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Welcome to the collection I swear isn't an addiction. I buy the film so you don’t have to. Peek the raw results from my Pentax K1000 or the Kodak Ektar H35 to see if that "vintage vibe" is worth the price of a small car. Good gear lives here.

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Film Cameras

Pentax K1000

Purely mechanical, utterly reliable, and the foundation of classic 35mm photography.

Kodak Ektar H35

The half-frame concept means 72 photos on a standard 36-exp roll, which is the ultimate stay broke hack.

Polaroid Now Gen 3

Bold, blue, MoMA-exclusive color block design. It embodies the intersection of fine art, design, and spontaneous photography.

Pink and turquoise Polaroid instant camera

Polaroid 600

This refurbished vintage camera with a vibrant Killer Acid skin is an instant, fixed-focus party camera.

Barbie Malibu

Retrospekt took the quintessential Barbie energy and put it into a fixed-focus 35mm shell that’s as fun to look at as it is to shoot.

Lomomatic 110

When you're traveling light but need to bring film. If you want to stop overthinking and start capturing the vibe, this is your new best friend.

X-Girl Juice Box

Designed by the iconic X-Girl, this juice box is the ultimate stealth shooter. It looks like a snack, but it captures raw, lo-fi 35mm magic.

Digital Cameras

Chuzhao

A modern camera designed to capture the old-school elegance and square composition of a TLR without the film hassle.

Retrosnap

This is your simple, pocket-sized camera that delivers that sought-after early 2000s low-res digital aesthetic.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

The 5D Mark II is the "pro" soul of the studio. While your other cameras are about "vibes" and lo-fi textures, this is about depth and detail.

Paper Shoot

Sustainable stone paper shell, reusable tech, and a focus on that soft, dreamy, vintage-digital output.

Kodak Charmera

A direct homage to the 1987 Kodak Fling (Kodak's first single-use camera), this tiny powerhouse is designed to be lived with.

Lola x Betty Boop

It produces those dreamy, low-resolution digital files that feel like they were pulled directly from a 2004 MySpace bulletin.

Polaroid Snap

Get the best of both worlds: a digital file saved to your SD card for the ‘gram, and a physical 2x3” print that slides out right into your hand.

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This palette pulls straight from that feeling of stumbling across old 70s Pyrex bowls, vintage enamelware, and well-loved kitchen counters. It’s slightly random, entirely unpretentious, and spaces out its colors to feel warm rather than demanding.

THE COLOR BREAKDOWN:

The Glass & Sage Row (Top): This sequence opens with a very pale mint green (#D7EFCD), transitions into a sandy beige (#DDD2A5), and finishes with a heavy, olive-toned avocado green (#8B720C).

The Coral Row (Bottom): To bring in the warmth, the lower section moves from a soft, milky peach (#FFC5B8) into a classic washed-out coral (#FF9676) and finishes with a rich, retro salmon red (#F76860).

#ColorPalette #ThriftStoreFinds #RetroAesthetic #KatieKPrintStudio #ColorInspo #70sVibes #CozyDesign #InteriorInspo #MutedTones

You know the drill: hot weather and instant film chemistry are sworn enemies ☀️

Don't let your summer beach frames turn into a magenta blur before they even develop. Dropped a quick 101 guide on keeping your packs chilled and your shots crisp all season long.

#KatieKPrintStudio #InstantCamera #LoFiAesthetic #CreativeCommunity #PhotoGuide #Polaroid #PolaroidCamera #FilmPhotographyGuide #BehindTheLens #InstantFilmMagic #CreativeChaos #ShootFilmStayBroke

Finding hydrangeas that match your exact outfit palette is basically a required New England skill 🪻✨

We stopped by The Marshside in East Dennis for a quick bite, but honestly, I couldn’t pass up taking a minute to sit by these ridiculous blue blooms. Between the tiny embroidered seashells on this @princesshighwayclothing dress and the sheer volume of flowers behind me, the color inspiration was doing all the heavy lifting for my creative brain today.

Dressed up a bit, ate good food, and absorbed enough color to power me through a full week of printing. What’s giving you creative fuel lately? 👇🎨

#KatieKPrintStudio #OOTW #OutfitOfTheWeek #CreativeStyle #MaximalistStyle #DopamineDressing #DressingForJoy #ClothesThatSparkJoy #StyledByKatie #WhimsicalFashion #OutfitInspiration #PrincessHighway

Logging a little visual diary from my grandma’s 80th trip in Mass. The way this little Charmera handles those electric hydrangea blues and breezy garden shadows is honestly giving me so much studio color inspiration right now 📸💙

Add in the retro borders and pixel stamps? Total chef’s kiss.

