About Kathryn Knight
About Kathryn Knight
I am a street photographer who travels near and far, always with a camera and always on the look-out for the “decisive moment” in which to tell a story. I let the streets be my guide. I shoot both “street” scenes as well as environmental portraits, with the goal to illustrate an emotion and the human condition. Most of the time I must react very quickly to capture the perfect moment or risk missing the shot. At other times I must wait for the right person(s) to walk into the frame to make the perfect composition. My photographs reflect the way people interact with each other and their surroundings. I enjoy both catching my subjects in a spontaneous moment, as well as interacting with them one-to-one. My education in Art History and International Relations influences how I see the world around me.
I was drawn to street photography because I was inspired by the work of Henri Cartier Bresson and how he captured daily life. Today I am drawn to photographers like Harry Gruyaert and Alex Webb as I try to concentrate on light and color, as well as how my subjects are framed in the photograph.
I am the Founder and Chairperson of the Photo Guild in Naples, FL, which presents workshops and field trips, and also sponsors an annual photography show. I am on the marketing committee of Artis-Naples, the home of the Naples Philharmonic and the Baker Arts Museum.
My award winning photos have been exhibited in numerous juried shows, including Camera USA, Naples Art, Pelican Bay Photo Guild, and in private collections. I have also made presentations on “Street Photography: Visual Storytelling” to a number of camera clubs both in the US and overseas.