Milwaukee Family Photographer 2024

Family photos are a must! Years from now, you’ll cherish these photos. It’s amazing how quickly these kiddos grow up.

You’ll never regret getting photos done. Book your session today! Let's chat!

Milwaukee Family Photos 2024

Summer in Wisconsin is my favorite! One of my favorite locations for summer is the 3rd Ward. This urban backdrop is perfect for photos.

Milwaukee family photographer studio sessions 2023

Looking to update family photos or capture those milestones? My Waukesha Studio is the perfect place!

Milwaukee Family Photographer Summer 2022

Happy March! It’s getting so close to spring and summer… and I can’t wait! Summer is the perfect time for family photos.

Update your family photos when the weather is warm and beautiful! The earlier you get on my calendar the better. We all know how fast our summer schedules fill up. Between sports, activities and vacations, summer can fly by fast!

Have you ever looked back a year ago and thought, wow the kids were SO little! Time really does fly by. If you keep putting off family photos waiting to get to your perfect weight or once this event is checked off….it won’t get scheduled. You’ll miss out capturing those moments when your kids were ‘little’. Before you know it, they will be out of the stage you remember from ‘last year.’

You won’t regret getting in those pictures with your babies! Your kids won’t remember how you felt about yourself, but they will love seeing you in the pictures with them.

What are you waiting for?!

Newborn Lifestyle Session in the studio

Congratulations! You want to schedule a newborn session, but are unsure if you want to have it in your home. Katie Bingen Photography offers Newborn Lifestyle Sessions in their all white, modern Waukesha Studio.

Newborn Lifestyle Sessions take place within the 5-14 day window. If it happens to go slightly outside the window, it’s no big deal. The earlier you reach out to schedule with me, the better!

What should you bring to your session in the studio?

I recommend a favorite outfit(s), swaddle(s), headband(s) and a white onesie. One advantage of the studio is you don’t have to clean up your house for your session!

What can I expect during the session?

A relaxed environment. These sessions are led by the baby. If your baby needs to eat, have a diaper change, be soothed, it is no big deal. Have toddlers? If they need a break, we will switch it up and focus on mom and baby. We will go with the flow. I have children of my own, so I get it! :)

Ready to book your session?! Reach out today!

How to prepare for your in home Newborn Session

Congratulations! You’re expecting and have a newborn session scheduled for in your home. What happens next?

First off, plan your outfits around you. You want to feel comfortable and confident. Stick to neutral colors and build a color pallet off of your outfit. Don’t match, but coordinate colors. I offer style and select for all my clients to help in planning their outfits. As always, reach out for advice! I’m happy to guide you in the right direction.

Secondly, prepare your home. I typically shoot in the living room, master bedroom and nursery. Sometimes, I’ll use the kitchen too! Clean and declutter these rooms ahead of your session. I’ll be looking for the most natural light, so if there is another room in your house we could use, great!

This goes hand in hand, but the time of day is important when doing a photoshoot in your home. Things to think about… when does my home get the best natural light? I default to late morning for in home sessions as that usually gives the best natural light in the house. (Late morning also tends to work for older siblings that still take naps in the early afternoon.)

Relax. I’ll be coming in the comfort of your own home to capture those first few moments with your new baby. I’ll get a few of those everyone looking at the camera, but my favorite to capture are those in between moments. You gazing at your newborn, how tiny they are in your arms or how suddenly you toddler doesn’t look so little anymore. The session will be led by your baby (or toddler). If we need to take breaks for eating, soothing, tantrums or diaper changes… that is okay! I’m a mom of 3 and get it. :)

Lastly, if you have pets….they will be in your photos. That is all. Can’t wait to meet you and your family!

Haven’t booked your session yet? Get on my calendar!

Three must have photos for moms!

Three must have photos for moms!

A picture with all of your kids together!

…the whole family!

…and most importantly, YOU mama. I can remember the first time my good friend @vanessawyler and I swapped some pictures of just us and our kids. It was the first time I essentially got professional pictures taken. I went home and edited those photos of me and my babies and almost cried. (happy tears!!) It’s so important to get in the frame with your littles. Not only for them, but you will be surprised how much you need this too.

For the first time ever, I am offering Motherhood Petite Sessions in my Waukesha Studio. You can book here. Go to my instagram for a special deal!

Do I get all the digitals? Can I print on my own?

You may have landed on this blog post because you are researching photographers in your area. Welcome! I’d love to work with you.

So how does it work after your session with me?

