Welcome to my blog - it's here that I share some of my most recent work - be sure to check back often!! Kathleen Chapman Photography specializes in child and family photography in the North Country NY counties of Franklin and St.Lawrence in locations such as St. Regis Falls, Brushton, Malone, Massena and Potsdam. I offer studio and on location sessions designed to meet your creative vision!!
Super Hero Mini Sessions | Dickinson Center Child and Family Photographer
Announcing "Superhero" Mini Sessions
"Superhero" - A fictional figure having superhuman powers or greatly enhanced abilities, usually portrayed as fighting evil or crime.
These are fun, speciality sessions where boys and girls can dress up as their favorite Superheroes ready to fight crime and save the day!! Bring your own costumes or borrow one from my small collection (see below). I can't wait to photograph your little Spiderman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Hulk, Supergirl, Captain America, Cat Woman, etc......
$50 | 10-15 minutes | 1 boy or girl | 3 images
Galleries will consist of 3-5 images - you can pick your favorite 3 with the option to purchase additional images for $10 each.
Full payment of the $50 session fee (via Paypal) is required to book your session and get you on my calendar.
Available Dates and Times:
Saturday, September 30:
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 7th:
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
I currently have the following small collection of Superhero costumes in my studio wardrobe:
Spiderman (with half mask) - size 2
Superman - size 3 (no attached boots), size 4 (w/attached boots)
Batman - size 3/4 and 6/7
Wonder Woman - 5/6 and 8/10
Spiderman (one piece slim fit) - size 4
Spiderman - 3/4 and 5/6
Captain America - 3/4 and 7/8
To book a session please email me at [email protected] with "Superhero" Mini Session in the subject line, indicate the date and time you prefer, the name of the boy or girl to be photographed and what costume they'll be bringing or which one they want to borrow from my studio wardrobe. Once we've settled on a date I'll send you a Paypal invoice for the $50 nonrefundable payment to book your session and get you on my calendar. Sessions are limited and will be filled on a first come first serve basis.
"Superhero Sessions" make such special gifts!!
2023 Country Garden Mini Sessions | Dickinson Center NY Child and Family Photographer
Announcing 2023 Country Garden Mini Sessions!!
So happy to announce the dates for my 2023 Country Garden Mini Sessions! Sessions are limited this year because of our summer travel plans so book your session today on one of the evenings listed below. Summer is a great time for outdoor portraits and my beautiful Country Garden is the perfect, colorful location for a fun/relaxed session to showcase your children or family! I can't wait to help you create some beautiful memories to display proudly in your home and treasure always! All sessions will begin about an hour and half before sunset for the most beautiful light.
**Country Garden Mini Sessions are all sold out for 2023 but full sessions can be booked during the week (see full session information below) - contact me if you're interested in finding a date that works for your family😊.
Sessions will be held on the following evenings:
July 28, 29
August 5, 6
August 11, 12
August 25, 26
September 1, 2
September 8, 9
Child Mini Sessions will last up to 15 minutes for up to 3 children ($10 for each additional child) - 5 digital images with print release for $100.
Family/Couple Mini Sessions will last up to 30 minutes and are for up to 5 people ($10 for each additional person) - 8 digital images with print release for $150.
If we end up with more than the 5 or 8 promised beautiful images - clients will have the option to purchase 5 additional images for $50.
A $75 deposit is required for all Mini Sessions to lock in your session date and get you on my calendar.
There's also always the option to book a Full Session for up to 60 minutes which includes all edited images from the session (15 minimum - usually more like 20-25 or more) with print release for $250. Full sessions can be booked on evenings other than those listed above . A $75 deposit is required for Full Sessions.
To book a session please email me at [email protected] with “Child Country Garden Mini”, "Family Country Garden Mini" or "Country Garden Full Session" in the subject line and indicate the evening you prefer. Once we’ve settled on a date I’ll send you a Paypal invoice for the $75 nonrefundable deposit to get you on my calendar. Sessions are limited and will be filled on a first come first serve basis so book your preferred date today!!
These sessions sold out fast last the past few years so book your session today!
Enchanted Portrait Mini Sessions | Dickinson Center Child and Family Photographer
Announcing “Enchanted” Portrait Mini Sessions
“Enchanted” – to fill someone with great delight; charm
These are fun, speciality sessions where girls (big and little) can dress up in a beautiful dress from my studio wardrobe (or bring a dress of their own), add some accessories and feel like a model as I give them posing direction throughout the session. I’ll then take one of their images and artistically insert it into a magical “Enchanted” digital background to create a one of kind composite portrait (see examples below).
Option 1:
$100 | 30-45 minutes | up to 3 sisters*| 5 specialty studio images | 1 "Enchanted" digital composite image
*$20 for each additional
Option 2:
$50 | 10-15 minutes | 1 girl | 2 speciality studio images | 1 "Enchanted" digital composite image
Option 1 galleries will consist of 6-8 images, Option 2 galleries will consist of 3-5 images, you'll be able to choose your favorite 5 (Option 1) or 3 (Option 2) with the option to purchase additional images for $10 each.
A $50 deposit is required for Option 1 and full payment for Option 2 to lock in your session and get you on my calendar.
Sessions include:
Dresses from my beautiful studio wardrobe (sizes 4-14) (or clients are welcome to bring a dress from home)
Accessories (crowns, flowers, gloves, rhinestone belts, etc.)
