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KatFour Photo LLC | Columbia Missouri Professional Photographer
KatFour Photo Studio
The small studio space allows for indoor photos with these backdrop options. The outdoor space around the studio allows for brick backgrounds, wooded photos, a pretty rustic bridge and other fun photo ideas.
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Architecture & City
City and architectural photos can provide a unique, fun, modern look! Consider these if you'd like something colorful and bright. Another great reason are all the fun activities you can do during your photo shoot!
Downtown Columbia, MO
Downtown has many unique and beautiful locations. You can stop by the columns in front of the courthouse, take photos on the roof of a parking garage or take a walk by RockBottom Comics, Sparky’s, Orr Street Studios, one of the coffee houses or through Alley A. We can plan a day that really shows off your personality and interests.
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Downtown is colorful, vibrant, and fun. Let me know what you like to do and we can pick out the perfect spots for your pics!
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Mizzou
The campus has many great outdoor and indoor spots for photos. Jesse Hall and the columns are traditional spots that make wonderful backdrops for all kinds of photography. The law school has some interesting architecture and the library, Lowry Mall and the Memorial Union have a stunning classic look. In addition the campus is a botanical garden and features lots of great trees and flowers.
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More Mizzou
If it’s raining several of these spots are covered for outdoor photos. With proper permission we can also slip into the library or one of the other historic buildings and get beautiful indoor photographs.
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Columbia College
The Columbia College campus is a beautiful location with lots of green space, historic buildings and a brand new quad with fountain and amphitheater. Much smaller than the Mizzou campus, this location doesn't require as much walking, but packs quite a few beautiful spots into one compact package. Ideal for those looking for a blend of outdoor greenery and architecture in their photos.
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Park & Water
Parks are fresh and bright and bring on the feel of being in nature, while still getting to stay in the city and even have some architecture or landmarks. They can be fresh and green, full of fall colors or feature flowers in bloom.
Shelter Gardens
This small park is a botanical garden and has a variety of plant life, pretty bridges and a cute little schoolhouse. With many shady spots, creative use of vines, and lots of green space, it’s a great spot for many different types of photography and does not require a ton of walking.
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Martin Luther King Jr.Memorial Garden
Beautiful small park with a memorial to Martin Luther King Jr., beautiful trees and nice paved paths. Gorgeous floral gardens with plenty of shade. This park is adjacent to the MKT Trail.
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Nifong Park
Located on the South side of town and housing the historical society this park can offer some really creative and pretty photographs. The park contains the red barn theater, a woodsy space, a small lake, the historical society buildings including the Maplewood home, and lots of shade. Located on the South side of town and housing the historical society this park can offer some really creative and pretty photographs. The park contains the red barn theater, a woodsy space, a playground, a small lake, the the Maplewood home, and lots of walking paths and shade.
Due to historical society policy we avoid shooting on Boone Country Historical property grounds. However the remaining 56 acres of park (including everything listed above) are available for photos.
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Stephens Lake Park
With it’s beautiful lake that is used for swimming and fishing as well as playgrounds, waterfalls and lots of shade this park is a great spot for unique and creative photos. It’s the best waterfront view you’ll find in the city.
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Cosmo-Bethel Park
This small park features a lake with a walking path surrounding it, a playground and lots of green space, along with a cute shaded wooden bridge. A small park, but great for some portraits.
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Cosmo Park
A large park with lots to see. Many sporting events take place on the tennis courts, softball and soccer fields here. A skate park or the walking trails might be your preference. And if not, just walk over to the golf course next door.
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Woods & Hiking
Are you super outdoorsy? Love to hike and spend time with nature? Columbia has some great hiking and biking trails with beautiful views that are perfect for your photography session.
Rock Bridge State Park
Located on the south side of town, this park has a little bit of everything. Wooden hiking paths, water, caves including Devil’s Icebox, and of course gorgeous woods. If you like the outdoors and want a rustic look to your photos this location is great!
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Grindstone Nature Area
A stunning bridge, great trail, beautiful field of tall grass and rocky streams. This location is great for the outdoorsy types who want to spend some time in nature and get beautiful photographs.
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Capen Park
This woodsy park has plenty of rocky trails and lush greenery. With sights from the top of a gorgeous cliff face, a fun bridge and shady paths this park is a fantastic choice for the hikers and explorers out there!
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MKT Trail at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Garden
Beautiful trail with tons of greenery, stone walls, beautiful rustic bridges and loads of shade! This spot will require a bit more walking on the trail, but if you're up for a hike, it's well worth it for the views!
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The Pinnacles Youth Park
This pretty park is full of rock walls, woodsy trails, streams and rustic architecture. Though it’s located just north of Columbia and requires some walking to get to all the fun spots. If you’re up for a hike and some climbing over rocks, this park might be the perfect spot for your session.
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Albert-Oakland Park
A beautiful park with lots of trees, walking trails, cute trees, tennis courts, and tons of other fun spots for photos.
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Take a loop around the park for some fun pictures.
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Other Ideas
If the typical locations aren't your style consider some of these other ideas.
Les Bourgeois Vineyards
and Winery
This location is perfect for a date and photo shoot. Open up a bottle of wine, wander through the vineyards and spend some time looking out over the river. You need to be a little careful of scheduled events, but otherwise it’s a beautiful and unique location.
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Rocheport Tunnel
Stunning hiking/biking trails with a beautiful stone tunnel. This one of a kind location allows for a fun combination of hiking, unique photo spots and close proximity to downtown Rocheport.
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Your Home
Also remember that you can always have your photography session at your home. You can plan some activities together and I will bring my lighting equipment! This type of shoot is a fantastic way to show your personality and stay out of the elements.
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Your Office/Store
For business or professional portraits consider scheduling your session at your office or place of work. It can add a personalized touch while still keeping a professional demeanor.For business or professional portraits consider scheduling your session at your office or place of work. It can add a personalized touch while still keeping a professional demeanor.
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