Katie Swift
On Sunday we remembered Ed. It’s been a year since he left us and we’ve had much time to think. Of bear hugs and feathers and saved stories. Regrets and I wish I would’ve told yous. There’s always more to say. So we sent him messages via helium and sky. Ink on paper squares rolled up...
As we welcome tiny Victor Joseph into this great big world, I too feel welcomed into the world of newborn photography. This was my first official newborn session and I am so grateful for the invitation. It astounds me really. Me, a complete stranger with a camera, some thrifted blankets and a few swaddling tricks up my sleeve, invited in. Into...
Jaime and Jeremy celebrated their 10th anniversary this year and asked if I could take their family pictures at the church they were married. Not only was I thrilled because of the sentiment, I was also looking forward to shooting at one of Dayton’s most unique churches- full of history and beauty. (Originally a million...
Aubrey Elizabeth on her 4th birthday. (I want to take pictures of all my friends babies…wouldn’t you?)
When the kids are gone for the night, it’s my birthday, and I put on my favorite jean dress- there’s nothing left to do but (attempt) to take some pictures. You know, to document that we are actually a couple, we are still in love or something like that… not just mom and dad. Of...
Maegan Marie reminds me why I love taking pictures of people. When we got started taking her senior pictures at funky Garden Station, Maegan was shy and quiet. So naturally I was nervous and loud. I talked without thinking, and probably put my foot in my mouth more than once. But somewhere in midst of my awkwardness, Maegan began...
I know I’m biased, but my nephew Ezekiel Lee is just ridiculous. He brings smiles and light wherever he goes… And Caylee Jo… she’ll never know… how much Aunt Katie loves her…
Say hi to the K’s- Kevin, Kelly, Keegan and Katharine. They are as bright, beautiful and full of life as Wegerzyn gardens is in the peak of summer…
Meet the Wilsons. Jason is a talented musician and Jessica is a fashion forward social worker. Together they made one hip and sassy little darling with a sure to be famous name, Indie Marie. Indie wasn’t “feeling it” when we started shooting, but one daisy, a few jumps off a crate and some handfuls of...
Yesterday Savannah started kindergarten. She put on her new owl outfit, backpack blue and was out the door. The school with its expanse of grassy fields and metal playgrounds made her look small. But her expression, the way she ran ahead of me, told me she is bigger than her surroundings. Of course there was...
I think the best thing about old friends is that they know me. I don’t have to explain myself when I say something stupid. They know I have a big mouth and don’t mean half of what comes out of it. I can talk on the phone with them while screaming at my kids at...
Want to stalk each other and pretend we're good friends? Me too!