This Autumn, trade the mini-session rush for the cozy comfort of home.
Katie SwiftPHOTOGRAPHYOff the Screen. Into your Life.
Transforming fleeting moments into lasting stories.
Senior, Pet, Family & Branding Photographer | Springboro, Dayton & Cincinnati, OH
The Beginning: The Romer Family There is something special about photographing a family right before a new life chapter begins. Recently, I had the joy of working with the Romer family—Matthew, Colleen, and their five adorable, high-energy kids out on the very land where they are about to build their future home. Right now, it’s five...
Sunrooms, Swings, and an Unexpected Splash: It is always a treat to catch up with past clients. I first met Liz a few years ago to shoot some lifestyle branding portraits for her website and social media, so getting to hang out with her and her husband Ben at home, surrounded by their kids, was...
When Nisha first reached out to me online looking for a family photographer, I knew right away that we were going to create something beautifully honest. Originally from Colorado, Nisha & Avneil, along with their two kids and dog, are still planting their roots here in Ohio, creating a sanctuary of a home that reflects...
Life on the Browns’ Family Triple B Farm moves at its own steady pace. The sky hung gray and soft the day of our session — the kind of overcast light that deepens every color and makes the greens feel richer, the moments quieter. Between the four kids, the flower gardens, the mix of cows,...
I first photographed the Bowers family five years ago as part of their parents’ vow renewal session, and my, how they’ve grown since then! Here they are, in front of their family’s 100-acre wood tree: This was my fourth year capturing them at their home, and every time I’m invited back, it feels like catching...
Meet the Lohmeyers- Jaron, Brittany, Peyton and Maverick. Jaron and Brittany are in the middle of a big transition. Jaron is starting his medical residency—an exciting next step, but one that means saying goodbye to the home where they built their life together. Not just the place they lived, but the place they grew—into parents,...
When Christina messaged me on instagram about getting family pictures taken at their old farmhouse, I was excited. Family sessions at home are my absolute favorite- especially dog families! When I mapped their address on the day of the session, I had to laugh. We live only three minutes away from each other! The nosy...
I’m always grateful for another year of family pictures with the Bowers crew. As you can see, everyone is blooming as brightly & beautifully as Amber’s flower garden… See more families Book your Family Session
The Holm family is rich. Lush with the fullness of life, their modest farmhouse buzzes with the sounds of chickens clucking, horses nickering and girls giggling. There are lazy kittens loitering and watchdogs watching. There’s mama’s skirts to hide in and daddy’s hands to hold onto and a long lane leading down to the creek....
My favorite thing about photographing the Bowers family each year is that I get to watch them all grow up. With each passing year the boys (and the flowers) grow taller, the dog grows sweeter (as if that’s even possible) and Mom and Dad grow wiser. This year we scheduled our session a little later...
The Carsons are neighbor friends with whom we’ve traded bonfires, Christmas parties, piano lessons and senior pictures. This year, Kendra planned to gift her East Coast in-laws an extended family session for Christmas while they were in town over the holidays. Originally, we were set to shoot at the Grotto Gardens at the Dayton VA...
This was my first time photographing the Bush family and if you can’t tell by the long post, I had no problem collecting many sweet moments at their lovely farmhouse in Germantown. The Bush boys stole my heart and of course reminded me of my own sons at that age. Oh how fun it was...
This is my second time photographing the Kresser family and this year, I was invited to shoot their family session at their home- an honor an privilege I do not take lightly. Not only am I incredibly humbled by the fact that people actually pay me to do something I love, but I am also...
Taking precious Beverly’s one year portraits at home really filled my bucket! Give me ALL THE BABIES!!! Ok that sounded weird, but seriously, I could photograph babies all day (imagine I am Schmidt from New Girl)! I am so glad we decided on doing the session at Beverly’s home because she was completely comfortable in her...
Tansy and Veronica are two sisters whose mom shares my name and a November birthday. For Katie’s birthday, they wanted to do something special, so they hired me for an extended family session. Tansy and Veronica, thank you for inviting me into your family for a day. Thank you both for sharing your perspectives and...
It was a dream photographing the Bowers family at home. Authentic and modern, playful and kind, the Bowers are those rare breed of people who not only look cool but actually are… See more families at home Learn more about booking a session
Owner of Dayton Ohio’s Heart Mercantile, Luna and Hedges and Wolf artisan stores shares her ups and downs of single parenting.
Documentary photography session showcases the everyday life story of the Lurie family from Englewood Ohio.
The Finks are old friends but they feel like family. We’ve all known each other since Jenna and I had different last names. When slumber parties were still ours and staying up all night was for fun. Before we were moms and dads and wives and husbands. Before we had bills to pay and fights to...
Maybe the best way to show the loneliness and shame, the stigma of postpartum depression was to pretend that it didn’t exist.
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