Kate Sweeney (b. 1987) is a queer, self-taught photographer from Columbus, Ohio, whose work explores memory, identity, and freedom. Rooted in feeling, her photographs center the human body and its connection to nature. Sweeney approaches image-making as a collaborative exchange built on trust, play, and vulnerability. Her photographs are intimate and expressive, celebrating the magic of being alive.

She has shown her photographs in numerous group and solo exhibitions across the United States, and is represented by Sarah Gormley Gallery. Recently, she had two photographs shortlisted in the Boom Photo Awards 2026, and was a speaker for Creative Mornings in September of 2025. Her work has appeared in numerous photo books, and magazines such as Billboard, Glamour, and Teen Vogue.