Beach Fun {Racine Wi, Photographer}

This summer has been just beautiful for photos (minus the last week of rain and humidity) but trust me when you watch the next sunset…I bet it will be amazing! I love taking photos when the sun is screaming through the trees before it goes down at night giving everything it touches a beautiful golden glow.  This family’s session happened to be on the perfect night. I mean…there isn’t anything I would have changed, the sun, weather, location…it was magic. It’s the night I pray every client of mine gets to experience for their backdrop…the perfect backdrop.

I knew this family loved the outdoors.  They go to a cabin up north every summer, they enjoy cookouts with family / friends, and making trips to the local pool or Brewer’s games all summer long. This spot by the beach in Racine was perfect for them! I could envision the boys sitting in the tall grass watching the boats in the lake and the family sitting together on the pier with the sun just glowing behind them. Our night together was great…there were bubbles, playing in the sand, rock climbing and even taking an adventure walk to the big red lighthouse near by.  It was a time for the family to have fun, enjoy themselves and have some memories captured.

Here’s to the end of summer but not to forgetting how much fun it was!

Baby Samuel {Lake County IL, Newborn Photographer}

A great part of photographing new babies is meeting new families.  This family just recently came to IL after living across the pond in Michigan…and I’ll be honest.  I’m so glad they came here!  Mom, Dad and big sister were so much fun to hang out with during their photo session and after!  Not only did I get to learn about Frozen and play dolls but I also love when you meet someone and the next thing you know you are talking about things so deep and personal…it’s almost as if you were long lost best friends from summer camp reconnecting.  We all have stories and journeys…it’s what makes us who we are and it’s something I love about working with people.  This little man was such a joy to photograph.  I can’t wait to watch him grow up and see what great things are in store for him and his life…I’m pretty sure he has some great blessings coming his way!

Are you expecting or do you know someone who is expecting?  I would love to photograph you / their new little one.  Please contact me with questions or for more information on your custom portrait experience!

Customize Your Session {Lake County IL, Photographer}

I love when a family brings along a little something special to add to their photo session…a personal touch. Your photos are meant to capture you and your family in this current moment…so why not include the little things that will bring back extra memories? I love how easy it is to simply add in a little toy or family pet to your session and suddenly your photos tell more about you!

Not sure what can make your session special?  Think about brining a child’s favorite toy or book. What about a special blanket or a piece of family jewelry? Here are some of my favorite examples of past clients that incorporated something special into their photos.

What would you include into your photo session?

Toys / Books: 

Kate Fredrick Photography

 Family Items (Blankets / Jewelry):

 Pets (We can’t forget our furry family members):

All that Giggles {Lake County IL, Family Photographer}

I love the minute you meet a family and you know they are going to be fun!  This family was completely that way.  The giggles and smiles were endless no matter what happened.  It’s always fun to see how carefree and happy kids are in their own environment, especially when juice / milk breaks are a common must for all of my photo sessions.

Being a big sister myself it was so cute to see how much this big sister loved her little brother. My favorite moment of the entire photo session was when she ran up and gave him a kiss on the cheek.  His reaction was pure happiness and joy! What do you think of his little smile?  Melts my heart…

We ended our session in quite possibly the coolest way I could image…playing with Play Dough and bubbles!  I know I had a blast with this little family…I sure hope they had the same with me!

Turning 4 {Racine Wi, Kid Photographer}

Do you remember being young and having the best birthday parties ever?

This little girl had quite possibly the cutest Pink Lemonade Birthday party I have ever seen!  Her mom thought of everything from Pink Lemonade to drink to Pink Lemonade cupcakes and cookies.  Everything matched and looked just beautiful.  The best part of the party quite possibly had to be the Owl piñata…little kids make the best faces when candy is involved!

What was your favorite birthday party growing up?