NOW BOOKING! Remainder of 2020 and Studio Sessions!

Yep, that's right! I've opened a photography studio at 112 S. Cypress Street in Downtown Hammond, just down the street from Louisiana Children's Discovery Center and The Red, White, and Brew.  After offering various types of photography "pop-ups" at local businesses, such as one thirteen restaurant and Local Honey this past year, I decided that a professional photography studio offering a wide range of creative photography services and price points was just what our city needed. In addition to full portrait sessions, I'll be offering a very select number of mini sessions each month!

In all seriousness, whether it's for family photography, a new baby, documenting the years of your children's growth, or even elevating your business and brand image through photography, I’m grateful you're interested in having me photograph the things that matter most to you. 

Here are a few details about my studio offerings...

PLEASE NOTE: PRICING FOR A FULL STUDIO SESSION IS PRICED AT $150 FOR THE SESSION FEE. 

PRINTS, HI-RESOLUTION DOWNLOADS, AND PRODUCTS PURCHASED SEPARATELY.

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Want to schedule a session, but not ready to invest in a full session? Or perhaps you'd just like a few updated photos for social media or your kids' yearly growth...

Mini Sessions are a great option!  Starting in June 2020, Kali will be offering a very select number of mini sessions each month.  We know professional photography is a luxury, especially in these trying times, so we've decided to offer a select number of budget-friendly sessions each month. These sessions are intended to offer a quick, painless quality photography option for everyone!

PLEASE NOTE: PRICING FOR A FULL LIFESTYLE PORTRAIT SESSION IS PRICED AT $250 FOR THE SESSION FEE.  PRINTS, HI-RESOLUTION DOWNLOADS, AND PRODUCTS PURCHASED SEPARATELY.

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I'm currently booking up for the remainder of 2020! If you'd like to reserve your spot for personal, family, or business portrait work in 2020, click here to contact me and get on the calendar.

Let's make some magic!

Now Offering: STUDIO SESSIONS!

So, it’s been a little quiet over here because I’ve been working on something super exciting…

I’m now offering STUDIO SESSIONS in the cutest little studio space located in Downtown Hammond!

After 9 years of photographing weddings + families and welcoming my own little girl this year, this felt like the most natural next step for my career and family. I’m thrilled to be offering various types of portrait sessions and photography-based events in the studio.

Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we share sneak peeks of the studio space (it’s in the works as we speak!) and details about TONS of events we have planned already for Spring + Early Summer. Think…mini sessions, Spring photo set-ups, Mother’s Day portrait events + more!

Have questions? Feel free to reach out on Insta or via my contact form, here!

Marin | Newborn Days

“Several realities play themselves out at once on the inner landscape of a new mother. Meanwhile, she is often hidden from society and--lets be honest--far too tired to adequately explain the miraculous and painstaking labyrinth she has suddenly found herself living within.”

Brave New Mama, Vicki Rivard

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When your job is to glorify motherhood, as it deservedly should be, yet you’re in the throes of new motherhood…let me tell you, it’s a weeeee bit intimidating to get back to work. While these past three months have abso-f**cking-lutely been glorious, they’ve been disheveled and messy. They’ve been sleepless and cranky, and full of a type of love sprinkled down straight from unicorns and fairies.

Nothing and everything prepares you for motherhood. Raising a human takes everything you’ve ever known, combines it with a dump truck of random, yet vitally important things you couldn’t have possibly known, then motivates you with the cutest little cooing, smiling face to put it all together and be the best possible version of yourself. It’s the most beautiful and welcomed chaos I’ve ever been a part of.

Thankfully, amidst the fog that is the first weeks with a newborn, my dear friend Lauren encouraged me to let her snap a few photographs of Marin and I. You see, I had a full newborn session booked with another friend as well, but we had to cancel due to sickness, then never rescheduled during those first days. I had all of the plans to take every little cutesy, cuddly photo of Marin with me and Cory. Surely, as it’s my bread and butter to document this season of life for other women, I thought I’d document this season with my girl so beautifully. I preach it ALL OF THE TIME as I observe and photograph motherhood for my clients, but those days pass by even more quickly than I’d imagined.

Here’s a little glimpse into one of our perfectly imperfect first days. My hair was in a braid because the thought of actually fixing it was more than laughable. My makeup was thrown on in minutes in between cries and nursing attempts to soothe a fussy baby. My dress, the first thing I grabbed out of my closet that I thought might fit. Being on camera felt like a gross bother to me and all I wanted to do in those sleepy, early days was admire my baby on my couch. But oh, my cooing, laughing baby. My baby who already doesn’t want me to hold her like a baby when awake. My quickly growing baby, how I will cherish these blurry, emotional, sleepy first days and the snapshots that will remind me of a little you’ll never be again.

And for all of the mamas out there, I now understand more than ever before, you are the superheroes, GOAT, rockstars, and the real MVPs.

As I mentioned, my good friend Lauren took the above photos for me when Marin was just a few days old.

Here are a few snapshots I took of my girl today, because she is THREE MONTHS OLD. Wah!

Elle | Mandeville Newborn + Family Photographer

“You are the books you read, the films you watch, the music you listen to, the people you meet, the dreams you have, the conversations you engage in.  You are what you take from these.  You are the sound of the ocean, the breath of fresh air, the brightest light and the darkest corner.  You are a collective of every experience you have had in your life.  You are every single day.  So drown yourself in a sea of knowledge and existence.  Let the words run through your veins and let the colours fill your mind.”

