Katie Burke Photography

02/01/2019

This photo almost didn't happen. The kids were getting restless, the sun was almost gone and then I realized we did not use the cute little stool I brought. I casually just asked the girls if they wanted to sit on it, and to my surprise they wanted to! Im so happy they did because this photo is precious beyond words. The way they love one another and hug their little bears, I mean come on right.

11/13/2018

Headshots.

What should a headshot convey?

Ultimately the shot should reflect a truthful aspect about who you really are. Like a salesman, the person that puts on a cheesy sales pitch sounds like they are trying to pull one over on you. Conversely the person who believes in what they are selling, and speaks from a place of truth, will make you feel like you can put your defenses down and at least listen.

For Teri (image below) who is a marriage and family therapist she wanted an inviting image but also one that shows her confidence in her vocation. Other's may want to convey a slightly different aspect of their professional demeanor, but no matter how you slice it, authenticity is important. Your clients are not dummies...they can tell a fake when they see it.

I think we nailed who Teri really is in her photo session.

11/12/2018

Beautiful people make a beautiful wedding. Congratulations Jennifer Bick

08/27/2018

The light during this shoot was perfect! I wish I could bottle the light up and bring it to every outdoor shoot I go to. This is why it is so important to choose the right time of day when doing an outdoor shoot. Sometimes with busy schedules, work, kids sports, nap times, etc. you can't always make that perfect time work and that is ok too, but there is a reason it is called magic hour ...

08/23/2018

This little boy lucked out, not only does he have an awesome mother and father, but his big sister sure loves him too. Welcome to the world little man.

07/24/2017

This beautiful lady is my half sister (although we didn't know one another existed half our lives), it was a gift to take her picture in the last stretch of her pregnancy. The way I look at a new mother now is definitely different since becoming one myself. I know there is nothing you can say that will prepare her, you learn on the job, and that every mothers journey is different but there exists a journey for every mother none the less. To witness a woman on the precipice of entering a moment that ends in no other way than with dramatic change is so moving to me. Motherhood changes you, not in a good or bad way, but I don't think you can emerge the same person you were before. Then I think of all the beautiful and trying moments that lie ahead and my heart fills with a sense of knowing love and understanding. Remembering those first precious moments just studying that little face and finally seeing who was kicking you for all those months. The first moment you make eye contact. Then remembering those hard parts. Those nights that lie ahead...those long, long, long, nights when you feel you never really went to sleep during those tedious repetitive 3 hours stretches between feedings. The feeling of helplessness as you do not understand why your baby is crying: gas, is she hungry, is she sick, does she not like me? Knowing there is a breaking point we all have, and you will find where yours is during this ride, when you find it take a moment to breathe. Know this momma to be, you don't need to know much because you will grow and learn alongside your little one, and while some days are harder than others...it will all be okay.

05/07/2017

I took these photos a bit ago and must say I think they are beautiful. Truth be told it is easy to take a good photo when you are working with such a good looking family!

05/03/2017

I have not been good at posting photos! I will improve on this.

This family I have had the privilege of photographing several times now and I love seeing the kids grow, it is so cool! Unlike your own kids that you see everyday and their growth sort of sneaks up on you a clients child whom I see once or twice a year the difference is drastic. These two have certainly turned into some cute toddlers, yet their personalities have remained somewhat the same since 6 months which is interesting.

11/22/2016

This was such a fun engagement shoot with these two handsome guys.

11/19/2016

A skirt like this just calls for some twirling in the sun.

11/17/2016

An image I made awhile back spoke to me again.

Woke up inspired to produce this:

There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. ~Edith Wharton

11/16/2016

Experimenting with the milk bath concept. I was hoping my little girl would give me a more demure pose but that just wasn't happening. Turns out I actually like the contrast of the wild baby in the soft bath look though.