THE JOURNAL OF A CONFIDENCE COACH & PHOTOGRAPHER

Unfiltered. Just like my photography.

Consider this my little corner of the internet where the filter comes off. I'm sharing the tips I wish someone had told me earlier, the stories that still make me laugh, the lessons that came the hard way, and everything in between. Whether you're a business owner trying to figure out how to show up online, or just someone who wants to stop dreading the camera, you're in the right place. Twenty-two years of experience, zero fluff. Welcome to my journal.

Katie Kaars 30/12/25 Katie Kaars 30/12/25

A Year of Showing Up, Softly

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.