• posted by katie
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Finn, Nora & family
So Ian emailed me a few months ago saying he wanted to surprise his wife for her birthday, by flying their family out from Florida for some family pictures! Is that not the cutest surprise EVER? He gave her a map to Utah to open on her birthday and that is how he told her. Talk about a little pressure. And of course the day they came in, was sooooooooo freaking cold and dark outside we didn’t get to shoot long outside. Luckily little Nora was so awesome and smiled for the whole session! These guys were so much fun to shoot and glad their little kiddo’s got to see snow for the first time:) Enjoy!
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Lilly and Kelton
Love these cute kiddos!
| thank you so much! i love them Hi Katie - Do you use the 7 foot soft box for newborn sessions as well? Alien Bee? ( Nov 16th, 2010 8:17 pm)gorgeous..Love your lighting SO much as well:) ( Nov 16th, 2010 6:18 am)I have a 7 foot soft box and that is it:) ( Nov 16th, 2010 5:26 am)Adorable! I am so jealous of their beautiful blonde hair! ( Nov 16th, 2010 3:05 am)Well it’s official…you are my favorite photographer! Amazing work! Do you mind if I ask what kind of lighting you use? I bought a lighting kit with daylight balanced lamps but the color isn’t soft and warm like your studio work! Your images are to die for! ( Nov 15th, 2010 4:50 pm) |
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addison
Another little gorgeous baby girl!
| HOLY DIMPLES!!! So cute! So glad we splurged on new lenses. Let’s do it again soon, that was fun. ( Nov 16th, 2010 5:58 am)got it at pier one imports a long time ago! ( Nov 16th, 2010 5:25 am)Katie, I hear the newborn nest works waaay better then a bean bag. But haven’t tried for myself. But your boppy seems to be doing awesome! Here’s a link on it. Where did you get that ruffle pillow/blanket? (3rd row of pictures down) I am so in love! And not to mention the model is beautiful too! ( Nov 16th, 2010 3:20 am)Your photography amazes me! I check your blog every day and get so excited when I see a new post! ( Nov 15th, 2010 4:22 pm)I used the 105mm 2.8 LOVE It for newborn shots:) ( Nov 15th, 2010 5:32 am)I use a boppy, what is a newborn nest? ( Nov 15th, 2010 5:31 am)always the cutest pictures from you! can I ask…. do you use a bean bag or a newborn nest?? ( Nov 15th, 2010 3:34 am)Gorgeous. Those dimples!!! ( Nov 15th, 2010 2:05 am)Hi Katie! Gorgeous yet again!! You are out of this world!!! What type of lens for this session? I sent an email if you get a chance, please respond. I’m in total awe of your work!! You rock!! ( Nov 15th, 2010 1:37 am) |
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Lyla Rose 8 months
I can’t believe how time goes by so fast. I swear I was just pregnant! Now she is crawling everywhere and getting into everything! I love this little munchkin!
| These pictures are so stinkin cute!!! I’ve enjoyed your blog for a long time – your work is amazing! Thanks for posting the link to purchase the hat too. I just had to buy it as soon as I saw it ADORE. in every possible. the image, the scene, and especially, that sweet babe. ( Nov 13th, 2010 8:57 pm)You do amazing art! I love the torquoise and brown ruffle outfits…where did you find those? Etsy? Thanks! ( Nov 12th, 2010 11:48 pm)You have the most beautiful girls! They are all so unique and different and so pretty. ( Nov 12th, 2010 4:34 am)I LOVE this hat! I got it from: http://www.etsy.com/shop/mskat ( Nov 11th, 2010 5:00 am)She is ADORABLE!!! Love the pictures! ( Nov 11th, 2010 4:19 am)What a doll! LOVE it! ( Nov 10th, 2010 4:35 pm)Cute Cute Cute!!! I can’t believe she’s so old already!!! ( Nov 10th, 2010 5:19 am)I LOVE YOUR JOB ,YOU ARE THE BET! ( Nov 10th, 2010 3:04 am)LOVE everything about this. Congrats! ( Nov 10th, 2010 1:43 am)Your work is always such an inspiration! What a cute set up…and seriously…the cutest HAT EVER I have seen anywhere….where on earth did you find it?????????????????????? Just love your work –from another mommy with 3 girls! ( Nov 10th, 2010 1:22 am)She is so stinking cute! Love her cheeks! ( Nov 9th, 2010 2:17 pm)She is sooo adorable Katie! I can’t believe she is so big already! You’re whole family is gorgeous. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! ( Nov 9th, 2010 6:13 am) |
Little Lyla looks like she’s already a great model for the camera! |
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• posted by katie
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New Video Tutorial
This is how I do the “Hands Under The Chin” pose. I’m sure there are other ways, but I thought I would share my “technique”.
