The Portrait Experience

Looking back at my photographer history, portraits and lifestyle photography were my first loves. I was ecstatic to capture my sons’ personalities at each and every stage from lying on the floor looking up at me to their first steps to their first time riding a bike without training wheels. While I grew better at the art of posing families for “the big group photo,” I also began exploring posing prompts that encourage interaction and connection among family members. The connections and love I captured by telling fathers and daughters to share an eskimo kiss or prompting couples to tell each other what their favorite breakfast foods are in their most seductive voices was photography magic. 

It’s for this reason I like to explain my approach to portrait photography as
a hybrid of traditional poses and lifestyle prompts.

During our time together we’ll get the family photo with everyone smiling at the camera as well as the fun, candid moments where the individual personalities of every member of the group shines as well as the relationships you share with each other. To me this combination is the perfect recipe in a photo session.

I can’t wait to capture your special moments!

We are all so in love with the photos!! You do amazing work!! I have been passing along your name to everyone I've shown as well! I can' thank you enough for not only your amazing work, but for also being so kind and accommodating with my family. It makes such a difference and I am so appreciative! ~Erika H.

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Testimonials

Elizabeth is absolutely amazing at what she does! She is extremely accommodating, flexible, so great to work with (especially with little kiddos), has a way of making you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and always has a super fast turn around for photos! Elizabeth has photographed many family memories of ours and I truly would not choose anyone different for this job. My home is filled with so many amazing photos that she has taken over the years. I would highly recommend E for any of your photography needs!!

Elizabeth was AMAZING for our wedding! She was extremely organized and had everything ready for our meeting(s) prior to the big day. On our wedding day, she was professional but relatable. She was efficient and kept our day running smoothly. She took the shots that we wanted but also added her own poses that ended up being some of our favorites. We got our photos back in a timely manner and they were GORGEOUS. I will be using her again for my photography needs and you should too!

Elizabeth captured our engagement photos and our wedding photos. Her energy is positive, and she communicates well from start to finish. When things did not go exactly as planned during the wedding, she was calm and flexible. Our pictures turned out amazing!

My husband and I enjoy your style, and we definitely feel like we found our family photographer!

Elizabeth took our newborn photos of our son Henry. She was easy to communicate with and the session was relaxed and fun - not something I knew was possible when taking photos of a newborn! We got the photos very quickly as well. Look forward to having her take more photos of our family in the future!

We have had two mini sessions with Elizabeth, and both sessions were wonderful experiences. I’m always nervous about having professional photos taken because we have two toddlers and are unsure how they will react in the moment. But Elizabeth is so kind and calm and perfect for working with kids. She made all of us feel really comfortable, and was kind and patient with our kids. She also does a great job with keeping the sessions short, and taking amazing photos with beautiful backgrounds. Thank you Elizabeth!!

Immediately following our session I began recommending you! You sent a couple of pictures within a few hours of our session and they were awesome!

Your personality is so laid back, everyone felt comfortable and it was quick and effortless! With 4 kids it’s hard capturing their attention for too long!

Elizabeth is great with my kids and the photos she took were amazing!

Elizabeth is amazing to work with! We had the pleasure of having her photograph our family session, as well as a snow photo shoot with my daughter. She is so patient and kind as she captures priceless moments.

Elizabeth is extremely enjoyable to work with. She is responsive, professional and produces extremely high quality pictures. She makes the whole process easy from scheduling to ordering your pictures. Her pictures are not only beautiful, but they truly capture the personality of her subjects. She is creative and has a great eye for what will work. We worked with Elizabeth for several photo shoots of our family including the newborn pictures of our son and they all have been stunning. I would highly recommend Elizabeth Kate Photography for any occasion!

I can’t say enough about Liz! She is everything you could want in a family photographer. She’s professional yet flexible and truly kind. Her background as a teacher and mom make her an excellent kid wrangler, capturing some truly precious moments. After two pregnancy sessions and a newborn session, I look forward to having her capture all of our family milestones in the future. Thanks for creating beautiful memories for years to come!!

