This session was my last session and also possibly my very favorite session of the year. I’m not going to write much as it’s nearing midnight and I’m drained in the final stretch of the holiday rush… I’ll let the images speak for themselves.
Kathi and Sean, you and your gorgeous family are simply beautiful and really reel me back in and remind me why I got into this business in the first place. Thank you.
I know, I know, I’m so behind on sneak peeks. So busy getting everyone’s holiday order’s out to them! But I had to take a second to share this one. This is from my last session of the season and I just love it.
Kids are silly.
I just loved this session! Pretty red holiday dresses, pretty red hair, and just a bunch of sweet little girl smiles. What a joy this family was to photograph. I might have to ask their daughters to give my daughters some lessons. ;)
Enjoy your sneak peek! I’m headed back to my cave like a busy little elf trying to get everyone’s holiday photos out on time! Joy to the world!
Flawless work, as usual! You work just shines! I love this session.
I love the colors in these – and I am partial to redheads, having two myself – these are awesome!
Oh wow – every mother’s dream to have images of BOTH of their children looking happy at the same time! And the family shots are so good – wonderful!
Gorgeous family! I love your work.
What beautiful little girls! Love the light & color in these!
A few weeks ago “Taylor’s Mom” contacted me about a Holiday Session for her family. Taylor is my daughter’s BFF. Sweetest thing ever = Taylor showed up wearing the “Best Friend” bracelet that Claire gave her earlier in the year. When I showed Claire the photos and pointed out that Taylor was wearing the bracelet she tilted her head to the side and said “Awwwwwwww, I just *love* her.” Haha!
Here you go, Talyor’s Mom and Dad. Enjoy your sneak peek. :)
What beautiful eyes these children have! And you captured them so well. I love the family images – perfect!
i ADORE these, especially the family ones! I sure hope they get a large canvas for their home – this is custom art at its best, and every families dream!
Gorgeous kiddos and family! Love these, they make me happy!!
What a gorgeous looking family. Those eyes are pretty amazing. Sweet location, gorgeous outfit choices. What a truly special family session.
Katie – These are all SO pretty! I am sure the parents will be beyond thrilled!! xo jen :)
These are so beautiful – I would LOVE to have images like this of my kids – and the family images are just perfect!
What a beautiful family! Each image is so perfect! I agree about the LARGE canvas! These must be shown off BIG!
Last year I photographed the lovely Kate, her husband Damian, and their two gorgeous children. Last year, Kate was a stranger who emailed me about booking a session. She and her family had just moved here from Australia and she sent me a message explaining she was a photographer, and not “in business” since the move. She felt my work was really her style and off we went to the hills! You can see her 2010 session here.
Well, a lot sure happened in one year! This year, Kate not only attended my wedding, but also photographed the Birth of my daughter, Molly. Which you can see here.
I am SO happy to have become friends with Kate, and so thankful to have her in my life. It was a pleasure photographing her family again this year.
Here’s to many many more…
Kate and Damian were celebrating their 10th Anniversary! Congrats!
Gorgeous!! Simply beautiful! Gorgeous family and gorgeous Mama! Happy 10 years!
Wow, so beautiful! Love the light in these. And love that last image!
Stunning family – stunning session!
Wow – these are simply amazing – I can’t pick a favorite – each one is better than the last!
BEAUTIFUL session! Oh, I would hate to have to choose a favorite! I love them all!
These images are truly perfection.
Katie – They are SO adorable! I love their little golden locks backlit by the sun – soooooooo pretty! And, how fun that you found a new friend!! xo jen )
OMG these are STUNNING!!! Love, love so many of them, that last one should be huge, love the connections between the girls and love, love the family shot with the plaque in the front and th family blurred,awesome!!!
Absolutely stunning work.
Jed is an old friend and I was so excited when he contacted me about booking a session for his wife’s birthday. I had SUCH a blast. They are hilarious, fun to be around and their love for one another is SO evident. I hope this is the first time of many I get to see you two. :) Enjoy your photos.
Really beautiful – I love how you captured the relationship between the two of them – just lovely!
OH my, these are wonderful. The location is gorgeous, the light is perfection. What a lovely couple. They look so happy and in love, this was a truly beautiful session.