#KatieKPrintStudio #Charmera #KodakCamera #DigitalLoFi #AestheticFeed #LofiGallery #RetroDigital #CreativeChaos #NoStressShooting #AnalogAesthetic #MoodboardInspo

Pulling off a surprise 80th birthday for Grandma without anyone leaking the plan is practically a miracle 🎂🥳

We gathered the whole crew at The Marshside in East Dennis. Between the massive Cape Cod hydrangeas outside, the marsh views, and the novelty "80" party glasses being passed around the table, my brain was running on pure joy and color overload 🌿✨

#KatieKPrintStudio #PhotoDump #SurpriseParty #CapeCod #Marshside #ColorInspo #EverydayAesthetic #FamilyGatherings #HydrangeaSeason

July was an absolute blur in the absolute best way possible 🥂✨ Between family milestones and local art deep-dives, my camera barely had time to rest this month.

Celebrated my cousin getting hitched, toasted to my grandma turning 80, and finally made it over to Ball & Socket Arts for the William Kent show. If you’re into print history at all, seeing his 1960s relief prints and sculptures in person is a huge reminder of why we put up with the mess of printmaking in the first place.

I love the chaos of studio days, but taking a second to celebrate family and get inspired by local legends was the exact reset I needed. August is already looking busy, so I’m holding onto these calm memories for a bit 🖼️❤️

#KatieKPrintStudio #MonthlyRecap #JulyDump #WilliamKentArt #BallAndSocketArts

This combination skips the quiet neutrals entirely and dives right into that unmistakable burst of energy when a garden finally starts waking up – bringing together rich botanical greens with bright, punchy pastels that feel entirely fresh.

THE COLOR BREAKDOWN:

The Warm & Sunny Row (Top): This sequence starts with a clear, soft coral (#F4A59E), moves into a bright dandelion yellow (#E1CB45), and finishes with a rich, mossy leaf green (#8A9B37). These provide the main pop of energy.

The Cool Botanical Row (Bottom): To ground the upper row, we have a pale, watery mint (#AFD7D4), a deeper slate-teal (#55A6A0), and a rich, iris-purple (#7270C4).

#ColorPalette #SpringBloom #KatieKPrintStudio #ColorInspo #BotanicalAesthetic #FreshDesign #InteriorInspo #LivelyVibes #ColorStudy

We need to talk about that soul-crushing moment when your edit looks insanely expensive on your backlit MacBook, but arrives from the printer looking like a solid block of charcoal 😭

You haven't broken your printer; you've just fallen straight into the Luminance Trap. The brutal truth? Your screen produces light, but paper only reflects it. Our eyes auto-adjust to bright screens so fast that they constantly lie to us about our shadow details.

I'm dropping the editing hack on the blog today to align your digital dream with physical reality – including the monitor calibration secret and histogram rules I swear by. Hit the link in my bio to stop letting the ink ruin your vibe! 🖥️

#KatieKPrintStudio #PrintShop #LightroomTips #PhotoEditing #DigitalToPrint #FineArtPrint #BehindTheScreen #Luminance101 #PhotographyHacks #CreativeAdvice #MonitorCalibration #PhotoEditingTips

Hot take: Life is way too short to wear boring outfits to art galleries 🌈✨

Quick fit check from outside Ball & Socket Arts! Anchored the entire look with this patterned Lucy & Yak suit and the brightest Charlotte Stone mules I could find, because subtle has never really been in my vocabulary anyway.

Serving full creative energy before diving back into the studio. What’s your go-to "I'm going out to get inspired" outfit? 👇🎨

#KatieKPrintStudio #OutfitOfTheWeek #LucyandYak #CharlotteStone #DressingForJoy #DopamineDressing #StyleInspo #CreativeStyle #FashionLover #MaximalistStyle #OutfitInspiration

Here's to ditching the studio monitor and running straight to the coast for sunset ☀️🌿 Hammo will always have a massive piece of my heart; I’ve been coming here for as long as I can remember, and the vibe at dusk never gets old.

But can we talk about how wild this park's history is? Before it opened as CT's largest shoreline park in 1920, the Winchester Repeating Arms Company literally used this entire beach as a shooting range to test rifles back in the late 1800s! 🤯 From rifle testing ground to my favorite peaceful spot for evening walks... absolute character arc. Nothing beats catching the last bit of warmth by the water before jumping back into art orders! 🎨🌊

#Hammonasset #MadisonCT #WheretoGoinCt #LocalLore #SunsetLover #ShorelineVibes #EverydayMagic #ShorelineLife #GreetingsfromtheShoreline #CTBeaches #HammonassetBeach

A little mid-week dopamine drop for your lock screen... because you deserve a pretty view every time you check your notifications 🌟🔮 There’s always something fresh and free to grab at the studio table. No gatekeeping, just cute files.

