• What Do We Wear for a Newborn Session? | Frederick MD Newborn Photographer | Katie Ballantine Photography

    January 30, 2020 /

    One of the most common questions I receive is “What do we wear to our newborn session?”. Often times, parents are thinking they need to find a bunch of cute outfits for their newborn, which is the last thing they have time to be doing! And the thought of multiple outfits and outfit changes is a nightmare. Well, I have good news! The answer is, your baby needs NOTHING for their newborn session with me! SAY WHAT?! My style of newborn photography is very organic and neutral, and the best thing your baby can wear, is absolutely nothing. Of course, bring them dressed in something in the car to keep…

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  • Watson Boys | Frederick County MD Child Photographer

    January 12, 2020 /

    I had my nephews for the weekend while my sister headed to Frisco to watch JMU play in the national championship in football. It was great to be able to spend so much time with them, and also great to be able to photograph them.

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  • Nora and Tessa | Frederick Maryland Baby Photographer | Katie Ballantine Photography

    June 7, 2019 /

    I was thrilled to have adorable twins, Nora and Tessa, in the studio for their sitter milestone session. They’ve changed so much since their newborn session, but they are just as cute as ever. These sweet girls are pros at crawling, so they were excited to crawl around and explore the studio. I’m so glad I have enough space and a pretty room for babies and toddlers to explore during sessions. The entire session was shot on film, and images were scanned and developed by Richard Photo Lab. Contax645, Portra400 and Canon1v Fuji400h

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  • Rivers is ONE! | Frederick County Baby Photographer | Katie Ballantine Photography

    November 21, 2018 /

    I’ve been photographing this sweet boy since he was a newborn, and his gorgeous mama since she was carrying him.  I cannot believe it’s already time to share his one-year session!  He is such a fun little man with an adorable personality.  I could look at that smile all day!  I”m sure his mama and daddy are loving life with this beautiful baby boy. Happy 1st Birthday, Rivers. Fuji 400H, Contax645, Canon 1v

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  • Moyer Family | Film Session | Katie Ballantine Photography

    November 3, 2018 /

    I am often asked why I love to shoot film so much over digital.  For me, film is an art that cannot be replicated using a digital camera.  The tones, the dynamic range, the softness, and the 3-D effect are all so magical.  I choose which film I use for a session based on the color profile I want in my finished art.  For golden, warm tones, I use my Kodak Portra film… for light and airy pastel tones, I choose my Fuji film. The Moyer family’s session was in a field and on the beach, and film captured their images so perfectly.  The light and color tones are so…

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