About | Katch Silva

this is what
I look like.

HEY, I'M KATCH

I live in the California desert with my partner Ben. I’m a rock climber, I genuinely laugh at dad jokes, and I feel pretty weird talking about myself.

I've been shooting weddings for 10 years and have found that I enjoy being truly intentional about how I shoot. It's about the experience, and the way a photo can bring you back, like the scent of nostalgia.

To be honest, I'm not the best with words. I hope the photos say it all.

publications & speaking

momma always said,
"you can tell a lot about a person by her friends"

So here are some photos of my weird-ass friends, my guy, and me, doing what we like to do in our spare time.

for more recent personal stuff, you can see my

personal instagram

Pssst!

IF I WASN'T A PHOTOGRAPHER

I'd be a rock-climbing, dirt-bagging nomad. So basically what I am now when I'm not shooting.

I'M AN ANIMAL PERSON

We're all animals. But I often prefer the company of non-human animals best. Sometimes I watch ants for longer than a normal person might.

I'VE LIVED IN A VAN

for 3 years with my Ben. We just bought a home in Joshua Tree, and now we're on the road part-time. I love our weird little life.

I'D RATHER OBSERVE

than be the center of attention. I lean towards the introverted end of the spectrum. But with close friends, I'm the giggle gal.

I HAVE A PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE

from the University of Pennsylvania. Also: Math, Photography, and Statistics. My passions are all over the place.

I DON'T LIKE TO WEAR SHOES

whenever possible & appropriate. So if you're cool with it, I may be barefoot for part of your wedding.

I WAS BORN IN COLOMBIA

I grew up on my grandparent's tiny coffee farm, and moved to the states when I was 9. English is my second language.

I LIKE READING NON-FICTION

Some favorites: Waking Up by Sam Harris,
How To Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan,
The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins.

I THINK THAT GRATITUDE

honesty, & kindness are important. There is so much to be grateful for, even when all feels broken. Let's try to be open & honest, and kind to each other. We're all humans trying to figure shit out.

2019 Travel schedule

If you want to see your location here, get in touch! I'm always adding new dates & locations.

2020 CALENDAR COMING SOON!

> January <

Florida
California

> February <

California
Colorado

> March <

Fort Collins, CO
Los Angeles, CA
Brooklyn, NY

> April <

Los Angeles, CA
New Orleans, LA
Joshua Tree, CA

> May <

Joshua Tree, CA

> June <

Northern CA
Portland, OR
Cannon Beach, OR
Joshua Tree, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Austin, TX
San Francisco, CA

> July <

Joshua Tree, CA
Los Angeles, CA

> August <

Joshua Tree, CA
Estes Park, CO
Cupertino, CA

> September <

Cherry Valley, CA
San Diego, CA
Joshua Tree, CA
Brooklyn, NY

> October <

Los Angeles, CA
Farwell, MI
Catskills, NY
Joshua Tree, CA

> November <

Lexington, KY
Joshua Tree, CA

> December <

Joshua Tree, CA
Florida

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