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Kate Van Dorn Photography

Iowa Maternity, Newborn & Family photographer. Capturing your story with candid & emotional imagery.

04/08/2026

Beau’s newborn photos

Long overdue to share ❤️

03/26/2026

Yesterday was her birthday, but hey, it's never to late to share 11 month photos!

At 11 months she:

-loves to dance and wiggle to her music toys
-is a huge fan of peek-a-boo
-gives fake cheese smiles to strangers but sometimes her mama and dada too
-she's finally become a hugger and will let me cuddle her. I LOVE IT SO MUCH
-always laughing at anything and everything
-has to listen to "Shake it off" by Taylor Swift to have a pleasant teeth brushing experience

Stay tuned for her 12 month photos. I might cry as I post them!

02/25/2026

Ceryanec family.

It’s my favorite thing to photograph the close up details of your little ones. Because despite your best efforts to soak everything up in your memories, those details slip by and turn fuzzy in your mind. Before you know it, those tiny fingers are big hands and they’re no longer playing with your hair as your little one is nursed or cuddled. So please take time to take the pictures! Your mom and dad brain will thank you later.

02/18/2026

Now booking Spring Minis!!!

Book Here: https://katevandornphotography.hbportal.co/public/698cb8b16e892900335982ce

I was having a baby last spring so I missed out, but I'm excited to enjoy the gorgeous spring scenery again with my clients! Only 4 spots available, so snag them fast!

02/11/2026

Everly's 10 month photos! I can't believe that I've booked her 1 year photoshoot already and am ordering outfits (fingers crossed that my dress works out!). It just feels unreal that time has gone this fast. I am forever grateful that I can document beautiful moments like this of my daughter every day!

Currently she:
-says "mama" when she wants or needs me for anything and it is the most adorable thing I have ever heard in my life
-is discovering she can throw mini tantrums and have minor meltdowns when she doesn't get what she wants
-goes to her bookshelf and pulls all the books off to choose which ones she wants me to read
-is crawling so fast, pulling herself up to stand, and using things to help her walk (it's all happening so fast!!!)
-loves to be chased

01/30/2026

Eva’s newborn photos

Now that I’m a mom, I fully understand just how important and special having photos of your family and little ones really is. It’s not that I didn’t get that before having a baby, but now, I TRULY get it. To me, there isn’t a more precious keepsake than all the photos I’ve captured of my baby girl (and videos of I’m being honest haha). I view everyone’s galleries so much differently now. I document with a different mindset. And I’m incredibly grateful that I am able to provide something so meaningful to others.

Thank you to all my clients for trusting me with such precious moments in time.

01/23/2026

The Beck family

They are so joyful and such wonderful company to be around! I got the opportunity to capture their love this time in their new home! Such an exciting new adventure where they will make many more wonderful memories!

01/20/2026

Watson’s newborn photos

These were captured several months ago so I’m sure Watson is so big now!!

After having my baby, I now fully understand what everyone meant by how fast the time goes. I’m so grateful for all the photos and videos I capture daily to forever remember how special my little one is. And that is why I love documenting all of my families as well! I want you all to never forget this little snippet in your lives after it’s long gone and your little ones have grown.e

01/08/2026

This season of my life has been almost completely centered around loving my daughter in every possible way I know how. I'm definitely mom first and business owner second. It's been a struggle balancing the two and also being a great wife to my husband. I know there are so many moms out there juggling the same things and I want to remind you all that you are amazing and incredibly strong for doing all that you do for your family. Do the best you can and remember what is most important to YOU and your family and no one else. This message is a little reminder for myself as well! :) And for those that love to follow along with seeing my beautiful daughter grow big and strong, here's some delayed photos to share from her 8 and now 9 month milestones:

At 8 months:
-she snorts when she laughs and does a silly nasal breathing ornery laugh
-gently plays with her hair while breastfeeding
-frequently claps her hands and it so proud to do it!

At 9 months:
-she's starting to get a little sass when she is frustrated about something but it quickly fades
-enjoys turning the pages to the books I read to her
-repeated "mama!" back to me for the first time (I'll disregard the repeated "dadada" babbles from the day before she said mama haha)
-is so proud every time she drinks from an open cup!

12/11/2025

Isla’s newborn photos

I took a nice long break from social media after the busy season, so you’ll be seeing some of the sessions I photographed over the past few months!

I would post them all, but there’s too many to share so I have to be selective!

11/25/2025

Everly’s 7 month photos! I’m an entire month behind with posting this. This fall season has been my busiest yet and I’ve fallen much too far behind on things! I just captured her 8 month photos the other day. She’s changed so much even from these images!

At 7 months she:
-Has gotten her first tooth!!
-Sticks out her tongue a lot to feel her new tooth
-Makes an “mmmm” sound as she eats solids
-Is babbling like crazy and making “baba” and “gaga” noises
-Is frequently blowing raspberries
-Enjoys being scared or startled
-Loves being read to
-Thoroughly enjoys playing the drums and banging on the piano
-Continues to radiate joy and silliness.
-Gets slap happy, insanely wound and giggly right before bed time. She kicks and bicycles her legs and swings her arms all while squealing. It’s adorable

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