How to grab them:
👇 Tap the link in bio
🎒 Head to the "Freebies" tab
📱 Download your favorites and enjoy the new look!

Let me know in the comments if you’re team retro stars or team purple florals this week! Happy downloading, friends. 🪵🧺

#KatieKPrintStudio #FreebieEnergy #LockScreenRefresh #DigitalAesthetic #CreativeChaos #MonthlyDrop #PhoneWallpaper #PurpleAesthetic #CuteWallpapers #Y2K

No filter, just wildfire haze on instant film 🎞️ Sepia skies and surreal afternoons... So weird, so quiet, so pretty in an uncanny way. Shot on Polaroid Now Gen 3.

#Polaroid #PolaroidCamera #PolaroidOriginals #PolaroidNowGen3 #Photography #WildfireHaze #FilmIsNotDead #StayBrokeShootFilm #LofiGallery #Connecticut

There is a very specific, rugged charm to city streets right at golden hour. This palette isn't about soft, delicate transitions – it’s about the heavy contrast of cool slate skies hitting warm brick and terracotta buildings just as the sun goes down.

THE COLOR BREAKDOWN:

The Sky Row (Top): We start with a pale slate blue (#9BD8F3), jump into a rich, saturated teal-blue (#118DC3), and clear the air with a clean, warm cream (#FAF5E1).

The Clay Row (Bottom): This is where the warmth lives. You have a muted salmon pink (#F16C6C), an earthy burnt orange (#DB7331), and a deep, heavy terracotta (#C34911).

#ColorPalette #EarthyAesthetic #DuskAndClay #KatieKPrintStudio #ColorInspo #TerracottaVibes #InteriorDesign #SimpleAesthetic #UrbanDecay

Flipping your camera dial from "Auto" to "Manual" for the first time feels exactly like being handed the flight controls of a commercial airliner mid-air 😭 Your palms get instantly sweaty, your brain completely glitches, and suddenly you forget how basic math works.

If you want to stop taking flat, accidental passport photos and start shooting portraits that feel moody, intentional, and expensive, you have to take the steering wheel back. No gatekeeping here – my latest blog post breaks down the exact settings sequences for open shade and dreamy backlighting so you can nail it on the first try. Read it all now – link in bio! 🔗📸✨

#KatieKPrintStudio #ManualMode #Photography101 #ExposureTriangle #OutdoorPortraits #BehindTheLens #PhotographyHacks #NaturalLight #CreativeCommunity #LearnPhotography #BlogPost #CreativeAdvice #CameraSettings #PortraitPhotography #NaturalLightPhotography #StayCreative

True story: I was trying to grab a quiet iced chai latte at the Firestone Cafe, stepped outside into that lovely little craft market, and BAM. This Oak & Sage piece basically manifested itself into my arms.

It's one of the softest things I own, so naturally, I had to pair it with my go-to Anthropologie cashmere sweater to achieve the ultimate level of cozy design-mode comfort. It’s effortless, it’s earthy, and it’s the exact low-key creative energy I need to power through my queue today. Consider this your sign to always buy the craft market outfit 🌿✨

#KatieKPrintStudio #WhimsicalFashion #OOTW #OutfitOfTheWeek #OakAndSage #Anthropologie #ShopLocal #ShopLocalCT #CraftMarketFinds #CharlotteStone #CharlotteStoneShoes #DressingForJoy #DopamineDressing #StyleInspo #FashionLover #CreativeStyle #PersonalStyle #MaximalistStyle #ClothesThatSparkJoy #StyledByKatie #RainbowAesthetic

A tribute to the classic that completely shaped my world 📸 I love the everyday energy of working with shapes and colors behind a monitor, but the Pentax K1000 will always have a permanent home on my studio shelf.

