A young couple standing outdoors on a sunny day near a wooden fence, smiling and embracing, with a grassy landscape and trees in the background.
A man carrying a woman in his arms on a dirt trail in a mountainous landscape with green shrubs and trees, and a large rock formation in the background.
A young woman and man sitting on a stone wall with a scenic mountainous landscape in the background. The woman wears glasses, a white knit sweater, and ripped jeans. The man has a beard, is bald, and wears a plaid shirt over a white t-shirt and khaki pants. They are smiling.
A couple embraces as they stand facing a mountain with the sun shining brightly behind them, casting a warm glow.
A wedding couple in formal attire sharing a kiss outdoors with a man lifting a woman. The woman is wearing a white lace wedding dress and high heels, and has tattoos on her leg and arm. The man is dressed in a black suit. The scenery features trees and hills in the background.

Hey! I’m Katie, a Colorado Springs based photographer with a love for sunshine, mountains, and capturing the candid in-between moments. My sessions are relaxed, fun , and my style is warm, natural, and full of adventure- just like the stories I get to tell through my lens. Whether it’s chasing golden light through the mountains, wandering hidden trails, or simply soaking up sunshine in the city, I love capturing the kind of photos that feel like an adventure you’ll never want to forget!

Capturing life’s daydreams, one photo at a time.

Meet Katie

Beautiful Landscaped Backgrouds

A couple hugging and kissing outdoors on a stone wall, with red rock formations and trees in the background on a sunny day.

Garden of the Gods

A couple in wedding attire standing in a field of tall grass at sunset, gazing into each other's eyes.

Ute Valley Park

From Our Clients

  • A woman with blonde hair wearing a white shirt and pink striped apron standing next to a pink cake with red decorations. She is in a room with framed abstract artwork on the wall and assorted books, plants, and a framed sign that reads 'Bloom & Batter' and 'Custom Desserts & Event Planning Services.'

    "Katie is the best photographer in town! We did a shoot for my business website and the pictures came out incredible, I love them so much. Will definitely be booking with her again ◡̈"

  • A group of three people and three dogs standing in front of a red rocky cliff. The people are smiling at the camera; one woman with glasses and wearing a white cardigan, a man with a beard wearing a plaid shirt, and a woman with long hair, wearing a white top. The dogs include a Corgi puppy on the ground, a golden retriever mix with a harness, and a small brown and white Papillon sitting in front of the woman with glasses.

    “10/10 recommend Sunshine Daydream Photos! Katie helped us to have a relaxed, smooth going photo session, even with our crazy dogs!! Not only did we get beautiful photos, but she also showed us new spots and views in our city! Will 100% be using Katie’s services again!!”

  • A couple dancing outdoors with rocky terrain, green hills, and mountains in the background under a clear blue sky. The man has curly hair and a beard, wearing a plaid shirt and jeans. The woman has dark hair, tattoos on her arm, and is wearing a striped top and flowing skirt.

    "Katie is absolutely amazing! She did both my engagement photos and our elopement pictures, and I couldn’t be happier with how they turned out—they’re truly beautiful. She has such a natural way of making you feel comfortable in front of the camera, which made a huge difference for us. Katie also guides you with poses so effortlessly, and the entire process felt seamless from start to finish. She made the experience so memorable, and I’m beyond grateful for the moments she captured. Highly recommend her!”

A dog sitting in snow in front of red rock formations and snow-covered trees

Local Gems

Red Rock Canyon Open Space

A smiling couple standing outdoors in front of a scenic mountain range during sunset.

Mesa and Garden of the Gods Overlooks