We love Elizabeth Kate Photography! She has taken the most beautiful and authentic photos of our family twice now and she always manages to capture us at our best. And with 3 rowdy young boys, that is no small feat! I highly recommend you take advantage of her amazing skills, we will most certainly choose her anytime we need some updated photos.

Elizabeth is amazing to work with. With a family of 6 she managed to get so many smiles it was hard to just choose a few photos! She was easy to schedule with and delivered our gallery in lightning speed! We will be back for years to come!

Elizabeth did a great job working with us and our children to capture quite a few "perfect shots!" She is timely and professional and we are looking forward to booking her again in the future!

Had a fun engagement session with Elizabeth, she was affordable, whiling to work with me and my fiancé , and local for our future wedding. Cant wait to see our wedding portrayed through her lens.

Elizabeth was great to work with during my son's 2nd birthday shoot. She did a wonderful job capturing his spirit in the photos. My son was a less than willing participant and Elizabeth made it look easy working with him. She sang songs and played a game of freeze to really capture him in all of his toddler glory.

She also re-opened my gallery when I lost the photos that I had previously downloaded. She had the gallery re-opened within an hour of my frantic email. You will not regret having her capture your family, wedding, lifestyle photos needs!

Brittany P.

We hiredElizabeth for our family photos, She was amazing answered all questions gave great advice and direction while doing the shoot. she did amazing with our 2 crazy boys being very silly. The photo package price and quality was fantastic. We bought all the photos she took because of how amazing they were i couldn't choose a favorite. I highly recommend her to all my friends and family members.

Kristen McCullough

We have worked with Elizabeth Kate photography for years now! Every time we book a session with her I am in love with all the pictures. I have a family of 6. So, it’s hard to catch us all smiling. But, Elizabeth is SO patient and kind. She makes all my kids feel special and consequently is able to capture all their unique personalities. I just can’t say enough about how wonderful this business is. Book your session! You won’t regret it!

Mari Norman

I did a Mommy and Me session with Elizabeth, and she immediately made me feel comfortable and ensured we would get the best shots! She was very patient and great with my young daughter, and the photos came out beyond beautiful! I get compliments about them still! Elizabeth is very professional and organized and provides with you with everything you need to know to have a successful shoot! I would highly recommend her and can not wait to have more photos taken by her!

Rachel Engl

Elizabeth made family pictures easy. She was great with the kids and her choice of location made for stunning pictures.

Kelly Sulter

 The Process

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  • You’ve visited my website, peeked at my portfolio, and think I might be the photographer for you! If you haven’t done so yet, complete the contact form so we can connect right away. I’ll be in touch shortly after you hit “submit” with some details about session and package offerings.

  • You’ve had an opportunity to choose the package that best suits your needs and I’ve answered any questions you have. Now you’ve decided I’m the woman for the job! To officially book your photo session with me I’ll email you a virtual contract to read through and sign, as well as an invoice for your retainer fee. This officially secures your date on my calendar!

  • During our initial email exchange I’ll ask you to complete a questionnaire specific to the details of your session. Your responses are essential in helping me best support you in preparing for your session. In the weeks leading up to your session you’ll hear from me with all sorts of tips and suggestions about wardrobe, what to bring to your session, what you can expect during your session, and some important do’s and don’ts. If at any time you have questions or concerns, I’m just an email, phone call, or text away. I want you to go into your session confident I’ve got you covered so you can arrive at your session excited to take photos and not at all stressed!

  • It’s finally here! Time to get you in front of my camera. I’m excited to bring whatever vision you have for your session to life, whether it’s capturing your first moments as a family with a new baby or celebrating a big achievement like your graduation from high school.

  • About two weeks following your photo shoot you’ll receive an email with the details of your photo gallery. The email will include a link to share your gallery with any family or friends you choose. Don’t worry, I know the wait to see your images can feel excruciatingly long, so keep an eye on my socials for a sneak peek or two in the days following your session.