Kate Fortin Photography

06/22/2026

If you're looking for a good quality spray tan, definitely check out Katlin Falls with Glow XO Luxury Spray Tanning!! She also does makeup as well!

06/15/2026

Baby on board ⚓️
When your pregnancy announcement involves a boat, Lake Geneva and ultrasound photos, you know it’s going to be a good one! Congratulations to Shawnee & Doug! I’m so excited for you both 💕💙

06/12/2026

One of my favorite parts about being a photographer is getting to grow alongside my clients. ❤️

Years ago, this guy was actually my manager at Buffalo Wild Wings. (And yes. I was the stubborn employee and gave him a hard time 🤣)

Fast forward a little, and I had the honor of photographing their engagement session. Then their wedding day. And now... their maternity session. 🥹

I already know this little one is going to be so loved. Congratulations, you two. Can’t wait to photograph you guys as a family 💕

06/11/2026

Sometimes the best family photos aren’t the perfectly posed ones, but the ones that capture exactly who you are in this season of life 🫶

06/10/2026

Medina family, party of 4 💕

06/08/2026

It’s that time of year again 💕 if you could please take a moment to give me a vote for Best Of the Fox in Photography! You can vote once a day until July 5th. I would love it so much to win again!! Thank you all for your true authentic love and support 🫶

Vote now in the 2026 McHenry County Best of the Fox Readers' Choice contest. Tell us who your favorites are in categories such as Dining, Entertainment, Retail and more!

06/04/2026

Karlie back in the studio for more branding photos!! 😍 QUEEEEN 🫰🔥

Makeup- Makeup by Katlin Faith

06/04/2026

The Veugeler Family ❤️
I have been photographing them for years and every single session fills my cup right up.
This one was extra special though. I had my mentee right beside me, camera in hand, learning settings, light positioning, and how to guide a family session in real time. The best kind of day. 🫶

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06/02/2026

We hosted our very first styled shoot!

Sam from Messy Momma Memories and I teamed up to create a styled photography event for local photographers to come together, create, and connect. Our goal was simple: build a supportive community where photographers of all experience levels. Whether just starting out or years into their journey, we wanted everyone to feel welcome.

From start to finish, this event was truly a labor of love. Sam and I designed and created the entire set, found amazing models, and even partnered with a floral rental company to help bring our vision to life. Seeing everything come together exactly as we imagined was such a rewarding experience.

It was so refreshing to watch photographers come together, share ideas, support one another, and create beautiful images. The event completely sold out, and we even had a waiting list!
We are incredibly grateful for everyone who joined us and helped make this such a success. This is just the beginning, and we’re so excited to continue creating opportunities like this in the future. Building a strong, supportive photography community is something we're passionate about, and we can't wait to see what the future holds.

Thank you to everyone who trusted us enough to be part of our very first styled shoot! We already can't wait for the next one!

05/27/2026

When a photographer needs a photographer 💕

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