The days are long, but the years are short.
It’s a parenting quote but it’s really true for all aspects of life. We’re so busy living that everyday life that we lose track of time and before we realize it, another year has passed. Let me help you freeze time and celebrate the now. No matter what stage you are in- newly engaged, expecting a new arrival, or sending your kid off to college- your family and love deserves to be celebrated.
We offer two session experiences- the Signature Session and the Simplicity Session. The Signature Session is perfect for families looking to capture their story in a fun, authentic way. You’ll get a variety of looks and backgrounds. The Simplicity Session is perfect for busy families needing classic portraits.
Both sessions include a consultation and an ordering appointment so you receive expert advice every step of the way.
Signature Session
I want to get to know you so I can tell your story in a fun, authentic way. We can meet in the studio or chat over Zoom to plan the perfect session. We’ll talk about your family, how you met your spouse, what makes your kids laugh, and whether you want to bring your dog. We’ll plan the session including finding the right location, what to wear, and how you envision the photos in your home. Do you want a wall gallery over the couch or would you prefer an album?
Clients love working with me because I offer fun, laid-back photo sessions. I’ll help you pose so you look your best and don’t have that awkward ‘what do I do with my hands?!?!’ moment. Between each picture-perfect pose, I’ll capture the heartwarming moments that make your heart skip a beat. By mixing posed and candid photos, we’ll tell your story in a way that will make a great wall gallery or album.
My studio is located in downtown Mebane. With a custom session, you have free choice of all of our solid or patterned backdrops and we can change backdrops.
Looking for an outdoor portrait? I love locations with sentimental value but I have some great spots on standby in Durham, Burlington, Hillsborough, and more. During the consultation, I’ll find out if you’re a strolling downtown, frolicking in the field, or a relaxing by the riverside kind of family.
Because I love what I do, I don’t time my sessions. Sessions usually end when the kids are over it or we’re out of light. There’s no limit on wardrobe changes either so if you want to put on a full fashion show- let’s do it!
Within 4 days, we’ll meet in-person or over Zoom and we’ll go through the photos together, picking out your favorites, and deciding how they’ll fit in your home. My ordering process makes it easy and there’s no slimy sales tactics ever. In fact, I always tell clients that if they hesitate on a photo, it means they don’t love it and I only want them to buy the photos that truly speak to their heart.
Each image you purchase is retouched to perfection. Stray hairs, blemishes, those bruises and bug bites that kids get the day before picture day- POOF! Gone! I’ll even do a little digital nip/tuck or wrinkle removal if you want me to but I’m a big fan of keeping subtle and making sure you still look like you.
There’s a $250 session fee to hold your session date. Session fee is 100% happiness guaranteed. If you don’t love your photos, I’ll reshoot or refund.
You’ll be able to choose from wall art and albums. Every print includes the matching digital copy to share on social media and to archive as back up. Most clients spent $750-1000 for printed products and digital copies.
Simplicity Session
I want to get to know you so I can tell your story in a fun, authentic way. We’ll do a quick conversation via Zoom or phone. Together, we’ll go through the Session Planning Checklist so we can plan the perfect simplicity session for you. For seniors, I’ll ask about hobbies and future plans. For families, I’ll ask about relationships and personalities. For pets, I’ll ask about commands, trigger words, and food allergies.
Clients love working with me because I’m there to help every step of the way. Need advice on outfits, background options, how to pose, or where to hang your portraits? I’m only a text away!
My studio is located in downtown Mebane. Simplicity Sessions offer white backgrounds or dark gray backgrounds. White is a modern classic look perfect for letting big personalities shine! The dark backgrounds offer more drama and elegance to your session.
Looking for an outdoor portrait? The meadow is right outside my studio and perfect for a golden hour portrait session.
These sessions are designed for busy families and short attention spans. Sessions last up to thirty minutes and include one outfit.
Immediately following the session, we’ll review the photos together, picking out your favorites, and deciding how they’ll fit in your home. My ordering process makes it easy and there’s no slimy sales tactics ever. In fact, I always tell clients that if they hesitate on a photo, it means they don’t love it and I only want them to buy the photos that truly speak to their heart.
Each print you purchase is retouched to perfection. Stray hairs, blemishes, those bruises and bug bites that kids get the day before picture day- POOF! Gone! I’ll even do a little digital nip/tuck or wrinkle removal if you want me to but I’m a big fan of keeping subtle and making sure you still look like you.
There’s a $100 session fee to hold your session date. Session fee is 100% happiness guaranteed. If you don’t love your photos, I’ll reshoot or refund.
You’ll be able to choose from wall art and albums. Every print includes the matching digital copy to share on social media and to archive as back up. Most clients spent $300-500 for printed products and digital copies.
Committed to Preserving Your Memories
Your portraits were made to be seen, to hold a place on honor in your home, to be shared with your family- not just shared on social media. That’s why we focus on offering a selection of classic portrait items- wall prints, gallery wrapped canvas, and hardbound albums. After over a decade in business, we know life gets busy and printing digital copies gets put on the to-do list. We’ve had clients contact us that they lost the digital copies before they ever got around to printing. So we do all of the printing for you, delivering beautiful, finished artwork right to your door.
But I know the importance of digital copies, the joy of sharing these moments with our friends on social media, and the safekeeping of our memories if something was to happen to our prints. That’s why I gift a digital copy of each print purchased.
F.A.Q.
Are pets allowed at family sessions?
Yes! As long as the location is pet friendly, I encourage you to bring your dog.
Is there an additional fee for groups, multi-generational or extended family portraits?
No! There is no additional charge for groups. During the consultation, we will create a “shot list” of must have groupings. This allows me to work quickly and efficiently with large groups of people.
Quick Take Club!
After having your first portrait session with Katie Smith Photography, you have access to the Quick Take Club! The QTs are our line of mini sessions that exist over the year- Easter, Back to School, Halloween, Christmas, etc… These sessions are only available to our existing client base.
