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!!
First Birthday Cake Smash Studio Session | Dickinson Center Child Photographer
Working with repeat clients is the best!! Was so excited to work with this sweet family again and to see how much their little ones had grown since their family session this past November. This time they were in my studio to celebrate their little girl's 1st birthday. I must say - 1st birthday sessions are busy - but so much fun and have quickly become some of my favorites!! It's so special to be able to document the end of a babies first year. The growth and development that takes place over the course of those first 12 months is totally amazing!! We started the session with some family portraits then Jenna became the star of the show!! She looked beautiful in her pretty pink party dress and WOW does the camera just love those big brown eyes. She wasn't sure what to think of her cake at first but after a little help and encouragement from her big brother she really seemed to enjoy it!! So happy to share Jenna's beautiful gallery with her parents!!
Toddler Girl Studio Birthday Session | Potsdam NY Child Photographer
Finally had the chance to take my youngest granddaughters 3rd birthday pictures in my studio this past Saturday (she turned 3 in January but I guess it's better late than never right?)!! I attached a few flowers and small white balloons to some garland and hung it on the wall. The flowers added a pop of color and the balloons gave it a whimsical, party feel. I just love how my daughter can just throw Myla's hair up in a messy bun and it looks beautiful (we learned through trial and error that Grammy doesn't have the same talent - LOL). She enjoyed getting all dressed up and was such a great, cooperative little subject. When it came time for an outfit change I put up my new backdrop and took some portraits in my white chair - just love this combination. She loves to dance so we ended the session with some dancing shots. Such a fun, special session!! Now I'm looking forward to a 13th birthday session with my oldest grandson!! Milestone sessions like these are such a fun, special way to document your child or grandchild at any age.
Maternity Studio Session | Dickinson Center NY Family Photographer
I was so happy and blessed to be able to photograph my beautiful daughter's maternity session in my studio this weekend. When she was pregnant with my granddaughter we did her maternity session outside in the snow so it was fun to be able to try something different (and much warmer too!!). We wanted to include her 3 year old daughter in some of the pictures so that's where we started. The tiny bear in a couple of the pictures is a special little bear I purchased to be able to use in some of my grandson's future newborn pictures (I can't wait!!). We started our session later in the evening after dinner and weren't surprised when my granddaughter lost interest pretty quickly. While she was off playing with her Papa it was so fun to have the time to try different lenses, poses, outfits etc. It's so funny how even the slightest change in a angle or pose can result in finding that sweet spot that you just know when you see it - I found myself saying over and over "hold that pose" as I marveled at the beautiful and miraculous curves of the pregnant body. When my daughter slipped into the lace gown for the second half of the session I could just see her glow as she cradled her precious belly with her loving hands. We ended our session with a couple of fun pictures where she just let loose. I just love capturing this special, fleeting time for expectant mothers in such a beautiful way.
One Year Old Birthday Cake Smash Session | Potsdam NY Child Photographer
Had so much fun in my studio yesterday with this sweet little guy and his parents during his first birthday and cake smash session!! I knew the Mom wanted a monster theme for this session but what I didn't realize until yesterday - was that she had decided on this theme over a year ago when her sweet little man was born. When I saw his first outfit and blew up the huge #1 blue balloon I knew immediately it would be great with my new white brick background my husband and l had installed the night before. How fun the Mom brought a newborn picture to incorporate into the session as well. Next came the time to decorate my all white set with the beautiful props made with love by Mom - they couldn't have been cuter and more colorful! Did I mention how adorable the monster cake was?? Oh my - the detail on this cake was amazing and I couldn't wait to photograph this little guy digging in!! His outfit for the cake smash couldn't have been any cuter and he didn't waste anytime getting to it and totally enjoying his first ever taste of cake!! I loved every part of this session and give Kelly such credit for all her thoughtful planning - from props to outfits, balloons and the cake which made this such a special, fun and enjoyable session. Here's some of my favorites!!
Newborn Sibling Family Studio Session | Dickinson Center NY Family Photographer
Was so fun to photograph this beautiful young family in my studio this past weekend. My children went to school with the Mom and Dad so it was fun to catch up a little, photograph them as parents and see how precious their older daughter was with her new baby sister. We began the session with some family pictures on my little couch - I was so happy to get some wide eyed shots of the baby and then some adorable sleeping shots as well. While Mom was feeding the baby I took some fun Daddy/Daughter pictures and then some adorable ones of big sister - those eyes!! I just love portraits that capture the bond between a mother and her newborn baby so I took a beautiful series of those and then they were joined by adoring Dad and Big Sis. After some pictures of the sweet sisters together I took some of the baby by herself and we ended the session with more family pictures on the white bed. Throughout the session it was so obvious how smitten they all are with the new, precious addition to their family!
