Hello, I'm Derryn.

I'm a photographer at heart, a home cook by nature, a storyteller inspired by travel, and a lifelong lover of animals.

For a long time, I thought I had to choose between the things I love. This website is my way of bringing them all together. My photography, the food I make, and the stories from places I've been all come from the same place: paying attention to the small, beautiful things.

Derryn Kate Creates is where I share my photography — from travel, nature, and wildlife to food, products, and pet photography — along with my love of animals through pet sitting.

Derryn Kate's Kitchen is my creative journal, where I share recipes, baking, food photography, and stories from the places and kitchens that inspire me.

Through my travel journals, I share photographs, food, discoveries, and little observations collected along the way.

Future direction — animal-assisted therapy

Animals have always been a big part of my life, and I'm drawn to the way they can support people's wellbeing. Animal-assisted therapy is something I hope to explore in the future, through proper study and hands-on experience. It isn't a service I offer today, but it's part of where I'd like this journey to grow.

Thank you for being here. Pull up a chair, have a look around, and stay awhile.