katelynvonfeldt.com

It is December, less than 1 week from baby Lilah’s due date, and I am just now posting images from her mommy’s session back in October. Oh GEEZ.
I’ve been friends with Jodi and her twin sister Jenna since the 7th grade. They were my first friends when I moved to a new town and new school at a time in a tween’s life when everything is chaos (or at least feels that way). Without getting too mushy gushy–I’ll just say that words can’t express how fortunate I feel to have Jodi and Jenna in my life. Even though we live a full 24 hour’s drive from each other and all of our lives are too busy to keep in proper contact, I still consider them two of my best friends.

From the moment I learned Jodi was pregnant I was plotting a way to be able to shoot her maternity pictures– and then I learned of Jenna’s wedding in October. Perfect. I was able to to knock out my brother’s senior pictures (coming soon), attend (and sneak in a few shots at) Jenna’s wedding AND do Jodi’s maternity session.

Jodi’s belly was just blossoming and the leaves were just turning. I couldn’t have asked for a better setting to photograph a more in love couple.

I’m pretty sure we were illegally trespassing on private property for the next 5 pictures with the yellow leaves. So worth it.

And then more trespassing at a pumpkin patch that we found while hiking to shoot with the red-leafed trees you’ll see further down. Jodi and Cory just ooze love and happiness AND they’re naturals in front of the camera. Not that I can really pick favorites- but I do really love these two.

The interaction and smiles in the next two really get me as well

A beautiful, glowing, happy mommy-to-be. Sweet or what?

I’d say “beautiful” again, but I don’t want to be repetitive.. so I’ll say “gorgeous”.

These two make me giggle. I hope they make you giggle too. Cory got plenty of practice catching- lets hope he gets to “catch” the real thing VERY soon.

Again, not that I can pick favorites..but I do love this one an awful lot as well.

Note to Lilah: Please be kind to your mommy and I-and don’t arrive too late. You already have your first photo shoot scheduled and it just won’t be acceptable for you to miss it. Thanks.

Once again, Facebook has connected me to new clients. I briefly met Jenelle at the Inaugural First Coast Worksite Wellness Conference where I was the photographer for the event. Later, Jenelle saw pictures I had done of Lowrie through Facebook-and voila!

Jenelle and Steve braved the (HUGE) bugs and soaked ground to do their shoot in this “field” off the highway. It was a little creepy back there- not gonna lie. THANK YOU for being such good sports!

Scary abandoned houses make for beautiful backdrops.

The ground? Practically a swamp- FEEL the love!

oohhh!! Two of my favorites!

Then we almost got rained out! On the way downtown for our second session, it poured and poured. So hard, we could barely see and cars were driving with hazards on. I called Jenelle to see what we should do and we decided to press on to see if we could ride out the storm.

Boy am I glad we we did. It hadn’t even rained at the location I had in mind.

.

Two more faves!

And then the rain came.
Whoever thought to call Florida-”The Sunshine State”? It rains ALL the time.

Ashley’s maternity session was super special due to the fact that her husband, Brian, is currently overseas serving with the military in Iraq and hasn’t been able to be a part of her pregnancy. I feel fortunate to be able to help them document this special time and to give Brian a glimpse into the beginning of their son’s world.

Ashley requested beach photos and as soon as I read that I knew I wanted to do a sunrise session-thankfully she was up to the challenge!

Baby Nate is due any day now. Keep your fingers crossed that Brian can make it home in time to welcome him into the world!

Thank you, Ashley, for being such a super client-following me from one beach to the next and frolicking around for such a long time!

I just love it when I get the chance to photograph interesting people with unique looks. Christie was just that-I was so excited I could have burst. By the time we finally coordinated schedules, Christie was 3 days from her due date- and she wore high heels! How cool can you get?

By the time we got to our location- I was afraid all the light was gone.. but we arrived just in time for a little golden light.

Look at that perfect belly!

Then she takes her shirt off

Doesn’t she look amazing?

Thank you SO MUCH, Christie.

Melanie contacted me when she first found out she was pregnant.  I was excited that she thought of me for taking her portraits so early on…we chatted back and forth a bit and I asked her to contact me again when she was closer to her due date. I completely forgot (sorry Mel!)- but as soon as I saw her name in my inbox- it all came back.

This is the baby Melanie didn’t think she would conceive.

More of that light that I would chase to the edge of the earth.

And then the cows came…

We shot until the sun went down. I love the way Melanie’s hair matches the last little bit of sunset. She looks like a goddess.

Thunder is currently shaking my apartment and lightning is lighting up the sky. I am so happy that the rain held off until we finished our session. It rained all afternoon yesterday and should have today-yet another session that was just meant to happen.

The morning started off a little rough. I slept through my 5:30 am wake up call and didnt get up until 15 minutes after I should have safely left for my drive to Georgia for Marla’s session (we wanted to start early before the sun got to bright). But, I made it on time. We started the session off at the sugar mill ruins in St. Mary’s, Georgia. I love that spot!

Brandon bought a body casting kit for Marla. When she contacted me a few months ago to shoot her maternity pictures, she said she wanted to take pictures of them doing it together. I have a whole series taken during the event that are really great documentary shots- but they’re a little too private to post here

Then, we did a few black and white portraits (I know you love BW, Marla!)

Finally, I drove them to a spot I remembered passing by months and months ago. The old garage had great light.

Thanks you guys for allowing me to hang out with you all day! You were a blast!

Just finished up some “commercial” type shots and now am able to focus on Natalie’s. I have to get these done quick! My spring promotion was a pretty big hit- I have more sessions than I know what to do with in the next few weeks!

I don’t think I have ever had so much at a photo session. This one was just meant to happen.

On Tuesday, I sent out my spring promotion via email to some former clients. On Wednesday, Natalie (who lives in Tennessee) contacted me to see if I coulf fit her in. She was leaving to visit her mom here in Jacksonville in less than 2 days. Normally my schedule is jam-packed between AmeriCorps, my job at the assisted living, volunteering, and photography, but we were able to make it happen.

Today, it turned chilly and cloudy while I was working and I thought the worst. Not 30 minutes, before I was due to arrive at Natalie’s mother’s house- the sun came out.

Just a couple of preview pictures-because i couldn’t hardly wait to edit these.

First, a super cool picture of Natalie’s baby bump. I LOVE THIS.

and caroline-oh the crowd that gathered around her cuteness