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!

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I’ll guide you through selecting the perfect size, frame style, and layout for your space—transforming your favorite images into timeless artwork for your walls

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.

These prints are mounted on archival backing for a clean, polished look. Perfect for displaying on shelves, or gifting to loved ones. They offer a timeless way to keep your favorite images close.

mounted prints

Albums are custom designed with your favorite images and bound in linen or leather with thick, lay-flat pages. Built to be held, loved, and passed down—they’re not just for today, but for generations to come.

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. 

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A design consultation to plan your session—wardrobe, location, and artwork in mind.

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.

Calm, confident direction that creates timeless portraits with natural flow and intention.

02:  Guided portrait session

Every image is hand-retouched with care. Preserving what’s real, while refining with a classic, editorial touch. 

03: artful retouching & curation

Products and digital images are offered in curated collections, allowing you to select the images you love and tailor your order to fit your needs.

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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NEXT QUESTION

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. 

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