Gorgeous images, great location
What a great session and couple — love them all but #10 is my fave. That one needs to be up and framed and prominently displayed in their home! Hope they agree! :-)
Just beautiful! Gorgeous location, gorgeous couple, gorgeous imagery!
BEAUTIFUL! I love the variety and well… did I say these are beautiful???? Great work!
GORGEOUS. Love the soft, romantic feel- beautiful captures!
What an adorable couple! So fun and modern!
what a gorgeous session for a gorgeous couple! that location is perfect! just a great session for sure! kudos to him for getting this for his wife!
Well I don’t think I’ve evern taken this long to get a sneak peek up – but this week I was moving! Not far, but moving with two kids (one of them teething) has been challenging to say the least. So I’m here, finally, and SO happy to get this sneak peek up for this awesome family.
Kristin came across my work because her sweet girl and my sweet girl used to go to the same school. They weren’t in the same class, and it was over a year ago, but my goodness I recognized her sweet face the moment I saw her. Both her and her brother have SUCH wonderful personalities and were really a pleasure to photograph. I hope to see you guys again next year! Enjoy your sneak peek. :)
What a gorgeous family and gorgeous session! I love the close up wide angle shots of the kids especially!
sweet family shoot!! looks like a fun family!
Adorable! I love the lighting! I can see why you loved photographing them…such a beautiful family so full of life!
Wow you weren’t kidding. So much personality, love and fun in this session. The light is amazing, great outfits, amazing smiles. Wonderful session.
Gorgeous!!
LOVE these! What a beautiful family. Your colors and tones are one of a kind, and you really show how much fun and how happy this family is!
As always Katie, lovely photos. They’re a cute fam!
What a fun family! I love all the personality you captured. Beautiful work!
what a fun and ADORABLE family! these are fantastic…full of personality and life! Wonderful!
Wow! What fantastic images. And that little girl has amazing eyes…
Great family portraits! I especially like the ones of the siblings hugging.
So fun and modern – what every family dreams of having!
What a FUN session! LOVING this colour…
Miss Alexis and her mama joined me for a Mini Session a few days ago. The sky was gloomy, but Alexis was not! What a perfect little model she was, inventing all of her own poses and just a darling girl smiling at the camera. I could have taken her picture ALL. DAY. We even managed to get a bit of sun… for about 30 seconds. :)
Thanks for hanging with me, Alexis! You sure are a sweetheart. Enjoy.
I met up with this *gorgeous* family last weekend for a Holiday Family Session. These children are amongst the most beautiful children I’ve ever photographed. I had such a blast and I hope they did too. :)
We lucked out with some beautiful weather on a sunny fall day. Literally as I was driving home the dark clouds were rolling in!
I hope you enjoy your sneak peek! Can’t wait to show you the rest.
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mandy mester posted the following on December 20, 2011 at 5:05 am.
Wow Katie! These are greatness!!
meggan posted the following on December 20, 2011 at 6:16 am.
What an adorable family! These are lovely images!
Suzie posted the following on December 20, 2011 at 7:11 am.
Wow. These are gorgeous. What a great way to end the year!
alpana posted the following on December 20, 2011 at 7:56 am.
Such adorable kiddos and family! Love the pictures.
Sean Crosby posted the following on December 20, 2011 at 10:39 am.
Awesome job Katie. Very stoked on how they came out. Actually got Jesse looking at the camera in a lot of shots. Well done.
Christy Johnson posted the following on December 21, 2011 at 5:05 am.
I love these! And that little dog just kills me – cuteness overload!
Julie posted the following on December 22, 2011 at 6:14 am.
OMGosh, the sweetness of those two littles and their pup! LOVE it! Gorgeous family, gorgeous location, gorgeous portraits!
Anna-Karin posted the following on December 22, 2011 at 9:01 am.
So sweet to see that the whole family is included in the session, including the puppy!!
Adorable family portraits!
Sophie Crew posted the following on December 22, 2011 at 5:33 pm.
Seriously amazing, Katie. You truly capture such happiness and beauty so naturally!
Lisa Kelly posted the following on December 31, 2011 at 5:31 pm.
What a wonderful family session. The variety and smile and happiness are endless. Excellent images.