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Capturing Baby Milestones: What to Expect from this Longmont Family Photographer

Welcoming a baby into your family brings a whirlwind of precious moments and rapid growth. All baby milestones—from the first smile to the first steps—deserves to be documented and cherished. Baby milestone sessions are designed to capture these fleeting moments, creating lasting memories. If you’re in Longmont, Colorado, here’s what to expect from a baby milestone session with a professional family photographer.

Choosing the Right Time for Baby Milestone Sessions

Baby milestone sessions are typically scheduled at key stages during your baby’s first year. Popular baby milestones include:

  • Newborn (0-3 months): Capturing those first tender weeks.
  • Six Months: When your baby is sitting up and showing more personality.
  • One Year: Marking the transition from babyhood to toddlerhood, often featuring a fun cake smash.

These sessions provide an opportunity to document your baby’s growth and development in a meaningful way.

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Preparing for Your Baby Milestone Session in Longmont, Colorado

Preparation is crucial for a successful photo session. Here are some tips to help you get ready:

  • Outfits: Choose a few outfits that reflect your baby’s personality. Soft, neutral colors and comfortable fabrics work best.
  • Props: Your Longmont family photographer will have various props, but personal items like favorite toys, blankets, or family heirlooms can add a special touch.
  • Timing: Schedule the session for a time when your baby is usually happy and well-rested, typically after a nap and feeding. This ensures they are content and engaged during the shoot.

What to Expect During the Session

Expect a mix of posed and candid shots during your session. Here’s how it usually breaks down:

  • Posed Shots: These include set-ups with specific backdrops and props. Your photographer will gently guide your baby into cute and comfortable positions.
  • Candid Shots: These capture spontaneous moments, like giggles and curious expressions, showcasing your baby’s true personality.

Creating a Comfortable Environment

Your professional family photographer in Longmont will prioritize creating a relaxed and comfortable environment. They will:

  • Take Breaks: Babies can be unpredictable, so breaks for feeding, changing, or soothing are common.
  • Engage Playfully: Photographers use toys, sounds, and parental involvement to engage the baby, encouraging natural smiles and reactions.

Post-Session Process

After the session, the photographer will select and edit the best images. Here’s what to expect:

  • Proofing Gallery: You’ll receive a gallery of proofs to choose from. This initial selection allows you to pick your favorite shots and order products. If any final edits need to take place, now is the time to ask!

The Final Product

Your baby milestone session will result in a beautiful collection of images to cherish forever. Options include digital downloads, prints, and custom photo books. These photos become treasured keepsakes, perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Kat Knuth is a treasured Longmont Family Photographer. She specializes in authentic connections, beautiful candids, and personable poses. She can usually be found chasing her own two little ones around local parks and shopping at Target!

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Revisiting the Past

By Kat Knuth, Family Photographer Extraordinaire

Revisiting the past can be risky, BUT it can be really fun to see how far you’ve progressed in your art. I love the tik-toks showing people’s art as they’ve kept improving year after year. Practice may not make perfect, (because who the heck knows what that is anyway!) but it certainly can yield massive improvement!

Just depends on what you’re looking for and where you want to go!

So, I looked at a family photography session from about two years ago. I had put out a model call and this adorable young family answered my ad:

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The sweetest trio!

My editing style has changed so much since then, so I decided to apply new techniques to the original raw images.

And fell in love all over again:

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That golden glow!
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Giggles and play time.

It was interesting to see which photos popped out as my favorites this time. They were definitely different! Some were the same, but the different ones were more intriguing. Why didn’t they capture my interest the first time around?

I can’t necessarily answer that, but it’s fun to think about.

Some things, like how you develop your photographic eye, changes in subtler ways. For me, going through my original images, I was drawn to different things than when I first delivered this gallery. It changed how I culled, what I chose to edit, and, ultimately, how my gallery would have been presented.

Once I finished revisiting this session from my past, I even updated my portfolio to include some of these new images. It was so exciting to see my editing growth and to find what I was still proud of.

Have you ever done something like this? What did you learn about yourself?

Kat Knuth is a respected family photographer serving the Northern Colorado areas. She lives in Longmont but travels around to hit all the best locations and serve the most amazing clients. To book your session with Kat, email katknuthphotography@gmail.com or call (602) 741-8483. She’ll be happy to find a time to squeeze you in!

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Spring Mini Sessions 2022 – RESCHEDULED

by Kat Knuth, Longmont Family Photographer

Thanks to that FABULOUS late spring storm, I rescheduled my spring minis and decided to open up a new weekend for a few more families!

