hearts of anyone I know. She strives to care for everyone around her and help better their careers and lives. She’s always saying “I want to do this for the girls!” In her salon. Lisa owns both the .beauty.bar Salon and .luxe.loft for brows, beauty, extension, lashes and spray tans in Historic downtown Pleasanton CA. If you are in need of any hair or beauty services I highly recommend visiting them! Love you !
What beauty service did you miss most during lockdown??

03/04/2021

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝗸?⁣
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Headshots are amazingly beautiful and classic close up (usually hip to top of head portraits) intended for business profiles, LinkedIn, Speaker photo and website about pages. ⁣
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Branding photos are a whole ‘nother ball game! Think of a branding shoot as the story of who you are, what products you offer, what you do, what services you offer, what your mission statement is as a WHOLE visual story. ⁣
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Through images we literally tell the story of you and your business. ⁣
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For example... Meet Danielle! She helps her clients incorporate health and wellness into their daily life! She wanted to showcase all the ways she does that through healthy eating, yoga, rest and then we always get headshots as well!! ⁣
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We shoot either in a blank studio and create sets for each look or we can come to your business etc. It really just depends on who you are and what you do!⁣
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𝙒𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨? 𝘼 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙩 𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣? @ Sacramento, California

11/23/2020

If you are planning a family session do not stress if your child is not 100% into it at first. I’ve seen everything from crying, snotty noses and tantrums when toddlers and even Dad (jk... kinda) don’t want to take photos. Go into your shoot with an open mind with an expectation that whatever happens will be ok! Because no matter what, I always get those special moments of snuggles, kisses and laughter. Those are the moments I live for and know we can get in your family session.
If you still need holiday card photos.. I’m your girl. Livermore and Sacramento Mini session dates left as well as a few spots for full sessions!!
@ Livermore, California

11/22/2020

December 5th is mini session day in Sacramento! I discovered this hidden gem of a location while exploring and it’s the perfect spot for family photos!
To snag a spot visit our stories for available time slots. All Sacramento mini sessions are $297, 25 minutes and include 10 high res digital images. @ William Land Park