While I love capturing candid moments and raw emotions, I always make sure to include a couple traditional smiling images as well! But don't expect to be very camera aware throughout the session.


a fun and meaningful experience with thoughtful intention.

helpful outfit tips and inspiration boards.

to feel empowered and confident in your changing body.

images that don't feel forced or unnatural in the moment.

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If you're reading this, you probably want more out of your photography experience than just beautiful images.

I am so beyond happy that you captured this moment in our lives for us. I have literally never felt more beautiful during this pregnancy than right now looking at all of those! You made what was a somewhat intimidating experience into the best experience possible and I will forever be grateful for you and your work! SUCH a special way to capture these moments. 

-Kristen + Brandon Maternity 

OMG! I am obsessed - these are stunning! Seriously, so, so beautiful. Thank you so much for capturing them for us - we truly will treasure them forever. You were so much fun and awesome with our kids - 6 pm on a Friday night they usually turn into monsters, but you made it so much fun for them. 

-The Bryant Family

Ahhhhh!!! Thank you so so much!! I LOVE them!!! Like I’ve almost ‘favorited’ the whole dang gallery. Seriously one of the most enjoyable photography experiences I’ve had. I just adore everything about you, your brand, and your work. 

-Morgan

I'm nearly in tears!!!! I'm so happy to see such beautiful photos of my 3 babies...You even managed to get some great photos of my Jesse even though he was in a bad mood. So gorgeous and I can't wait to share them all with family and friends!!

-The Speck Family

You are so quick!...We are absolutely in love with them and will cherish them forever...We are so thankful to have found such an amazing photographer and person to capture our milestones. Thanks for making it so easy!

-The Marsho Family

Ob-freaking-sessed! I am so in love with all of these. I think I've already looked at them a million times! Thank you so much for capturing this milestone for us and making us look/feel good! Especially at a time where it's (personally) been hard to feel confident with all of the change. Ahhhh!

-Shelby + Casey Maternity

OH MY GOSH. Literally almost in tears. These are just so perfect. Thank you so much for always capturing the perfect moments for us. 

-Jessica + Taylor Maternity

OH MY GOODNESS!!!! I am obsessed!!!! I love them so much - they're perfect. I can't stop smiling. The kids look like perfect models 🙂
THANK YOU x 1,000! I'll reach out next time we need some photos!!!!

-The Raisch Family

Thank you so much for these amazing photographs! You have truly been great to work with and look forward to you taking our pictures in the future once the baby arrives!

-Candy + Brandon Maternity

Kate, they are beautiful. We are SO thrilled with them, you are so so talented! Thank YOU so much for these captured moments. They are perfect!!!! I am so so happy.

-The Ferguson Family

We were surprised at how quickly they were delivered. You captured the fun and energy of our family! We are grateful for your talent and time! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful skills with us.

-The Sinclair Family

Ahhhhh!!! Thank you so so much!! I LOVE them!!! Like I’ve almost ‘favorited’ the whole dang gallery. Seriously one of the most enjoyable photography experiences I’ve had. I just adore everything about you, your brand, and your work. 

-Morgan

One of the most enjoyable photography experiences I've had

OMG! I am obsessed - these are stunning! Seriously, so, so beautiful. Thank you so much for capturing them for us - we truly will treasure them forever. You were so much fun and awesome with our kids - 6 pm on a Friday night they usually turn into monsters, but you made it so much fun for them. 

-The Bryant Family

You were so much fun and awesome with our kids

Ob-freaking-sessed! I am so in love with all of these. I think I've already looked at them a million times! Thank you so much for capturing this milestone for us and making us look/feel good! Especially at a time where it's (personally) been hard to feel confident with all of the change. Ahhhh!

-Shelby + Casey Maternity

Thank you for making us look/feel good!

You are so quick!...We are absolutely in love with them and will cherish them forever...We are so thankful to have found such an amazing photographer and person to capture our milestones. Thanks for making it so easy!

-The Marsho Family

Thanks for making it so easy!

OH MY GOSH. Literally almost in tears. These are just so perfect. Thank you so much for always capturing the perfect moments for us. 

-Jessica + Taylor Maternity

Always capturing the perfect moments

OH MY GOODNESS!!!! I am obsessed!!!! I love them so much - they're perfect. I can't stop smiling. The kids look like perfect models 🙂
THANK YOU x 1,000! I'll reach out next time we need some photos!!!!

-The Raisch Family

The kids look like perfect models

I'm nearly in tears!!!! I'm so happy to see such beautiful photos of my 3 babies...You even managed to get some great photos of my Jesse even though he was in a bad mood. So gorgeous and I can't wait to share them all with family and friends!!

-The Speck Family

I'm nearly in tears!!!!

Thank you so much for these amazing photographs! You have truly been great to work with and look forward to you taking our pictures in the future once the baby arrives!

-Candy + Brandon Maternity

You have truly been great to work with

Kate, they are beautiful. We are SO thrilled with them, you are so so talented! Thank YOU so much for these captured moments. They are perfect!!!! I am so so happy.

-The Ferguson Family

Thank you for these captured moments

We were surprised at how quickly they were delivered.

You captured the fun and energy of our family!  We are grateful for your talent and time!

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful skills with us.

-The Sinclair Family

You captured the fun and energy of our family!

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Candid moments.

Artful posing.

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