See details here:

Save the dates and book ASAP!

Just like before, my minis are only $250 and INCLUDE 5 professionally edited digital images. I’ll give you more than that to choose from, of course, and you can purchase the entire album if you wish (for a very reasonable price!), but if you just want those 5 images, that’s okay by me!

My mini sessions this season will be 15-20 minutes long – just long enough to capture some adorable, fun, and gorgeous pictures of your family! I’ll host them in the evening, 5:30, 5:50, and 6:10 PM for two weekends toward the end of May:

June 10th: Wonderland Lake, Boulder, Colorado
6:30 BOOKED
6:50 BOOKED
7:10 BOOKED

June 11th: Jim Hamm Nature Area, Longmont, Colorado
6:30
6:50
7:10

June 12th: Barefoot Lakes, Firestone, Colorado
6:30
6:50
7:10

To grab your slot from these convenient new options, simply email me at katknuthphotography@gmail.com with your top 3 choices! I’ll do my very, very best to get you the perfect spot. Once we’ve agreed on a time, and you’ve paid your session fee, I’ll send you my custom how to prepare guide to get you all set for your photos! It has advice, fun facts, and a few beautiful images to inspire you for your session!

Thanks so much for all your continued support as I’ve worked through these rescheduled sessions! I can’t wait to capture your family this season!

Kat Knuth is one of the best newborn and family photographers in Longmont, Colorado. She specializes in heirloom-quality photography and having fun while creating it! She can be found poking around town with her two littles and her darling husband.

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The Rabbit Hole – Shopping for Baby Clothes

By Kat Knuth, Longmont Baby Photographer

Rabbit holes are my absolute favorite way to waste time. Particularly, the kind that take place while shopping online. My daughter is about six months old and I am just dying for her to learn how to sit. She’s pretty good when sitting in a chair:

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I just love frilly baby dresses. – Longmont, CO

But I have this fantasy of setting her in some emerald grass at golden hour this summer and taking snap after gorgeous snap of her in something fabulously boho or vintage. I have a weakness for mauve pinks, lace, soft creams, and delicate greens.

So, I end up on Etsy. And Amazon.

But my darling hasn’t even master the tripod sit yet! Haha!

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Too curious about her sandals that she’s basically folded in half! – Longmont, CO

See? She’s practically folding in on herself. But she’s so, so strong and learning so much every single day. All I can do is sigh and wait.

And shop too much. And add too many things to wish lists. Haha!

But, I’m grateful for how well she photographed in her crib, too. Remember Tuesday’s post about the faux fur outfit? Perfection. Adorable, pink, fluffy, perfection.

Can’t go wrong with this little model, nor the rabbit holes shopping for her takes me down! I’m sure after she learns to sit, I’ll be itching for her to learn how to stand. Have to remember to enjoy the moment, right? She’ll never be this little again!

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Ahhh, just one more! Haha! – Longmont, CO

Kat Knuth is a popular Longmont Baby Photographer, capturing littles and their families since 2020. She loves bringing fun, engaging energy to her shoots. To schedule your shoot (Spring Mini Sessions now on sale!), email katknuthphotography@gmail.com or call (602) 741-8483. She’ll be happy to find you a spot on her schedule!

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The Faux Fur Dress – Baby Outfit Extraordinaire

By Kat Knuth, Longmont Baby Photographer

Choosing the perfect baby outfit for photos can be a challenge. I prepared a style guide for my clients to help them through this all-important task as they prep for their sessions. I have them for each of my specialties: Family, Newborn, and Mini!

Fun fact: My spring mini’s are open and booking! Email my at katknuthphotography@gmail.com or call (602) 741-8483 to reserve your spot!

But sometimes, the baby outfit chooses you. Or…chooses your baby? Haha!

In this case, my mom selected something neither of us could resist:

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All smiles

Now, this little number didn’t come with the bow, but because I am an absolute baby bow hoarder, I had it on hand and it went just PERFECTLY. But the ballerina dress and coordinating faux fur coat were irresistible (wait for it)!

I love the color. That lovely rose pink and the soft silver glitter inlaid in the skirt. The too fancy gold lace around her waist. The simple bodice. In her crib, her happy place, my darling girl just giggled and smiled up a storm! Perfect for her all-too-excited photographer momma!

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The whole dress.

So, I have no idea how my two month old darling learned how to sassily pose like that, but I’m not disappointed! Haha! I love when you can see a baby’s future personality come alive in little gestures like this. It’s so much fun to watch them grow and develop into tiny humans!

