KATE T. PARKER | Artist profiles
[MARIANNE CAMPBELL ASSOCIATES]
KIDS YELLING INTO METAL FAN
Kate T. Parker is a photographer and director known for her uplifting portraits of strength, individuality and human connection. Her images celebrate people as they are — confident, imperfect and entirely themselves.
ALICE, ARMS WIDE IN SPRINKLERS
GIRL IN SNOW WHITE COSTUME
GIRLS WRAPPED IN TOWELS
MAHIN, ALOPECIA, IN RED CAMELLIAS
KIDS LAUGHING IN SPRINKLER SPRAY
Based in Atlanta, Kate first turned her camera toward her own daughters, seeking a more honest representation of childhood. That personal project became the bestselling book "Strong Is the New Pretty" and sparked a global conversation around confidence and self-worth.
GIRLS, SOCCER PEACE SIGNS CELEBRATION
SOCCER TEAM LEGS LINEUP
BOYS, WRESTLING TEAM LINEUP
GIRLS, SOCCER CHEER POINTING SECOND
KEKAI GIRL, SKATER PORTRAIT HAWAII
Her photographs embrace movement, personality and imperfection. Freckles, scraped knees, laughter and determination all become part of the story.
TIARA, FRECKLES INTENSE PORTRAIT
AFLAC, YOUNG CANCER PATIENT, PORTRAIT
GRANDMOTHER HOLDING NEWBORN, HOSPITAL
ELDERLY COUPLE, TENDER EMBRACE
COUPLE MOVING DAY, KISS ON HEAD
TRACEE ELLIS ROSS, LAUGHING HAIR TOSS
Kate brings the same human-centered approach to commercial assignments for brands including Disney, Athleta, REI, Lululemon, American Express and Uber.
KID IN SHARK COSTUME, HALLOWEEN
GIRL AND GOLDEN RETRIEVER, DANCING SUNSET
KIDS, JUMPING BED WITH MOM
SAM, FEATHER BEACH SUNSET
MILES PLAYING CHESS
Her work is defined by a rare ability to make people feel seen. The result is imagery that feels honest, empowering and full of life.
TWO GIRLS, PURPLE SCOOTER
SOCCER STREETS GIRL, NIKE PORTRAIT
WOMAN, POOLSIDE LAUGHING
RED SEQUIN DANCERS, MID LEAP
CHOA GIRLS, TRACK FINISHING LINE CELEBRATION
TWO KIDS, FOURTH OF JULY AMERICAN FLAG
She is also the author of several acclaimed books, including "Play Like a Girl", "The Heart of a Boy" and "Force of Nature", and co-directed the documentary "Home Field", which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
ELLA, FIRST TRIATHLON
GIRL BACKFLIP TRAMPOLINE, FRIENDS WATCHING
GIRL JUMPING INTO LAKE, FAMILY SWIMMING
GIRLS IN SWIMMING POOL, TWILIGHT GLOW
CADE, BOY UNDERWATER
For assignments, please contact:
✉ Marianne Campbell
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