What We Carry & What We Return To
In this episode of The Stories That Form Us, I sit down with Kate Seymour of Kate Seymour Photography, a Vermont-based photographer capturing elopements, intimate weddings, motherhood, and the kind of family moments that matter long after the frame.
We talk about everything from ranch life and cowgirl dreams to shifting paces in motherhood and choosing presence, both behind the lens and in daily life.
This one’s about coming home to yourself, and honoring the landscapes (internal and external) that shape the way we love.
Meet Kate of Kate Seymour Photography
Kate is a photographer specializing in elopements, intimate weddings, and motherhood sessions. Based in Vermont, she brings a grounded presence, a deep love for the outdoors, and a storyteller’s eye to every shoot. From wild Wyoming trails to backroads in the Northeast, her work celebrates connection to land, to family, to self.
We worked together on her brand and website through Unbridled Form, and I can say firsthand: her heart is in the work. Kate captures real moments, inviting her clients to be fully seen and fully themselves.
A Few Themes That Rose to the Surface
The Places That Shape Us Stay With Us
Kate tells the story of visiting a Wyoming guest ranch as a child, a place her dad had gone decades earlier — and returning to work there years later. The pull of place, and the way it roots itself in your memory and body, became a throughline of our conversation.
Elopements That Feel Like You
From pizza dates and canoe rides to mountaintop vows with just your dog in tow, Kate is helping couples dream up wedding days that reflect who they really are. Her planning process blends intention, encouragement, and curiosity: “If there were no rules, what would your day look like?”
Horses as Witnesses, Mountains as Memory
We both shared stories from our time working on ranches, from wrangling horses at sunrise to Wyoming “safaris” on day-off dirt roads. There’s something about the bigness of that land and the rhythm of ranch life that changes the way you move through the world. You’ll hear it in our voices as we swap stories.
The Slow Moments Matter
As Kate has moved deeper into motherhood and family photography, she’s found new depth in the everyday. Whether she’s capturing a couple’s vows or a mama’s quiet moment with her child, her work is an invitation to pause and feel what’s here.
Presence Is a Practice
One of my favorite moments in this episode is when Kate reflects on learning to slow down behind the lens, resisting the pressure to document everything, and instead choosing to be with the moment. As a new mom and business owner, she’s finding a rhythm that lets her be more present in every area of her life.
Client Spotlight: Kate Seymour Photography
Kate came to Unbridled Form ready to elevate her visual identity, not because she wanted to become someone new, but because she was ready to be fully seen. We built a brand and website that mirrors the energy she brings to her clients: present, supportive, adventurous, and artful.
Working with Kate felt like collaborating with an old friend even though we’ve not yet met in person. Our shared love for wide open landscapes and slow, meaningful work created a deep sense of resonance from the start. Getting to bring that to life in her brand felt like a true honor.
“For the past three years, I’ve been unimpressed with my DIY logo and brand for my photography business. But then I found Amy of Unbridled Form! Her creative talents are unmatched and working with her is so fun and simple! She is organized, professional and cares so much for her clients and ensuring that your vision and your story are being brought to life. Working with Amy has been a complete game changer for my business and I recommend her to anyone looking for a re-brand!”
You can explore Kate’s work (and her new brand and website!) at kateseymour.com.
Through the Lens of Story
This episode is a love letter to the in-between. The places we return to. The wide open spaces that show us who we are. The everyday magic of a photo that brings you right back to a moment you didn’t realize you’d miss.
Kate’s story reminds us that home isn’t always one place. And that sometimes, the clearest vision for your business comes not from performing, but from remembering and getting a little curious.
What We Loved Most
- The role of place in shaping identity and memory
- Kate’s thoughtful, intentional approach to elopements
- The honesty of balancing work and motherhood
- Stories of ranch life, horses, and wide open spaces
- The invitation to slow down and be present
The Stories That Form Us
The Stories That Form Us is a podcast about the narratives shaping our creative work, our brands, and the way we move through the world. It’s a production of Unbridled Form, a brand strategy and design studio helping entrepreneurs tell the story only they can tell.
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