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Welcome, friend! I'm Kate. I married my high school sweetheart over 10 years ago and we have three curious and imaginative kids. You'll find motherhood stories and ideas here, along with gorgeous photos and videos!

As summer starts to turn into fall, the sunflower field is in bloom! Last year was my first offering family photos at this private sunflower field near Windsor, CO, and I am so excited to be heading back this year! Mini sessions are the perfect option for the sunflower field! You get a beautiful variety […]

Sunflower Mini Sessions Northern Colorado

This sweet baby just turned one and I’m finally getting her newborn session blogged! I loved photographing baby M at just a few days old. Mom and Dad brought her to my downtown Loveland Studio for her first baby photo session. These moments during a newborn session are so special. There is so much love […]

Loveland Studio Newborn Baby Pictures

newborn baby tushy up pose with gauzy cover and pink floral headband on gray backdrop

It has always been my favorite season, so I might be a little biased, but summer is truly the best time for family photos in Northern Colorado. Yes, fall is typically touted as the time of year to get your pictures taken but as a photographer with 10 + years of experience, I’m going to […]

Why summer is the best season for family photos in Northern Colorado

family playing in the poudre, fort collins, co

One of the very best parts of being a newborn photographer in Northern Colorado is watching families grow! I have had the pleasure many times over of seeing two people become parents for the first time and then to see them come back to my downtown Loveland studio with new little loves! I met this […]

Two little men and a lady [Northern Colorado Newborn Pictures]

Most mom’s #1 photo request for baby #2 is a great shot of their kids together! Here’s how I get those treasured images!

Olivia {Loveland Studio Newborn Photos with a Sibling}

Loveland studio newborn photos with family

I recently had the opportunity to chat with Robin Hughes of Family Balance Yoga and Better Beauty with Robin. She’s a local multi-passionate entrepreneur with a focus on better health through mindfulness, exercise, and skincare. Did you know mindfulness and yoga are good for children of all ages too? We chatted about the benefits of […]

Family Balance Yoga and Better Beauty with Robin {Local Specialist Interview}

What is better than spending a gorgeous sunny evening with The Pilkington family (who obviously love each other)? Absolutely nothing! This family is so sweet, and their little boy is growing up so fast! I did Gauge’s maternity and newborn photographs. It’s hard to believe he’s two years old now! One of the absolute joys […]

The Pilkington Family | Dear Kate Studios Family Photographer

If you know me or have read anything on this website, you know motherhood is a theme that’s always on my mind. Being a mom is the most important role for me. Throughout my journey, I’ve loved seeing how motherhood is different for every woman. Yet there are universal truths too.   I’ve studied motherhood […]

Motherhood Sessions 2019 {Loveland Studio Mommy and Me}

loveland motherhood sessions studio photography

Family photography is one of the best ways of documenting growth and change in your kids and your family as a whole throughout the years. I adore seeing clients year after year and looking back on how their love for each other and bonds change from year to year. I met this family for the […]

Family Photos in the Foothills of Fort Collins

Parent and child family photos fort collins

My newest niece Clara came to see me at 12 days old for her newborn baby pictures. She was due in early June and my other sister-in-law (the baby of the family!) was scheduled to be married June 15th! Clara’s big brother’s and sister all came in their own time, the latest being born the […]

Wellington, CO Newborn Baby Pictures {Baby Clara}

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