Empowering Black women to be seen, heard, and celebrated through visual storytelling + strategy

Step Into the Frame.
Own Your Story.

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 Let's do this! 

Based in Columbia, SC, The K. Marie Collective is a creative agency for women who are becoming, building, and creating with intention. Founded by photographer, storyteller, and creative Kristen Marie, the Collective brings together intentional photography and creative strategy to help women reconnect with their stories and show up with confidence.

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Personalized trainings designed to help aspiring photographers and creative women grow in confidence, clarity, and skill.

Classes & 1:1 Trainings

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A story-driven approach to social media strategy—designed to help creative women build an authentic online presence with clarity, confidence, and consistency.

Social Media Strategy

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Intentional experiences that capture your story with beauty, truth, and depth—whether you’re a visionary brand, a radiant mama, or simply ready to be seen.

photography + videography

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5 Star reviews
 

Purpose. Presence.
Praise.

Natasha W.

Working with K. Marie has genuinely changed my life. She has a way of making you feel seen for who you are, not just how you look. She helps draw out the version of you that’s been waiting to show up. You leave her presence not just with beautiful photos, but with a renewed sense of confidence and purpose.


Nishikwa B.

Her eye for detail and ability to capture people in their absolute best light is truly unmatched. She doesn’t just take pictures, she tells a story. She is truly the light behind my brand. Her images have elevated the way I show up in the world, giving my brand a presence that feels polished, powerful, and deeply authentic. I have found someone who consistently goes above and beyond.

Casey D.

K. Marie captured the cover image for my debut book with brilliance and care. She truly took my vision to heart and brought it to life in a way that went beyond what I imagined. Her gift for highlighting the beauty and radiance of melanin is remarkable. Every image she creates holds weight and intention—this one in particular doesn’t just speak, it declares: I am here.


Frame by Frame,
A Legacy Unfolds

These portraits are more than a moment—they’re a memory, a message, a mirror.

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Join The Kreative Edit, an occasional love note from Kristen Marie.

Thoughtful reflections, creative insight, and encouragement for the woman becoming, building, and telling her story with intention.

Whether you’re a mama, a maker, or a woman reclaiming her story, there’s room for you here.

Join the list and receive The Art of Being Seen, a free guide to telling your story, owning your voice, and showing up with intention.

A sacred space where creativity, motherhood, and faith meet.

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