A special thanks to Dave and Alisha for letting me use their sweet little baby and for my awesome brother for making the video.
He filmed a lot of this newborn session so I will post more poses later:)
* THANKS FOR EVERYONE’S KIND WORDS. I WILL BE POSTING ANOTHER ONE SOON!
| I just loved your video so much, and it taught me so much. I’m not sure why you pulled it down but, I’d love to share it with a fellow photographer on how to pose newborns. Is there anyway you’d post it again? Thanks, [...] blog.peekaboophotos.com via The Daily Buzz on [...] ( Aug 15th, 2011 1:01 am)Hi Shannon, What kind of pillow/beanbag do you have them sitting in? I have tried this like a million times and CAN’T get it to work. Your photos are beautiful and I would LOVE to learn how to do this! Thanks, Thanks for the video! ( Feb 10th, 2011 10:03 pm)Love this, just what I was wanting to know: How to pose these precious little babies. Sometimes I am nervouse I’ll wake them and that will be that! Please post more videos of your shoots and posing thanks so much for sharing the video, I now see I just need a lot more patience! I love looking at your blog an hope to grow up to be you someday thanks for posting that video! i’ve been trying to do it without success. i don’t think my babies are asleep enough. ( Nov 28th, 2010 4:07 am)Love love the video. Do more! Makes me think I can do it too. Your work is GORG!!! ( Nov 23rd, 2010 7:28 pm)Hi, So adorable. Question? Do you provide the little rompers and headbands on your shoots? I love how even the smallest details in your photos bring out such a continuity and chicness ahhh, precious! ( Nov 16th, 2010 6:49 am)Thanks! That was so much fun to watch! You truly are amazing! ( Nov 15th, 2010 2:30 am)That was so much fun to watch! I can’t believe she slept through that! You do have the magic touch! Such cute kids! ( Nov 12th, 2010 11:34 pm)Thank you so much for posting this video. I to would love it if your did a class on baby posing. You are amazing. A quick question. What are you using underneath the newborn. Is it better to have a hard surface for the elbow to hold the weight or a soft surface? Thanks! ( Nov 12th, 2010 9:53 pm)Where do you get the tiny headbands??? They are perfect for new babies! ( Nov 12th, 2010 8:52 pm)Thank you so much for sharing. It was great to see you in action. I always love your work – your lighting and props are amazing! I visit your blog often for inspiration! ( Nov 12th, 2010 5:22 pm)I had to chuckle at the video, I can’t believe that little sausage was so cooperative. You certainly do have the touch:) ( Nov 12th, 2010 1:21 pm)That was so fun to watch! I’m not a photographer in the least bit, so it’s really fun to see just how you do what you do. I can’t wait to see more of you working your magic. ( Nov 12th, 2010 9:05 am)haha that video is hilarious i love that you rock them to sleep on their hands. I still think you must have the magic touch though because i’m pretty sure they are not nearly as cooperative for me! ( Nov 12th, 2010 7:03 am)LOVE! Thanks for the tutorial Thanks for taking the time to share how you do what you do. Love the video…encore? ( Nov 11th, 2010 7:15 pm)Sorry if this has already been asked, but where did you get that cocoon? It’s such a great prop, what a gorgeous photo! Thanks!!!! ( Nov 11th, 2010 4:08 pm)Your photos are AMAZING! I absolutely adore your work… Wish I lived closer!!!! ( Nov 11th, 2010 1:02 am)WOW AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! ( Nov 10th, 2010 7:56 pm)I loved watching the video and that baby is PRECIOUS! ( Nov 10th, 2010 1:55 am)I