Posts by Kim Hartz

There is nothing more special than bringing a new family member home, both human and furry.  I love babies and puppies, and what is better than baby breath and puppy breath?  Off hand, I can’t think of anything sweeter than the smell of a brand new baby or the smell of a puppy.  I wonder why I decided…

I really love being a newborn photographer.  There is nothing sweeter or more pure than a brand new baby with their soft skin and wonderful newborn scent.  They are just starting to adjust to life on the outside when they come in for their newborn portraits.  I love being able to soothe, shape, and hold…

I may have mentioned once or twice before that I’m a baby photographer.  The word “baby” may mean something to one person, and something completely different to another.  The word baby has a combined meaning for me in that it encompasses both babies with and without fur.  Just because your baby wears a fur coat…

I love being a baby photographer.  For the non-furry babies, I love their first year and seeing these adorable newborn babies grow up.  It is definitely a perk I get to enjoy, and it’s amazing how fast they grow.   I photographed Wyatt’s newborn session when he was just eleven days old, then again at seven months,…

If you have been checking back on the blog recently, you may have noticed that I am changing things up a bit.   I have been wanting to shift my work towards a more simplistic style that highlights the babies I photograph, and Baxter and Bella were some of my first pups to photograph in…

If you’re interested in working with me, I think we should get to know each other.  I am a pet and newborn photographer, but that doesn’t tell you much does it?  I’m going to give you a little insight into why I choose to photograph babies – both with and without fur.  That is why…

It’s always fun to photograph Dachshunds.  Their big ears and long bodies are so adorable, and I love it when you can see them stretched out to get the full effect of being a wiener dog.  Both Ben & Betty Lou had some energy going for their session.  Not to mention they were both very…

Miss Lorelei was my first newborn to photograph since having my own precious baby arrive.  It has been extremely hard getting back to work because I don’t want to ever leave her… not even for an hour.  Guilt has become a huge part of my life.  But, after meeting Lorelei, I know going back to work…