Katie Kilsdonk Photography

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Katie Kilsdonk Photography

Hi! Let’s be friends and capture your memories 🫶🏼 KKP specializes in portraits, couples and family photography.

04/14/2026

Class of 2026 🤍 Cap & gown season is HERE 🥹

One minute graduation feels so far away, and then suddenly you’re in it.

This is one of those times you don’t get back. It deserves more than a quick phone pic or a rushed cap toss. The feeling of graduation and the excitement of what’s ahead is something you’ll carry with you for the rest of your life! Your parents are going to hold onto these forever, and years from now these are the photos that’ll take you right back to this exact season and how it felt.

Come solo, bring your best friend, or make it a whole group thing… I’m down for whatever fits your vibe! We’ll keep it easy, fun, and have an absolute blast documenting this huge accomplishment!

Spots are already starting to fill up, so if you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign to book your cap & gown session 🫶

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03/10/2026

Hi friends! There are some really exciting changes happening at KKP this summer, and I'm in need of some new, updated reviews for a new website!!

If we've worked together, would you mind taking a couple minutes out of your day to write a review for me? Details help! Some quick prompts below can include:

•What type of session did we do together?
•How did you feel going into the session?
•What was your experience like during the shoot?
•Did you feel comfortable and guided?
•What stood out most about the final gallery?
•Would you recommend me to others, and why?

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02/10/2026

Hi, I’m Katie 🩷 It’s been a hottttt minute since I’ve shown my face on here!

Some things to know about me:

I’m always chasing the real stuff. The belly laughs, the quiet little looks, the chaos, the calm, and the moments you don’t realize you’ll miss until later!

I will hype you up, fix your hair, keep things moving, and gently guide you the whole time so it feels easy and natural.

I’m really big on connection, not perfection! I want you to walk away saying, “that felt like us.”

Tell me what season you’re in right now! New baby, engaged, senior year, growing family, starting a business, or just because? 🫶🏼

I’d love to photograph you, inquire at the link in my bio!

02/06/2026

Here’s proof that wind in your hair and lake waves are iconic! 😉

Josie is the definition of a real life Barbie doll and somehow even more gorgeous on the inside. I had the BEST time with her and I still have so many favorites to share from the first half of her senior session too!!

This is exactly the vibe I’m always chasing for my seniors. A little more artsy, a little more editorial, and still so YOU. Natural. Confident. Effortless. Like a magazine moment but it still feels like your real life ✨

This is my announcement that senior bookings are officially open and I’ve already been scheduling 2027 seniors! If you want in, head to www.katiekilsdonkphotography.com to inquire. Let’s get you on the calendar before it’s full!

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01/12/2026

Dreaming about those romantic, cozy, playful couples sessions🥹

If you’ve ever worried you’ll feel awkward in front of the camera, this is your sign: you don’t have to “know how to pose” to get photos that feel like you.

I’ll guide you the whole time with easy prompts, movement, and little moments that bring out the real stuff (the laughs, the forehead kisses, the quiet in-between)… all wrapped up in that golden-hour, dreamy light!

Because someday, you won’t just want pretty photos. You’ll want proof of this season. 🧡

While we’re in these snowy winter months, just know that now is still the perfect time to cozy up with your boo for playful, romantic photos. If you’re craving your own sunset love story, link in bio to inquire!

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12/29/2025

This year asked a lot of me, but it also gave me so much creatively.

I poured my heart into my work, refined my craft, and had the honor of documenting so many beautiful stories along the way! I met so many new faces, grew deeply in my skills and creativity, and found so much joy in what I created. You all are truly the best, and I smile so big at every single photoshoot! If you’re reading this, please know how much I appreciate you and your trust 🤍

My books are currently open for the first half of 2026 for families, maternity, newborn, engagement sessions & proposals, branding & creative portraits, high school seniors, and cap & gown sessions!!!✨ I’m so excited to meet more of you in the year ahead and to see some familiar faces again!

12/23/2025

A little quiet on here lately, but I’ve been soaking up moments like this 🤍

Cozy in-home newborn sessions at Christmastime feel especially sweet with soft light, slow mornings, and a whole lot of love. I’ll never take for granted being welcomed into your home to document this season just as it unfolds.

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08/28/2025

I have been dying to share Katie + Brian’s engagement session!! The smoky haze from the wildfires gave us the dreamiest moody PNW vibes right here on the lakeshore 😍

These two were pure magic together—barefoot in the sand, twirling by the waves, and laughing their way through every moment. Sessions like this remind me why I love documenting love stories so much! It’s all about the in-between glances, the candid laughs and the kind of joy you can feel in the photos.

Engagement sessions on the beach always hit different. The combination of golden tones, soft skies, and a couple head-over-heels for each other? Perfection!

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08/22/2025

Happy wedding day Emily + Jared!!

Today is the perfect excuse to share this snowy engagement session. These two were down for anything and didn’t let the cold stop them from having an absolute blast together! I’ve known Emily for a long time and cannot wait to watch her marry her person 🥹 Jared is one of the goofiest guys I’ve ever met and these two are truly a perfect match!

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08/11/2025

These two have been through so much to get here, and seeing them on the cusp of welcoming Baby Beckett back in May had me quite literally in tears behind the camera… and then again while editing their photos reliving this special day 🥹. Watching two people so close to my heart step into parenthood is just the best. Baby Beckett, you are so loved, and I can’t wait to share your sweet newborn photos with the world so soon 🩵

08/08/2025

The sweetest little fam of 3 is getting married TOMORROW!!! 🥹

Brittany, Kyle and Henry are some of the kindest people I have ever met! I had a blast capturing little Henry’s milestone photos for his first birthday, and tomorrow I get to capture their wedding day at . I cannot wait! 🥰

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Appleton, WI
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http://www.katiekilsdonkphotography.com/

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