absolutely love the video. Thanks so much for helping newcomers like me. I so enjoy looking at your blog Thanks for the cute video. Next, will you share how you do the stork bag photos? Thanks! ( Nov 9th, 2010 5:36 pm)Thanks for the great video! Now how about a workshop?! ( Nov 9th, 2010 3:47 pm)THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH for posting that video… it’s a hard one to figure out, but is so cute. I visit your blog all the time… it’s one of my favorite past times! ( Nov 9th, 2010 3:44 pm)Your work is so amazing! Thank you so much for sharing that video! I absolutly love babies. You are deffinetly making a mark in the world and giving families such a treasured moment. Wish I found you 2 years ago. ( Nov 9th, 2010 1:35 pm)Hi, some time if the baby isn’t as cooperative as this one, I will do a composite:) We will try to do a video of the studio one of these days:) ( Nov 9th, 2010 5:05 am)Ahhh! That was so adorable to watch! Wow…amazing. This color pallet is amazing too…love the neutral/chocolates. Gorgeous! ( Nov 8th, 2010 11:07 pm)Gorgeous shots!!! I LOVE that last one and the one with the the big brother laying down with her, totaly precious! ( Nov 8th, 2010 10:27 pm)Wow you are amazing and this video is too die for! So creative! ( Nov 8th, 2010 8:13 pm)Wow! What a sweet little girl! I love the shot of her on her back with her hands by her cheeks, just angelic! I forget how teeny weeny they are when they are first born. ( Nov 8th, 2010 6:39 pm)LOVE the video. Always thought you did these as a composite. Do you have any videos of your studio set up/ pullbacks of your lighting? Thanks! ( Nov 8th, 2010 10:45 am)Love the video…thank you for sharing! I have yet to get a newborn to sleep that well…you give me hope! Your photos are adorable. ( Nov 8th, 2010 5:01 am)that is the cutest and funniest thing i have ever seen!! thanks so much for sharing, please do more video tutorials!!!! ( Nov 8th, 2010 2:42 am)Your video was so cute! Thanks so much for sharing that. Everyone asks us about the pic you did of our baby, Audrey and now they can see it in action. Your work is AMAZING! Thank you so very much for sharing this with us! Please, please do a tutorial on lighting Thank you for sharing the video! I am expecting my first baby and want to try this pose when she’s born. Love the pictures with the paper flowers in the background. Can you share where you got them from? They would look good in her nursery. ( Nov 8th, 2010 12:31 am)I love it Katie! You are amazing with babies and kids. ( Nov 7th, 2010 9:59 pm)Katie: I tear up everytime I think of our time with you on Friday. I can’t believe you were able to capture the moments and preserve this tender, sacred time for us! Our hearts are full of gratitude! You definately are the most talented photographer I have ever see! We love you! Shauna and the Stuart Family ( Nov 7th, 2010 8:31 pm)Thanks for sharing! You are amazing. We should just call you the “baby whisperer”. : ) ( Nov 7th, 2010 8:07 pm)So everyone absolutely loved the pictures! I had several people tell me they were the best photos they had ever seen. You are amazing, I love loved the pictures!!! Thank you so much Katie! You truly are so talented! ( Nov 7th, 2010 7:03 pm)This is awesome! I loved the song and the video! Your brother did an amazing job and I loved seeing the behind the scenes! Can’t wait for more videos! Thanks so much for sharing Katie!!! ( Nov 7th, 2010 4:42 pm)Thank you so much for sharing your talent. Your work is absolutely gorgeous!!!! Love your processing style too! Wow, thank you so much!! You