Growing up, my mom filled our home with portraits of my siblings and me, lining the walls with memories that told the story of our family. Those images made me realize how powerful printed photos can be. When I became a mom, I wanted to do the same for my own family. But after losing all the digital photos from our first family session, I understood how important it is to have tangible, printed artwork that lasts.
Your fine art portrait photographer
I'm kaitlyn
he heart behind Kaitlyn Dawn Photography. My journey into photography started when I realized I wanted to be more than just a mom and a wife—I wanted to create something meaningful, not just for myself but for other families too.
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A Behind-The-Scenes Look
My Favorite Things
Disneyland
the beach
dr. pepper
crafting
my favorite place
my favorite vacation spot
my favorite drink
my favorite hobby
fall
my favorite season
pasta
my favorite food
Family is everything to me, and I’m so blessed to share my life with my husband, our two sweet kids, Bo and Josie, and the memories we’re constantly creating together. Whether it’s a lazy morning at home, an adventure outdoors, or simply laughing over dinner, these moments are what inspire me to capture the love and connection in every family I photograph.
Bo and Josie are the lights of our lives! Bo is our curious, energetic explorer who loves anything involving the outdoors and keeps us on our toes with his endless questions and imagination. Josie is our little sunshine—sweet, sassy, and always ready to make us laugh with her big personality. Watching them grow has been the greatest joy of my life and reminds me every day how quickly these moments pass.
My husband, Blake, is my rock and my biggest supporter. Together, we’ve built a beautiful life filled with love, hard work, and shared dreams. I truly couldn’t have done any of this without him by my side. Blake has always believed in my passion for photography, and his unwavering support is the reason I’ve been able to pour so much of myself into this business. From late nights building new props and painting (and repainting) my studio to taking over bedtime routines so I could focus on my work, he’s poured his heart into helping me chase my dream. He’s not just my partner in life but also my partner in this journey, and I’m so grateful to have him cheering me on every step of the way.
"I cannot recommend Kaitlyn Dawn Photography enough! From the moment I stepped into the studio, I felt so comfortable and beautiful. Kaitlyn guided me through every pose, making sure I looked and felt my best. The entire experience was so special, and seeing my images for the first time brought tears to my eyes. The quality of the portraits and the stunning wall art options she offers made it easy to choose pieces that will forever remind me of this incredible journey. If you're looking for timeless maternity portraits, this is the place to go!"
maternity
Lydia
"Our newborn session with Kaitlyn was such a wonderful experience! She made everything feel effortless, guiding us through each step and handling our baby with so much care. Watching her work was incredible, and the final images completely blew us away. Having these portraits as artwork in our home is something we’ll cherish forever. If you’re looking for a photographer who truly knows how to capture these moments beautifully, Kaitlyn is the one!"
Vyna
newborn
"We had our newborn and one-year cake smash photos taken with Kaitlyn, and our experience was nothing short of amazing! She did such a beautiful job capturing our little one in ways my husband and I will cherish forever. We would highly, highly recommend her to all our friends and family!"
Mia
Cake Smash
"We had such a wonderful experience with Kaitlyn for our family session. She made everything feel easy and relaxed, and somehow captured the most genuine moments of our little family.
Seeing our portraits turned into artwork for our home made it even more special. We are so grateful for these memories."
Janis
Family
"Kaitlyn did my senior photos, and I could not be happier with how everything turned out! She was amazing to work with and made the entire experience feel comfortable and natural, along capturing moments that felt real and authentic. Her experience and creativity truly brought the vision to life. The photos turned out beautiful, and I'm so grateful for how well she captured such an important milestone.
On top of her talent, she is also kind, professional, and easy to talk to, which made the entire session even better."
Cate
Senior
"I had my newborn photos done with Kaitlyn today. She was very patient and gentle with my newborn. She tried really hard getting as many different poses and setups even though my little one did not want to stay asleep. I really like that she was communicative throughout the process."
Marisol
Newborn
"Kaitlyn did our maternity and newborn photos, and we are obsessed with all the photos! Made it hard to choose, which means she is doing her job right?! She instantly made us feel comfortable during the maternity photos, which was nice since my family does not normally take professional photos. During the newborn photos, she handled our baby girl with so much care. Made us feel safe to put her in Kaitlyn’s hands during the photoshoot. Both sessions were a fun-filled, positive-vibe photoshoot, and I would go back to Kaitlyn for all my photography needs! Highly recommend!"
Tawny
Matenirty
