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I LOVE working with kids. They bring such light and energy to photo shoots. Sometimes it can be a little hard to figure out just how to harness that energy…
Real stories, honest moments, and helpful tips from behind the lens.
Follow along with Katie Donnelly Photography for inspiration, session highlights,
and Paris photography experiences, plus guidance for your next photo session.
Mama daughter photos with these two are something that I look forward to every year. Last year we headed to London, the year before, I met them in Paris. It…
Today we’re going to talk about lenses! With so many options it can be hard to know which way is up, so here’s a brief rundown of the ones you’ll…
We’ve all done it. You see something – something beautiful. Maybe it’s your daughter laughing or an amazing sunset. You pull out your camera and click, satisfied in the knowledge…
Working with friends is one of the perks of my job. Either working with a family/couple and then becoming friends with them OR being friends first and then having the…
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…
The thing that I LOVE about this whole session is that everyone is effortless themselves. No gimmicks. No putting on a fake smile. The parents make their kids crack up…
When many different pieces of a perfect photo session come together, THIS is what it looks like. Whitney and Matt were an absolute pleasure to work with because of…
Have you guys heard of baby mooning? It’s like a honeymoon but before baby.. and IT’S AWESOME! Especially from my end because on baby moons I get to meet awesome…
Let’s get right into this: shutter speed determines how long your camera’s shutter opens and closes and thus, lets light in. Your camera has a curtain (called a camera shutter)…
There have been a few times in my career that I’ve shed a tear while taking photos – Mostly during wedding ceremonies and once during a photo session, this one.…
It's totally true, the French just dress better (even Emily in Paris agrees!)
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