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!!
"Gone Fishing" Spring Mini Sessions / Dickinson Center NY Child Photographer
Announcing "Gone Fishing" Spring Mini Sessions
Fishing season is right around the corner! If you have a little or not so little one who would like to try their hand at fishing in my warm, bug free studio - sign them up! Kids will have a blast interacting with my fun fishing props and maybe eat a gummy worm or two LOL!! Water will be added to at least one select image with the magic of AI and Photoshop. I also have a small collection of short and pant overalls that look great with this setup to create some beautiful, nostalgic images (see pictures and sizes below).
20 minutes (up to 2 children*) - $100 - 4 images
Galleries will include 4-8 images, you'll be able to choose your favorite 4 with the option to purchase additional pictures for $10 each.
Water will be added to at least one select image with the magic of AI and Photoshop.
Thanks to my grandsons Ryker and Chayton for helping me with these adorable promo pictures!
Dates and Available Time Slots:
May 23rd (Friday): 6:00 p.m.
May 24th (Saturday): 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
May 25th (Sunday): 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
June 6th (Friday): 6:00 p.m.
June 7th (Saturday): 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
June 8th (Sunday): 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m
To book a "Gone Fishing" session private message or email me at [email protected] with "Gone Fishing" in the subject line and indicate the day and time you prefer with the name and age of 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 be paid within 24 hours) to lock in your session and get you on my calendar.
Sessions are limited so book your session on your preferred date and time today!
Announcing Mother's Day Mini Portrait Sessions | Dickinson Center NY Child and Family Photographer
Announcing Mother's Day Mini Portrait Sessions
Session Fee: $100
Number of Images: 4
Time Invested: 10-15 minutes
Beautiful Mother's Day Portraits: PRICELESS!!
Not sure what to get your Mom, daughter or wife for Mother's Day? How about a Mother's Day photo session? Mom's - don't be afraid to drop a little hint LOL!! Getting Mom in the picture and capturing her love for her children is what these sessions are all about!
$100 |15 minutes | 4 digital images | Mom and up to 3 children ($10 for each additional child)
Galleries will consist of 4-6 digital images - you'll pick your favorite 4 with the option to purchase additional images for $10 each.
My beautiful Elora Arch background will set the stage for beautiful pictures of Mom and her little (or not so little) ones.
Happy Mother's Day to my beautiful daughter and her children - love you all!!
To book a session email me at [email protected] with Mother's Day Mini in the subject line and indicate the date and time you prefer, the names and ages of the children to be photographed with you. A deposit of $50 is required to get you on my calendar with the balance due at your session.
Sessions are limited and will be filled on a first come first serve basis so book
your preferred date and time today!!
Available Dates and Time Slots:
Friday, April 25: 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 26: 11:00, 1:00, and 3:00
Sunday, April 27: 1:00 and 2:30
Friday, May 2: 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 3: 11:00, 1:00, and 3:00
Sunday, May 4: 1:00 and 2:30
All images will be available via digital download within 48 hours of your session.
I can't wait to take some beautiful, keepsake portraits of you and your children!!
Enchanted Mini Sessions | Dickinson Center Child and Family Photographer
“Enchanted” Mini Sessions
“Enchanted” – to fill someone with great delight; charm
I can't even describe how exciting it's been the last couple years seeing the wide eyes of all my beautiful clients as they walk into my studio and see all the beautiful gowns and crowns on display. My "Enchanted" Gown Collection has grown over the past 2 years with over 40 dresses to choose from! Something new in all sizes and many couture dresses!
"Enchanted" mini sessions are fun, speciality sessions where girls can dress up in two of the beautiful gowns from my "Enchanted" Gown Collection (click link to view sizes 3-14), add some accessories and feel like a model/princess as I give them posing direction throughout the session.
After the session I choose one image to artistically insert into a magical “Enchanted” digital background to create a one of kind composite portrait (see examples below).
Option 1:
$150 | 30-45 minutes | for 2 girls (sisters, cousins and NOW best friends as well) | choice of 2 dresses for each girl | 5 specialty studio images | 1 "Enchanted" digital composite image
Option 2:
$75 | 15-20 minutes | 1 girl | choice of 2 dresses |2 speciality studio images | 1 "Enchanted" digital composite image
Please contact me for pricing for sessions with more than 2 girls.
Option 1 galleries will consist of 6-10 images, Option 2 galleries will consist of 3-6 images, you'll be able to choose your favorite 6 (Option 1) or 3 (Option 2) and can purchase additional images for $10 each.
A $75 deposit is required for Option 1 and full payment for Option 2 to lock in your session and get you on my calendar.
Available Dates and Times:
April 5 (Saturday) 11:00 and 2:00
April 6 (Sunday) 2:00 and 4:30
April 12 (Saturday) 11:00 and 2:00
April 13 (Sunday) 2:00 and 4:30
To book a session please message me on Facebook or 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 and the name and age(s) of the girl(s) to be photographed. Once we've settled on a date I'll send you a Paypal invoice for the $75 nonrefundable deposit for Option 1 or $75 full payment for Option 2 to get you on my calendar.
These Mini Sessions sold out fast last year - book your preferred date and time today.
