Why can it feel so uncomfortable to talk about our own achievements? Katie reflects on self-promotion, visibility and learning to say what she has done without immediately deflecting.

If you told me five years ago I’d be out here taking my own branding photos… smiling… posing… and actually enjoying it? I would’ve laughed in your face. Respectfully. But aggressively. And yet—here we are. Turns out confidence wasn’t the issue…

I just needed a minute (or some practice) to get comfortable being seen.

Katie reflects on a year of slowing down, trusting her experience, and finding a gentler way to be visible—as a photographer, business owner, mother, and woman.

Over the past few years, I've transitioned from simply taking photos to teaching others how to feel confident in front of the camera. Sharing my knowledge has been a fulfilling, sometimes surprising journey, and it's taught me just as much as I've passed on to others.

It’s time for women like me to feel confident in front of the camera.

Feeling like I’m a part of something is very important to me.

Katie tells the story behind Creative Women’s Business—from the isolation of freelancing and motherhood to building connections with inspiring women in creative industries.

I was so over all the toing and froing with my clients regarding costs. So, it helped me to set my prices and organise payments and contracts. I wish I had heard of it sooner because it saves me so much time!

Katie shares five practical apps that help her manage pricing, contracts, payments, writing and everyday administration in a freelance photography business.

Another success would have to be learning more about myself as a photographer. It has been a year of massive growth for me; I have tried to let go of what should have been and embraced what is. But I hope next year is different. I'm very keen to pursue my passion for telling other women's stories through CWB and sharing my story and expertise. The stop-start of this year isn't great for anyone. See you 2021 has been an emotional ride!

In year eight, I needed to choose an extracurricular activity, and my Mum suggested photography. She knew me better than anyone and knew this was something I could potentially enjoy.

It's been such a long time since I have written about my work, but considering we are in another lockdown, I figured in between the endless housework and homeschooling, I could take some time to write about what I have been shooting!