Last year I had the absolute privilege to work with Sarah Strausser, Owner and Lead Planner + Designer at Embark Event Design, on a beautiful Santa Barbara wedding. Sarah’s organization, vision, and passion for her work truly sets her apart in the industry! She took a few moments to chat with me about her work, […]

When Jessica told me that she was envisioning a classic Santa Barbara wedding, I knew the day was going to be stunning. Santa Barbara is (in my opinion) one of the most beautiful places in California. With mountains, beaches, the amenities of a city and the feel of a small town, it is as close […]

When this family contacted me for their annual photos I was thrilled that they wanted to do their family photos on Santa Monica Beach. This was my third year taking their holiday photos, and I loved every single second of it! We had the dreamiest light for this family session. The jetty on the beach […]

The end of a decade requires (at least!) a recap of what happened this past year, so really, what the heck happened in 2019 at Kate Voda Photography? It has definitely been quiet on the blog front (that will be changing in 2020!), but man were things happening behind the scenes! From shooting film photography, […]

One of my absolute favorite things to do is photograph a sunset maternity session in Malibu. The light and the view are breathtaking and create the perfect backdrop. Anytime I get asked for a location idea I recommend this spot. Keep scrolling and you’ll see why! From the second I met Erinn and Craig, I […]

How on earth is it the end of August already? I feel like I was just celebrating the fact that it was June and here I am writing the August Roundup post. Is it just me or does the summer always manage to fly by faster than any other season?  I won’t lie. I’m looking […]

Somehow (and I’m still not sure how this has happened) in 6 years of living here and 5 years having a business in LA, I’ve NEVER done a family session at the Venice Canals! It is now safe to say that this is one of my favorite locations to shoot. There are so many gorgeous […]

Picking the best location for your photo session shouldn’t be a hard task. Keep a few key things in mind when planning your photo session and the perfect location will jump right out at you! There are so many things to think about when planning your session. I’ll break them down into a few simple […]

March was a big month here at Kate Voda Photography! My new website launched (!!) I ran my first giveaway, had a bunch of amazing sessions, took part in a shoot in the Mojave desert (for real!!) and snuck a birthday in there as well. It was a great month full of excitement and surprises. […]

Jessica and Daniel’s story spans over 2 decades and 2 states. but really begins when Daniel was living here in LA. They have built their life together here in LA so it seemed only fitting that they have a Malibu engagement session. How they met: Their families have known each other for over 20 years, […]