If you’re expecting a baby in the Plattsburgh or Clinton County area and you’ve started searching for a maternity photographer, I want you to feel like you’ve landed in the right place. I’m Katie Leavine, a lifestyle maternity, newborn, and family photographer based in Beekmantown, NY — just outside of Plattsburgh. My approach is built […]

It’s one of the first questions I hear from almost every mama I work with: ‘What should I wear?’ And honestly? It’s exactly the right question. What you choose to wear to your maternity session shapes the entire feel of your gallery — the colors, the mood, the way the light catches you. The good […]

There is something incredibly powerful about the season of motherhood you are stepping into.  It is a time filled with anticipation, change, excitement, and sometimes uncertainty. Your body is doing something truly extraordinary, even if it doesn’t always feel that way in the moment.  And that’s exactly why your maternity session is about so much […]

There’s something special about walking into a newborn session with a vision.The soft wraps picked out. The color palette perfectly planned. The gentle, sleepy poses you can already picture in your mind.  And then… baby has a different idea. This recent session was the perfect reminder that no two newborn sessions are ever the same […]

It Starts With More Than Just Photos Senior year is a season full of change.  It holds excitement, uncertainty, pride, and growth all at once. And your senior photos should reflect more than just what you look like… they should capture who you are in this moment.  Years from now, these images won’t just remind […]

It’s Not About Choosing One It’s About Preserving Both When you receive your final gallery from me, you’ll notice something right away: every image is delivered in both color and black & white. It is not an upsell, not an add-on, but a simple standard part of your experience. Your memories deserve to be preserved […]

When you begin looking into newborn photography, you may notice those sweet, curled-up poses that make babies look peaceful and perfectly tucked in. They’re beautiful. But what matters far more than how a pose looks… is how safely it’s done. As an experienced newborn photographer, safety is never an afterthought. It is the foundation of […]

Senior portraits should feel like more than just beautiful images. They should reflect who you are in this season of life. Senior year is such a milestone a chapter filled with growth, memories, and the passions that have helped shape who you’ve become. Whether your high school years were spent on the field, on the […]

Motherhood is made up of moments that often pass too quickly. The way your child reaches for your hand. The way they rest their head on your shoulder. The soft smile you give them without even realizing it. These are the moments your family will want to remember someday. And yet, so often, mothers are […]

Senior year holds so much meaning. It’s a season of growth, change, and quiet anticipation for what’s next. Your senior session is about more than photos it’s about preserving who you are right now in a way that feels honest and lasting. If you’re gathering ideas for outfits or overall session inspiration, creating a mood […]