Whether you're expecting your first baby or deep in the rhythm of life with littles, this season deserves to be documented with care and intention. As a Hickory family photographer, I offer maternity, newborn, family, and extended family sessions to help you preserve your family’s story with timeless images and heirloom artwork.
I believe children are a gift from the Lord, and it's a joy to help you slow down, reflect, and see the beauty of the season you’re in—right here, right now.
Together, we’ll plan a session that feels personal and effortless, choose a meaningful location, and create images you’ll love to frame and enjoy for generations.
FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY
everything you need to know about
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Braden & Stacie
She’s amazing with kids and is simply a joy to work with. She’s incredibly organized, will help you pose if need be, and helps everyone to have a fun photo shoot! We highly recommend Katelyn! She’s incredibly talented.
We’ve used Katelyn twice now for family photos, and she has exceeded our expectations both times!
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Jonathan & Molly
We cannot recommend Katelyn enough for family photos! We had an energetic kid and squirmy baby, but from the photos we received you would think that they were both perfect angels the whole time. Katelyn was easy to communicate with via email or text, and so accommodating to our needs. We'll have these photos as heirlooms forever!
She made our children feel at ease, and the quality of her work spoke for itself.
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Phillip & Sarah
Katelyn is so wonderful! We’ve done two mini sessions with her, and both went so well. With two small kiddos it can feel like chaos but Katelyn’s fun energy keeps them smiling! She also gets our pictures back to us really quickly so we don’t have to wait too long to see them. Katelyn has given us beautiful pictures that I know we will cherish for a long time!
Katelyn has given us beautiful pictures that I know we will cherish for a long time!
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Framed wall art
Legacy made simple
Because beauty belongs both in your hands and on your walls
From design to delivery, I offer a seamless experience for turning your images into tangible treasures.
mounted prints
heirloom albums
Glynda
Her attention to detail and ability to tell a story through her photos is truly remarkable. The album is something our family will treasure forever!
Katelyn put together an absolutely stunning album that reflects every special moment with such care and artistry.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
01: personalized planning
YOUR PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE
It’s more than images—it’s a thoughtful journey from our first conversation to the moment your heirlooms arrive. Every detail is designed to serve your family.
02: Guided portrait session
03: artful retouching & curation
04: fine art designed to last
NEXT QUESTION
If choosing outfits for photos takes you back to your high school days when you literally tried on everything in your closet and piled it on your bed but still felt like you had nothing to wear, you're in luck.
I've put together an extensive outfit style guide with tips for every member of the family.
What should we wear?
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No one wants to look like a wet dog in their photos so if it looks like it's going to rain, snow, hail or some other weather catastrophe, we'll be in touch to see if we need to reschedule. But don't worry, even overcast lighting can make dreamy photos! We can also plan for an indoor studio session to plan around bad weather altogether.
what do we do if it rains?
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You can book a few weeks or months before your desired date, but the sooner the better!
QUICK TIP: My weekends fill up fast and far in advance. You can get a Fast Pass to the front of
the line by scheduling mid-week.
How far in advance should we book?
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I take photos for a living, and I even feel like a deer in the headlights when I'm in front of the camera. You're going to feel awkward at first, but don't worry!
I have a proven system for getting natural poses and genuine smiles. I'll coach you through EVERYTHING. All you have to do is show up, and I'll take care of the rest. And don't worry about your kids. I'm well versed in capturing even the busiest of little ones!
We're awkward and my kids don't sit still.
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I CAN’T WAIT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
For details about the process and availability for your custom session, please send a message via the form below.