Anyway, to finish the shoot, I added the effervescent faux fur coat:

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So. Freaking. ADORABLE.

I just can’t. HOW PRECIOUS IS THAT?! I took way too many pictures of this outfit and stashed it in a keepsake box for her when she grows up. Sometimes, grandma really knows best.

Kat Knuth is a top Longmont baby photographer. She specializes in newborn and family sessions, but has done seniors, headshots, and weddings, too! She is always looking for her next big photography or art project! Email katknuthphotography@gmail.com or call (602) 741-8483 to book your session.

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A Little Personal – Capturing My Kids

By Kat Knuth, Longmont Baby Photographer

It’s interesting, as a photographer momma, how I choose to photograph my own kids. It’s a personal choice, of course. I do practice on them pretty much constantly, whether it’s taking pictures while they play or something a little more staged.

Sometimes, I like to just…meet them where they are. For example, my daughter is happiest in her crib. Around 2-3 months, most of our photoshoots took place there, just before naptime (she nurses to sleep and likes to cuddle for a while afterward). I learned how to light her crib by positioning the blinds in the window just so, depending on the natural light outside.

I started using these simple setups to capture her special or most adorable outfits. For example:

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In a custom onesie

I loved the contrast for this photo. Her bedding, passed down from her brother, a dark blue background full of colorful dinosaurs. Her custom onesie, white with text. An absurdly poofy skirt, dusty purple and so much fun for her to play with while I worked. I debated putting a bow on her nearly hairless head but decided not to overwhelm her with all the addons. Besides, she’s a baby. She’s perfect just as she is.

Her sweet smile proves it.

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The whole outfit – too cute!

I’ll share a few more shoots I did like this, where my daughter is her most relaxed and happy. Stay tuned!

Kat Knuth is one of the best Longmont baby photographers in the area. Her relaxed and natural style has babies giggling and smiling throughout their sessions. Kat is also a writer, artist, full-time momma to two littles, and wife to an adorable man. She always has her hands in something artistic, often blending together her interests to best serve her clientele.

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Newborn Composites

By Kat Knuth, Top Longmont Newborn Photographer

One of the reasons I love newborn photography is because I love building sets. But if you don’t want to have a million props lying around or access to a studio, digital backgrounds and composites are the way to go!

In my previous post, I talked about compositing my daughter as a little mermaid. But this time, I went back and tried a couple things to composite some of my favorite newborn photography images.

First up:

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Pretty on a pedestal.

I’m definitely getting better! Except for parts of the skirt, this is one of my best composites. I love the simplicity, the delicate lace, and the wood floor. I think though, this is a prop I would truly just like to own! Haha!

I wonder where I could get something like that lovely droopy lace. Do you think it’s a curtain or table cloth repurposed for a photo like this? That’s my guess and probably where I’d start researching.

Next up:

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Nestled in a crate.



Another one of my better composites. But, again, I look at this and think, “well, I could just add a crate to my collection.” I could fill it with one of my dozens of newborn photography blankets. I could start collecting bouquets to accent it!

I think I’m just a newborn photography prop hoarder.

That’s okay. I’m not there yet. But doing photoshop exercises like this and learning new skills makes me want to be one!

For now, I’ll stick with my traveling studio and set up gorgeous sets in my client’s homes. This is more comfortable for my littlest Longmont newborn photography clients anyway. They can stay warm and cozy at home while I create meaningful art for their families.

I really love my job. *sigh*

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Spring Mini Sessions 2022

by Kat Knuth, Longmont Family Photographer

It is that magical time of year again! Winter is receding, buds are just beginning to form, and then photographers begin to offer spring mini sessions!

See details here:

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Save the dates and book ASAP!

I’m a recent addition to Longmont, Colorado, (I know, I know, don’t hate me! I married a native! It doesn’t count!) and my favorite season is, by far, spring. I love how the world begins to awaken, shaking off the long, bleak winter, and bursting forth with crabapple blossoms, tulips, and daffodils. I’ll buy so many daffodils for my home over the next few weeks, it’s bananas. They’re just so cheerful! Like little trumpets of joy, shouting that warmth and sunshine is coming!

Can you tell I’m mostly from the southwest? Winter is HARD for me. Haha!

The best way to celebrate this changing season? Why, with custom photography, of course!

This year, my minis are only $250 and INCLUDE 5 professionally edited digital images. I’ll give you more than that to choose from, of course, and you can purchase the entire album if you wish, but if you just want those 5 images, that’s okay by me!

