My name is Katie Ray!

I’m a mama of two awesome little boys, a wife, and a full-time employee for a construction company (I’m one of those weird people who loves spreadsheets and math!). When I’m not behind my desk or chasing babies, my husband and I like to work in our garden, hang out with our dog and chickens, and build stuff! We love everything about being outdoors and live for Camano Island Summertime. I enjoy volunteering for my community and serving others as much as I can. Serving others fills my heart and in 2023 I spent over 250 hours volunteering for different organizations.

I almost always have a fun creative project I am working on. I am almost always crafting, building something (yay power tools!), or working on various house projects. Out of all of my projects, photography is my favorite creative outlet. This is what led to the name KRAYTIVE Photography!

I started photography purely as a hobby in 2017, but thinking back I realized that I have been staging photoshoots for my pets and stuffed animals since I was about ten years old (the photos were terrible back then, but we all start somewhere, right?!). Taking photos and videos has always brought me a joy, so I decided it was finally time to share that joy with others and started taking photos professionally in 2019. Each year I am excited to grow my business a little more!

I value learning about others, and I believe in kindness and connection. I see so much beauty in all of the little (and big) milestones of our lives and want to share the love! Please feel free to connect with me, I would love to hear and capture your story!

About My Photography Style—

Over the years I have experimented with many different styles, anywhere from dark and moody to light, bright, and airy. Along the way I have found my sweet spot somewhere in-between, falling in love with cozy warm hues and natural sunlight. My preferred session style is lifestyle photography, which means that instead of only posed shots, I look for those beautiful candid moments that showcase who you are as a person. I shoot my sessions during golden hour, which is the hour before the sun sets.

Nervous about photos? I will lead you! I love using simple, fun (and sometimes silly!) prompts to make you feel relaxed and confident during our time together.

I specialize in outdoor family photography, maternity sessions, and children’s portraits.