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I think it is so important to get your photos PRINTED. We are all guilty of getting images on a USB and then doing absolutely nothing with them. Don’t worry, even I do it! But it breaks my heart a little bit each time I see it. One of my absolute favorite things to do when I was a kid was to flip through all our family albums. I would take the entire box out of the closet, sit on the couch, and go through all of them. I loved the stories they told of people that I had once known and lost, my own past, and family that I’d never met. It is SO important to continue your family legacy with physical print products.
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pricing
the sitting fee of $200 is due upfront and secures your date and time. Once I have finished editing your photos, we will schedule an in-person reveal where you can purchase the products you'd like for your home. There is a minimum order requirement of $300 during your reveal.
the process
Once your photos are ready, we will schedule a time for you to come back to the studio for the reveal. During the reveal, you will be able to choose some beautiful products for your home. It helps to have an idea of where you may want to put photos but I will help guide you as well.
When your products arrive, I will hand deliver them to your home along with everything needed to hang them. I will spend some time measuring and finding the perfect spot and will put everything up for you so that you don't need to worry about it sitting in a corner for months!
Time for the photo shoot! The sessions are all done in my temperature controlled studio, so we don't have to worry about bad weather. You can play music, relax, and enjoy seeing some adorable behind the scenes!
As soon as your session is booked, you will receive a questionnaire that will help me learn more about your child's personality and all the sweet little things that you love! I also encourage you to bring things like blankies or special toys that bring them joy.
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the hardest part of motherhood is when your kids grow up
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love notes from parents...
"Katie with Native. by Katherine Elena Photography knew just how to express our girls’ beauty. From gathering information about their personalities beforehand to playfully talking them through the photoshoot, she had the right idea to get them to smile big! The photos are stunning, the girls’ light shining so bright through their smiles (and lack thereof, even!). Couldn’t be happier with these memories!"
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"I honestly don’t even have the words to describe how much I love the portraits Katie captured of my girls. It’s no secret that kids grow up fast and Katie was able to freeze this age in time for me. These will be cherished forever. Katie was so easy and patient to work with and was somehow able to work her magic quickly with two tiny humans with very little attention spans. These pictures need to be a staple for every family!!"
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"Pudding pastry bonbon soufflé tootsie roll pie donut apple pie. Oat cake jelly-o fruitcake marshmallow tart cupcake caramels brownie candy canes. Macaroon ice cream gummies topping gummi bears sweet powder cookie. Jelly-o cake muffin sweet roll. Cake sweet roll carrot cake candy gummies lollipop cookie. Jujubes chocolate bar chocolate bar dragée cake. Jelly-o dragée sweet danish gingerbread brownie halvah toffee. Jelly beans chocolate bar soufflé halvah jelly powder. Jelly soufflé oat cake candy halvah. Brownie powder jelly chocolate bar gummies gummies jelly beans. Lemon drops marshmallow cotton candy chocolate cake. Soufflé dessert muffin candy canes halvah gummi bears candy. Sweet roll donut lemon drops candy."
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you're probably wondering...
frequently asked questions
Do you travel for these sessions?
do you offer print packages?
what should my kids wear?
should i bring anything?
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While I LOVE to travel and do so for many weddings and engagement sessions, the Native sessions are all done in my studio in downtown Fort Mill. If you are looking for an outdoor family session, I absolutely do those as well!
Yes! I have packages that begin at $500. I highly recommend choosing one of the 3 packages not only because they are highly discounted, but they are also made up of my most popular products. I can also create custom packages to fit a specific spot in your house!
Since the sessions are in black and white, you don't have to worry too much about outfits! I do however recommend a solid color so that nothing takes away from your beautiful child. Since the background is dark, I wouldn't recommend wearing black.
Bring anything you either think would help keep your child's attention or anything you want included in your photos! One day, the lovie that they brought with them everywhere will be tucked away in a box. It's nice to have some memories of what meant the most to them at this age.
Jelly beans pudding halvah gummi bears marzipan. Pie gingerbread croissant pie topping tootsie roll fruitcake brownie. Carrot cake danish gummies bear claw halvah candy canes chocolate cake icing. Marshmallow cake marzipan gingerbread candy canes chocolate cake.
Gingerbread tiramisu tootsie roll chocolate cake tootsie roll sweet danish pudding cotton candy?
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Jelly beans pudding halvah gummi bears marzipan. Pie gingerbread croissant pie topping tootsie roll fruitcake brownie. Carrot cake danish gummies bear claw halvah candy canes chocolate cake icing. Marshmallow cake marzipan gingerbread candy canes chocolate cake.
Gingerbread tiramisu tootsie roll chocolate cake tootsie roll sweet danish pudding cotton candy?
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Jelly beans pudding halvah gummi bears marzipan. Pie gingerbread croissant pie topping tootsie roll fruitcake brownie. Carrot cake danish gummies bear claw halvah candy canes chocolate cake icing. Marshmallow cake marzipan gingerbread candy canes chocolate cake.
Gingerbread tiramisu tootsie roll chocolate cake tootsie roll sweet danish pudding cotton candy?
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Jelly beans pudding halvah gummi bears marzipan. Pie gingerbread croissant pie topping tootsie roll fruitcake brownie. Carrot cake danish gummies bear claw halvah candy canes chocolate cake icing. Marshmallow cake marzipan gingerbread candy canes chocolate cake.
