Courtney Cates is a visual artist residing in Honoraville, Alabama. Initially a self-taught photographer, she began with portraits and sports photography. In 2025, she graduated Summa Cum Laude from Auburn University in Montgomery with a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies focusing on Fine Arts and Business and a minor in Photography. Cates believes photography is a powerful connection of moments and experiences from the past to the future. She strives to make every photograph tell a captivating story. She has passion for narratives and takes a natural approach to photography, using available light and as little post-processing as possible.