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APPLETON, WI #1 photography studio

with award-winning photographer Katelyn Wilson


Every client who steps into our photoshoot session enters a VIP set. Prepare to be treated like a celebrity and photographed like a model.

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GET READY TO SEE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS OF YOURSELF THAT YOU'VE EVER SEEN.

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The Sessions We Offer

Boudoir

Boudoir is a fancy word that means an empowering Victoria’s Secret style photoshoot for the everyday woman. 

Branding & Headshots

Reinvent your brand’s personality with magazine-style portraits to market you, your brand, and your business.

Family Portraits

Children grow and change so quickly don’t you want to freeze the moment and have the photos to look back on whenever you want?

LET'S DO THIS
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Siblings Family Portrait
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Family in Woods Hugging
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A family of six poses outdoors in a grassy field with trees in the background, smiling at the camera during sunset.
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Playful Brothers On Pillow
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ALL CUSTOM SESSIONS INCLUDE:

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  • This is for you to learn more about the process. But, more importantly, for us to get to know you and understand the vision you have for your session.

  • As part of your consultation we’ll talk about your personal brand and we’ll help you choose the outfits from your closet that will show the best at your portrait photography session.

  • The day of your photoshoot, you simply show up. One of our hair stylists will give shape and add volume to your beautiful tresses.

  • Whether you decide to come with some makeup on or with a fresh face, our professional makeup artists will ensure your makeup is photo-ready. We’ll even add some eyelashes as well.

  • Katelyn’s job is to find your best angles and guide you through a series of expressions until she captures your personality. She wants to tell your story through beautiful photos that you will gladly share all over your social media and gift to family members.

  • You’ll be with Katelyn for a while and that allows for several changes. She has found over the years that there is something liberating about putting on a different outfit that allows your confidence to come through.

  • Katelyn will show you the images right after your session. You will be able to select the images you want to take home and determine the level of retouching on your images

  • While the magic already happened during your photoshoot, every image is retouched as if it was going on a magazine. Rest assured that every little detail will be taken care of.

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Mother Baby Outdoors
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“Katelyn did my photos last summer and I absolutely loved them! I was so scared and overwhelmed of what to do for my photos and who to choose. Now I have no regrets and I was so glad Katelyn helped me with what to wear, how to pose, and so many other things! I feel as though my photos really showed the true me! “

-Sondra

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Hi! I’m Katelyn!

Ever since I picked up my first camera, I just knew photography was more than just taking pretty pictures.

It is all about the person in front of me.

It’s all about you. Always.

It’s about honoring your story…
Your laugh lines
Your incredible beauty
Your motherhood
Your womanhood.

When you look back at your photos, I want you to feel every single moment rather than just see it. I want to show you how beautiful you really are inside and out.

I want this experience to be all about you. How do you want to be celebrated in this season of life?

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Appleton Wisconsin PPA Member Color
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“The days go by with so many little things that don’t seem to matter until they’re no longer there and suddenly, they’re all that ever mattered.”

— Brian Andreas

hey gorgeous,

Are you ready to gain new confidence
and empower yourself through beautiful portraits?

Sounds transformational for me. Let's begin my journey!
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What People Are Saying

“Katelyn took our family photos and made us feel so at ease. The session was so laid back and casual that the whole afternoon just felt like another day at the park with the family. She even had an assistant come and help wrangle the family dog so we could do pictures with our fur baby as well!!”

-Michal K.

Katelyn has done many pictures for me over the years, and I have loved each and every one! She takes the time to capture the details to help you cherish the moments forever.

-Whitney K.

We wanted Katelyn to capture the real us, and in our home.

We chose Katelyn, and she is now our go to! She made us feel comfortable, made the photos look natural, and made our small started home look beautiful. Our photos are beyond amazing.

-Liz T.

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