Newborn Baby Photography | Charlotte | Meet Elliot

Newborn Baby Photography by KatieRie Photography

Recently in my Charlotte, NC newborn photography studio, I was able to meet and snuggle sweet little Elliot. This little guy was a DREAM during his session–so cuddly and sweet and sleepy! Mom and dad brought proud big sister to partake in the photograph festivities as well. I LOVE seeing how siblings interact with their new baby brother or sister. Some kids are OBSESSED with the new addition and some kids could care less. But either way it’s fun to document the story of the each family dynamic;)

One of my favorite parts of newborn photography is capturing those tiny details, and Elliot’s details were so beautiful! Take a look below…

Newborn Baby Photography | Charlotte | Meet Elliot — KatieRie Photography

I love using props and layers that compliment the baby but don’t “overpower” the baby. You can read more about my style HERE and more about the studio HERE.

See? So teeny, tiny and cuddly…

So much love for this little guy <3

Newborn Baby Photography | Charlotte | Meet Elliot

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April 22, 2018April 12, 2019

The Journey of a Newborn Photographer

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Let’s talk about journeys…(sigh). When I think back to when I first started newborn photography, I reflect on how much I’ve developed my craft. You will (hopefully) see what I’m talking about–take a look at the gallery below…the photos on the top represent my rookie work with the posing, lighting, editing, etc. I mean the actual baby is adorable…babies are always cute and perfect (this one happens to be my own). But when I look at my old work vs. my current work, I see how far I have come in just a few short years (and goodness–I hope you do too!). Let’s talk a little about that journey, shall we?

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Eye on the Prize

I knew I loved photography for a very, very long time. I loved capturing moments. I loved pausing time. I loved the feeling I got when I “hit” the shot just right. When I started doing newborn photography, (pre-kids and pre-husband in my own life–ha!), I knew that this was waaaaaay different than a family session or a session with kids. Yes, I had a “fancy camera.” Yes, I “kind of” knew what I was doing. But I had MAJOR learning to do. I had to really learn the correct camera settings, the lighting (which is HUGE), figure out props, wraps, “outfits,” safety techniques while posing, which lenses to use; I knew I couldn’t do all this on my own. If I wanted to be the best, I had to learn from the best…so I did. I invested in KatieRie Photography. This took a lot of time and a lot of (cough, cough) money. I invested in my business and knowledge and crafted (and continue to craft) my skills so that I can create beautiful images that you will have forever. Timeless, classic pieces of your precious newborn baby. I continue to network with the best newborn photographers in the world so that I can create the very best products for you. Read a little more about one of the newborn photography retreats I attended–> HERE

A Guarantee

When you book a newborn photography session with KatieRie Photography, know you are investing in a photographer who knows safety (#1 priority!), who knows the best practices on editing, camera settings, use of lighting, equipment, use of props, posing–EVERYTHING! I dedicate all my time and energy into making sure you have a fantastic experience and final product.

So you see…the whole “life is a journey” thing? Well I’m doing that…trekking along…on this journey of life. Learning, photographing…creating…for YOU.

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April 18, 2018April 12, 2019

Charlotte Newborn Photography–Sweet Baby Cora

You know when you meet someone and you just “click?” Like you start talking and find out you basically have everything in common? That’s exactly how it was when I first met this sweet baby’s mommy. I met Erica almost three years ago (in August), when I did their middle son’s newborn photography. I wanted to do an outdoor session and I just completed an AMAZING newborn workshop with Amy McDaniel; Erica just had her son and a mutual friend put us in contact since I was looking for a newborn model–and the rest is history, as they say. We lived in neighboring towns, we had a mutual friend (from growing up), we both LOVED music (in fact she sings with this awesome group, Milwaukee Choristers), we were both teachers, we both just had our second child, we totally love acupuncture, she had two boys, I had two girls, the list goes on and ON!

Well…fast forward to this past summer. Erica contacted me and asked if I would be their newborn photographer for their THIRD addition–a baby GIRL! Isn’t that amazing?! She had to two boys and a girl and I had two girls and a boy! What are the chances?? I’m thinkin’ we should chat about arranged marriages;)

Baby Cora’s session was absolutely perfect. New big brothers were awesome and so excited to take a few photos with their new baby sis. Mom had a BALL looking through the newborn studio and picking out delicate, handmade headbands and outfits that were made especially for photography. I think she even said at one point “ohhhhh, I see what you mean when you said you had a *slight* obsession,” in reference to all my studio goodies. We ended up getting so many stunning shots during the session. I’m so, SO thankful that this family chose me (again!) as their newborn photographer–makes my heart SING! (pun intended).

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