Hey y'all!
I'm Kaitie - your photographer and the owner of K.C. James Photography & Secrets by K.C. James.
I have been a hobby photographer since 2008, taking pictures for family & friends in my free time between all of life's ventures. I am a Certified Vet Tech and have been working in the veterinary field since 2012. At the beginning of 2021, I decided to become a part time tech / stay at home momma so I could spend as much time with C in these fleeting, young years as possible (you can see his cuteness above) - this in turn opened up my schedule to focus on my photography more - win, win!
My focus is on an all-natural, un-posed, laid-back style of shooting - aiming to capture not only the candid moments that truly depict your family, but those stunning portraits as well - keeping an eye out for those snapshot moments that will look amazing displayed in your home.
Please look through my work and feel free to message me with any questions you might have!
I look forward to working with you and watching your family grow through the years,
Thanks so much!
-Kaitie
My style
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I've always loved a bright & airy vibe for my subjects, and that still holds true today.
Over the past year or two, my photography has really grown, improved, and matured (as any trade does with practice) into what it is today - my own unique style that makes me swoon as I scroll through.
You can expect a crisp, bright & warm gallery with the occasional grainy & moody black & white thrown in the mix. I let each image speak for itself in regards to what color profile it will ultimately be.
I hope you love them as much as I do!
FAQ
How do you do weddings?
I work to obtain as much as I can in our time together - focusing on all of the details of your getting ready, the venue, your important personal belongings that make your day unique, the small, intimate moments that most might not see, the laughter, tears, behind the scenes moments - all of that!
I do not remember much about my own wedding day - most of it was all a blur. So it was nice to look back and see images that captured the true nature of my family & friends and how we celebrated the day together - not just the posed group photos - though, those are cherished as well.
I will strive to capture all the true details of your day so you can look back and relive the joy for years to come.
Where are you based & do you travel?
I'm based in Santa Fe, Texas but I do travel! Most all of my sessions take place in the Galveston County and surrounding areas, but I am open to moving around if need be!
Just message me and we can work out all the details!
A base fee of $75 will be applied to any session location over 50 miles from 77517, specific pricing will be based on each specific session.
Air fare, lodging & dining will be taken into account when applicable.
When will our gallery be delivered?
You will receive a link to an online gallery within 3-4 weeks of your session. I try to send a couple of sneak peeks within about 24 hours for you to share and enjoy, but depending on the season and how busy I am, all of my turn around times could be more or less. I will make sure to give plenty of updates on timing as I know it.
Minis are usually delivered in less than a week.
How many images do we receive?
Giving a number is difficult as each session is unique. I will hand select and professionally edit all quality images that truly encompass and showcase my best work - as many as I can to fully capture your story and make the most of our time together.
Do you offer newborn sessions?
Yes & no - probably not the "newborn" session you're thinking of. I do not have a studio and I have a very limited variety of props & wraps. I love to get natural images of your newest bundle, still being cute & adorable in swaddles and little mementos that are meaningful to you, but not necessarily the cute wrapped-up & posed images that I know you've seen.
I offer these in conjunction with in-home sessions, capturing your new adventure in the coziest place we can - your home. These images bring such a comforting feel and make gorgeous memories to look back on as life quickly moves on from the newborn stage. I will capture images of your new addition, the family, as well as the nursery while we're together.
If you prefer, I can refer you to amazing photographers in the area that do offer beautiful studio portraits for your newborn!