Katherine Vess Photography

Katherine Vess Photography Custom newborn and maternity photographer for the greater Sacramento and Bay Area
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Sacramento, CA based photographer specializing in newborn and maternity portraiture. Please take a look at my website www.katherinevess.com to see my work, get some basic pricing info, book a session, and to contact me with any questions!

08/28/2026

It was so hard keeping it together 🤣🤣🤣

I secretly filmed some photographer friends during an outdoor maternity shootout with my favorite Snapchat filter on. I think everyone was so distracted by the humongous mosquitoes swarming us that they didn’t pick up on me laughing while her answering the question. Lol.

I think I might have peed a little watching this video over and over again 😂🤣😂

Tell me in the comments- what do you like about outdoor sessions? Hehe

🐝 Two tiny bees… one BIG transformation. ✨These identical twin girls were already pretty adorable on their own, but I kn...
08/19/2026

🐝 Two tiny bees… one BIG transformation. ✨

These identical twin girls were already pretty adorable on their own, but I knew I wanted to create something extra special and whimsical. 🍯

Swipe to see the before images → finished composite and how two separate portraits became one whimsical piece of newborn art.

A little Photoshop magic to create something super special in a safe way. 🐝🐝

Bee outfit from theknittingbitty

Katherine Vess Photography | Sacramento Newborn Photographer

08/12/2026

✨ Before → After… without spending forever editing.

This newborn edit came together SO quickly using my Greater Than Gatsby presets. I used my White Linen Recipe Preset from the Newborn and Maternity Collection. This one preset did about 90% of the work for me. 🤍

With one click, White Linen helped:
🤍 Whiten and clean up the whites
✨ Brighten baby while keeping the image soft
🤎 Create those warm, creamy newborn skin tones I love
🪄 Give me a beautiful, polished base that only needed a few finishing touches

I like to edit my skin in Photoshop so I cleaned up some tiny baby flakes and acne and smoothed the skin just a little to finish it off.

As photographers, editing doesn’t have to mean sitting behind the computer for hours. Having a preset that gets you this close right from the start makes such a difference in your workflow.

Comment PRESETS if you want the link!

Fairytale vs. reality. ✨One is dreamy, dramatic, and maybe a little over-the-top.The other is simple, moody, timeless an...
08/11/2026

Fairytale vs. reality. ✨

One is dreamy, dramatic, and maybe a little over-the-top.

The other is simple, moody, timeless and lets her be the art.

And you know what? I like both. Sue me. 😂
And my client asked for it so……

I don’t believe maternity photography has to fit into one little aesthetic box. Sometimes I want to create the fantasy. Sometimes I want to strip it all back. And sometimes I want to do both with the exact same image.

Which one are you hanging on the wall: FAIRYTALE or REALITY?

— Katherine Vess Photography

For my outdoor maternity couples sessions, I want you to feel beautiful, confident, connected, and completely taken care...
08/03/2026

For my outdoor maternity couples sessions, I want you to feel beautiful, confident, connected, and completely taken care of—not wondering what to wear, how to pose, or what to do with your hands. 😉

With Katherine Vess Photography, your experience includes:

🤍 Wardrobe provided for expecting moms — a curated selection of beautiful maternity gowns and pieces designed to photograph beautifully and celebrate your changing body.

🤍 A personalized styling consultation for everyone — we’ll coordinate the entire family’s wardrobe so everyone looks cohesive, elevated, and timeless without feeling overly “matchy.”

🤍 Beautiful Northern California locations — golden fields, rolling hills, oak trees, wildflowers, winding trails… the landscape becomes the perfect backdrop for your story.

🤍 Guidance throughout your session — you don’t need to know how to pose. I’ll direct you into flattering, natural poses while creating space for the real connection between you and your partner.

Because maternity photos don’t have to be stiff, overly posed, or simply smile at the camera.

They can feel like you.
Romantic. Intimate. Joyful. A little bit editorial.
And filled with the anticipation of the tiny person you’re about to meet. 🤍

Katherine Vess Photography
Northern California Maternity & Baby Photographer
📍 Serving Sacramento + the greater Northern California area

✨ Your story deserves more than a photo. It deserves to be art.

From Vision to Art ✨People often think the magic happens with one click of the camera.The truth? The magic happens in ev...
07/21/2026

From Vision to Art ✨

People often think the magic happens with one click of the camera.

The truth? The magic happens in every step.

Swipe through to see the progression:
✨ The straight out of camera image.
✨ The initial edit.
✨ The the final edit with color toning.

The goal was never to “fix” the image. It was to enhance what was already there—to refine the light, deepen the tones, soften distractions, and create a piece that feels more like a painting than a photograph.

Editing isn’t about changing reality. It’s about translating the emotion I felt when I pressed the shutter.

This is why I love the creative process so much. Photography doesn’t end when the session is over. It’s where vision meets artistry.

Every image with Katherine Vess Photography is intentionally crafted—not just captured.

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Edited with the Newborn and Maternity Collection Presets from

Address

4140 Mother Lode Drive
Shingle Springs, CA
95682

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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