Hey! I’m Catherine, an outdoor photographer and travel writer based in Lake Tahoe. I grew up in upstate New York then my family moved to the San Francisco Bay Area. After graduating with my BA in English from Arizona State University, I moved to Lake Tahoe.
Ever since I was a little girl, you could find me outside playing and exploring. We traveled often and went on many camping trips growing up. Living in Lake Tahoe provides an entire playground of outdoor activities and the opportunity to explore the mountains in my backyard when I’m not traveling.
I love going hiking, camping, and backpacking with friends and family. Some of my other passions include yoga, running, riding horses, reading, and cheering on my favorite sports teams! I started competitively riding horses when I was four years old and have been obsessed ever since!
My dad bought me my first DSLR in middle school and I’ve loved photography ever since! I love capturing and sharing the beautiful world. As my knowledge increased and technology changed over the years, I’ve added to my collection of photography gear.
Through this blog, I get to take my passions for traveling, photography, and writing and share them with you! I hope to inspire you to travel through beautiful images, insightful stories, and thorough travel guides! Make sure you check out some of my Lake Tahoe guides here. Some of my other popular travel posts are: Fairbanks, Alaska and to San Diego, California.
Interested in working together? I create content that inspires outdoor adventure, travel, and an active lifestyle. So I’d love to partner with brands that also reflect that active, outdoor lifestyle. Please email me at catherine@catherinechicotka.com!
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