Top 5 Things to Look for in a Newborn Photographer

When it comes to newborn photography, there are a few key things you should look for when choosing a professional. First and foremost, a newborn photographer should have adequate training in the form of workshops and courses. When looking at the work done by other newborn photographers, pay attention to the quality of their images and prints. If the work doesn’t look crisp and clean, or if the colors are faded, lacking contrast, or too dark, move on to another photographer. The next thing you need in your search is an excellent photographer who has been vetted by others. Ask around or search online for awards won by your potential photographer – if you come across any articles about them that praise their work, that is also good news! Another thing to look for is studio set up – does the environment seem too cold or busy? Is there enough comfort provided to make your client feel welcomed?

Professional newborn photographer should have a keen eye for composition and lighting techniques, as well as the knowledge to scientifically create optimal skin tone using special studio lights. A newborn photographer who is experienced with newborns will be able remain calm, cool and collected as she soothes your baby and makes you feel right at home in the studio.

A professional newborn photographer is definitely an investment. Especially with your precious new bundle and addition to the family, it makes sense to find a photographer who will serve your needs and requirements. KatieRie likes to think of clients as family, watching as the members grow and flourish–from newborn to family sessions, year after year.

A professional newborn photographer is an artist who has mastered their art and pays special attention to the tiniest details, from the props, backdrops, headbands and layers to the professional equipment that is top-notch and above anything else. Safety is NUMBER ONE priority. Your precious bundle is never forced into any pose, but gently positioned throughout the entire session.

Charlotte Newborn Photographer || KatieRie Photography

Welcome to the world, sweet Baby Jack!

As a newborn and baby photographer here in Charlotte, I LOVE connecting with people and hearing their stories.  When this momma contacted me, wanting to schedule a maternity and newborn session, I knew I wanted to capture this adorable growing family with the beautiful golden light for the maternity session, and I had a bunch of goodies up my sleeve for the newborn session as well. Just look at the warmth and love captured in the below photographs–isn’t mommy stunning?!

Charlotte Newborn Photographer || KatieRie PhotographyDuring the maternity session, mom shared with me that their precious baby was LONG awaited for.  Baby Jack was a rainbow baby.  Now, ALL babies are special and precious and perfect little miracles, but rainbow babies represent the promise of hope after a storm. I truly LOVE my job, but when I hear stories like this it takes the emotion to a whole new level.  I am extremely humbled and honored to be chosen to capture these special moments for families.

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Rainbow Baby

Fast forward a few short weeks and I received word that baby Jack had made his entrance into this world! I couldn’t WAIT to get him into the Newborn Studio! As I stated before, I had many things planned for his special session. And he was so good to me…just look at the magical images that were captured…

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Charlotte Newborn Photographer

I knew I wanted to incorporate a rainbow theme (of course in a classic and timeless way), but I also wanted to incorporate the light and airy style as well–simple and clean.

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Charlotte Newborn Photographer
Charlotte Newborn Photographer || KatieRie Photography
Charlotte Newborn Photographer

There were also some extremely special FINE ART images I had in my mind that I wanted to include in the gallery:

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Charlotte Newborn Photographer

 I am OBSESSED with the dark, dramatic shadows in all the black and white images!

Charlotte Newborn Photographer || KatieRie PhotographyWhen clients book their Newborn Sessions with KatieRie Photography, they choose between three packages.  Your proof gallery will be presented with MORE images than your package states, and then you get to choose your favorites (the amount depends on which package you choose) PLUS you have the option to purchase more files. Nine times out of ten, clients purchase more images.  Jack was SO ADORABLE in ALL of his images, mom and dad wanted ALL of his photographs.  This means their house will be FILLED with glorious images of this sweet little nugget.

Charlotte Newborn Photographer || KatieRie Photography
Charlotte Newborn Photographer

Charlotte Newborn Photographer || KatieRie PhotographySweet baby Jack, you are loved more than you know…

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Charlotte Baby Photography–Sweet Bodhi Myles

This was a session that I was super excited about–I mean, I get excited for ALL my sessions, but this one was extra special.  Bodhi’s mom and I have been good friends for a couple of years now.  We met at the WAC about three years ago in a workout class that was super crowded (heck, I think our equipment was almost overlapping, we had no choice but to start chatting), our personalities clicked over a shared love for wine and sarcasm and the rest is history. We used to talk extensively about adding a fourth child to each of our families so we could “vacation” at the hospital–you know–iced diapers, food delivery, watching un-interrupted movies of your choice…?

A FOURTH boy!!