It’s the camera I learned the ropes on, completely beginner-friendly, and built so tough it could outlive us all. Fact check: production officially ended in 1997, but supporting local vintage camera shops to find a beautifully restored one is half the joy anyway ✨

#KatieKPrintStudio #PentaxK1000 #FilmPhotography #AnalogVibes #35mmFilm #CreativeJourney #StayAnalog #BehindTheLens #CreativeTools #ShootFilmStayBroke

If you want good vibes, space to breathe, and a quiet spot to reset, consider this your sign to head to Hogan’s Cider Mill in Burlington, CT 🍏🪵

The weekend strategy?
🍹 Grab a Blood Orange Cider Slushie (dangerously good, cold, and refreshing)
🧺 Find a cozy corner in the massive outdoor area and unwind
🍩 Do NOT leave without hitting the indoor market for a stack of warm, fresh-made apple cider donuts

It passes the relaxation check, the easygoing weekend check, and the cozy New England vibe check effortlessly. Want the full low-down on what to expect before you go? Tap the link in bio to read the quick 3-minute weekend guide on the blog! 🔗✨

#KatieKPrintStudio #ExploreCT #ConnecticutAdventures #CTScoutingReport #CTPlaces #CTBlogger #SlowLiving #CozyNewEngland #WeekendEscape #HogansCiderMill #ConnecticutLife #VisitCT #RelaxingSpots

The absolute chokehold that this purple reclaimed Polaroid film has on me right now is getting out of hand 😭🔮 I loaded up a pack just to test the chemistry on the quiet little pond outside my apartment, and suddenly the neighborhood looks like a moody, dystopian alien planet. Standard green landscapes are officially banned until further notice 💜🌈

#KatieKPrintStudio #PolaroidReclaimed #PurpleFilm #AnalogPhotography #CreativeChaos #FilmIsNotDead #AestheticVibes #MonochromeFilm #StayCreative

This palette is that exact feeling of walking through the city right after a massive spring storm. It has this heavy, fresh energy that feels like a reset button for your eyes. If you need a mood that’s bright and grounded, this is it.

THE COLOR BREAKDOWN:

The Rainy Reflectives (Top Row): We’re starting with sky blue (#BCE3F7), puddle blue (#5BB7E6), and a punchy blossom pink (#D56EA9). These give the palette its fresh, wet-petal vibe.

The City Glow (Bottom Row): To ground the blues, I’ve pulled in a soft terracotta coral (#F17A74), a bright marigold (#FF900E), and a rich, burnt amber (#C86C00). These add that necessary warmth to the rainy cool tones.

#ColorPalette #SpringAesthetic #KatieKPrintStudio #CityVibes #ColorInspo #NostalgicDesign #AfterTheRain #ColorTheory #SaturatedStyle

Quick mirror check because this new Burnt Toast drop deserved an immediate grid moment 🐞🖤 Good luck ladybugs and bold graphic blocks are officially my entire personality trait this week. Keeping it cozy and letting the patterns bring all the high-key creative energy to my desk today. Why look boring behind a monitor when you can look like a walking piece of art? 🌟

#KatieKPrintStudio #OOTW #OutfitOfTheWeek #CharlotteStone #CharlotteStoneShoes #BurntToast #LadybugAesthetic #SplitLegPants #CreativeStyle #MaximalistStyle #DopamineDressing #DressingForJoy #ClothesThatSparkJoy #StyledByKatie #WhimsicalFashion #OutfitInspiration

Pastel skies, beach blankets, and Fourth of July fireworks with my favorite human 🎆✨ catching the sparkles at Hammo is easily my favorite summer tradition. Look at how well our outfits matched the sky! 🥹🎨

#hammonassetbeach #4thofjuly #connecticutlife #beachday #katiekprintstudio #makingmemories #explorect #simplejoys #beach #hammonasset #beachvibes #connecticut #behindthelens #connecticutadventures #shorelineaesthetic

If you’re going to stare at your phone screen for an embarrassing number of hours today, it might as well look like a total mood 📱✨ I was playing around with some bright retro floral shapes and sparkles, and decided your lock screen deserved a quick visual upgrade.

No weird catches or complicated loops – just a summery upgrade for your tech. The new lineup is live on the site; grab your favorite pattern and let's add some much-needed creative energy to your daily scroll 🌸💎

#KatieKPrintStudio #FreebieEnergy #LockScreenRefresh #DigitalAesthetic #CreativeChaos #MonthlyDrop #PhoneWallpaper #StudioVibes #AestheticGlowUp

I was falling down a total design rabbit hole for Edition 2, and I’m officially obsessed 😭✨ If your space is feeling a little meh lately, here is the ultimate design gem I just learned from the MoMA Design Store:

Stop buying filler decor 🙅‍♀️ Instead, just elevate the boring stuff you use every single day.

Swap a plain glass for a bright acrylic vase, or get a witty mug that actually makes you smile. Good design is literal visual dopamine for your brain, and it completely fixes a flat workspace vibe without needing a total room remodel 🌈💼

BRB, immediately rearranging my entire apartment tonight 🏃‍♀️💨

#KatieKPrintStudio #CreativeInspiration #DesignGems #StudioVibes #DeskInspo #CreativeChaos #Aesthetic✨

This one takes me back to those transparent plastic toys and the neon glow of a community pool. It’s artificial in the best way possible, like a core memory from a 90s afternoon that you can almost smell.