make it look so easy! Beautiful photos, as always! This is my favorite pose! Can’t wait to see more from you! ( Nov 7th, 2010 3:23 pm)What a great video—great job to you on getting the pose and your brother on the video. Darling baby girl! ( Nov 7th, 2010 3:08 pm)Thanks for that awesome video Kate! What kind of beanbag do you use and is she on a boppy or anything? Thanks for sharing! ( Nov 7th, 2010 3:05 pm)Video = Awesome! Love that. Thanks for taking the time and effort to share it. That pose is a real practice of patience for sure! Gorgeous work as always, Katie! ( Nov 7th, 2010 2:22 pm)wonderful! Thank you for sharing your talent These are AMAZING!!! Sooo pretty. Fantastic, I haven’t been able to achieve this one yet.. hoping gentle head jiggling is the key :+) thanks for sharing. ( Nov 7th, 2010 8:34 am)Awesome! Thank you sooo… much for sharing. We don’t do a lot of newborn shoots, but we did try that pose once. Needless to say it did not turn out, but now we know what to try next time. You are FABULOUS! ( Nov 7th, 2010 8:04 am)Thank you so much! What a wonderful video and it’s so generous of you to share your tips with us!! ( Nov 7th, 2010 8:00 am)Whoa! You did that so fast! What a cute video! Thank you for sharing this Kate! I noticed you jiggled her head a little bit. I was just watching a new mom at a baby shower the other night and she was jiggling her baby on her lap and I was thinking how that motion makes me sleepy too. I fall asleep while rocking my baby to sleep every night. Never thought to use it for this pose! Great idea! ( Nov 7th, 2010 7:39 am)That is the cutest video ever! What a little doll to sleep through it all, gotta love that! ( Nov 7th, 2010 7:07 am) |
The $ we spent on the session was the best money we have spent on anything. They’re so priceless. Thanks so much! PS. The last pic in this session is awesome! You always have the freshest props/ideas! |
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• posted by katie
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mya jane
Mya is getting her school pictures today! I always hate the school pictures, so I wanted to snap a few of my own.
getting old! Also check out rcc couture for this adorable headband!
| becky- They are from Matilda Jane. ( Nov 9th, 2010 5:04 am)Oh my where did you get those socks?! ( Nov 8th, 2010 8:52 pm)Hi, Hi, I love all yur pics.. what type of camera do you use… I would like to purchaze a new camera and Im getting a little confused… thanks ( Nov 6th, 2010 4:03 pm)What a little doll! That outfit is to die for! Katie is green backdrop seamless. What a great color! ( Nov 6th, 2010 3:11 pm)Love, love the outfit! She is such a cutie! ( Nov 6th, 2010 2:51 pm)What a cutie! Would love to know if the matilda jane clothes can still be ordered? Your photography is always stunning! ( Nov 5th, 2010 4:10 pm)sooo freaking cute! ( Nov 5th, 2010 2:22 am)I just got my mj stuff the other day! I’m dying to take some pics of my girlies in theirs. Tomorrow FOR SURE! I didn’t get those pieces….hmmmmm…..might have to put in another order! ( Nov 5th, 2010 1:45 am)I want that entire outfit. Cutest thing I’ve ever seen! ( Nov 5th, 2010 1:40 am)I must have those socks!! Simply adorable! She is such a beauty! ( Nov 4th, 2010 8:41 pm)She is the prettiest little girl! ( Nov 4th, 2010 6:38 pm) |
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• posted by katie
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Daxton & Bronx
This was such a fun shoot, the boys were adorable and of course Dad was STARVING so we ordered sushi during this 3 hr newborn shoot.
