meet katie
Hey there and welcome to my site! This small chunk of the internet is where I've chosen to let my creative expression live; a blog, a portfolio, and everything in between. Being a graphic designer, I'm fortunate enough to be able to express my creativity everyday. But outside of my job I felt a growing need for a place that would allow me to express my love for photography and writing. In comes Freckled Steps!
A little more about me.
I'm 27 years old and recently relocated from Denver, CO to Manchester, NH with my dog Maya, my sweet cat Adobe, and my boyfriend Paul, and yes, I only wear a lime Patagonia puffy all of the time. I grew up in the Adirondacks of Upstate New York, which is where my love for the outdoors began. It flourished in college when I took a hiking and backpacking class, met Paul, and began learning to backpack, climb and mountain bike. I love being outside and exploring more than anything. After college, Paul and I moved out to Colorado in the winter of 2015 as I was in search of a graphic design job in the outdoor industry. I finally landed my dream job a few years ago designing at an outdoor gear company in Boulder and it's been full steam ahead since then.
I love photography. I have from a young age, and I was lucky to have parents who recognized this and helped fuel my interest when they bought me my first camera in middle school. Over time I've come to learn that my real passion lies in sports and adventure photography. Capturing a fleeting moment of purity while someone is exerting themselves physically, doing what they love, is incredible. I get a true high from getting a shot while skiing through some pow or as a mountain biker is rocketing toward my lens. Adventure photography has been a whole new world to me since moving to Colorado. There's been a learning curve with trying to understand the best ways to lug camera equipment around while biking or skiing, so I've had to work at it.
My goals for the next year include running my first marathon, learning to backcountry ski, going to grad school (eek!), and continuing to figure out this whole adulting thing. I love to run and am currently training for the Colfax Marathon and the Chicago Marathon in hopes of qualifying for Boston. I'm a total gear junky (obviously), a huge Disney nerd, and I have a real affliction for raccoons. This is me!
What is this place all about?
As I said, there's a huge mix of things on this site. As a passionate person, I'm sure we'll stick to my favorite topics; outdoor activities, traveling, and running. One week you may find blog posts ranging from topics on adventure and travel, and the next we'll dive into running and nutrition. There will be photography of mountain bikers, hiking dogs, or engagement sessions, anywhere from all around the Northeast, various shoots from Colorado, to anywhere else around the globe. Whatever I'm feeling that week is what I'm going to put out. I hope you'll join me on my creative endeavors and enjoy!
A little more about me.
I'm 27 years old and recently relocated from Denver, CO to Manchester, NH with my dog Maya, my sweet cat Adobe, and my boyfriend Paul, and yes, I only wear a lime Patagonia puffy all of the time. I grew up in the Adirondacks of Upstate New York, which is where my love for the outdoors began. It flourished in college when I took a hiking and backpacking class, met Paul, and began learning to backpack, climb and mountain bike. I love being outside and exploring more than anything. After college, Paul and I moved out to Colorado in the winter of 2015 as I was in search of a graphic design job in the outdoor industry. I finally landed my dream job a few years ago designing at an outdoor gear company in Boulder and it's been full steam ahead since then.
I love photography. I have from a young age, and I was lucky to have parents who recognized this and helped fuel my interest when they bought me my first camera in middle school. Over time I've come to learn that my real passion lies in sports and adventure photography. Capturing a fleeting moment of purity while someone is exerting themselves physically, doing what they love, is incredible. I get a true high from getting a shot while skiing through some pow or as a mountain biker is rocketing toward my lens. Adventure photography has been a whole new world to me since moving to Colorado. There's been a learning curve with trying to understand the best ways to lug camera equipment around while biking or skiing, so I've had to work at it.
My goals for the next year include running my first marathon, learning to backcountry ski, going to grad school (eek!), and continuing to figure out this whole adulting thing. I love to run and am currently training for the Colfax Marathon and the Chicago Marathon in hopes of qualifying for Boston. I'm a total gear junky (obviously), a huge Disney nerd, and I have a real affliction for raccoons. This is me!
What is this place all about?
As I said, there's a huge mix of things on this site. As a passionate person, I'm sure we'll stick to my favorite topics; outdoor activities, traveling, and running. One week you may find blog posts ranging from topics on adventure and travel, and the next we'll dive into running and nutrition. There will be photography of mountain bikers, hiking dogs, or engagement sessions, anywhere from all around the Northeast, various shoots from Colorado, to anywhere else around the globe. Whatever I'm feeling that week is what I'm going to put out. I hope you'll join me on my creative endeavors and enjoy!
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What is "freckled steps"
This story stretches all the way back to Kindergarten. People always noticed my freckles. If someone drew a picture of me the most prominent feature was by far my freckles. Most specifically, people tend to notice the two big ones right under my left eye. My freckles were, and still are a defining factor of me. These little flecks of brown adding character to my otherwise unspectacular completion (I've learned how to moisturize recently so we're working on it). Now granted, kids may have been making fun of me for them, but I was way too oblivious to really notice. My freckles are great. I love them. So, simply put, the name is representative of my journey. My steps through life and whatever endeavor I find myself on at the time; whether that be traveling to a new country, pushing my way through training for a marathon, or simply figuring out my way through adulthood. Freckled Steps is me and my journey. (Don't overthink it, just go with it.)