HelloGorgeous.NYC

New work to share.

This one comes from in Philadelphia, a family-owned rug and home decor business celebrating 40 years this fall.

When I arrived to photograph Parviz and Maryam, the original plan was simple: find a backdrop and build the portraits from there. But pretty quickly it became clear the real story was already happening all around us.

You can feel how deeply connected they are to what they do. The rugs, textiles, and jewelry aren’t just products — they carry history, relationships, and stories.

What I loved most was how natural everything felt. Nothing overly curated. Just two people who’ve spent decades building something meaningful together.

Photographing people who are deeply connected to their work always changes the images.

Absolutely love the pure joy on their faces. This was taken after finished performing her hilarious 1 woman show, Unladylike. And was the engine behind her coaching her to the finish line. It was pure elation as I could feel it when the first show was over and successful!

I recently photographed a surgeon.

Before the camera came out, we spent time in conversation—understanding the shape of her life, the different worlds she moves between, and the parts of herself that don’t always get seen.

So when we arrived at the shoot, there was already a foundation.
A sense of direction. An arc to follow.
And then we held onto that structure lightly.

The day became a balance between intention and attention—knowing when to guide, and when to follow. It felt a lot like improvising: being present enough to respond, not control, and letting something real emerge in the space between people.

There’s a particular kind of presence that happens when someone isn’t trying to get it “right.”
When they trust the process enough to be seen in layers, not just in a single frame.

That’s where the work lives for me.
Not in constructing an image, but in creating the conditions for something more honest to surface.

Feeling like everything is a bit too much lately?

Save the date May 15-17

Join us for a reset weekend of yoga, a guided restorative circle, purposeful play, and portrait sessions all in a beautiful and regenerative environment. All has been designed to help you slow down, listen deeply, and come back to yourself.

At Bloom Farm, we’ll step away from the noise and reconnect to what truly matters within us and between us. If you’ve ever been craving clarity, courage, or simply a breath, this is your invitation.

Come for the full weekend experience or join as a commuter for the day. Chef prepared meals are included for all.

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I’ve been working with a consultant to re edit and redesign my Katarina Kojic photography site, and it made a huge difference. Having a high-level professional help me step back let me see my work more clearly, notice patterns I hadn’t before, and make the site simpler and more honest.

The photography site is part of Hello Gorgeous, my umbrella for all the ways I help people see themselves in their best light—through portraits, improv, and team experiences. I’m a photographer, a creative alchemist, a long time improvisor and teacher, and a former agency creative. All of that shapes how I guide a session and how I see people.

That’s exactly what I bring to clients, helping you step in front of the camera with perspective and care so your portraits feel confident, authentic, and truly you.

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I only teach one class a year and this is it! The improv Playground Five Saturdays of fun for anyone who wants to get back to basics of Improv. Link in bio to sign up.

Early Bird pricing for the Alignment Workshop ends October 10th at midnight!

What if a single weekend could help you show up more fully in your work, your relationships, and your creative life? The Alignment Workshop is a space to slow down, play, and explore the parts of yourself that often get overlooked.

We’re bringing together three incredible facilitators to guide a weekend of connection, creativity, and alignment:

– Restorative Practices & SEL Educator. Meagan has spent over 17 years helping communities and organizations build trust, empathy, and collaborative problem-solving skills.

– Yoga Instructor. Sumukhi blends mindful movement, breathwork, meditation, and laughter to help you reconnect with your body and presence.

Katarina “Kat” Kojic .each – Creative Alchemist, Improv Facilitator & Photographer. Kat helps you unlock creativity, courage, and joy—and offers portrait sessions to capture your aligned self.

This weekend is designed for anyone looking to step into presence, creativity, and authentic connection.

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