My friends like to call me "KP"— which almost makes me want to say, "What's the stitch?" (If you know, you know. 😉)

I’ve always been inspired by creativity — from my grandmother’s piano playing to my audiologist, who’s also a photographer. Being deaf shapes how I see the world, helping me focus on small details others might miss.

My journey started with graphic design in high school, and since then, I’ve worked with nonprofits, interned at Catapult Creative, and held design roles at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Marion Technical College, and the Dayton Art Institute.

Photography is another passion. I specialize in theatre, street, portrait, and lifestyle photography, capturing raw, intimate moments. My work has taken me across Ohio and beyond, collaborating with local theatres like Beavercreek Community Theatre and Sinclair Community College, where I also direct ASL interpretation.

When I’m not creating, I enjoy local theatre, working out in the gym, reading, Disney pin collecting, and spending time with friends, pets, and tech.

Hey there — I'm Kirsten.

I’m a curious, big-hearted creative who sees the world a little differently — partly because I’m Deaf with bilateral cochlear implants, and partly because I’ve always been drawn to the in-between moments: the quiet glances, subtle shifts, and stories that unfold in the details. I’m someone who finds joy in little things: deep conversations, random bursts of laughter, cozy bookstores, and a really good playlist. Whether I’m photographing a theatre production or building a brand identity from scratch, I care deeply about creating things that feel real, human, and meaningful.

I grew up surrounded by creativity — my grandmother plays piano by ear, my aunts are artists and writers, and even my audiologist (the one who diagnosed my hearing loss!) is a photographer. Those early influences sparked a love for art that’s never left me.

I fell in love with graphic design in high school, and since then, I’ve worked on branding and marketing for nonprofits across Ohio, interned at Catapult Creative, completed a fellowship at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and designed for Marion Technical College and the Dayton Art Institute.

Photography is another big part of my world — capturing theatre, portraits, street scenes, and everyday moments with honesty and heart. My work has taken me across the country, from Washington, D.C. and New York City to Berkeley, CA. Locally, I’ve photographed for Beavercreek Community Theatre, the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, the Dayton Theatre Guild, and Sinclair Community College Theatre, where I also serve as a DASL (Director of Artistic Sign Language).

When I’m not behind the camera or deep in a design project, you’ll probably find me at the gym, curled up with a book, collecting Disney pins, enjoying a local theatre show, or geeking out over the latest tech.