I'm so excited that you're interested in choosing me to document this season in your family's life! I'm based in Hickory, NC and am available throughout Charlotte, Lincolnton, Winston-Salem, Wake Forest & more.
For the past 6 years, I've had the privilege of helping families celebrate and remember every sweet season life brings. From the anticipation of welcoming your first baby, to cozy newborn snuggles, to wiggly toddlers, and even into the teenage years, each season of your family's life deserves to be celebrated and remembered. It's my joy to help you reminisce for years to come.
Whenever I pick up my camera, I strive to create artful and joyful images that tell a story and showcase your family's legacy.
Get to know the photographer
Welcome
If you haven't already, browse the portfolio to get to know my style and approach. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
LET'S CONNECT
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Once your contract is signed and your $100 retainer is paid, your date is secure. I'm so excited to be working with you!
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date booked
I've put together an extensive guide to help you prepare for your session. It has tips for selecting locations, outfits, managing little ones, and more! And you're always welcome to reach out if you need additional ideas or inspiration.
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preparation & guidance
Don't worry about your energetic little ones, or all the things you have going on. Give yourself permission to exhale, slow down, and enjoy. I promise, we'll create beautiful images your family will cherish for a lifetime.
YOUR SESSION
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Within 2-3 weeks of your session, you'll receive a link to your online gallery of images. The gallery makes it easy to download images, share your favorites with family, order prints, and even share on social media.
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gallery delivery
Your images aren’t meant to solely exist in a digital space. My gallery site makes it super easy for you to order high-quality professional prints and other goods to help you remember this special time in your family's life.
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preserving your memories
investment guide
Custom options available upon request
*A 7% NC sales tax will be added to all collections and options
**Travel fees may apply to locations outside of 25 miles. Ask for details.
Styling guidance
60 minute portrait session
Online viewing/ordering gallery with high-resolution images
maternity, newborn & family
$320
legacy Extended family
$420
Prints, canvases, and other keepsakes are available for purchase in your online gallery.
Styling guidance
60-90 minute portrait session
Online viewing/ordering gallery with high resolution images
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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 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!
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Your images aren’t meant to solely exist in a digital space. One day, most likely, Instagram will be gone, your phone will be replaced and images that you can physically hold in your hand will be the best way to remember those precious moments we captured.
Think about this fact: fifteen years ago, if I had delivered you digital images, they would have been on a floppy disk. With the fast updates to technology, you would have no way to access those images today. Even the online galleries we deliver will eventually fade away.
But prints? Those last. I bet your family still has images from your grandparents (maybe even great grandparents.) And that was likely from a time period when cameras were expensive and prints were harder to come by.
My gallery site makes it super easy for you to order high-quality professional prints and other goods to help you remember this special time in your family's life.
bring your images to life
prints, canvases & other keepsakes
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when wll i receive my images?
While turnaround times can vary by season, I deliver all galleries within two to three weeks of your session. Most families should expect to receive at least 100 edited images in their gallery.
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WHEN SHOULD I BOOK MY SESSION?
I typically recommend booking at least 4 weeks in advance. If you want a session in the fall or spring, you might need to book even earlier. You can get a fast-pass to the front of the line by scheduling mid-week. Pro tip: Newborn sessions usually work best when your baby is 2-3 weeks old.
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CAN I SHARE THE IMAGES ON SOCIAL MEDIA?
You are absolutely welcome to share images on social media. To ensure that my work is properly represented, I do ask that you refrain from any edits. I also appreciate image credits and tags as they help my business continue to grow.
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can i print the images on my own?
Yes, you are welcome to print the images on your own. But if you're looking for a hassle-free way to get the highest quality keepsakes from your session, my site makes it super easy for you to order exactly what you're looking for. While 10 cent prints sound great in theory, the cheaper printing quality often won’t do your images justice. If you do choose to print your images on your own, I recommend making sure that the printer does not color correct the images (many automatically do this.). Paper quality, color correction and a handful of other factors play a big role in the way your prints turn out. This is one of the reasons why I LOVE offering prints to my clients. I use one of the nation's most prestigious print labs to ensure that your keepsakes stand the test of time.
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HOW LONG DO SESSIONS LAST?
I typically plan about an hour for sessions. Some family or newborn sessions might be shorter, but usually an hour gives enough time for the different combinations you have in mind. Legacy family sessions may take up to 90 minutes.
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will my family really look amazing in our pictures?
1,000% YES! After photographing families for the past 6 years, I have a tested system that leads to joyful & elegant images every time. I will guide you through the entire posing process so you'll always feel confident you know what to do. And don't worry about wiggly little ones. With a few treats and tricks, we'll be sure to get those genuine smiles and giggles.
Thank you so much for considering me to capture this special season in your life! If you’re interested in working with me, the next step is to sign a contract and pay your non-refundable retainer. You can reach me by emailing katelynshelley.co@gmail.com
