towards Ashland and I was convinced that the light rain was just going to pass us by. I mean, it always does. Most of the time it’s a quick shower and then the skys clear up. Well this was not the case last Wednesday! Erinn and her sister Mallory joined me for what turned out to be the RAINIEST session I’ve ever shot! However, it was still fabulous because we made it work and made a ton of memories along the way. Mallory thought she was coming to be the comic relief and make Erinn laugh… but really, she ended up being our umbrella carrier and lens keeper. We literally couldn’t have done this without her!
Erinn is a senior in our youth group and I really got to know her over this summer. Once again, I HATE this whole “senior” thing. It’s such a tease!! Erinn is wonderful and I’m so SO thankful we still have some time together before she’s off to school. She’s easy to talk to, incredibly sweet and SO busy!! These girls do everything! I’m just thankful we found time for her session in between horseback riding, homework and crew! The rain may have been a little bit of a disappointment… I mean who really wants to take pictures in the rain?! No one! But Erinn had an incredible attitude and that’s the only reason she has so many MONEY SHOTS! I love so many of these and you really can’t tell that it was raining the WHOLE time! We would take cover underneath the umbrellas and then run to the next spot and work as fast as possible!! I would be yelling “Beautiful! Model Face! Laugh to the left! Nice! Switch sides! Arm up! Laugh at Mal! Serious face! Good!”…. It can be a little overwhelming but Erinn was a PRO. Literally. She just did amazingly well and I loved our time together!! From blow drying hair in the car vents to laughing at Mallory carry 3 open umbrellas, jackets and a camera bag at one time…this shoot was FAR from boring!!!! So enjoy this post and leave some love for this beautiful girl! I’m so thankful she’s a part of our life and it was an honor to shoot these images!!! YAY Senior year!!!!!!
Oh! Okkkkk!! Look at you!!
I wish I could take credit for the laugh on the left… but it was all Mal!
love it!!
You’re beautiful Erinn!!
ohh hey perfect red wall!!
Loving the boots!!
FAVORITE!
Thanks for reading!
— Katelyn
MORE RECENT POSTS
Have you ever tried to sit down with your spouse to talk about dreams, goals, and vision—only for it to turn into frustration or misalignment? If so, you’re not alone. Vision casting in marriage is hard because it brings up deeper fears, beliefs, and unspoken dynamics that many couples don’t even realize are at play.
Success—it’s a word we hear all the time. But what does it really mean? Is it about financial security? Status? Owning a dream home or taking extravagant vacations?
When you think about your business, do you see it as simply a job—or something more?
Today, I’m diving into an experience that was nothing like I anticipated: my digital detox in December. If you’ve ever considered taking a break from the noise of the online world, you might relate to my journey—the good, the surprising, and the, well, completely unplanned.
The wedding industry has faced unique challenges recently, with inflation affecting budgets and couples cutting costs. If you’re a wedding photographer feeling the pinch, don’t worry—2025 doesn’t have to be a slow year.
Life has a way of surprising us, doesn’t it? Over the last few months, I’ve been on a medical rollercoaster that I never saw coming.
Top Personal Posts
Have a little time to read?
"Best money I have EVER spent on education! ... and I've spent a lot!”
"I love all the lessons I'm learning from KJ All Access! Thanks Katelyn!”
"I find very few educational resources worth it ... this one is!”
"Being able to see behind-the-scenes of Katelyn interacting with her clients has been SO impactful!”
"SO worth it! It's amazing the amount of knowledge you get out of them!”
"I learned just as much in one All Access as I did in a whole course! SO GOOD!"
The KJ blog
must-reads
YOUTUBE
The KJ Learning roadmap
