Canvas Chat: Meet Katie Garcia

Katie Garcia and her daughter, Guinevere

This week I had a chance to interview a photographer, Katie Garcia of Katie Garcia Photography. She is a wonderfully talented photographer that has taken many beautiful photos that inspire and capture the imagination. Katie's work also captures beautiful moments and memories.  I own one of her prints myself from her trip to Japan. The print hangs in my bedroom, it's called "Ancient Gardens." I have loved her work since I first saw the piece "Ancient Gardens" a few years back.




AtC: Tell us about yourself?

KG: I'm a busy body, I feel like I must always be creating something.  I have a loving husband and an adorable (yet sometimes crazy!) 2 year old.

AtC: When did you become interested in photography?

KG: I would say in high school is when I started to get more serious about it.  I was photographer for the school yearbook and did some photocamp stuff.

AtC: Who or what influenced you to become a photographer?

KG: My mother.  I remember going through the basement one day when I was younger and finding all these old prints my mother had taken of my father when they were in college and I just thought "I want to be able to do this."

AtC: Why is Photography important to you?

KG: Memories.  Thats the long and short of it.  Every picture reminds me of a time and place thats special to me.

AtC: What do you enjoy most about photography?

KG: Instant gratification (now that there is digital that is).

AtC: In your opinion, what makes photography an art?

KG: The name itself tells you what makes it art. Photography translates to painting with light.

AtC: What influences you when you start taking pictures?

KG: That's a hard one.  I just see something that interests me and go for it.

AtC: Why do enjoy doing what you do?

KG: Who wouldnt love being able to hold a memory

AtC: Most exciting place you’ve taken pictures?

KG: Tokyo for sure there is SO munch stuff to photograph I almost didnt know what to do with myself.

AtC: What do you hope others see when they view your work?

KG:  A picture that evokes an emotion.

AtC: Do you have any advice to aspiring to photographers?

KG: Never quit experimenting.

If you'd like to purchase or follow Katie's wonderful work you can find her here:

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All photos in this article are property of Katie Garcia Photography and  have been posted with permission of Katie Garcia Photography.