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  • Welcome to my Blog!

    I am so happy you have found my photography blog! My name is Katie Mathews and I am a custom photographer in Wilmington, NC. I specialize in photographing baby bumps and newborns. I also spend a lot of my time photographing families and kids of all ages. I love to meet new people, and most of the time, my clients become friends! At my sessions, we don't say cheese and we don't use fake backgrounds. We have fun and while that's happening, I capture true emotions and expressions!

    Here you will find updates about my business, contests, specials and sneak peeks from photo sessions. In addition, I let you know what's going on in my crazy life. I am married with one child, a dog and a cat. I also have an adorable niece and nephew who make appearances on my blog frequently. I update fairly regularly, so you can subscribe via the button on the header or check back often. I absolutely love to receive feedback, so let me know what you think by leaving me a comment or sending me a message via the contact page.

    I hope to hear from you soon! Now sit back, relax and enjoy the view!

    ***For holiday mini session info as well as remaining dates for 2011, please click here.***

     

Wilmington, NC Photographer/2011 Wrap Up

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year’s! As always the blog was neglected during my busiest time of the year, but I’m working on rectifying that! Over the past few days I went through my files from 2011 and had some fun putting together a collage – one of my favorite pics from each session. I was so blessed to get to work with so many newborns, children and families…..180 total!! Thank you for choosing Katie Mathews Photography!! I look forward to bringing you lots of fun new sessions in 2012! Enjoy the collage!

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January 10, 2012 - 2:09 pm

Melissa King - This is beautiful! It’s great how see how much he changed just within 3 sessions. Looking forward to more lovely photos in 2010 :)

Wilmington Family Photographer/ 2011 Holiday Cards

I’m wrapping up the holiday photo sessions and now it’s time to pick out your cards! All of my galleries are current, therefore I’m taking on a few extra sessions for anybody that still needs one – so email me (katie@katiemathewsphotography.com). Holiday cards come in packs of 25 and are $45. They are size 5×7, 2-sided and come with envelopes. My print company does a phenomenal job! I’m really excited about this year’s templates…I tried to come up with a variety of colors and styles! In addition, each template this year and 2 options for the back. You can either have pic(s) on the back or pics AND a customized greeting for your friends/family members. You’ll just have to type it up and email it to me..I’ll copy and paste it…badaboom badabing…you don’t have to write to everyone! You’re welcome:)

If you want cards, just email me with the card number, the file numbers from your photos and the text you want included. Most of the text on the templates can be tweaked if you’d rather it say “Merry Christmas” vs “Happy Holidays” etc. Let me know if you have any questions! As always, you’re also welcome to choose from any of my previous year’s cards.

Card #1

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                                                                                   Back – Pics and “Extended Greeting”

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Card #2

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Card #3

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Card #4

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                                                                                   Back – Pics and “Extended Greeting”

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Card #5

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Card #6

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                                                                                   Back – Pics and “Extended Greeting”

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Card #7

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                                                                                   Back – Pics and “Extended Greeting”

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Card #8

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                                                                                   Back – Pics and “Extended Greeting”

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Card #9

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                                                                                   Back – Pics and “Extended Greeting”

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Card #10

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                                                                                   Back – Pics and “Extended Greeting”

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November 3, 2011 - 8:58 pm

Diana - How the heck am I going to choose???? I love all of them ;) P.S. The pic on the front of card #7 looks like it belongs in a magazine!

Wilmington Children’s Photographer / Fall Mini Sessions 2011

We had a gorgeous weather for our fall mini sessions this past Saturday and we had some adorable and well behaved kiddos to take photos of. Loved it! Here’s a little peek at our cute kiddos and some of their costumes etc. Fall sessions are over but we do have some holiday mini sessions left if you need cards/gifts for the holidays! Fall-minis001 Fall-minis002 Fall-minis003 Fall-minis004koenevagirlsFall-minis012 Fall-minis013landencamille Fall-minis018 Fall-minis019cowboy

October 18, 2011 - 12:50 pm

Diana - So cute!! I love seeing the costumes :)

Wilmington Newborn Photographer/Parker Elizabeth

It’s that time of year again where life is insane for a photographer, but I thought I’d pop on here and share some cute newborn photos. Also, just a little reminder, I still have 2 slots left for the fall mini sessions this Saturday, October 15th (haybales/pumpkins) and a few holiday mini sessions left (the link is in my bio above). Email me if you’d like a session!

We had a ton of babies to photograph in September and little Miss Parker Elizabeth was one of them. She was due on August 29th, but decided to come a couple days early…during Hurricane Irene!! Parker has quite the birth story…she and her mommy were even on Fox news the day after the storm talking about how many babies were born during the hurricane – super star!!

Parker was such a doll for our session and we got some great shots! Leave some comment love and when there is 15 comments, mom and dad will receive a free 5×7!

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October 10, 2011 - 9:10 pm

Diana - I love the simplicity of the first picture – so sweet! Of course, the one with the purple hat is adorable too. :)

October 11, 2011 - 7:40 am

Cassie - OMG – I LOVE THEM ALL! Wonderful job and what a GORGEOUS baby!

October 13, 2011 - 9:07 am

Andi Curtis - That’s my girl! Thanks for making her look so adorable. And sorry she exploded on you…:)

October 14, 2011 - 3:42 pm

Mary - Parker Elizabeth is beautiful. Pictures are well done!

October 15, 2011 - 8:46 pm

Kim - I just love the purple hat!! What an adorable baby!

Christian – The Slideshow / Wilmington NC Birth Photographer

The main reason I posted pictures of baby Christian’s birth yesterday was because Steph and Monty (Mommy and Daddy) were having issues w/their computer in the hospital and hadn’t been able to view the slideshow I had sent them. They were so anxious to see pictures so I said I would do a blog post. Yesterday afternoon they were able to view the slideshow and they were so very excited and happy with it that they wanted me to share it with the world! So if you want to see some more pics of beautiful birth…..here you go…..

September 23, 2011 - 8:26 am

Sarah Valentine - Makes me want to have a baby! That was beautiful! Congratulations

September 23, 2011 - 8:35 am

Katherine - that’s really amazing… thanks for sharing such a personal photos

September 23, 2011 - 8:50 am

Donna - that’s beautiful! Well done you, and gorgeous mummy of course :o )

September 24, 2011 - 2:31 am

Bekah Tartt - Absolutely amazing! Beautiful pictures.

September 24, 2011 - 3:46 pm

loice webb - thank you so much for sharing this video,i did cry ,but happy tears.this is one lucky little man.

September 25, 2011 - 9:51 am

Jennifer Simpson - Katie…I LOVE this work you do. It is so beautiful. I wish I knew about you when I had my babies. Big thanks to this family for sharing these momements with all your fans. Keep it up and congrats to the new mom and dad…such a special time.

September 26, 2011 - 8:18 am

Cassie - so beautiful!

September 27, 2011 - 8:26 am

dana swinson - cOnGrAts Stephanie and Monty! He is perfect and just so precious! Enjoy the wonderful blessing of parenthood. Katie-again, you capture such beautiful memories…awesome. Headed back to reapply my makeup…haha!! xoxxo