Imagine Walking Past Your Favorite Memories Every Day.
Stress-Free Family Photography for Busy Families in Mebane, Durham, Greensboro, and surrounding areas.
Your children may not look dramatically different tomorrow, but year by year, the changes add up. Family portraits preserve more than smiling faces. They hold onto the relationships, personalities, and little details that define this season of your life.
A Stress-Free, Fun Experience for the Whole Family
I get it. Family portraits can feel overwhelming. What if the kids don’t cooperate? What if you don’t love how you look in the photos? That’s where I come in! With over 15 years of experience photographing families, I know how to make sessions fun, relaxed, and natural. I’ll guide you every step of the way—from choosing outfits to helping you feel confident in front of the camera. The result? Stunning portraits you’ll cherish forever.
- Children and pets are welcome.
- Guidance with clothing and location.
- Posing that feels natural.
- Your session fee is protected by the happiness guarantee.
The Portrait Experience:
From Memory to Masterpiece
We’ll plan the perfect session, from outfits to locations.
A fun, easygoing session designed to capture real emotions and connections.
Choose your favorite images and let me help you design custom wall art or albums.
Your professionally edited, heirloom-quality prints arrive, ready to be displayed and loved.
Your portraits aren’t just for social media—they deserve a place of honor in your home. That’s why I offer a seamless, full-service experience that takes the stress out of family photography.
What others are saying…
Very professional!
Katie did a wonderful session for our family when my husband was home on his leave. She had great ideas for photos and used ideas that we had as well. Very professional and worked great even with our three wild boys! I will always treasure these pictures and appreciate the amazing job she did for us.
Great with kids!
Katie has a fantastic eye and is great with the kids. I firmly believe that capturing your family is one of the best investments that you can make and I am happy we made an investment in Katie.
Amazing photos!
Katie takes the most amazing photos. She was able to capture my son’s personality in the shots. She was so great with him that every time I tell him its time to take pictures, he asks if Katie can do them.
Gorgeous pictures!
Katie did an amazing job capturing the essence of my two-year-old daughter in the comfort of our own home. Instead of photos with unfamiliar studio props, I now have gorgeous pictures of my daughter with her favorite toys, doing activities she loves, in a home we no longer live in but that holds very fond memories. They are an absolute treasure that I will forever cherish. Katie was prompt, polite, engaging and friendly.
Investment & Products
Beautiful portraits deserve a place in your home.
Most families don’t walk into their session knowing whether they want a gallery wall, an album, or a few framed prints. That’s okay. You don’t have to decide any of that before we begin.
After your session, you’ll see your images first. Then I’ll help you choose the collection and artwork that fits your family, your home, and your budget.
Collections begin at $1275.
A fully customized portrait experience with planning, a relaxed session, and a larger gallery of images.
Collections begin at $650.
A shorter studio or meadow session with a streamlined experience and a smaller gallery of favorite images.
Every collection includes digital images for sharing and safekeeping, plus artwork credit to create something you’ll enjoy for years to come.
Your Story Doesn’t End After One Session
One family portrait session captures a beautiful season of life, but childhood doesn’t stand still. The Keepsake Collective is my exclusive membership for families who want to document the little moments in between. From seasonal mini sessions to milestone portraits, it’s an easy way to keep your walls, albums, and memories growing alongside your family.
Ready to Fill Your Home With Your Favorite Memories?
Don’t let another year slip by without capturing the love and joy of your family. Whether you want a cozy at-home session, a golden-hour adventure, or classic studio portraits, I’ll create something truly special for you.
How would you like to connect? We can chat by email or schedule a time to talk by phone.
About Katie Smith Photography
Katie Smith Photography is a full-service family photographer based in Mebane, North Carolina, creating timeless family portraits that become beautiful artwork for your home. From playful toddlers and growing families to high school seniors, maternity, and pet portraits, Katie works with clients throughout Alamance, Orange, Durham, Guilford, and surrounding counties. Sessions are available at the Mebane studio, local parks, and outdoor locations across the Triad and Triangle, serving families from Mebane, Burlington, Graham, Elon, Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Whitsett, Gibsonville, Greensboro, and surrounding communities.