I’m going to have to make this a tradition on these newborn shoots, everyone is much happier with a little food:)
I just had my brother film a newborn shoot I did a couple weeks ago and will be posting parts to my blog soon. I have been getting a lot of emails on how to do this shot and it is hard to explain through email so I figured a video will be easier. I will try to get it posted this next week.
| Hi, love love your work. do you use digital backgrounds or fabric backdrops for your indoor shots. i love everything you do! T.I.A. ( Nov 30th, 2010 10:46 pm)hmmm maybe h&m can’t remember for sure where i got it. ( Nov 9th, 2010 5:06 am)Oh my gosh I would LOOOOVE to see a video of that. It really is a mystery to me. I will seriously check your blog DAILY for this treasure. Your photography is an inspiration!!!!! ( Nov 8th, 2010 3:19 am)Your images are “to die for”! Gorgeous! Hey Ela, Hey Nice! Can’t wait to see the videos! I’m dying over the boy’s hat! Love it! ( Nov 6th, 2010 1:03 am)You are amazing! Your pictures are always beautiful and I think it is wonderful how willing you are to share all you know to help others learn. ( Nov 5th, 2010 4:14 am)Oh Yay! I would love to see your video. Your work is gorgeous as always. ( Nov 5th, 2010 2:04 am)I got to watch you do that shot and I still could not explain very well the magic and patience involved in hpw you do it!!! ( Nov 4th, 2010 11:44 pm)Well, since you’re giving away tips the video sounds awesome! thanks for sharing! beautiful images again! WhooHoo…that is so exciting I can wait to see the video!! Thanks so much for sharing you techniques it is a BIG blessing!! |
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Keller Family
Dan and Jon have been friends since they were kids. Love you guys.
| What finish are you using on this last photo. LOVE the look. So crisp and serene. Great shoot! ( Nov 8th, 2010 4:59 am)Im a huge fan of your work!!! Your an amazing photographer, infact I want to aspire to be like you.. Im pretty new at photography, but am loving it!! I love your blog, and look at it daily. I love to see your new posts and see what you’ve done!! I can’t say enough how much I adore you!! What kind of lens do you use on your camera?? The clarity is outstanding.. smleishman@yahoo.com Beautiful family session! ( Nov 3rd, 2010 7:20 am)Nice looking family and darling boys! Second row on right, sitting on fence is my favorite! You’ll love those photos in the years to come…my kids grown and looking back they are precious! ( Nov 3rd, 2010 7:12 am) |
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Manwaring family
| Your work is awesome!! I love how patient you are with all the questions you receive….. ( Nov 13th, 2010 3:51 pm)Amazing work. Love you backdrops. Please, please share where you got them. And the flooring its amazing. I take it you have your own studio.. Please share your ideas!!! Just starting out and would greatly appreciate your ( Nov 10th, 2010 6:58 am)These are sweet! ( Nov 2nd, 2010 4:57 am)Where is this field located? It’s pretty! ( Nov 2nd, 2010 3:33 am)I agree, that first one should be BIG! They are all great! ( Nov 1st, 2010 1:44 pm)LOVE that first image! I hope they get a huge canvas of that one! ( Nov 1st, 2010 1:37 pm) |
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• posted by katie
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Happy Halloween!
