Sarasota, FL             Monterey, CA  

  by Kathryn Kittinger    

"Thank you so much for your humbling testimonials.  Photographing children gives me great joy!  It is a blessing to provide you and your families with photos you'll enjoy for a lifetime.   All the credit and honor belongs to God...I just photograph through the eyes and heart He gave me.  To receive your thanks is a double blessing!!    Kathryn Kittinger

 
Testimonials:
"Kathryn Kittinger has found her place as one of America's premier children's photographers."  Attitude's Magazine March 2008 issue, written by ABC News Anchor - Brad Giffen  - Pick up a copy for complete article.

"We can’t tell you enough how much we love working with you…You are extremely talented and deeply touch the lives of those who know you."    With Love,  Jenn D. – Carmel Valley, CA

 

"THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts!  Our photos were by far the very best we've ever had, and we will cherish them for many years to come.  You were able to capture the very heart and soul of our family and children through your creative artistry. We're so grateful and fortunate to have met you."  Lisa & Todd T.– Philadelphia, PA - Visiting Opera Singer - Sarasota, FL

 

"I want to thank you SOOO much for these incredible pictures that you took.  Wow-we are truly blessed to have been given your gift of photography…You surely captivate the heart of a child.  You truly have a gift! ...every day I look at those pictures and gawk- you truly capture the spirit of children.  And the spirit of Jacob!  I am sooooo impressed, and I just wished you lived close by  - so I could recommend you to all of my friends. "  Carol Aspling – Children’s Choir Director – The Crystal Cathedral – Garden Grove, CA

                                                                                                                                                       

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for the BEAUTIFUL photos!!!!!!!!!!  I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!!!!!!!!  You did an awesome job and I am thrilled with the results!!!!   I will highly recommend you to everyone I talk to!  Ruth E. - Bradenton, FL

 

"Kathryn Kittinger's work is the best in our community!  The whole process was the best experience we've ever had with a photographer."   Mitchell K. - Sarasota, FL
"...You are so talented! ...I am so excited about the quality and beauty of the pics I get to give our friends and family.
I sent your website info. to about 60 friends and family, and they all loved her pics!!!!  Many people also commented on what amazing pics you take!  Thanks so much for everything!   Staci P. - Sarasota, FL

 

"Once again the photos of the kids were beyond wonderful.  My mom returns
from Ireland this weekend so I cannot wait to hear her reaction when she
sees those faces on her wall in the family room." Maria S. - Sarasota, FL

 

"I can't even tell you just how MUCH I love the photos!  I just can't tell you enough!"  Liz - Franklin, MI
“You do realize that since I am adding another child you will have to start monthly work retreats to Carmel!!! …You  are sooooo loved in Carmel that I will be available anytime you can come.”  Jennifer - Carmel, CA

“Our photos were beyond amazing!!  Every single photo made me well up with tears literally.  My family is going to flip!”  Megan O., Sarasota, FL

"Kathryn's photography has tremendous impact.   Her use of lighting combined with tight cropping makes her work stand apart."  Monte Nagler, Former student & Prote'ge' of Ansel Adams - Farmington Hills, MI
"This place isss IT!"    Ritz Carlton concierge/gallery visitor

In my opinion, Kathryn Kittinger’s photography is the best picture collection we’ve ever featured here at the John Carl Spa & I’ve worked here for 6 years.  Sal Graziano – John Carl Spa – Sarasota, FL

 

"Thank YOU!!! What an important set of photographs these are to me. I cherish them now and always will! You must know that I am completely overjoyed… I can't thank you enough!!"     Alita K. - Monterey , CA

 

"I cannot tell you how many people have asked about your work.  In this town it seems that word of mouth is Big!  So, you can be sure I will plug your name in there!  You're a doll to work with...Sand B. - Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota, FL

 

“I know Kathryn Kittinger is a great photographer because my son is not photogenic at all and she took amazing photos of him.”   Christopher Wheat – CuddleBugs Children’s Boutiques - Located on St. Armand’s Cir & Lakewood Ranch, FL

 

"These are the most beautiful photographs of children I've ever seen. They're absolutely incredible!"  Margaret, NYC
"Kathryn's photography is exquisite, and I come from a family with artistic masterful talent.  Her gallery is very very lovely."  Gallery Walk Visitor