- Jac Vanek

This quote hangs on my refrigerator. Every time I see it in the midst of rushing or being overly stressed, it humbly reminds me to not move too quickly and enjoy even the mundane minutes of my day. What’s funny is, while I often take for granted my own repetitive actions of each day, I soak them in fiercely when I’m spending time documenting my clients.

When I have clients who hire me continuously for their family’s growth and changes, I get to know them a little more intimately with each encounter. For the children, this means a familiar face who plays on the floor with them or holds them while mama finishes getting her makeup on. For dad, this often helps take the stress factor out of wrangling kids and smiling continuously, as I do not ever go in expecting them to naturally feel comfortable in front of my camera. For mom, the lady who’s heart and soul this is likely all for, this may look like sharing a story of vulnerability with me after a few encounters with her family, knowing that I’ll understand her heart and use that information to document her family with that much more authenticity. Whatever the ways my clients choose to invite me more deeply into their lives, it allows me a connection to the art I’m creating for them that is invaluable to the both of us.

Here’s a peek at my most recent visit with Allison’s beautiful, growing family…

I’ve been documenting this little lady since she was as new as her sister. See some of our past hangouts when Kate was a newborn and when she turned one.

Summertime Mini Sessions

I'm offering Summertime Mini Sessions on Friday, May 31st and Sunday, June 9th before the summer heat hits in full-swing! If you've ever wanted to do a full session, but it just wasn't in the budget, or if you just want a fun little session with friends or loved ones documenting this season of life, let's play!

Sessions are an ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICE of $200 (plus tax) for both the session and FULL edited gallery download and will take place in Downtown Hammond. This includes a 20-minute session and a gallery of the downloadable, edited hi-resolution photos. These sessions are open to ANYONE! Families, children, engagements, maternity, couples, you name it!

Psssst, my full-priced sessions typically last 30-45 minutes when toddlers are involved, so this is a pretty sweet deal! If you’re worried about if we will get everything in just 20 minutes, we will—it’s actually a perfect amount of time to snap some lighthearted photos without anyone getting too stressed about the camera being focused on them.

Here’s a peek at some of the locations we will be utilizing for the sessions. I also have a few more gorgeous spots around downtown that aren’t pictured here.

A non-refundable retainer of $50 required for booking. Email marketing@kalinorton.com with your first, second, and third time preferences or any questions, availability, and reserving your spot!

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Time slot availability is as follows…

Friday, May 31, 2019

9:00 am

9:40 am

10:20 am

11:00 am

11:40 am

1:00 pm

1:40 pm

2:20 pm

3:00 pm

3:40 pm

4:20 pm

5:00 pm

5:40 pm

7:00 pm

Sunday, June 9, 2019

9:00 am

11:40 am

1:00 pm

1:40 pm

2:20 pm

3:40 pm

4:20 pm

7:00 pm

Pigtails + Pampers: Kate is One! | Mandeville Family Photographer

"I had no idea it would be this much.

I had no idea I could handle it.

I had no idea how BEAUTIFUL it all actually is."

- Typewriter Series #634 by Tyler Knott Gregson

One of my favorite things about seeing sweet Kate grow throughout this year has been to see the wonder in her parents' eyes as they soak in every little thing about her that adds beauty to their world.  From the moment I walked into their home for Kate's newborn session over a year ago, I felt overwhelmingly grateful to document her first year into a beautifully curated time capsule. You can see her first days in this world, here.

Here's a peek into Kate at one-year-old...

Benson Family | Louisiana Family Photographer

Cable knit, chambray, and a happy baby--I don't think I could ask for more. This sweet family is just one of the reasons I love our little neighborhood so much. We have so many families nearby and I'm so grateful to have made so many new friends that live nearby in the past few years. Courtney, Casey, and Jax made my afternoon for this serene dusk shoot. Jax is such a calm baby and I especially love that he flirts with me every time I see him--bashful eyes and big smiles, I just love it.

Isn't Courtney a stunning momma? I just adore the sweet moments they shared in front of me.

Tromping through a field with momma--I mean, isn't that every toddler's dream?

I was pretty enamored with Courtney's long locks, so I had to sneak her away for a few shots of alone. I personally think every woman deserves a few photographs regularly to make her feel like a million bucks. (:

Courtney and Casey, thank you from the bottom of my heart for the opportunity to document your sweet little family. I am ever-grateful for sharing these moments with you.

Fugarino Family | Louisiana Family Photographer

Words cannot accurately describe my sheer love for documenting pure emotion--from the unwavering love of a child, to the profound love of a parent--it just makes my heart all ooey gooey. When I photographed Jessica, Bryce, and their beautiful girls, I felt so much calm, comfort, and protection radiating from them onto their beautiful babies. It especially warmed my heart at the genuine adoration I could see in Bryce's eyes as he held each of his girls. And you know these next ones are my weak spot. Jessica sharing the most intimate moments with three-months-new Isla.

Low hanging moss, the softest of colors, and a most beautiful family--my little Heaven.

Avery has such a gentle temperament that it was so easy to photograph her loving on each one of her family members. I feel like this is an age that Jessica and Bryce will look back on forever and remember the unadulturated love of their sweet girl.

Isla knew exactly who was holding her the second her daddy started holding her hand. He didn't say a word. Goosebumps, anyone? Jessica and Bryce, thank you for the most beautiful opportunity to organically document the love of your little family.