October 13, 2026·Interview
Kat Irlin
The photographer behind fashion's chicest covers, where every shoot starts with a crush.
Kat Irlin traded finance for art. After ten years in the corporate world, she switched to photography and now shoots campaigns for some of the most illustrious brands and covers for the chicest magazines. Her process starts with a crush: a model, a shoe, a ring, or a city catches her eye, and she builds a whole story around it. Here, she shares more on her favorite music and why kindness is her hot take.
Can you tell us more about your creative process?
All forms of beauty inspire me: people, places, things. I get interested in a subject and build a story around it, aiming to show it to the world in a way it hasn’t been seen before. I love bringing out the best in whoever or whatever I’m shooting. With people, that means connecting with them and making them feel comfortable and at ease. That’s when they shine.
Three places you've felt inspired by.
- New York, always.
- Anywhere with a beautiful interior.
- Anywhere with beautiful light.
What's your hot take?
Kindness is everything.
What do you listen to on repeat?
The most random mix of music from all over the world, from the 1950s to now.
What is the most worthwhile investment you've made?
My kids — they are kind, smart and hardworking! My work — always taking the time to put the best stuff out there that stands out.
What is an unusual habit, or an absurd thing, that you love?
I love looking at vintage jewelry for hours :)
Who is your forever inspo?
The beauty in everything.
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