“Kathryn is blessed with an enormous amount of patience for children, and she is an artist in the truest sense of the word.  I would highly recommend her work.”  Primo V.-Monterey, CA   

 

Thank you so much for such a great shoot.  I'm in love with all your work.  Claire – Punta Gorda, FL

"You took such a beautiful picture of my daughter and grandson. It made her dad & I cry when we received it for Christmas.  Your photograph caught the love that she has for her son.  We know he is a Gift from God and you captured it in beautiful form."    Diane – Proud Grandmother - Anoka, MN                                                         

 

"The pictures of Brandon were wonderful!  You really captured his true essence.  I have thanked you so many times in my mind that I cannot recall." - Claire - Pleased Grandmother Melbourne, FL

 

”Your work is truly a wonder! You've captured my sons in a manner that brings joy to our hearts whenever we show them off to our friends.  Your website is also a joy to view, and keep coming back to.  Keep up the marvelous work!”
Clarence - Evergreen, CO


"The photographs turned out wonderful! We just love them. Thank you for your time, patience and expertise. We really enjoyed ourselves and had a fun time with you. We appreciate you making it such a special day for us!"     Leea - Colorado Spring, CO

 

“I thought Ms. KK was really nice! She made me feel like part of her family! ”  Maddie, Age 9

"Your work is wonderful...we are all thrilled!”   Brenda L. Whitsett - C.E.O., Girl Scouts of Monterey Bay
“We tried other photographers before Shoogie Boogies and were very frustrated. We are extremely happy with our pictures taken by Kathryn. I wouldn't use anyone else! She takes excellent pictures.”
Happy Customer - Monterey, CA

 

“Kathryn has the unique ability to capture the inner beauty of each child she photographs.”
Kim B. - Monterey, CA       

        

“I’m from Paris, lived in Palo Alto, New York and now Sarasota.   I’m telling you, your gallery is the best in Sarasota.  It’s just right.  You have a great eye.”  F.V. - Gallery Visitor

 

"I like Kathryn’s use of natural settings, rather than photographing in a stuffy studio with artificial props.”    Diane B. - Monterey, CA                                               

"Kathryn Kittinger's work is just so different.  You can FEEL the love & emotion.  The photos in her gallery brought tears to my eyes!"  Patricia - Sarasota, FL

"Everyone just raved over the baby announcements!"   Shelby - Carmel, CA

                                                                                                

“I am so grateful for the picture you used of my grandmother.  Also, Oliver with his Harley hat was just adorable. Kathryn continue the excellent work, and God Bless.”  Shena -  Lewisburg, TN           

 

“Our family cherishes the portrait you took of mom. You just don’t know how much! It gives us solitary pleasure each time we look at it…”    Ann Fulcher - Daughter of Mrs. Josephine S. Thurman  - Stroke Victim, Passed Jan.20, 2003

“The photos Kathryn took of my teenager are glamorous, but very definitely her.”   Susan - Sarasota, FL                    

“...your photography is outstanding!”    Mary - Crystal Cathedral - Garden Grove, CA    

“I just received my daughter’s preschool photos.  They are fantastic!  I especially love the class picture. I am SO glad that I got it!  ALL of the kids look adorable in it.  You did a great job.  A good handful of the parents have stopped me to tell me how great the photos turned out.  Thank you so much for such a great job! Please come back!!"     Wendy - Monterey, CA

 

“I just wanted to comment on what a great website you have...very impressed by your work.”   Suzannne-  Myrtle Beach, SC

"Kathryn took hundreds of class pictures for Parents' Place…they are ALL beautiful!"        Gail Root - Director of Parents’ Place - Pacific Grove, CA -    One of "Monterey County’s Women of the Year 2002"

 

“My photographer is a wonderful person and I love her dearly!”  Jenna - Colorado Springs

 

“The class photos Kathryn took of my son are so sweet and so very precious to me! They are some of my favorite photos. I really enjoy them!!”     Andrea O.  - Monterey, CA

 

“Kathryn is a true professional. She worked with hundreds of parents and children and made sure each and every one was 100% satisfied.”    Pleased Teacher - Pacific Grove, CA

 

“I had the most wonderful day of my life.  We had the most fun!”    Branden - Sarasota, FL

