Concord, NC Newborn Photography

Welcome to WORLD, Baby Maximiliano!

Guys…when I say I love my job, I mean–I. LOVE. MY. JOB. This sweet family came to the newborn photography studio a few weeks ago, but that wasn’t the first time we met. I had the honor of capturing this gorgeous mommy for a beautiful golden hour maternity shoot.

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And yes, you can definitely read all about that session–right here! Mommy was gorgeous and glowing and had the rest of the family dressed to perfection for the shoot as well. During that shoot, mom revealed she was having a BOY!! And I was super excited for his arrival. We bonded over having two girls and then a boy and talked about how the dynamic was about to change. I was just ITCHING to get this little guy into the studio. And just LOOK at how amazing his session was…are you ready?

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And if the gorgeousness wasn’t enough, both grandmas wanted ‘in’ on the action as well…aren’t they stunning??!

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I LOVE getting to know families and watching them grow. Can’t wait to capture more cuteness from this family.

What about YOU? Are YOU pregnant or know someone who is? LET’S CHAT and see if we are a good fit!

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019

New Baby Photography

Welcome to the World, Baby Owen!

“I spent many sleepless nights during my pregnancy asking for referrals and searching on Facebook for a newborn photographer. I fell in love with Katie’s photographs and was so excited when I was able to lock her in for my newborn session. Once Owen arrived, I scheduled my session within the first week. She was fabulous with my son, her studio is so nice, very clean and she did not disappoint. She supplied all the props, had sound machines to calm my baby, and he was like putty in her hands. I couldn’t be happier with our photographs and can’t wait to schedule a family session later this year. I highly recommend Katie, she is very talented and I’m so glad she was able to capture my baby’s first photographs.” ~Amy

Y’all. Words like these make my heart SING!!! All the hearts. All the CAPS. ALL. THE. FEELS. I love my job; I love capturing these tiny babies. I love the challenge of newborns, capturing the tiny details and the big moments. Every little thing about it. And Owen’s session was no different. Just look at all the cuteness that we captured:

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He was so sweet during his entire session. I think he whimpered maybe once near the end. Mom and dad were perfect and trusting and sat back watching the magic of the session. Mom told me she wanted earth tones, neutrals, and possibly some blues and grays. I told her she came to the right spot! The studio is completely stocked with all things neutral, classic, and earth tones galore. Mom had a blast browsing the different props and layers that are all over the studio. To say this was a perfect fit on all levels is an accurate assumption. Can’t wait to see this little guy grow in his milestones!

Are you expecting or know someone who is? LET’S CHAT! And see if we jive!

July 8, 2019July 9, 2019

Belmont Maternity Photographer || KatieRie Photography

Gorgeous Maternity Photos

This sweet mommy found me on Instagram and I’m so glad she did! It’s crazy to me how social media has become this huge networking platform. SO different than how things were when I was younger! Anyways, mom reached out wanting to book a maternity and newborn session. She only had a few weeks left of her pregnancy and was a teensy bit nervous I wouldn’t have any openings, but luckily I moved some things around and was able to capture some amazing images of this sweet family of soon-to-be-FIVE.

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When I say this family nailed it for getting ready for their session, I mean it. They hit it out of the park. Mom has a very similar style to mine. I love the creams, neutrals, the classic pieces. This whole family was gorgeously dressed ready to be captured.

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At the session, mom and I were talking and she revealed she was having a baby boy! EEK! That means she would have two girls and a boy, just like me. Plus her younger two would be very close in age, just like my three littles. Needless to say, we had a lot to talk about. I love how soon to be big sister was so tender in kissing mommy’s belly here, don’t you?

Once we got our yummy golden light, mom changed into her fabulous deep blue maternity gown (both gowns were from https://www.sewtrendyaccessories.com/ and were to die for!). This was the perfect outfit to showcase the sweet baby boy growing in her belly. And just look at the amazing lighting!

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One more snuggle with the baby who won’t be the baby any longer…

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And just a few short weeks later, baby Maximiliano was born! Stay tuned for this little guy’s blog post coming soon! He was sooooo ADORABLE!

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Are you expecting? Or do you know someone who is? LET’S CHAT! We can see if we are a good fit!

June 26, 2019July 1, 2019

Huntersville Newborn Photos || KatieRie Photography

Welcome to the World, Baby Kennedy!

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Y’all. I can’t EVEN with this session. I just CAN’T. Obsessed with this sweet gallery is an understatement. Gahhh! Can’t wait for you to see! This mommy found me on Google and reached out waaaaay back in November. Since we had just moved to the Charlotte, NC area in October (from WI), I was all too excited to meet this sweet couple and plan their sessions. Mom hired me for their pregnancy announcement photos and then also opted for the Premium Package for the newborn session. And I’m OH SO HAPPY THEY DID!

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Just look at how BEAUTIFUL this little babe is! She was so peaceful during her session. We barely had to break for feeding or changing. She was just so CHILL and wonderful. Of course I like to think I had something to do with it (but I definitely can’t take all the credit of her peaceful demeanor). When parents book KatieRie Photography for newborn shoots, I advise that they send me a text or email right when baby is born (from the hospital!) so we can set the date for the session ASAP. I love getting newborns into the studio within the first ten days of life. This is when they are super sleepy and I can transition them form pose to pose with ease. Of COURSE if someone has an older newborn, I can still work my baby-whispering magic too. Once parents reach out after baby is born I send my Studio Guide for parents to prepare for their session. Just look at the works of art that will decorate this family’s home!

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Don’t you agree?! EVERY image in this gallery is FINE ART. Seriously.

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If you are searching for the BEST (experienced, trained) newborn photographer for your photos, DO NOT LOOK ANY FURTHER. Send me an email and let’s chat. I PROMISE you will have gorgeous images that will last FOREVER.

June 17, 2019June 18, 2019

Newborn Photography | Ballantyne, NC

Welcome to the World, Baby Leo!

This sweet little nugget came to the studio with her doting parents. I am a volunteer photographer at Elevation Church (Gaston campus–WOOT!), where mommy and daddy work. It was just a perfect opportunity to be able to capture this sweet family (who also has midwestern roots–like me!). And just look at the amazing newborn photos we were able to photograph!

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Professional Newborn Photography Ballantyne, NC

We chose a simple and clean palette for Baby Leo’s session, making the focus clearly on her and her beauty. The studio is well equipped with layers, headbands, outfits, wraps, props and backdrops–so all you need to do is just show up for your session! I also remind parents to contact me as soon as baby is born—like directly from the hospital–so we can schedule the date of your session and we can get your little nugget in the studio in a timely manner (the first ten days of life are ideal, but I have had success with a little older newborns as well). Once parents contact me, I send out the Studio Guide for parents to follow. I always say it’s a guideline and the babies will always call the shots, but to follow it as best as they can so I can do my job. That way, I can capture all the cuteness in all these sweet little poses! This mommy and daddy followed those guides to a ‘T’! And even made sure to contact me right away when Baby Leo was born.

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Sometimes parents know exactly what they want or they have a Pinterest page with the poses they have their heart set on. I always say it’s good to have an idea, but since baby calls the shots throughout the session, it’s best to keep an open mind. I promise we will get gorgeous images of your precious one. My style is timeless and classic. This mommy and daddy sat back and let me take the reigns, which I’m all too happy to do so!

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No matter what, I PROMISE you will have gorgeous newborn images decorating your entire home of your little one, just like Baby Leo’s mommy and daddy do.

Are you pregnant or know someone who is expecting? LET’S CHAT and see if we are a good fit!