Documenting your story through photographs.
Turning real life moments into art.
perfectly imperfect moments
Colorful, bold and most importantly emotional images capturing all seasons of life
Investment
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Storyteller Session
A candid, lifestyle session focusing on moment based posing and real life photos that you can feel.
60+ minutes
Styling Assistance
Client Closet included
Complimentary 20 min Try on appt
Questionnaire to customize your session
Immediate family only
Locations within 30 min of CF
70+ images | 60+ minutes | $800
Storyteller {Plus}
A candid, lifestyle session focusing on moment based posing and real life photos that you can feel.
60-90 minutes
Styling Assistance
Client Closet included
Complimentary 20 min Try on appt
Questionnaire to customize your session
High Quality Album showcasing the story of your session
Expedited turnaround time of 4 weeks
Immediate family only
100+ images | 60+ min | $1100
Short + Sweet
A candid, lifestyle session that allows for a mix of real moments and simple posing. This session is not recommended if your family takes longer to warm up in front of the camera.
20-30 minutes
Styling Assistance
Client Closet included (no try on appt)
Immediate Family only
These are scheduled back to back so locations are within Waterloo/CF.
10 images | 20 minutes | $450Extended Family
Not your typical extended family session. This is a mix of posed and candid, lifestyle moments.
Sessions are 60-90 minutes
“All of the good ones” are included
Pricing is based on number of people at the session.
Styling Assistance + Access to client closet included.
Extended Family (up to 15 people)
70 images | 90 minutes | $1100
Extended Family (16-24 people)
80 images | 90 minutes | $1400Extended Family (25+ people)
90 images | 90 minutes | $1600+ -
Newborn | Full Session
Session is held in Studio or Outdoors if weather permits. The session will be posed images and include family shots if requested.
Session includes 25 digital images with option to upgrade once gallery is delivered. Sessions typically last 2-3 hours depending on baby. Includes Questionnaire to personalize your session.
Sessions are held on week days.
25 images | up to 3 hours | $700
Newborn | Short + Sweet Session
This session is much shorter and includes 3-4 wrapped/posed setups and 10 digital images with option to upgrade once gallery is delivered. This session does NOT include parent or sibling shots due to time restraints.
Includes Questionnaire to personalize your session.
Sessions are held on week days.
10 images | 60-90 minutes | $500
Newborn | Family Lifestyle
This session is up to 60 minutes and held in my natural light studio. This session includes immediate family members and focuses on natural, family-centered posing.
Sessions are held weekdays.
15 images | 60 minutes | $550
Milestone (3,6,9, 12m)
Milestone sessions are for babies up to 4 years old. Session includes digital images with option to upgrade once gallery is delivered. These are baby focused and include timeless setups. I keep setups very simple so that we can capture baby and all of their adorableness.
Client Closet access is included.
10 images | 40 minutes | $350
Cake Smash add on $75
This fee covers clean up and additional time required. You are responsible for providing neutral cake.
Fresh 48
Fresh 48 sessions are typically held in the hospital or babies birth place within 48 hours of their birth. We will focus on all those little details that fade so quickly. Sessions last about 45 minutes typically and take place between 9am-3pm to ensure adequate lighting. Sessions include 20 digital images.
20 images | 45 minutes | $350
Baby’s 1st Year
(Newborn, 6 mo, 12mo)
This package focuses on baby's first year of life! The package includes a Newborn session, 6 month milestone session and 12 month milestone session. The newborn session includes 25 digital images with option to upgrade. The milestone sessions each include 10 digital images with option to upgrade. By scheduling the First Year package, you are recieving a discount on each session scheduled.
images varies | 45 minutes | $1250
Baby’s First Year Add on’s:
Maternity Mini | $350
Fresh 48 session | $250
3 month session | $300
9 month session | $300
Maternity + Newborn
This package includes a full Maternity session and full Studio Newborn session.
The Maternity session includes 20 digital images with option to upgrade to additional images. This session lasts approximately 45-60 minutes.
The Newborn Studio session includes 25 digital images with option to upgrade to additional images. This session typically takes about 3 hours.
