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Hello!
I’m Katie, and I am a newborn, family and pet photographer in Frederick, MD.
I’ve been photographing babies & families for over 12 years, and I have loved every second of it!
I started my professional journey as a kindergarten teacher, and I love working with children of all ages. When my son was diagnosed with chronic health issues as a newborn, I decided to stay home with him and train to become a photographer. It was such a great decision to pursue one of my passions as a career.
My husband and I both grew up in Frederick (high school sweethearts) and currently live in New Market with our three kids.
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