sacramento maternity newborn baby photographer katherine vess photography

Behind the Lens

SACRAMENTO MATERNITY NEWBORN & BABY PHOTOGRAPHER

A camera has been my constant companion since 8th grade, but my passion was truly rooted much earlier, flipping through photo albums as a child, captivated by how a single moment could be held forever. I’ve always believed that a great photograph is a portal. It has the power to transport you back to a specific place, a scent, or a feeling—bringing you face-to-face with a memory you cherish.

Since 2009, I have had the honor of photographing Northern California’s newest and tiniest residents. Based in Shingle Springs, just thirty minutes east of Sacramento, I specialize in the delicate art of the first year. From the quiet anticipation of maternity to the fleeting details of the newborn stage and the wonder of a baby’s first milestones, my work is dedicated to these transformative beginnings.

To me, this is more than a profession; it is an invitation to help you find the beauty in the pause. My goal is to create a space where you can slow down and simply be present with your child, while I focus on freezing these precious days before they slip away. It is truly an honor to be trusted with your family’s history. I look forward to creating meaningful portraits together that you will reach for, and return to, for generations.

my philosophy is simple

Honor the season you are in. Whether documenting the anticipation of a growing belly or the softness of a newborn, I provide a calm, curated space where you can slow down and simply be present while we capture the beauty of your now.

Get to KnowMe

I’m splurging on

Travel (I haven’t been everywhere but it’s on my list)

go-to coffee order

Vanilla Latte

my guilty pleasure

Watching silly shows like Love is Blind while I edit

you can always find me

Hiking up the side of a mountain… or at Target

listening on repeat

Rumors album by Fleetwood Mac

my favorite place

My Dad’s house surrounded by family

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Ready to preserve this season?

We don’t just take photographs; we document the quiet, significant details that were meant to stand still—preserving your legacy with a sophisticated, timeless aesthetic.

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