A 20 minute complimentary try-on consultation is included for the Maternity Session if you'd like to utilize my Client Closet.
images vary | $1,150
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Maternity | Full
This session includes family. We’ll capture family and mama only shots. Sessions last approx. 45 minutes. Access to my Client Closet is included with a complimentary 20 minute try on appointment prior to session.
20 images | 60 minutes | $550Maternity | Short + Sweet
This session is for mama only or mom/significant other. We’ll select an amazing outfit from my Client Closet and find a beautiful location to focus on this special time in your life.
Studio or Outdoor available.
Try on appointment is not included.
7 images | 20 minutes | $350
Maternity + Newborn
This package includes a full Maternity session and full Studio Newborn session.
The Maternity session includes 20 digital images with option to upgrade to additional images. This session lasts approximately 45 minutes.
The Newborn Studio session includes 25 digital images with option to upgrade to additional images. This session typically takes about 3 hours.
A 20 minute complimentary try-on consultation is included for the Maternity Session if you'd like to utilize my Client Closet.
images vary | $1,150
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This session is for Couples! It includes 20 digital images with option to upgrade once gallery is delivered. We'll find some amazing spots to adventure and focus on the two of you! There will be laughing, awkward moments and probably some PDA. Get ready!
Access to Client Closet and Styling Assistance is included.
20 images | 60 minutes | $550
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I do take on limited senior sessions each Spring/Summer. Sessions last 1-2 hours with a minimum of 3 locations, maximum of 5.
Styling & Access to Client Closet is included.
$700 | $200 retainer to book
50+ images included with print release
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Sessions are held at my Studio during weekdays. Up at my to 3 outfits.
Up to 60 minutes with 30 digital images of your choosing.
Option to upgrade to Album.
$550 | 30 images
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Individual | Headshots
Indoor or Outdoor session to grab a few fun, headshots to use for your business.
$300 | 5 images
Business Branding | up to 8 people
Outdoor or on location at your business. These will be fun and unique getting a combination of headshots and also ‘action’ shots of you interacting with clients. This will give you plenty of marketing material and social media content.
$850 | 50+ images
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Travel
If your session is held more than 20 miles from Cedar Falls there will be a $50 (minimum) travel fee. Price varies based on miles being traveled.
Upgrade to the Full Gallery | $200
Additional photos $20 each
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“Ask me Anything”
A two hour meeting done over coffee or via zoom where we can chat about all the things- editing, work flow, styling, backend processes, struggles your experiencing, etc.
I’m an open book!
$175 | up to 2 hours
FAQ’s
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One of the hardest parts of family pictures is figuring out what everyone is going to wear. A huge perk of booking with me is that I offer a massive Client Closet and styling assistance!
These are items for Women/Children mainly that I’ve purchased and I allow my clients to wear for their sessions at no extra cost. If you schedule a full session, you also get a complimentary try- on appointment. It’s a huge benefit that you can be styled amazingly AND not have to throw a ton of money into buying clothes for everyone that they’ll never wear again.
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All of my Clients have access to this perk! Not all sessions include try-on appointments due to time constraints but everyone is able to utilize it. Styling assistance is also included with all sessions.
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For all of my outdoor sessions, I will shoot during Golden Hour to give us the best, glowy, yummy light. Golden Hour is 60-90 minutes before sunset. This means that my start times for sessions vary throughout the year. In summer, that amazing light happens much later than in Spring or Fall.
I would highly recommend rearranging schedules, nap times, etc to fit your session into this window. It makes a huge difference in the overall look of your images.
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I would recommend scheduling your newborn photos for when you are between 28-34 weeks along. I recommend reaching out to any photographer at least 6-10 weeks before your ideal session date. If you are wanting photos during Fall, then I’d HIGHLY recommend scheduling 2-3 months in advance. Fall is to Photographers as April is to Accountants.
Newborn sessions are scheduled ideally between 1-3 weeks after baby is born. The sooner the better usually. I do limit the number of newborns I schedule each month to make sure if you deliver early/late that I have room in my schedule to accommodate that. That being said, I would recommend getting on the calendar 6-10 weeks before you are due. Baby booms are no joke and sometimes we fill up.
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We will travel for an extra fee but typically my sessions are held in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls , IA area.
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I start with a ‘Christmas card’ photo and if it naturally happens that there is a pose that would be nice with everyone looking, I’ll do that too! However, I do not recommend you book with me if you’re wanting a posed photos.