Sample "Enchanted" Composite Images created using digital backgrounds
Before and After Examples of Studio and Composite Images
I can't wait to take some "Enchanted" portraits of your beautiful girls!
Here's a peek at what my studio looks like for "Enchanted" Mini Sessions! (Dressing room included)
"Wicked" Inspired Mini Sessions | Dickinson Center Child and Family Photographer
"Wicked" Inspired Mini Sessions
Calling all Glinda and Elphaba fans for my “Wicked” inspired mini sessions. This movie has won the hearts of many young girls. During these sessions girls will have the chance to dress in a big, pink, fluffy gown as Glinda (bubble wand optional) or in a witch dress/cape and hat or black gown and crown as Elphaba (broom optional). My Emerald Path background will bring these unique sessions to life!
"Everyone Deserves the Chance to Fly"
(Costumes included in sizes 4-12.)
Option 1:
$150 | 30-45 minutes | for 2 girls (sisters, cousins or best friends) | choice of 2 dresses for each girl | 6 studio images
Option 2:
$75 | 15-20 minutes | 1 girl | choice of 2 dresses |3 studio images
Option 1 galleries will consist of 6-10 images, Option 2 galleries will consist of 3-6 images, you'll be able to choose your favorite 6 (Option 1) or 3 (Option 2) and will be able to purchase additional images for $10 each.
A $75 deposit is required for Option 1 and full payment for Option 2 to lock in your session and get on my calendar.
Available Dates and Times:
March 1 (Saturday) 11:00 and 2:00
March 2 (Sunday) 2:00 and 4:30
March 8 (Saturday) 2:00
March 9 (Sunday) 2:00 and 4:30
March 15 (Saturday) 11:00 and 2:00
March 16 (Saturday) 2:00 and 4:00
To book a session please message me on Facebook or email me at [email protected] with "Wicked" Mini Session Option 1 or Option 2 in the subject line, indicate the date and time you prefer and the name and age(s) of the girl(s) to be photographed. Once we've settled on a date I'll send you a Paypal invoice for the $75 nonrefundable deposit for Option 1 or $75 full payment for Option 2 to get you on my calendar.
These Mini Sessions are limited so book your preferred date and time today.
I can't wait to take some fun "Wicked" portraits of your beautiful girls!
Dream Dress Mini Winter Sessions | Dickinson Center Child and Family Photographer
"Dream Dress" Mini Sessions
Parents, Aunts and Uncles, Grandparents – looking for a unique Christmas gift for your daughter, niece or granddaughter? I’m a firm believer in experiences over things so this year I'm offering winter “Dream Dress" Mini sessions that can be given as a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable gift. Give the girl(s) in your life something special for Christmas that doesn’t require batteries, doesn't have to be plugged in and won’t wear out - but will provide long lasting memories and have her feeling beautiful and special like the princess she is!!
After my Christmas sessions are finished my studio will be transformed into a “Dream Dress” boutique complete with music, racks of dresses, crowns, gloves, flowers, accessories and even a private dressing room!
“Dream Dress” gift certificates will be available to purchase up until December 7th! Just think how surprised and excited she'll be receiving her gift certificate and finding out she’ll be visiting my studio for a glamorous “Dream Dress” mini experience in just a few short days!! Sessions must be booked (and paid in full) by December 7th to get on my calendar and receive your printed Gift Certificate in plenty of time for gift giving.
“Dream Dress” Mini Session options include:
Option 1: 1 girl |1 dress| 30 minutes | $50 | 3 studio images
Option 2: 1 girl |2 dresses | 40 minutes |$100 | 6 studio images
Option 3: 2 girls* (sisters, cousins, best friends) |1 dress each | 45 minutes |$110 | 6 studio images
*For the first time ever I’m expanding my sessions for 2 girls to include cousins and best friends! This way parents have the option to coordinate with each other to share the cost for these joint sessions! Please contact me for pricing for sessions with more than 2 girls.
I’ve been busy (maybe way too busy LOL) expanding my dress collection over the last few months and have discounted these holiday sessions in hopes of sharing my beautiful collection with as many girls as possible. You can take a peek at my collection of over 60 gowns in sizes 3-14 here. Most of my dresses are flexible sizing and can be adjusted to fit a size up or down.
Available Dates and Times:
December 28 (Saturday): 11:00, 1:00, 3:00, 5:00
December 29 (Sunday): 1:00, 3:00, 4:00, 6:00
December 30 (Monday): 11:00, 1:00, 3:00, 5:00
If you would like to schedule a session but the above dates/times don't work let me know and we'll see if we can find a date/time that works during the window of 12/28/24 - 1/4/25.
All "Dream Dress" Mini Sessions will be photographed with the Blooming Cheer Background Pictured Below
To book a session please message me on Facebook or email me at [email protected] with "Dream Dress" in the subject line, indicate the Option, date and time you prefer and the name and age(s) of the girl(s) to be photographed. Once we've settled on a date/time I'll send you a Paypal invoice to pay the session fee in full to get on my calendar and receive your "Dream Dress" Gift Certificate.
I can't wait to take some "Dream Dress" portraits of your beautiful girls!
