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A Local’s Guide to Paris: Travel, Transport, Apps, Food…

When I saw Katie Donnelly Photography in Expatriates Magazine and online nominated for best portrait photographer in Paris I was incredibly humbled (and still am!). Thank you to everyone for…

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Welcome to the Family, Valeriya! Meet KDP’s New Associate Photographer!

It’s been a long time coming, but it’s with so much pride and happiness that KDP is expanding and welcoming Valeriya to the team as an associate photographer! While this…

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My Newborn Session MUST HAVES + A Sweet Wintery At-Home Paris Newborn Session II Katie Donnelly Paris Newborn Photograper

Little do you know it but newborn sessions are hard work! They’re usually between 2-3 hours- lots of time to feed the little babe(s) and get those sweet curly photographs…

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Spring/Fall Photo Session Outfit Inspiration at the Eiffel Tower (And the cutest family!!) II Family Photographer in Paris, Katie Donnelly

Spring is here my friend (I say that as I can still see my breath in the air in the early AM, HA!) and it’s time to start thinking about…

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Is 2 Hours Too Long For a Family Photo Session? 5 Reasons Why It’s Not II Paris Lifestyle Photographer, Katie Donnelly

Most of my family sessions are around 1 to 2 hours and many of my clients, especially with little ones, wonder if 2 hours is just going to be too…

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Summer Sun in Park Slope, Brooklyn II NYC Brooklyn Family Photographer

Part of my very very cool job of being a family photographer is to travel where my clients are! Seeing that I’m from NYC, I go back a few times…

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All Up in Your Grill || The Authentic Portrait, Photography Tips

I’ve realized recently that is me when I photograph. I’m up close, inside the action, as I’d joke around and say, all up in someone’s grill. The upside? You can…

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The Authentic Portait – Finding the Light Inside on a Cloudy Day || Paris Photographer

Lighting is KEY to any good photo and gets especially tricky to use inside. I photograph with all natural light 95% of the time so sunny or cloud, tons of…

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Winter Indoor Outfit Inspiration for Photoshoots

Seeing as this month is allllll about indoor photo sessions, I think it’s important to talk about styling for clothes.. Well not so much talk but SHOW. So we…

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Easy Peasy Prep For A Newborn Photo Shoot

You’re just out of the hospital with about 4 hours of sleep in the last 3 days and the only thing you can think about is how amazing your bed…

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4 Easy Steps to Prep for an At-Home Photo Session

Indoor photo sessions are amongst my favorite types of photo sessions. It’s seeing people in their natural environments. You get the good, the silly, the yikes-my-child-is-a-tornado-of-emotion-today, and the jumping-on-the-bed giggles….

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TRAVEL DATES: California Here We Come!!!!

BOOKING NOW for very limited slots! Email me for more details and to book!

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Kids = Fearless Tiny People Who Think They’re Giants – Using Perspective to Improve your Photography

When my nephew was around 6 months old I was hanging out with him and my brother and I had a sudden realization: Babies are like drunk, little people. Reason?…

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THIS is what’s missing in your photos (And the reason why your 2yr old sometimes looks more evil than angelic)

Ever take a photo of someone and although it’s cute, it’s missing some ‘life’? It’s hard to describe, but that sparkle just isn’t there. All of a sudden you’re adorable…

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#TheAuthenticPortrait – Photography tips and a community for all

Now launching #TheAuthenticPortrait series on here on the blog and instagram!! It’s been in the works for months and I’m so crazy excited about it for you guys! KATIE, BUT…

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If it’s your birthday raise your hand!! II Europe Travel Photographer, Katie Donnelly

** Raises hand ** YES! It’s my BIRTHDAY!! Woohoo!! And I can’t decide if I want box confetti cake or Pierre Hermé pastries. Do I go American or French? I’m…

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What I learned from having my OWN photo session in the HEAT (With my Mama!)

I had a mama daughter photo session a few weeks ago. It was the PERFECT surprise gift for my mama when she was here visiting! I love having new experiences…

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Family Sunday Dinner: Let’s make our own! – Newsletter Launch

My dear friends, Family, to me, is the most important thing that you have in life. Whether it be in the traditional sense or the people you accumulate over your life…

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Exciting News! Now offering a Photography Course for Beginners – Paris, France

So a few months ago one of my clients contacted me asking if I taught photo courses. His wife had bought a dSLR camera and since had kept it on…

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Saturdays are for Photo Sessions. Right?

I’m feeling so blessed with such full months leading up to the summer! Saturdays and Sundays are usually when most of my Paris clients prefer their photo sessions which means…

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Everything about newborn photography that you should know

So, if you are following me on instagram, pintrest or facebook you already probably know that I also specialize in newborn photography! Being that a newborn session is so different…

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The 5 Secrets to Having the Perfect Photo Session!

So you want to have an amazing photo shoot? Great! Right there is the number one most important thing: Attitude. To get anything good you’ve got to want it. To…

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