Choice of two beautiful studio backgrounds (Fresh Blooms or Antique Romance)
Posing direction throughout the session
hand edited studio images (with the option to purchase more)
1 artistically crafted one of a kind "Enchanted" composite image
My "Enchanted" Portrait mini sessions are all sold out. Please message or email me if you would like to be put on a wait list if I decide to add more dates.
Available Dates and Times:
March 4 (Saturday) 11:00 and 2:00
March 5 (Sunday) 4:00
March 11 (Saturday) 11:00 and 2:00
March 18 (Saturday) 11:00 and 2:00
March 19 (Sunday) 2:00
March 25 (Saturday) 2:00
April 1 (Saturday) 11:00 and 2:00
April 2. (Sunday) 2:00
April 15 (Saturday) 4:00
April 22 (Saturday) 11:00 and 2:00
April 23 (Sunday) 2:00
To book a session please email me at [email protected] with "Enchanted" Mini Session Option 1 or Option 2 in the subject line, indicate the date and time you prefer, the name of the girl(s) to be photographed and the studio background choice (either Fresh Blooms or Antique Romance). Once we've settled on a date I'll send you a Paypal invoice for the $50 nonrefundable deposit for Option 1 or $50 full payment for Option 2 to get you on my calendar. Sessions are limited and will be filled on a first come first serve basis.
Enchanted sessions make such special gifts!!
Images from a session with the "Fresh Blooms" background
Images from a session with the "Antique Romance" background
Sample "Enchanted" Composite Images created with images from the above sessions
Special thanks to my beautiful granddaughters - both always so willing to help me test new ideas -
love spending time with them in my studio💕
2022 Christmas Mini Sessions | Dickinson Center Child and Family Photographer
2022 Christmas Mini Sessions
If you’re thinking about wanting some special holiday pictures of your little ones (or family) – now is the time to book a mini session so you’ll have pictures for holiday cards and to give as beautiful gifts to those you love!!
Child only sessions - 20 minutes (up to 3 children*) - $100 - 5 images
Family sessions - 30 minutes (up to 5 people*) $150 - 8 images
*($10 for each additional person)
My beautiful studio backgrounds this year are the "Christmas Comfort Mantle" room and the "Waiting on Christmas" bed option (great for pajama pictures). You can choose one background or a combination of both.
I will not be offering outdoor sessions this year.
For sessions where I end up with more than the stated 5 or 8 images - I will notify clients of the option to purchase 5 additional images for $50.
To book a session email me at [email protected] with “Child Mini” or "Family Mini" in the subject line and indicate the day and time you prefer. Once we’ve settled on a date and time I’ll send you a Paypal invoice for the $50 nonrefundable deposit to lock in your session and get you on my calendar. All images will be available via digital download within 48 hours of your session so you’ll have plenty of time to order prints and send your Christmas cards out on time!
Sessions are limited and normally sell out fast so book your session on your preferred date and time today!!
My 2022 Christmas Mini sessions are sold out. Please message or email me if you would like to be placed on my wait list in case somebody has to cancel - thanks.
Dates and Available Time Slots:
November 6 (Sunday): 1:00, 2:30, 4:00
November 12 (Saturday): 11:30, 1:30, 3:00
November 13 (Sunday: 1:00, 2:30, 4:00
November 19 (Saturday): 11:30, 1:30, 3:00
November 20 (Sunday): 1:00, 2:30, 4:00
December 10 (Saturday): 11:30, 1:30, 3:00
December 11 (Sunday): 1:00, 2:30, 4:00
"Christmas Comfort Mantle" Room
"Waiting on Christmas" Bed
Many thanks to my sweet little grandson for helping me shoot this promo picture❤️
I can't wait to work with you to capture some beautiful holiday memories!! ~Kathy~
There has to be zero tolerance for illness. If ANYONE is sick you will need to reschedule - thanks😊
2022 Elf Shenanigans Mini Sessions / Dickinson Center NY Child and Family Photographer
"Elf Shenanigans" Mini Sessions
What kid doesn't want to dress up like their favorite Elf on the Shelf and have some fun?? Don't miss out on these relaxed, fun filled mini sessions that kids will love! What a fun way to create some great memories and bragworthy images for social media posts and original holiday cards!! Costumes are provided in sizes 12 months to 12 years but you are more than welcome to bring your own if you prefer! I have lots of fun props but please feel free to bring your own if you or your little elf/elves have some special shenanigans in mind LOL!!
Many thanks to these sweet little elves who had a blast helping Grammy shoot these promo pictures❤️!!
20 minutes (up to 4 children*) - $100 - 5 images
*($10 for each additional child)
Red PJ's sizes 12 mos., 18 mos., 2T, 4T, 6, 8, 10 - 1 white skirt size 7/8
elf hat, collar, socks and gloves included
Dates and Available Time Slots:
October 29 (Saturday): 1:30, 2:30, 3:30
October 30 (Sunday): 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00
November 5 (Saturday): 11:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00
To book a session email me at [email protected] with "Elf Shenanigans" in the subject line and indicate the day and time you prefer, name, age and PJ size for each child to be photographed. Once we’ve settled on a date and time I’ll send you a Paypal invoice for the $50 nonrefundable deposit to lock in your session and get you on my calendar. All images will be available via digital download within 48 hours of your session so you’ll have plenty of time to order prints and send your Christmas cards out on time!
Sessions are limited and normally sell out fast so book your session on your preferred date and time today!
I can't wait to work with you to capture some beautiful holiday memories!!
There has to be zero tolerance for illness. If ANYONE is sick you will need to reschedule.
