156 Mine Lake Ct #200,Raleigh,California
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Katelyn went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable. She was a great coach to ensure we got the best photos. And she was beyond fun to work! I wish every photographer went above and beyond like her! She has the biggest client wardrobe I’ve ever seen!
Hey you, yeah you. No need to keep reading the reviews; just book your session ;) You will have the *BEST* time. Katelyn has big-hug energy which sets you at ease right away. She takes time to explain the process, get a sense of your personality and what you hope to get out of the session. Her wardrobe is huge and her studio space is classic. Once the camera starts, her ability to guide yet be invisible was impressive. Most of us aren't used to sharing such intimate moments in front of strangers but Katelyn creates a space where you forget she's there. Do ittttttt.
My experience with Katelyn was a dream come true from start to finish! I had been following her work for close to a year and waited until I was able to make a photo shoot a reality. It was worth every penny. She is a true professional with a gift that can't be taught. From the start, she was extremely communicative and clear about what to expect. She provided lingerie websites for all body sizes and budgets in advance, and gave me the option to utilize her size-inclusive lingerie closet if I didn't want to purchase my own. She set clear expectations on what to do and what not to do pre-shoot. Once I arrived at the studio, she had the patience of a saint and helped me try on a handful of looks until we found the perfect pieces. I gained about 15-20 pounds between when I booked and when my shoot took place, and needed an extra set of eyes to tell me what looked good. She was honest about which looks she loved and which looks she could live without. I never felt like we "settled" - she wanted it to be perfect. During the shoot, she made me feel safe and comfortable and gave me options for different poses that worked with my (very unathletic) body and "spice level". I can promise you that anyone of any shape/size/mobility would be comfortable working with Katelyn! In addition to being your #1 hype girl, she learns which angles you love about your body and which angles you're still working on loving. She uses that to determine the perfect poses for you. She checked in several times throughout the day to make sure she was getting the exact shots I wanted. At the end of the shoot we talked through a timeline and digital vs print options. Katelyn's photos are absolutely STUNNING and you'll want to buy them all! After a day of working together, we were already brainstorming on new poses for another shoot. This is the best investment I've made in myself in a long time, and I can't recommend her enough. She's a gem of a human and will bend over backwards (LITERALLY) to make you look and feel amazing. Book with Katelyn!!
This is not a 5 star review, it is a 10 star review because Katelyn was AMAZING! She made me feel comfortable in the space. She was very professional, the studio was very well decorated and clean. Her energy was everything! She was very quick in editing the photos and getting them to me. I have already recommended her to multiple people, and I will be coming back myself. It’s nice to find a photographer that appreciates everybody. Thank you for the work that you do.
Katelyn is incredible. Her studio is gorgeous, with plenty of options. She has a mastery of utilizing light and shadows, perfect for these types of pictures. Her pictures are truly art. But most importantly, she is one of the most accepting people I’ve ever met. I am an awkward human. This wasn’t just a little out of my comfort zone; it was on a different planet. But I never once felt judged for my lack of posing abilities, my anxiety about the situation, my outfits, or most importantly, my body. We started the session with two important conversations. The first was what I was comfortable with and what she was comfortable with. It knocked my anxiety down a point knowing both of us knew what the other needed. The next conversation was what my personality was like in this context. I knew my personality was not as potent as others; but I also wasn’t there for family reunion matching jeans and white shirts vibes. I thought I was word vomiting trying to explain what I wanted, but she literally nailed it. It was like she understood what I wanted more than I did. I made one off handed comment that I’m obsessed with coffee. She grabbed a coffee cup and had me take some pictures in the aesthetically pleasing kitchen, pretending I was cool enough to be drinking coffee in my underwear lmao. They were some of my favorite pictures to take because they were 100% me. Sometimes you meet someone and think, yep. They’re in the exact right profession. That’s Katelyn. She’s making the world a better place and I’m here for it. If you’re thinking about doing it, just do it. I am so, so glad I did.