Katie J Collective

We love a dreamy golden hour. ✨🤍

I had the privilege of taking family photos for my sweet friend. It was absolute chaos. A dog with a green Mohawk, one baby puking, the other is eating a bug, one of my own kids behind me crying and the other getting in on the photos because to him they are family so why wouldn’t he join the picture? And guess what? I loved every second of it. So many smiles and so much laughing. We might have been sweating and out of breath by the end of it but look at how beautiful these pictures turned out. It was so worth it!

If you’re considering family photos but worried it will be too crazy or the kids won’t listen or the baby will be crying, you might be right. But I don’t care. It’s my job to roll with it and your job to slow down, look at the people you love and just smile. You deserve family photos… even if the baby is crying. 💛

Enjoy these pictures of my sweet friend’s newest addition to her family. Baby Waylon got the best big siblings. If you can’t tell they are in love with him.

This has to be one of my favorite pictures I’ve ever taken. This mama waited and trusted the Lord for 10 long years until she finally got pregnant. The look of relief on her face says everything. Finally meeting this baby she has prayed so long for. What an honor to be a part of this moment.

Fresh 48, pregnancy announcements, and maternity photo dump ✨

Birth isn’t always chaotic, rushed, or loud. Sometimes it’s soft music, a dark room, silent prayers and quiet encouragement.

Have you ever seen a mama smiling or laughing in labor?🥹

I can’t get over the way dad looks at his new baby girl or his wife. He looks so proud.

This session was so special. It was full of laughter, so much anticipation, and a lot of love. You couldn’t help but feel God’s hand so clearly over this moment. What a gift it is to watch the Lord write such a beautiful new chapter for these two.🤍

I’ll say it every time I have the best job!!

The sweetest fresh 48 with a first-time mama who is absolutely crushing it ✨

I can’t wait to share more of these. Look at mom and dad’s face!! Pure joy finally meeting their surprise baby girl!! Thank you Jesus

I felt so proud and honored to witness this mama working so hard to meet her baby. Endless hours of labor and running on fumes. Our bodies are so incredible. Also can we take a moment to recognize the way he looks at her 🥹