Welcome
Hi! I’m Katie - mom to two girls, Amity (age 15) and Verity (age 13) and step-mom to two boys, Knox (age 12) and Ford (age 10). When I’m not chasing my own babies...I love photographing yours!
I have been photographing professionally for 16 years now! People describe me as
patient and my artwork as pure, simple, and natural. I aim for authentic posing and natural
editing. My hope is to capture the personality and essence of your family and
deliver beautiful art for your family to enjoy for a lifetime.
Timing
Newborn sessions take place in my Salem studio, M-F, almost always between 7-14 days of life. At this time, mom is starting to feel better and baby is still young enough to be sleepy and “curled up.” I pencil in the due dates of my clients who are expecting and, once the baby is born, we finalize our plans and set a time. My newborn sessions are often a bit longer than a typical portrait session, lasting about 2 hours. We follow the baby’s lead with lots of time for soothing, nursing, etc., keeping things relaxed.
Sleepy Baby
A successful newborn session requires a content and sleepy baby. There are numerous ways we accomplish this! The studio will be very warm, and we will work to keep the baby’s tummy full. I will also have un-opened soothie pacifiers for your baby. It’s very important to allow me to use a pacifier for the session, as it is extremely helpful in posing your baby—even if your baby doesn’t normally or won’t be using a pacifier outside of the session.
Wardrobe
Not sure what to wear for your maternity session? I have lots of robes and dresses at the studio for your use. Schedule a time to come by the studio before your session to pick out what you'd like to wear or plan to arrive a little early to your maternity session. We'll go through the clothes and find something that looks beautiful on you!
Fresh48
Fresh48 sessions aim to capture the emotions you feel during this impactful moment in your life. The session is are documentary in nature. No props or poses, just you and your brand new baby.
When I arrive, I open up all the blinds and tidy up a few items that may be out of place. Throughout the session I will be guiding you with simple prompts and will do my best to capture all images under an hour, ensuring that the session is as easy and stress free as possible.
+$500
package c
+$900
Package B
most Popular!
Package A
Your online gallery will be ready within 7–10 business days after your session. At that time, you’ll select your favorite 10 images or choose to upgrade to a larger package. Purchased images are fully edited, high-resolution, and include full printing rights. Your print credit will be issued with your final gallery delivery and must be used within 30 days.
packages
- A relaxed studio session
- Photos with parents and siblings
- Studio wardrobe for moms
- Beautiful wraps, knits, and outfits for your baby
- scheduled mid-morning, Monday through Friday
- 10 Digital Files
$1,100
newborn session fee
Those first weeks with your baby are a whirlwind. Your newborn session is your chance to slow down, sit back, and soak it all in.
Sessions typically last 2–3 hours. Don’t worry—we won’t be photographing that entire time! There’s plenty of room for chatting, settling in, and taking breaks for feeding, changing, and snuggling your baby.
Newborn sessions are best photographed within the first two weeks of life, but my relaxed, natural style allows me to accommodate babies up to 8 weeks old.
Newborn Sessions
- All Digital Files
- $800 Print Credit
+$1,300
- 50 Digital Files
- $400 Print Credit
- 25 Digital Files
- $200 Print Credit
(+$1,00 - Digital Files Only)
(+$700 - Digital Files Only)
(+$400 - Digital Files Only)
How to Book
Newborn sessions are reserved with a signed portrait agreement and a $300 deposit, which is applied toward your session fee. The remaining balance is due one week before your due date.
I’ll hold space for you in my calendar and schedule your actual session date after you deliver.
I take a limited number of newborn sessions each month so that I’ll be available for your session whenever your baby decides to arrive.
Maternity Sessions
During your maternity session we’ll create portraits that honor the amazing work your body is doing and show your baby how much they were loved from the start.
If you are booking a newborn session, be sure to check out the bundled Maternity & Newborn Session option below.
Your online gallery will be ready within 7–10 business days after your session. At that time, you’ll select your favorite 10 images or choose to upgrade to a larger package. Purchased images are fully edited, high-resolution, and include full printing rights. Your print credit will be issued with your final gallery delivery and must be used within 30 days.
packages
$700
- A relaxed studio session
- Photos with partner and siblings
- Studio wardrobe for moms
- scheduled Monday through Friday
- 10 Digital Files
maternity
session fee
+$300
package c
+$700
Package B
most Popular!
Package A
- All Digital Files
- $800 Print Credit
+$1,100
- 50 Digital Files
- $400 Print Credit
- 25 Digital Files
- $200 Print Credit
(+$800 - Digital Files Only)
(+$500 - Digital Files Only)
(+$200 - Digital Files Only)
How to Book
Maternity sessions are reserved with a signed portrait agreement and a $200 deposit, which is applied toward your session fee. The remaining balance is due one week before your maternity session.
Maternity & Newborn
- Both sessions are at my Salem, OR studio, Mon - Fri
- Photos with parents and siblings included at both
- Studio wardrobe for mom and baby
- $310 savings
- 10 Maternity Digital Files
- 10 Newborn Digital Files
$1,490
Looking to book both a maternity and a newborn session? This bundled session option is for you!
maternity & Newborn
session fee
How to Book
can be paid in three simple installments:
- $490 deposit due at booking to reserve your sessions (applied toward your session fee)
- $500 due one week before your maternity session
- $500 due one week before your baby’s due date
Your Maternity & Newborn bundle is officially reserved once your portrait agreement is signed and your deposit has been received.
I’ll hold space for you in my calendar and schedule your actual session date after you deliver.
I take a limited number of newborn sessions each month so that I’ll be available for your session whenever your baby decides to arrive.
sample of print credit options
$800....10x10 Linen Heirloom Album
$600.....8x8 Linen Heirloom Album
$680.....16x16 White Framed Circular Decled Print
$490.....24x36 Natural Wrap Canvas
$390.....16x24 Wood Framed Matted Print
$230.....Linen Box with 25 4x6 Prints
$70.......16x20 Print
$55.......8x10 Deckled Print
$6.........5x7 Print
Print Credit
If you've purchased a package that includes a print credit, you will be able to use that once I've delieved your final edited digital files. In your gallery there will be a Store tab where you will find many beautiful options for printing your artwork.
Booking
Your session date will be canceled or give it to another client if the session fee is not received within one week after your portrait agreement is e-mailed to you. In the event that you need to reschedule the date, current pricing and my availability to provide services on such date will be reviewed. In the event of a cancellation, your session fee will be honored for one year.