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This season won’t stay the same for long.
The newborn days.
Your baby’s first year.
The version of your family you’re living in right now.
Time moves quickly — and one day, you’ll be grateful you chose to slow it down.
Our full-service portrait experience is designed for mothers and families who want their story preserved effortlessly. From maternity and newborn sessions to family milestones, everything is thoughtfully guided. From professional hair and makeup and thoughtfully styled wardrobe guidance, to designing heirloom albums and custom artwork for your home, every detail is handled for you.
You focus on your family.
We’ll handle the details.
As a mama of three, I know how quickly these days pass — and I love helping other families press pause and hold onto them.
MY APPROACH
Authentic · Organic · Timeless · Effortless
Heartfelt · Elevated
I believe motherhood deserves to be remembered exactly as it feels — messy, beautiful, and full of love.
My work is about creating honest, artful portraits that tell your story and become part of your family’s legacy.
"I didn’t have to worry about a thing — Katie handled it all and somehow made it fun."
CHRISTINE
Our Photography
There’s no need to stress about getting photo-ready or figuring out how this will all come together — especially in the middle of such a full season of life.
From thoughtful guidance and professional hair and makeup to wardrobe styling and gentle direction, every part of the experience is designed so you can simply show up and be present with your family.
And when the session is over, the experience doesn’t end there. I’ll help you turn your images into heirloom albums and custom artwork — pieces created to live in your home and preserve your family’s story for years to come.
Your images are more than something to scroll past on a screen.
My work doesn’t end once your gallery is delivered. Together, we’ll thoughtfully select the images that matter most and turn them into custom artwork and albums designed specifically for your home and your life.
From the first design ideas to the final placement, every detail is handled with care. Nothing feels rushed. Nothing feels overwhelming. You’ll never be left wondering what to do next.
These are the pieces that become part of your everyday — the portraits your children grow up recognizing, the albums you reach for years from now, the moments that stay present long after this season has passed.
1213 W Morehead St 5th Floor
Charlotte, NC 28208
© Katie Petrick photography 2026