Behind the lens
KATE KIRKMAN Food and weddings photographer https://createhub.uk
Kate Kirkman
Sony A9 II and Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM: 1/15 sec at f/6.3, ISO 500.
Kate Kirkman
Sony A7R IV and Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro: 1/100 sec at f/3.5, ISO 400.
Kate Kirkman
A photographer and filmmaker based in Cornwall, southwest England, Kate Kirkman specialises in genres including food, weddings, portraits and boudoir. She is one half of the Kate and Brent Kirkman creative partnership, which specialises in storytelling solutions for a variety of clients. The duo are both Sony European Imaging Ambassadors and Rotolight Masters of Light.
What first attracted you to photography, and how did you get into shooting food?
I needed a hobby to save me from the Groundhog Day of small children and I was attracted to photography because I love painting and it seemed a much faster way to be creative. Plus, I had two small children on hand to practise with.
I didn’t set out to become a food photographer – it happened quite naturally as part of my work capturing weddings and events. I was asked more and more to photograph the food, and from there, I realised it’s a speciality in its own right and I enjoyed the styling side of it, too. Compared to working with people, it’s calmer and more controlled – but the human element still finds its way in, particularly when the project involves chefs or restaurant teams, which I also love.