We capture stories for personal brands, businesses, and the food and hospitality industry with a cinematic, editorial touch. Whether it’s a small business or a national campaign, we blend photojournalism with marketing success.

What we offer

We’re experts in branding and editorial photography, videography, and dynamic content creation. Our services are tailored to meet your unique needs, from intimate shoots to large-scale campaigns. With an easy-going and collaborative spirit, we approach every project as storytellers and problem solvers, crafting visuals that authentically connect with your audience.

Portfolio

Meet the team

With over 60 years of combined experience, our dynamic team of photographers, videographers, and editors is led by Kathy Tran, a creative director with 16 years of photography expertise. Our passion spans across editorial, lifestyle, food, and commercial work, driving our collective vision to create multi-media.

Kathy works alongside her partner, Daniel Rockey, a skilled videographer and writer. Together, we bring a heart-driven approach to every project, ensuring a smooth and efficient process that makes you feel at ease and confident in front or behind the camera.

Meet Kathy Tran

Hey there! I’m Kathy Tran, the creative director at Kathy Tran Creatives. I’m passionate about lifestyle, food, and editorial photography, with a vibrant and dynamic style that often graces the pages of local publications like D Magazine, Dallas Observer, Dallas Morning News and Advocate Magazine.

In addition to my role as a creative director and photographer, I also run a personal brand, and am open to collaborations, brand deals, and speaking engagements. My content and YouTube channel showcase my food adventures, lifestyle, vlogs about my entrepreneurial journey, and my passion for second-hand fashion.

Featured Projects

  • Omni Hotel

    Kathy's extensive collaboration with the Omni Hotel, spanning multiple campaigns. Among her notable contributions is the captivating International Summer Tea Campaign.

  • Harwood District

    Harwood District

    The 19-city block in Dallas features premier office, residential, and retail space nestled within a park-like campus. I capture dining, stay, events, and internal marketing material across all of Harwood Hospitality growing destinations.

  • ATT DISCOVERY DISTRICT

    ATT DISCOVERY DISTRICT

    Located in the heart of downtown Dallas with a 2 stories, 11 eateries, and a high volume bar all in one food hall, located in the heart of the District.

  • The Jakes

    The Jakes

    As the personal photographer for Bishop, Kathy captures the essence of special events, curates lifestyle headshots, and crafts compelling marketing materials, including captivating book covers.

  • DALLAS OBSERVER

    Dallas Observer

    With over a decade of experience contributing to the Dallas Observer, Kathy's photography portfolio stands as a testament to her artistic vision and meticulous attention to detail. The Dallas Observer entrusts her with the visual narrative, and Kathy values the opportunity to bring their stories to life through her lens.

  • VIRGIN HOTEL

    Virgin Hotel

    Virgin Hotels epitomizes a blend of sexy, chic, and clean design, creating an ambiance that is both alluring and sophisticated. Kathy captures the essence of each season, skillfully showcasing the dynamic dining experiences and lively events that define the brand's commitment to a stylish and ever-evolving atmosphere.

  • FASHION ISLAND

    Fashion Island

  • MAIN EVENT

    Main Event

    The Kathy Tran Creatives works to create visuals for seasonal campaigns, fun activities, birthday parties, new dishes, and fun collaborations between Main Event with other brands.

  • FOOD STYLING

    Food Styling

    We offer a fresh, creative, and professional food styling. We navigate easily through the meticulous level of execution for editorial or product shoots + the hype and rush of motion productions.

BRANDS WE WORK WITH

Our Creative Space

Located in Kessler Park near Bishop Arts, Kessler Studio + Lounge is your creative playground. We offer two distinctive spaces: our larger studio with bright, all-white decor, cozy furniture, and ample natural light, and the lounge, an intimate, moodier room in monochromatic sea foam green. Ideal for hourly rentals, shoots, events, and themed photo packages, we also host unique private experiences. Stay updated on our community events by joining our newsletter.

Contact Us

If you have any questions please feel free to send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!