She received a Bachelor of Science from James Madison University and recently graduated from The Art Institute of Washington with an Associate in Arts. Born in Northern New Jersey, Kate moved to Virginia in 2001 to pursue her education. In summer 2008, she began her photography career at The Art Institute of Washington where she was inspired by local food photographers and chefs. Kate also loves travel photography and gets her inspiration from experiencing different cultures.In 2009, she earned honorable mention in National Geographics 2009 International Photography Contest.