Well, fast forward a couple of years where mom broke the news to me letting me know she was 19 weeks pregnant! HA! And with her FOURTH BOY! So exciting!! When she asked if I would photograph her little one I was ecstatic.  Just look at the cuteness that was captured!

Charlotte Newborn Photographer || KatieRie PhotographyI chose a variety of colors and hues from the STUDIO to go along with the different backdrops so mom and dad would have plenty of images to choose from.

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And don’t even get me started on the sibling portion of this shoot. These boys were SO good and SO proud and excited to add a new baby brother to the pack. You can see all the love that was captured below…

Charlotte Newborn Photographer || KatieRie PhotographyCharlotte Newborn Photographer || KatieRie PhotographyCharlotte Newborn Photographer || KatieRie PhotographyCharlotte Newborn Photographer || KatieRie PhotographyAnd of course we had gorgeous shots of Baby Bodhi with mom and dad…

Charlotte Newborn Photographer || KatieRie PhotographySo much love for this little guy<3

Charlotte Newborn Photographer || KatieRie PhotographySuch a beautiful family.  And now the pack is complete:

Charlotte Newborn Photographer || KatieRie PhotographyUnless, of course, they keep trying for that girl!

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KatieRie Photography || KatieRie is a Professional Charlotte, North Carolina Newborn Photographer that specializes in fine art maternity, cake smash, baby, infant, family and newborn photography in the Charlotte and surrounding areas including, but not limited to, Gastonia, Belmont, Clover, Fort Mill, Matthews, Lake Wylie, McAdenville, Weddington, and Tega Cay.

Attention to Detail–Charlotte Newborn Photographer

In a blink of an eye

You wait a LONG nine months (ok, TEN months, really) to meet your little. You’ve gone through the morning sickness, the restless nights of waking up every twenty minutes to go to the bathroom, the swollen feet, the cravings, the clothes not fitting, the pudgy stage, the uncomfortable stage, the actual labor, and then…you meet this perfect, miracle of a being. Someone you just met, but fell instantly in love with. Someone who holds your entire heart in the tiniest palm. As a newborn photographer, I realize the importance of capturing every. single. detail.  Aside from images of babies in the cute props and poses, the wraps, headbands, bonnets, and hats that you will find in my STUDIO, I also get up close and “personal” with your sweet bundle.  I capture the sweet little pouty lips, the perfect untouched fingernails, the gorgeous lashes, that amazing head of hair–I capture all of it. For YOU.  Why? Because once reality sets in that you have a newborn and you are actually surviving, the first couple weeks go so fast and all of a sudden you will look back and think “holy MOLY! A month FLEW by!” And in that month, your sweetness will have already changed.

My promise to you as your newborn photographer is that I will capture those tiny details for you, so you can look back and see how little your little one was.  So you can go back to that feeling of “how in the world did we make this?!” Every last detail I will catch in beautifully unique images that you will hold onto forever.

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VIP Service for AWESOME Clients-Charlotte Photographer

I am SO excited to reveal an online service that clients can use once they book a session with KatieRie Photography! Whoop! (happy dance, HAPPY DANNNNCE).  Guys…for whatever reason I was stuck in the dark ages. I wrote everything down in my paper planner (habit from teaching), contracts were sent back to me via snail mail (I know, I KNOW! Palm to forehead, call me old fashioned! And obviously NOTHING against snail mail)…BUT!! Now I have this system in place and it is sooooooo AWESOME! Clients have their OWN CLIENT PORTAL!!! I know, I know, I was JUST as excited!! See below the screen shot of my site.  Clients can click on “Client Portal” and it will take them to….

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…a screen that looks like this:

[pp_gallery id=”356″]There you will insert your email and the password that I sent you via email and you will get….(dum, dum, DUUUUUUUM!!!) THIS:

 

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Isn’t that COOL???! It’s like your own Facebook page for KatieRie Photography! LOL!

What does this mean to for YOU? My awesome, amazing clients? That there’s a one-stop shop for all your needs.  You are able to see your invoices–what you paid and/or what needs to be paid, you are able to sign your contract right there online, any forms or questionnaires that I need you to fill out, you can find on your very. own. portal.  (BOOM. Mic Drop).

I will NEVER stop servicing my clients EVER.  I will always push myself to learn more in all areas of this little business of mine so that YOU get the VERY BEST.

Now…I’m off to do my own happy dance with my three littles.  These days our happy dance goes along to all the songs in the “Greatest Showman.” It’s the cutest thing, even IF my kids make up all the lyrics and they don’t make sense. #chaosisliving