After the session, I hand select the best photos, edit and upload to a password protected gallery. From there for Mini Sessions you will select your favorite (number of photos given for the type of session) with the option to purchase more. Lifestyle and Newborn Lifestyle Sessions include all of the best photos.

Once your order is complete, you can then download, save and print on your own. I recommend mpix.com for prints.

Reach out today to get on my calendar!

Three reasons YOU should be in photos with your kids!

Have you ever put off family photos because you didn’t want to be in the photos?! Here are my top three reasons why you should get in those pictures with your kids!

1. Your kids will want to see you in pictures with them! They won’t care about all the things you worried about that was stopping you from getting in pictures.

2. You are beautiful! Pamper yourself and get dressed up. You deserve it!

3. Your kids change so fast! Don’t wait until they’re grown up….

So what are you waiting for?! Mamas, I’ve created a special session just for you for Mother’s Day. Check out the details here.

Did you know I offer baby's first year packages?

Congratulations, you are expecting a baby! This is such an exciting time! I offer packages from maternity all the way through the first year.

Maternity

Maternity sessions are scheduled between 30-32 weeks along.

Fresh 48

Sessions are done within the first 48 hours after birth in the hospital.

Newborn Lifestyle

Sessions are done within the 5-14 days in my studio, the comfort of your own home or outdoors.

Waukesha Studio

Home

Outdoor

Milestone

6 Months

1 Year

It’s never too early to get on my calendar… reach out to learn more about the different packages I offer! Can’t wait to meet you and your family!

Is a Mini Session right for you?

Is a Mini Session right for you?

Mini Sessions are short and sweet. They only last 20 minutes.

How many photos do we get?

10 Edited Photos...with the option to purchase additional digitals.

Where do Mini Sessions take place?

At a predetermined location. Details are sent out about a week before your session.

What to expect?

I run these sessions back to back every 30 minutes. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

What happens after the session?

I hand select the best photos, edit and upload to a password protected gallery. From there, you pick your favorite 10 photos with the option to purchase additional digitals.

Simple Studio Mini Sessions are available for booking in February, March and April.

Spring and Summer Mini Sessions will be released to my FB VIP Group and Newsletter Subscribers on Friday, February 12th at 8:00am.

What to wear at your next family photo session

Okay, so you booked your family photos with Katie Bingen Photography. Now the question is….what to wear!?

Each and every client of mine has exclusive access to a styling service. Take the headache out of planning outfits for the whole family. Upon booking, you will receive an email from me outlining how to prepare for your upcoming session which includes how to use this amazing service!

Here are a few tips for planning your family’s outfits:

Coordinate

Remember the days of wearing jeans and white t-shirts….and I mean everyone?! Let’s not do that. Coordinating outfits with patterns and solid colors will create a cohesive look. Pull colors from the patterned outfit.

Colors

Neutral and muted tones. (Think white, gray, navy, mustard, olive green, maroon, etc.) These tones will photograph beautifully. Stay away from bright, neon colors.

Pick mom’s outfit first!

Here’s a little tip….pick out YOUR outfit first! Something you feel comfortable in, feel good in. You will love your photos that much more if you’re wearing something you feel confident in!

Have fun with it! If you ever have any questions or want my opinion, I am here and happy to help.

Thinking about book a session? Contact me for more info!

Bortz | Family Session

The Bortz Family joined me last fall for their family session. I’m so honored to see families year after year!

Brinkman | Fall Family Session

The Brinkman family joined me on an unseasonably warm afternoon in November for their family session. If only every November day could be this nice!

Dugger | Fall Mini Session

The Dugger family joined me last fall for their family photos. This is the perfect time of year with those fall colors!

If you haven’t booked your family session yet, I have limited spots left for September and October mini sessions. Book today!

Weber | Summer Family Session

The Weber family joined me in early August to capture some photos of their new family of 7! It’s such an honor to capture these milestones for families. I love watching your kiddos and families grow year after year.

”The days are long, but the years are short….”

Just a friendly reminder….
September and October spots are filling up fast. BOOK NOW! When they’re gone, they’re gone…

Bakker | Nashotah Mini Session

The Bakker family joined me last fall for their family session. Can’t believe this little guy is one!

Cortes | Summer Maternity Session

Last summer, the Cortes family joined me for a Maternity Session before their little girl arrived.<3

Frey | Milwaukee Lakefront Mini Session

The Milwaukee Lakefront is gorgeous in the summer! The Frey family joined me last summer on a beautiful summer night.

Mistry | Milwaukee Spring Mini Session

Happy Friday!

Who else is ready for Spring?!

Book your Spring Mini today!