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Absolutely! You can break up your balance into installments to help with budgeting. Just tell me you’d like this option and I can work with you.
Beautiful chaos is my jam!
Don’t worry about kids not ‘cooperating’ for the camera. My sessions are all about capturing your family as you are, catching those ‘real’ moments, genuine smiles and making some new memories too.
A HUGE PERK that I offer is my Client Closet! Let’s be real- picking out outfits is the hardest part of photos. When you schedule with me, I handle ALL of that for you! I offer styling help and access to any of the hundreds of pieces in my closet for no additional cost! You won’t have to buy the family outfits they won’t ever wear again. It’s seriously amazing.
Client Experience
Whether you’re coming to me for your first ever family photos or have photos taken elsewhere religiously, I want your experience with me to be enjoyable for all parties involved.
All of the photos on my website reflect the style of shooting that I prefer and am experienced at. They also reflect the importance of styling for your session. Styling is a VERY important part of getting your session to match the work that you’ve seen from me. This is why I invest in a curated collection of pieces for Women, Children and Men. It makes the typically most difficult part of family photos, so seamless.
And when you show up for your session, wearing flattering, perfectly coordinated outfits, understand that I don’t want you to stare and me and fake smile but instead to do fun things with your kids, get awkward, love on each other and forget that I’m even there. It’s literally the best.
We know kids can be unpredictable and that’s okay. Sessions sometimes start after their usual bedtime but you know, what?! It always works out! Kids thrive outdoors. Especially when we’re having them play games, run around and snuggle with their favorite people, I promise it’s not going to be the issue, you imagine it’s going to be.
I’ve said this over and over, these once a year family photos should be treated as a special event- because they are. You don’t do this often- so let’s treat it that way! Step outside your comfort zone and try the dress that’s going to make you feel beautiful and be flattering (because that’s why I chose it!) Let the kids stay up a little late, let them jump off the rock or dip their toes in the water. We are creating memories just as much as we are documenting them and each phase of life should be documented. Are the kids crazy 2 and 3 year olds? We’re going to want to remember that, just like all of the other phases that are about to happen. You’ll look back and have a story to tell and that’s what’s important.
The Studio
Speaking of Client Experience… I got a Studio!
Throughout my career I have operated as a home based business but in April 2024, I decided to up my game and get a new space on Main Street, Cedar Falls.
I absolutely love it and clients do too!
It’s light and bright. It offers a simple ‘bedroom’ set up with natural wood tones and textures. I have my vintage wooden cradle and high chair for baby sessions and some beautiful tall ceilings and windows. There is also have a solid white wall that I LOVE for a totally different vibe. This side is perfect for families and boudoir sessions!
I mean look at this photo…. isn’t it such a beautiful space?!
Kind words.
Hi there! I’m Katie!
I’m a Mom with three babes of my own who loves carbs, McDonald’s Coke (seriously, it’s the best) and TJ Maxx.
I started photography as a hobby in January of 2020 (which looking back now I realise it was perfect timing.) I was working in Insurance for 10 years at that point, Covid hit and I lost my job and suddenly I was able to live the life I had only ever dreamed of. I went full time photographer doing sessions in the evenings and spending time with my kids during the day. I went back to an Insurance job that Fall and quickly found that I could not do both. In May of 2021 I quit my job and haven't looked back.
My style is very candid and colorful. I love bold, rich colors, and emotional moments. I want you to look at your gallery and FEEL. I want you to be thrilled that I caught an expression that your child makes all the time. I want you to see real smiles and laughs that come with interacting, playing, tickling and just letting those kids have fun. I promise, kids don’t think it’s fun to stand there and look at a stranger with a camera yelling Cheese at them. Promise. Instead, let’s dance and have fun exploring and just allow me to capture the beauty organically. There is so much raw beauty in the everyday and I want to capture that for you.
Fun things about me…
I’m very sarcastic and use it a lot during my sessions.
I love Target and TJ Maxx (obviously).
I could survive off of bread alone. Did you know you can get Texas Roadhouse rolls for take-out?! Best $5 ever spent!
I use exclamation points a lot. Possibly too much but I’ll never stop!
I’m a homebody but really wish I traveled more.
let’s create beautiful memories!
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