THE COLOR BREAKDOWN:

The Aquatic Base (Top Row): We’re starting with a deep pool blue (#3D87C4), a soft sky-blue plastic (#83B3DB), and a bright, clear turquoise (#8ED4DC). These are the colors that give the palette its "synthetic water" feel.

The Neon Haze (Bottom Row): To keep it sharp, I added a muted seafoam (#A0DBBF), a fresh minty green (#92E3A1), and a vibrant electric lime (#A0F5A0) that pulls the whole "chlorine" aesthetic together.

#ColorPalette #SyntheticAesthetic #KatieKPrintStudio #90sNostalgia #ColorInspo #AquaticVibes #SummerAesthetic #DesignInspiration #VaporwaveVibes

Bad lighting is a literal crime against the aesthetic, but finding that perfect, effortless glow is actually so simple once you know what to look for ☁️✨

If the sun is blazing, stop trying to fight it. From the 180-degree sun turn trick to using simple tree canopies for perfect open shade, I’m breaking down the exact blueprint to making your digital files look a million times more expensive. This whole guide has me majorly craving a fresh printing session in the studio to see these rich, textured tones on heavy paper. Check out the breakdown – link in bio! 👇🌾

#KatieKPrintStudio #PhotographyTips #OutdoorPortraits #NaturalLight #CreativeChaos #PortraitPhotography #NaturalLightPhotography #PhotographyHacks #OpenShade #BehindTheLens #CreativeCommunity

YES to wearing literal carrots and bell peppers to your desk job 🥬✨ Why wear boring neutrals to stare at design pixels when you can wear a whole salad? These wide-leg Princess Highway trousers are basically sweatpants in disguise. Added some chunky green Charlotte Stone platforms because life is too short to wear boring shoes. No overthinking, just pure comfort and maximalist joy 🥕🌸

#OOTW #PrincessHighway #CharlotteStone #WhimsicalFashion #KatieKPrintStudio #OutfitoftheWeek #OutfitInspiration #DressingForJoy #DopamineDressing #StyleInspo #FashionLover #CreativeStyle #PersonalStyle #MaximalistStyle #ClothesThatSparkJoy #StyledByKatie #RainbowAesthetic

As much as I love sitting down at my desktop to edit photos, sometimes it's nice to have access to my library on my phone. Since the graphics have the quick checklist, here is the brief breakdown of exactly what those 6 steps are doing behind the scenes:

📸 Shoot RAW: Captures 10x more data to fix heavy shadows.
📐 Lens Fix: Hit 'Optics' to instantly square up crooked phone lines.
🎨 Tone Down: Mute neon background colors for a cohesive grid.
🖌️ Brushes: Isolate & pop your subject without overexposing the sky.
🎞️ Skip App Grain: Layer real film asset overlays for authentic texture.
📋 Batch Edit: Copy & paste settings to sync an entire shoot in a tap.

Swipe through to check out the new guide cards, grab a warm cup of coffee, and save this post so you remember to try this workflow out during your next editing session! ☕️👩‍💻👇

#LightroomMobile #PhotoEditingTips #MobilePhotography #CreativeRoutine #StudioDiary #KatieKPrintStudio #GraphicDesignResources #ColorGrading #Photography101 #TechGuide

Wishing you all a beautiful holiday weekend surrounded by family, friends, and good energy ☀️🌿 Getting together for summer gatherings is always special, but the best part is having everyone you love resting in the same space with absolutely nowhere else to be.

Go hug your people, enjoy the beautiful weather, and have a safe, wonderful Fourth of July! 🍿🎨

#KatieKPrintStudio #FourthOfJuly #SummerVibes #Relax&Recharge #Unplugged

I think my favorite part of going to old places like Hogan’s is finding the random, quirky details that most people just walk right past. While everyone else was grabbing cider, I got completely distracted by this little wall. There’s a vintage "FOLK ART" sign, some old tools, and this tiny painting of a pineapple and a watermelon that just made me smile 🍉✨ It felt so sweet and humble, so of course I had to document it on film.

Weekends like this always remind me why I started the print studio in the first place – to capture and share the little things that bring a bit of joy to an ordinary day. Hope everyone had a beautiful weekend 🍹🌸

#HogansCiderMill #PolaroidOriginals #AnalogVibesOnly #RetroAesthetic #ConnecticutCreatives #ShotOnFilm #StudioDiary #KatieKPrintStudio #FolkArt #FamilyWeekend

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