Children

  • What to Expect at My Toddler’s Portrait Session | Frederick Child Photographer | Katie Ballantine Photography

    When you think of your toddler’s upcoming portrait session, are you filled with joy and excitement… Or is it more like fear, anxiety, and breaking out in cold sweats? As parents, I think we always tend to worry our little one won’t behave or won’t smile for the camera, or will drive the photographer crazy. Well, have no fear! At Katie Ballantine Photography, toddler sessions are FUN. Yes, you read that correctly. Your little one may take a few moments to warm up, but the studio is a place where kids end up enjoying themselves. We play with blocks, look out windows, dance, sing, and even play peek-a-boo! If your…

  • All the Details | Frederick Baby Photographer | Katie Ballantine Photography

    Detail shots will always be included during sessions with Katie Ballantine Photography. I want mamas to be able to look back in their albums or wall art and see how their babies looked, in detail, at that point in time. Lashes are definitely a favorite of mine to photograph. They are so delicate. Boys always end up with the most beautiful lashes, don’t they?

  • GAME: Can You Tell The Difference?

    Happy Film Friday, everyone! Adorable Blake and his beautiful Mommy came to the studio a couple weeks ago for his one year session.  I was so thrilled that his mama wanted to be in some pictures with him.  Our children will one day cherish the pictures that include us with them. Since it’s Film Friday, I thought I’d post both digital and film pictures in the post to see if you can tell which ones are which.  There are natural light digital pics and then studio light film pictures. Good luck!  I’ll post the answers at the bottom.   Number 1:   Number 2:   Number 3:   Number 4:…

  • Evelyn is Six

    I can’t believe my sweet girl is a six-year-old. She’s been through so much in her life already, and she’s such a happy, sweet, intelligent, athletic, and funny girl. I shot a roll of medium format film for her birthday portraits: Contax645 camera; fuji400H pro film