“Kathryn, We LOVE our photos!”   Big Hugs, Elin  -  Children's Book Author - Pacific Grove, CA

"Your clients can tell you love what you do.  The way you work with us decreases the stress immensely."  Jennifer - Carmel, CA

“The class picture Kathryn took of my grandson is my favorite photo of him.”  Caryl C. -  Grandmother

“Kathryn took hundreds of pictures of children, and every single one of them was fabulous…WOW!”       Kim B. - Teacher in Charge - Pacific Grove, CA

“Kathryn did a great job of capturing our family’s personality. She’s fun to work with, and the pictures turned out beautifully!”   Christy H. - Monterey, CA

"My family's response to the pictures was as enthusiastic as ours. She's a great photographer!”   Jill - Monterey, CA                                                                                  

 

“I can’t tell you enough how much our family loved our daughter’s class pictures.  Also, I cried when I read the story about Shoogie Boogies on your website.”     Dawn P. - Sarasota, FL

 

TOO COOL for words!!!  I love the new products.   Now, the big decision will
be which picture!! ...
Kathryn, you have an enormous gift and are exceptionally talented at what you do.  Always remember that.  I completely believe in you 150%.  Jenn D. - Carmel, CA

 

"I think you’re the best photographer our school has ever had.  Your work is just so different.  Denise S." - Sarasota, FL

 

"We truly love our pictures.  You are very talented." - Melissa G. - S. Carolina - Visiting Grandparents - Sarasota, FL

"Your photos are exquisite!!"  Sue W. - Sacramento, CA

"Thank you so much for the photographs!  They are priceless!"  Marilyn C. Peairs - Grandmother - San Martin, CA

 

"It's the most beautiful photograph I've ever seen".   Judy Krabow  Sarasota, FL

 

"I was immediately struck by the JOY that shows in Kathryn's work."  Linda W. - Virginia
"The photos you've taken over the years for us are just beauuu-tiii-ful!  The other day my husband was looking at all the pictures on our walls and said, 'Honey, having all these photos made was one the greatest things you could have ever done for our family.'  Jenn- Carmel, CA

We received the pictures; they're beautiful.  Allison– Salinas, CA

"You're incredibly talented.  Your work is soo beautiful...You're fantastic!"  John - Sarasota Downtown & Beyond
"You really captured my son's TRUE personality. That was the most important thing to me!" Jodi - Sarasota, FL

“As we walked through the Shoogie Boogie photo gallery, we felt like we were visiting the angels and experiencing a study of innocence.”   Bob & Barbara, Visiting from NE

 

"...Like all the other photos, they far exceeded my expectations! The 11x14 is proudly displayed in the entryway to Lily's room."  Tonya, Sarasota, FL

 

"Thank you for giving us such beautiful pictures.  Doug looks at them ever day & loves them.  We've also had friends over & they think they're just fabulous!"  Brooke - Sarasota, FL
The photos are to die for!  My husband was in awe.  Daddy is in love.  Not to mention myself.   He said to me after we looked through the pictures that Kathryn has to keep coming!  Jennifer - Carmel, CA

"…I almost cried when I got the Christmas card!  The children looked so beautiful, what a wonderful job you did.  I will continue to share your postcards with my families and to support you."   Fondly,

 Marian Rutkowski - Director of Discovery Days Preschool - Sarasota, FL

 

The photos are so wonderful.  Just wanted to thank you again for doing a great job, and also let you know that my husband loves them along with our entire family!!.   Katy - Sarasota, FL

I'm so excited about my pictures!  I never saw my family looking so good before!  These are hands down the best pictures ever taken of us...better than my wedding pictures and any other "professional" picture ever taken!  I love the way we look so natural in these photos and not posed.  You definitely have a gift!  You did a wonderful job and, of course, I will recommend you to everyone.  Thanks again! 

Ruth E. - Bradenton, FL

"Thank you so much for taking the beautiful photos of our babes...You definitely have rave reviews from our entire family and friends.  The feedback has been insane!  They will be a priceless treasure we will have forever…you are truly following your personal legend."   Lynn O., Sarasota, FL

 

"I just wanted to send my heartfelt thanks for the beautiful memories you helped our family create. You are such a wonderful person. We ADORE the pictures and always will!"  Anastasia J. - Sarasota, FL

 

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