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!!
2020 Picture a Day Project | November | Dickinson Center NY Child and Family Photographer
And just like that November 2020 passed us by. Can't believe I only have 31 days remaining in my 366 Project - crazy! Haven't decided if I'll do one for 2021 - time will tell. It was a busy month with outdoor Christmas Mini Sessions. I decided against studio sessions this year because of Covid and had so much fun doing them outside. Celebrate Cole's 9th birthday and shed some tears remembering Mom and Dad on their birthdays this month - miss them dearly but so grateful for their love and all the treasured memories. We all celebrated Thanksgiving separately but came together for our first family Zoom call. Praying next year things will be back to normal and we can all celebrate together.
2020 Picture a Day Project | October | Dickinson Center NY Child and Family Photographer
I just love the colors of Fall! We took our Fall swing picture, took a trip to visit Beck and Rick in Cape Cod, celebrated Amanda's birthday and I said goodbye to my beautiful Country Garden as I prepared it for winter.
2020 "In the Pines" Christmas Mini Sessions | Dickinson Center Child and Family Photographer
Announcing 2020 "In the Pines" Outdoor Christmas Mini Sessions
So many things are different this year because of Covid-19 - so are my Christmas Mini Sessions! This year my mini sessions will take place outdoors "In the Pines." I didn't want to take the chance of potentially exposing myself, my family or my clients to any possible risk of catching or spreading Covid-19 so I was thrilled when my neighbor (just down the road) gave me permission to hold my sessions "In the Pines" behind their property!! There's plenty of space for us to social distance and masks must be worn when I'm not taking your picture - I will be wearing a mask as well.
I didn't have any helpers to take sample pictures today so my trusty Christmas garden gnome helped me out - see sample pictures below. Sessions are very limited because I could only schedule them in the afternoons because on a sunny day the light is too harsh earlier in the day for nice pictures. If it ends up being overcast on the date of your session you'll be given the option of starting a little earlier than your scheduled time because the harsh sun won't be an issue.
Sessions will last 20 minutes for up to 3 children – 5 digital images with print release for $80. I also offer 30 minute family mini sessions for up to 5 people with 8 digital images for $130. 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. A $30 non-refundable deposit is required to lock in your session date and time.
To book a session email me at [email protected] with “Christmas Mini” or “Family Christmas Mini” in the subject line, indicate the date and time you prefer and list the names and ages of the children to be photographed. Sessions are limited and will be filled on a first come first serve basis so book your session today! 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!
Available Dates and Time Slots:
November 7: (Saturday): 2:30 and 3:15
November 8: (Sunday): 2:30 and 3:15
November 13 (Friday): 2:15 and 3:00
November 14 (Saturday): 3:00
November 15 (Sunday): 2:15 and 3:00
November 21 (Saturday): 2:00 and 2:45
November 22 (Sunday): 2:00, 2:45
December 5 (Saturday): 2:00 and 2:45
December 6 (Sunday): 2:00 and 2:45
I'll follow-up with everybody with more details about the location once deposits are paid.
Please note: if anyone is sick you will have to reschedule.
The following statement will be added to the Model Release signature form to be signed before your session:
COVID 19: I understand the COVID-19 virus has a long incubation period during which carriers of the virus may not show signs or symptoms and still be highly contagious. I understand that Kathleen Chapman Photography, will take all precautions suggested for COVID-19 prevention. I release Kathleen Chapman Photography from any and all liability associated with receiving a COVID-19 positive diagnosis following our session. I confirm that I (and all parties in our group) are not presenting with any of the following symptoms of COVID-19: fever, shortness of breath, dry cough, runny nose or sore throat.
2020 Picture a Day Project | September | Dickinson Center NY Child and Family Photographer
What a beautiful September we had! We picked about 25 pumpkins - our best crop to date - so fun to have plenty to share with grandkids. We enjoyed a great time camping in Lake George with my forever NJ friends and their husbands. My flowers got hit by the first hard frost while we were gone - always so sad..... The leaves are changing so another type of beauty is emerging.
2020 Picture a Day Project | August | Dickinson Center NY Child and Family Photographer
And just like that August is gone!! Lots of sunflower pics in my grid this month - thoroughly enjoyed photographing them at all stages and we're still amazed at how well they did - so beautiful!! Just love the pics from Ricky and Mandy's family sessions - so special!! Took our Summer swing pic, we celebrated Rick's 60th birthday and he had knee replacement surgery, the chickens began laying eggs and we found out we're going to be grandparents again - precious #8 to arrive in April 2020!!
