You Bring the Personality. I'll Bring the Direction.

I spent years running live shows in New York theater, keeping performers calm and every moment on cue. Now I bring that to senior portraits and headshots in Lincoln, Nebraska, where I’ve been photographing since 2009.

Hi, I'm Kate!

Helping You Feel Seen, Celebrated & Confident—in Front of the Camera and Beyond

Hi, I’m Kate DeCoste, a Lincoln senior photographer since 2009, capturing seniors, professionals, and creatives in a way that feels real, confident, and fun.

Serving Lincoln, Wahoo, Omaha Nebraska and beyond!

MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Featured in...

My work has been featured in Woman’s World, Senior Style Guide (2019 Hot 100 Community Choice Award), Senior Year Magazine, Senior Guys Style, Senior Inspire, and Modern Teen Style.

Featured on Modern Teen Style magazine cover with bold white and pink text on a dark background

Woman’s World cover featuring a smiling woman in glasses and white coat about energy, weight, sleep, and health tips

Woman’s World magazine cover with a smiling woman, Halloween pumpkin decor, and headlines about soup, weight loss, and health.

Woman in yellow dress holding a red balloon, surrounded by bold magazine-style health and beauty headlines.

Kate is top tier!

"Kate is amazing to work with and the photos are phenomenal! She's very organized and I really appreciated that she would let us know next steps through every part of the senior photo process and kept to the timeline we discussed. I have had some bad experiences with photographers in the past but Kate is top tier!"

– Jacqui D.

From Behind the Lens

Q: Do you only photograph seniors, or do you shoot other types of sessions too?

Seniors are my specialty, and I've photographed Lincoln-area seniors since 2009. I also photograph professional headshots and portraits. Every session is built around who you are, not a location or trend.

Q: Where are you based, and how far do you travel?

I'm based in Lincoln, Nebraska, and I travel for sessions. If you're outside of the Lincoln area, reach out — I'm happy to talk through what's possible.

Q: How far in advance should I book?

Senior sessions fill up fastest in the summer and fall, so I recommend booking at least two months ahead.

senior guy standing in a wheat field holding a football at sunset in Pioneers Park

October 22 - 2026

Brett's Lincoln Senior Session | Pioneers Park, Football & Sunset

Brett's Lincoln Senior Session | Pioneers Park, Football & Sunset When families reach out about Lincoln senior pictures, the first question is almost always, "Where should we go?"My answer is always the same: let's figure out who you are ...

Lincoln High School Senior Girl standing at a Zesto ice cream shop window with a neon OPEN sign.

October 6 - 2026

Allie's Lincoln Senior Session: First Day Vinyl Zesto Pioneers Park Harvest Home

Allie's Lincoln Senior Session | First Day Vinyl, Zesto, Pioneers Park & Harvest Home I first photographed Allie when she was a baby.This year, I photographed her senior session.Her mom, Sarah, and I go back even further. We grew up ...

High School Senior in a navy dress walking on a sunny sidewalk beside a building

September 21 - 2026

Emma's Lincoln Senior Session | Downtown Backdrops, Alleys & a Parking Garage Rooftop

Emma's Lincoln Senior Session | Downtown Backdrops, Alleys & a Parking Garage Rooftop What if your senior session had zero bugs?Here's the question I ask every senior before we ever pick a location: what's your story? Not "where do you want ...

Let's Connect!

Ready to book your session or have a question about our services?

I would love to hear from you!

Visit my contact page and send me a message. I'll get back to you as soon as possible so you can start planning your perfect session.

Questions? I've Got Answers.

Do you only photograph seniors, or do you shoot other types of sessions too?

I photograph Nebraska seniors, branding and professional headshots, dance portrait and families — plus I teach other photographers who want practical, no-fluff education. Every session is built around who you are, not a location or trend.

Where are you based, and how far do you travel?

I'm based in Lincoln, Nebraska, and I will travel for sessions. If you're outside of the Lincoln area, reach out — I'm happy to talk through what's possible.

How do I book a session?

Pick your session and book it directly. You’ll choose the date and time that work for you:

Once you’re booked, I’ll reach out to schedule your Zoom consultation so we can start planning. Have questions first? Use the “Book Your Session” button at the top of any page and I’ll get back to you.

How far in advance should I book?

Senior and family sessions fill up fastest in the summer and fall so I recommend booking at least 2 months ahead.

What's a session with you actually like?

Calm, conversational, and guided. You don't need to know how to pose or what to say, that's my job. My goal is for you to forget you're being photographed at all.

What are your session prices?

Senior sessions range from $350 for an Express session to $3,200 for the Legacy Experience, a year-long series of four sessions. Most families land somewhere in between, depending on how much time, how many locations, and what kind of artwork they want at the end. You can see every senior collection on my Seniors page.

Headshot and portrait pricing is on each of those pages. Not sure which fit is right for you? Reach out and I’ll help you figure it out.

Do you offer photography education for other photographers?

Yes! I work with growing photographers who want to build better client experiences, not just chase trends. I have free education that can be instantly downloaded, workshops and 1:1 mentorships.