ABOUT ME

Photographer • Videographer Content Creator • Marketer

KATE COOLENS

Your vision. Brought to life.

Coolens Media started with something I’ve loved for years: creating and telling stories through visuals.

My journey began in 2014, when photography was simply a hobby. In 2016, that passion led me to become a photojournalist for my school newspaper, where I discovered how much I loved capturing real moments as they happened.

Sports photography quickly became one of my favorite forms of storytelling. I love the action, intensity, and raw emotion that come with capturing a moment in motion. Over the years, I’ve also photographed weddings, birthdays, conferences, family portraits, and countless moments.

In late 2022, I expanded my creative journey into UGC and micro-influencing, where I began creating content and collaborating with reputable brands. That experience gave me a deeper understanding of what makes content not only visually appealing, but authentic and engaging. I’m currently proud to partner with brands including Fabletics and Savage X Fenty.

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As my creative career grew, so did my interest in the strategy behind it. To strengthen my marketing and analytical skillset, I pursued a Master’s degree in Digital Marketing, and graduated in 2024.

Today, Coolens Media brings all of these experiences together, photography, content creation, social media, digital marketing, strategy, and analytics.

I believe great content starts with a vision. My goal is to understand what you see, what you want to say, and what you want your audience to feel and then help bring that vision to life.

Whether you’re building a brand, elevating your social media, capturing a special moment, or simply have an idea you want to see become reality, I’m here to help you create something that feels authentic, looks amazing, and makes an impact. Let’s bring your vision to life.

My Approach

I make things easier. Not every business has a marketing team, so I help bring ideas to life, create content with purpose, and give business owners one less thing to manage. For couples, businesses, and anyone who loves my style, I capture candid moments and turn them into timeless photographs.

Creative

Strategic

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Candid

Behind The Camera

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LOCATION

San Diego, CA



BUSINESS HOURS

Mon - Fri || 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM


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