Kaitlin K Walsh

A white woman in a brown leather jacket smiles as she holds a camera and leans against a wall decorated with a black and white painting of flowers. She is a branding photographer.

Hello!

Cameras and the photos they produce have always fascinated me. I studied cinematography in college and have since worked as a photographer for over 13 years. My start was in product photography, and I’ve since expanded into branding photography to meet the diverse needs of small businesses.

I am captivated by many topics which have guided my work on documentary projects ranging from national protest movements, to responsible farming, and even tracing my family’s immigration history.

Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, I received my BA from Emerson College in Boston and have also lived in Los Angeles and Washington DC. I then spent a year in Europe volunteering on farms and tracing my family’s roots. Since returning to the US, I am proud to call Cleveland my home once again. 

When I’m not photographing, you can reliably find me cooking in the kitchen, dancing (also possibly in the kitchen), snuggling up with a good book, traveling, or planning my next adventure.

Expert Passionate Storyteller

A young white woman wearing a brown leather jacket smiles and gestures as she holds a camera.
A young white woman stands on a beach barefoot wearing a backpack and holding a camera. She photographs a young woman model holding a bag while a third person holds a large reflective bounce to illuminate the model. This is the behind the scenes of a Scout Bags photo shoot by Kaitlin K Walsh Photography.
A young white woman with a ponytail holds a camera as she photographs a piece of silver mechanical equipment. This is a behind the scenes image of a photo shoot for Ursa Major Tech by Kaitlin K Walsh Photography.
A toddler wearing a Disney bib holds a toy camera up to her face.
A young girl wearing a jean dress and white tights looks into a video camera viewfinder that is sitting on a tripod.
"Kaitlin has been such a pleasure to work with over the past 3 years. Her images capture the essence of our events and productions, and we are so grateful to have a long-standing working relationship with her.
She is professional, timely, and collaborative- offering her creative insights in times when they are really helpful! She is not just a photographer- she is a storyteller who uses images to convey meaningful moments and relationships, and her work has supported us in directing the vision of our company."
Marcia Custer
Maelstrom Collaborative Arts
"We hired Kaitlin for product photography and she more than exceeded our expectations. Most importantly, the photographs are stunning, but the entire process was so smooth and easy because of Kaitlin's professionalism, attention to detail, and talent. In advance of the shoot, we had a few conversations about what we were trying to accomplish and Kaitlin took the time to understand our brand and our vision, while bringing her own creative ideas to the table. All brands have a very unique and specific "feel" and Kaitlin is a pro at capturing that through her work. On the day of the shoot, we were blown away with how organized and prepared she was, which allowed us to get all of the shots we requested in a very efficient manner. She had a solid plan, we stuck to the schedule, and still had some room for a little more experimentation, which ultimately gave us the most amazing results. It can be daunting to choose a photographer and we would highly recommend Kaitlin for not only her exceptional work, but also because she will ensure that her vision is aligned with yours well in advance of the shoot. Furthermore, she is just a wonderful, warm, and fun person to work with! We look forward to working with Kaitlin in the future!"
Jen Ferone
Owner - Nine Spoons Soups
"I managed and worked with Kaitlin from 2014-2018 at SCOUT Bags. I cannot say enough great things about Kaitlin. The quality and quantity of her output was incredible. Kaitlin was responsible for all photography created for the SCOUT brand; product, lifestyle, and behind the scenes content. She produced over 10,000 images per season for us and was quick to adapt to the environment. Kaitlin had a key role in evolving the SCOUT brand imagery that aligned with marketing campaigns and brand positioning. Kaitlin is talented, creative, and enthusiastic and I would be lucky to work with her again in the future."
Sarah Sams
Scout Bags
"I hired Kaitlin Walsh as an independent photographer to document the employees, office spaces, and rocket engine hot fire tests for Ursa Major Technologies. She communicated clearly throughout the entire process and we were provided a variety of shots that were incredibly representative of our teams and culture. Kaitlin was unobtrusive in her photography methods and was a joy to work with. She has a great eye and technical skill for capturing natural moments. I'd highly recommend working with Kaitlin, and look forward to doing so again in the future!"
Andrea Rickards
Ursa Major Tech