| LOVE all of this! The video was awesome. I miss Halloween already! PS Shoots are looking amazing as always! ( Nov 5th, 2010 11:05 am)So either you just recently added that video or I just totally missed it last time. How funny and cute! And No I suck I didn’t dress up Allie. She’s not allowed to go out (besides getting pictures lol) of the house for another month so we left her home with Daves mom. Again love the video! ( Nov 3rd, 2010 7:54 pm)Ummmm yes! ( Nov 3rd, 2010 5:57 am)7 foot octagon box:) ( Nov 3rd, 2010 5:56 am)Such a cute video. Your house is decorated so cute Katie! ( Nov 1st, 2010 11:28 pm)Ahhhh! Painfully cute! What kind of softbox are you using to produce those crazy huge and beautiful catchlights?!?! I’m in LOVE! ( Nov 1st, 2010 4:03 pm)Your video was so clever! Loved the music! These are soooo cute! Love your girls. Thanks for sharing! ( Nov 1st, 2010 1:12 pm)Love the video, that song is so cute!!!!! ( Nov 1st, 2010 12:29 pm)Alisha got the costume at gap, they had so many cute ones. Did you dress your baby up? ( Nov 1st, 2010 3:50 am)Cute costumes! Looks like they had a great time! ( Nov 1st, 2010 12:30 am)Love the video! So cute! ( Nov 1st, 2010 12:29 am)Love all the costumes! So cute!!! ( Oct 31st, 2010 9:35 pm)Oh my heck they are so cute! Where did you get lylas costume so cute. I love Halloween! ( Oct 31st, 2010 7:00 pm)Very cute! I hope you guys did not get rained on while trick or treating last night! ( Oct 31st, 2010 4:29 pm)Your girls are so darling! ( Oct 31st, 2010 3:45 pm)I can’t believe Lyla is crawling already, I love that she was a little kitty, it was perfect! So cute! ( Oct 31st, 2010 7:20 am) |
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Beautiful family, beautiful work!
( Nov 23rd, 2010 2:55 am)Wow – look at the eyes on those beautiful babies!
( Nov 22nd, 2010 5:55 pm)These shots are fantastic. The parents sure have great fashion sense for their kids. Their kids must be amazingly well-behaved, for the son to wear a blazer without complaint and for the lil one to wear a headband and not try to take it off. Great family to work with, I bet!
( Nov 19th, 2010 12:13 am)Gorgeous work as always…love them all!!! Where did you find the backdrop used for the family photo? Denny? Which one? I have been having such a hard time finding a neutral backdrop in browns that I “love” and I love this one but can’t seem to find it. Help!
( Nov 18th, 2010 2:21 pm)WOW, the pictures couldn’t be any more Beautiful!! You’re right Amanda, the one of Finn & Nora together is absolutely precious!
( Nov 17th, 2010 5:45 am)Love them all. So glad you guys gad a great time in Utah and the kids got to see snow. Way to plan a special trip Ian!
SO BEAUTIFUL!! Each and every shot is just amazing. Such beautiful kids! Wow!
( Nov 17th, 2010 1:53 am)Well, I guess I get credit for planning the trip but Katie and Dan get all the credit for making it a success. Great job you two! It was truly worth it!!!
( Nov 16th, 2010 9:58 pm)Why I am getting all emotional looking at these pictures!! I LOVE these!! What a GREAT husband Ian is!! Amanda and Ian are what make Banner Boutique so fun!! Thanks for doing such an AMAZING job on their pictures!! You guys ROCK!!!
( Nov 16th, 2010 8:54 pm)Thank you so much, Katie and Dan. I just love these and I can’t say how grateful we are. That picture of my two sweet babies together is priceless! It was an amazing experience and you two are phenomenal. Nora was a terror on the flights home, but it was all worth it. I’d do it again in a heartbeat!
( Nov 16th, 2010 3:31 pm)OK… I have to admit that when the kids told us they were going to Utah for a photo shoot, I couldn’t help but wonder (and hold my tongue), “Utah? What’s wrong with the photographers we have in Florida? Why go all the way to Utah for…photos???”
BUT, after seeing these, I can understand what Amanda was talking about. They are amazing, as are all the ones below them.
They had a great time on their little “photo vacation”. Finn got to see snow for the 1st time. Ian was sweet to plan all this out. What a great son-in-law! What a sweet family! What a proud Nani.
( Nov 16th, 2010 2:25 pm)How sweet is that guy?! What a gorgeous family!
( Nov 16th, 2010 12:46 pm)What a guy to do this for his wife…and family! So many shots are great, but the one with Mom and daughter second row from bottom is beautiful and touching! Almost brought tears to my eyes….something so innocent and pure about it. Hope you enjoyed your trip, and amazing photos as usual. I am one of the many who look forward to each new posting and it’s usually one of the highlights of my day when I see something new! What a gift
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