photographer for children’s outdoor programs in Northern California

forest preschools • earth education programs • nature-based homeschool/unschool groups 

 

School portraits with an outdoor twist…

I’m Kate Skogen and I am the owner & lead photographer at JetKat Photo. I specialize in candid portraits for nature-based school programs and homeschool/unschool groups in the San Francisco Bay Area. I provide memories for parents and marketing photos for school programs.

I observe and photograph their adventures and interests as they unfold. Whether it’s an organized forest preschool or a single homeschool family, I provide personal, unique, and fun photographs-outside. I’m like a fly on the wall (bug on a tree?!) during the natural school day while children are immersed in outdoor play.

Unlike large corporate photography companies, I only work with outdoor-based programs. With 30 years of professional photography experience, I provide high quality customer service and incredible images.

I take pride in my reputation for naturally connecting with children and never force smiles because I want you to have photographs that convey your child's unique personality. There is nothing traditional about our portraiture program. 

 

more info

  • There is absolutely no cost to the school / program

  • Your school and families receive journalistic, documentary-style photographs

  • Complimentary headshots for school staff members are included

  • We never ask parents to pre-pay before seeing their images.⁣ Viewing and ordering of portraits is done online, in a password-protected online gallery.

  • Families can pay $100 for high-res digital photos of their child (10+ photos, depending on class size) or purchase a print package which range in cost from $50-$100 (or both if they want)

  • 20% of our sales is donated to local organizations (generally non-profits with a focus for environmental conservation or social justice)

  • Year-round photography service is available- there’s no such thing as bad wether 😉

 

sign up

I photograph a limited number of schools each season in order to provide an excellent customer service experience. Fill out the contact form or just email kate@jetkatphoto.com for more info and to set up a time to chat

Winter Promo: Reserve your spring photo day before January 31, 2024 and your school will receive all edited photos to use as you wish (for marketing, website, newsletter, etc.)