the big picture

Folktales offers documentary photography services and bespoke storytelling products for families, brands, and anyone with a story.

photo storytelling

Stories make us human.
Folktales tells yours—visually, authentically, and with care.

for life

Folktales believes that quiet experiences are worth documenting, too. Experiences like:

  • Completing a medical treatment

  • Blending families

  • Moving away from a cherished home

  • Welcoming or saying goodbye to a loved one or pet

By telling stories, we process and remember our experiences, together. When there’s a story to tell at your next dinner or reunion, Folktales is here.

& work

Folktales believes that storytelling is how brands connect with their audiences. When telling your story, Folktales stays true to three principles:

  • Authenticity

  • Specificity

  • Depth

So in a noisy world, when people learn your story, they remember it. The stronger the story, the stronger the connection.

  • "Kathryn captures the quiet, personal moments that make life meaningful."

    — H, Personal Client

  • "It was a joy to work with Kathryn. She was professional, warm, compassionate, and asked great questions. I was excited to share my business with her and she seemed to capture that energy in the [photo] book. This is a beautiful asset for my business and branding."

    — N, Commercial Client

work with folktales
A woman wearing a tan baseball cap with a logo and a gray sleeveless top, smiling while holding a cupcake or small container, standing inside a cafe or bakery near a large window with natural light.
A young blonde-haired child with blue eyes wearing a yellow, blue, and white striped t-shirt and blue jeans standing outdoors next to a tree. The child has an expressive face, with mouth slightly open and one arm extended outward. Green trees and a p
Close-up of a woman with dark hair wearing floral earrings and a pearl necklace, covering her face with her hand.
A young boy with blonde hair wearing a striped shirt is leaning on a metal railing outside a house with gray siding and multiple windows. There are green bushes and fallen leaves on the ground.
Hot melted chocolate being poured, forming a smooth, shiny surface with a rich, dark brown color.
Close-up view of a photo album page with large, colorful photographs of outdoor scenes, including greenery, a house, and a person in a striped shirt.
A group of women sitting at a table, one woman with dark curly hair and tattoos on her arm, holding her head with her hand in concentration.
A family of three, a woman, a man, and a young child, gardening outdoors, the woman and child are close to the camera, with the woman helping the child pick a berry from a plant. The background shows other plants and a wooden staircase.