Photography

Film production & Photo studios

Serving the local Baltimore Area, Washing ton DC, and the greater DMV. Also available for travel.

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Brands We’ve worked With

Kap2ure

5-Star Rated and Award Winning

peerspace open door awards 2023 baltimore
peerspace open door awards 2024 baltimore

BTS photo credit: Jesus Rosario on set for “Hampton University: One of the Wonders of the World”

producing impactful stories in Baltimore and beyond

Kap2ure Studios is positioned to become a renowned name in Baltimore, known for boosting the local film scene, helping artists and clients realize their visions all while making a living using our gifts. Our ultimate goal is to produce award-winning films that entertain, move and inspire action.

Directing with Purpose: Stories that Stir the Soul

BTS photo credit: Katie Simbala on set for Thread Inc. anniversary video

Our team at Kap2ure Studios understands the power of visuals in storytelling. With our hands-on experience and expertise, we use cinematography as a powerful tool to elevate your story and engage viewers on a deeper level. Our keen eye for composition, lighting, and movement combined with state-of-the-art equipment allows us to create stunning visuals that capture the essence of your message and leave a lasting impression.

We’re a latina-owned and led
film production company that  
believes in the power of
transformative storytelling  

Film and production

Since 2010, Kap2ure Film Studios has masterfully blended storytelling magic with jaw-dropping visuals. We've collaborated with an eclectic mix of clients - from non-profits and House Music Divas to sacred spaces and educational institutions. At Kap2ure Studios, we excel in merging imagination and reality. We craft compelling and heartfelt branded content that resonates deeply and amplifies the unique essence of your story.

Our Mission: Fostering Understanding, Healing, and Acceptance Through the Arts

Kap2ure Studios is a unique blend of creativity, community, and personal growth, offering a space for artistic expression, communal events, and spiritual healing. It enriches the queer community and beyond with events like our quarterly Queer Karaoke Nights & the WE. Worship Experience pop-ups. Kap2ure also facilitates intimate concerts (Sofar) and community gatherings. Additionally, we mentor young creatives, preparing them to enter the film industry with hands-on experience on set, ready to excel in their careers. Committed to giving back, the studio supports self-discovery, healing, and celebrates the arts, leading by example and placing resources towards being the change we want to see.

Invest in photography that
should be in life magazine

Your wedding story deserves to be told with love.

We pride ourselves on creating images you can feel so that you can relive these magical moments, glistening with love and appreciation, over and over again.

Imagine yourself 10 years from now. Looking through your wedding album as you’re showing guests your love story and remembering these details, as they happened, and again as art.

Our team makes you feel comfortable before and on your wedding day through the happy tears and the special moments, from engagement session, strategic planning, candid moments, all stress free.

Amazing photos are only the byproduct of what we do, being wedding photographers for over 15 years, our focus is you.

Portrait photography and stunning images
aren’t a luxury if they’re necessary.

Whether its for your immediate family or vogue magazine, powerful portraits can last generations and as they should be. Capturing people (Kap2ure) in their true essence in every single image is what we pride ourselves on. It's a passion that resides at the very heart of our work.

It's been said that there are no ugly people only badly lit ones. Combining a passion for people and lighting, the camera is just a tool in between. The energy is what makes the image and the end result is what you invest in.

Portrait photography is at the core of what we do, as a director of photography, the main focus is always on how we display the subject in the best light. There are many other photographers who will just take your photo, but stunning images are created with direction and intention.

Lets have a chat about your idea and how we can work together.

lifestyle portraits
distinctive style
iconic portraits
fashion photography

powerful visual storytelling and production

powerful visual storytelling and production

the founder


Meet Katie Simbala—a spirited Latina from the Bronx turned pioneering filmmaker in Baltimore.

With roots in a Pentecostal home, Katie's journey from worship pastor to advocate filmmaker celebrates her queer identity and Latin heritage.

Facing challenges with courage, she is currently in development for her film "My Life in a Skirt" to navigate the complex intersections of queer identity, Latinidad, and faith.

Founding two production studios, Katie empowers marginalized voices through her work, embodying the power of living authentically with faith, hope, and love.

kap2ure film and production studios

kap2ure film and production studios

Work with us

Fill on the inquiry form or email us and one of our team members will get back to you as quickly as possible. Whether you are looking to rent one of our studios or if you have a project in mind where we can help, let us know below!

INSPIRING inclusivity &
diversity & empowering
latinas in baltimore
& worldwide