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Gastonia Newborn Photographer

 Sweet Baby Max||Gastonia Newborn Photos

One of my favorite things about being a newborn photographer is featuring my sweet clients and being able to re-live the session in a blog post.  This little guy came to the studio in September and I just about DIED when I saw his beautiful head of RED HAIR! I mean, just LOOK at his strawberry fluff!

Red Headed Baby Bliss

Baby Max came to the studio and slept the entire time–guys, this DOES NOT always happen!  But he was an absolute DREAM! When newborn clients book a session with KatieRie Photography, I send a Newborn Studio Guide to help parents prepare for their session. These are my list of secrets as a (somewhat self-) proclaimed baby whisperer!  I tell them that I know sometimes babies won’t comply 100 percent, but to try to follow the guide so that our session can go extremely smooth.  Nine times out of ten–it works! Can you tell that baby Max’s parents read the guide?!

Sweet Baby Dreams

We were able to get many different looks during Max’s session–a great mixture of “beanbag” poses (the first set of photos in this post) as well as prop poses.  The colors that were chosen were soft neutrals that were perfect for the beginning of fall. Plus Max looked absolutely adorable in every single set-up! I love using a variety of textures and layers to add depth and character to each “look.” But I also like the set-ups to compliment each other so everything will look gorgeous hanging in clients’ homes!

Baby Smirk

Overall, Max’s session was a HUGE success.  I think Max thought so too.

Are you pregnant or do you know someone who is? Let’s CHAT! And see if we are a good fit for each other!

KatieRie is a PREMIER Charlotte Newborn Photographer that specializes in Maternity, Family, Baby, Cake Smash, Seniors and Newborn Photography

Serving the Charlotte (South Gastonia), NC area including, but not limited to Belmont, Gastonia, Huntersville, Davidson, Pineville, Fort Mill, Clover, Matthews, Indian Trail, Concord, and York.

 

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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.

Charlotte Newborn Photographer || KatieRie Photography
Charlotte Maternity Photography

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…

Charlotte Newborn Photographer || KatieRie Photography
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.

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

Charlotte Newborn Photographer || KatieRie Photography

 

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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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Ruby Kate–Charlotte Newborn Session

Backup Photographer

Little Miss Ruby’s Aunt reached out to me, asking if I was available to do Ruby’s newborn session. She is also an amazing photographer (check her out at Jenny Longlais Photography), but had something unexpectedly come up and needed me to fill in.  I was soooo happy to do so, since I had an opening and I ADORE snuggling sweet babies! I love when things just fall into place. And that’s what happened this session.

“…more precious than rubies”

When I first meet parents during a newborn photography session, one of my favorite things to chat about is the baby’s name.  I love hearing the story behind it or why it stood out to mom and dad or if there’s a namesake involved.  For all three of my children, it was such a special and exciting time, deciding what they would be called for the rest of their lives; figuring out what they would be called when they got in trouble or how their name would look written out.  When I heard the story behind this sweet baby’s name my heart melted. Mom brought a blanket with the bible verse (Proverbs 3:15), “She is more precious than rubies…” You see, this baby was long awaited for.  It took (lots of) faith and trust.  When mom saw this verse, she loved the name Ruby.  She had not yet told her husband this little fact, and one day he came home and said “what about the name Ruby?” Gosh…talk about heart strings being pulled.

The session was a dream–little Miss Ruby was a doll and absolutely precious. Her parents were so attentive and doted on her the whole time.  We chatted about how difficult it can be, becoming a new parent. How it’s a transition going from just the two of you to the three of you.  And how there’s so much stuff now–EVERYWHERE! We were able to incorporate so many fun props and wraps from the Studio, as well as the blanket that had the verse about Ruby’s name.

Did we just become friends?

When you book a newborn session with KatieRie, you are more than just a client; we become fast friends. Just like with Ruby’s session, we get to swap stories about one of the most important things to happen in our lives. I don’t take that lightly. I adore getting to know you and your baby. I get just as excited to hear your story–and sometimes I even cry with you! Thank you for choosing me to capture these amazing moments. It is truly an honor.

Interested in booking a session? Contact me today! Spots are limited!

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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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