My mini sessions this season will be 15-20 minutes long – just long enough to capture some adorable, fun, and gorgeous pictures of your family! I’ll host them in the evening, 5:30, 5:50, and 6:10 PM for two weekends toward the end of May:

May 20th:
5:30
5:50 (TAKEN)
6:10

May 21st:
5:30
5:50
6:10 (TAKEN)

May 28th:
5:30
5:50
6:10

May 29th:
5:30
5:50
6:10 (TAKEN)

As you can see a few dates have already begun to fill! To grab your slot, simply email me at katknuthphotography@gmail.com with your top 3 choices! I’ll do my very, very best to get you the perfect spot. Once we’ve agreed on a time, and you’ve paid your session fee, I’ll send you my how to prepare guide to get you all set for your photos!

Location is TBD based on foliage around that time. I will update you as soon as I see how things are blooming!

Thanks so much! I can’t wait to capture your family this season!

Kat Knuth is a top newborn and family photographer in Longmont, Colorado. She specializes in heirloom-quality photography and having fun while creating it! She can be found poking around town with her two littles and her darling husband.

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Learning to Composite

By Kat Knuth, Longmont Newborn Photographer

If you go on Etsy and look through the photography backgrounds, you’ll eventually end up in the composite area. Compositing is a Photoshop technique that combines several image elements to create a final image. This can be as simple as inserting a baby into a set or as complicated as turning a child into a fairy riding a unicorn.

There’s a lot that goes into it. You need the background, of course. You’ll need an image to pull a subject from. The light should match or be easily matched. Maybe you’ll need extra digital props to tie it all together. Who knows? It all depends on what you’re trying to create.

For me, it was the little mermaid.

Like many 80’s/early 90’s babies, I worshipped at Ariel’s fins for most of my childhood. Turning my daughter into a version of a mermaid was the ultimate dream. I bought her a little knit mermaid outfit online and couldn’t wait to put her in it.

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Littlest mermaid on a boat <3

This composite was very simple and while definitely not perfect, I like that I was able to learn a new skill to create a new image of my sweet girl. Especially one so close to my heart! For this image, I bought a background on Etsy and took pictures of my daughter in her crib. I then used the lasso tool to cut her out (if you have a green screen background, this is a great time to use it!) and place her on the background. There’s some more to it than that, messing with tone, highlights, shadows, etc. But that’s the gist!

I tried again with this background:

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Heyo, Sebastian and friends!

Also, an imperfect but good attempt at a composite! Same techniques used for this one to create a fun, silly image!

As I continue to work on and improve this skill, I intend to focus more on babies, especially newborns! That way, I can offer digital sets to my clients as well as the traveling studio I bring with me to each shoot in Longmont, Colorado.

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Happy Easter!

By Kat Knuth, Longmont Newborn Photographer

I just had to stop by today and wish you all a Happy Easter!! I love Easter, not because I’m particularly fond of chocolate eggs or bunnies, but because it is the holiday that means spring has sprung! (Or will do so shortly. Thanks, crazy Colorado weather!) Plus, I promised!

Anyway, keeping with my tradition of celebrating those precious baby first, I had to take a shot at an Easter baby portrait. I couldn’t decide how to do it. Normally, I go down an Instagram rabbit hole (pun absolutely intended). But there wasn’t a lot to be inspired by. Searching “Easter baby,” “Easter newborn,” “spring baby,” etc., nothing seemed to give me what I was looking for.

Guess I needed to create it myself!

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Easter Bunny Baby!
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The sweetest bunny.

I originally wanted to shoot these pictures outside but the gorgeous white lace caught the sunlight in the strangest way. My daughter seemed to be in a halo, and not in a fun angelic kind of way. In a strange, why is that baby glowing like a lightning bug, kind of way.

Not cute.

But by setting up a studio inside, controlling the light with a few well-placed soft boxes, I was able to get the cute pictures of my little bunny. True to my signature style, I even thought to grab the knit blanket her great-grandmother made for her.

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Lounging on an heirloom.
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The whole magical look.

It was so much fun to mix the studio style with the lifestyle elements that define my newborn photography client experience. Of course, I’ll save this outfit for my daughter so that maybe one day she’ll pass it down to hers. One day in the very, very distant future, HAHA!

Again, Happy Easter everyone! Hope you spend today surrounded by love.

Kat Knuth is Longmont’s top newborn photographer. She owns Kat Knuth Photography and specializes in newborn and family portraiture. She is a wife, mama to two kiddos, and an artist. To schedule your photo experience with Kat, please email katknuthphotography@gmail.com or call (602) 741-8483.

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