Newport Mansion Engagement

I don’t know how to properly put into words how magical it was to capture my best friend’s engagement photos with the picturesque backdrop of Ocean Drive’s mansions and cliffs in Newport. We climbed the wildflower filled cliffsides and explored the grounds of an 1892 mansion with kindred curiosity.

I knew the importance of this moment required my subjects, A & A, to be comfortable and relaxed in front of my lens. In general, being at ease with your photographer is crucial in allowing couples to fully immerse themselves in the present, free from any self-consciousness. It fosters a genuine connection between photographer and subject, enabling me to encapsulate the raw emotions and authentic expressions that truly reflect the couple's love story. Encouraging laughter, conversation, and offering gentle guidance throughout the shoot ensured that their personalities shone through effortlessly.

The result of our relaxed, yet still adventurous, session was a series of enchanting photographs that I hope to show show their children someday... hopefully as Auntie Katelynn. No rush guys.

June 2023 | Newport, RI | Katelynn Stalaboin Photography

The Cliffside Jamestown Engagement

Whenever I approach a couples photoshoot, especially a photoshoot to mark a couple’s engagement, I always keep my core philosophy top of mind. My job is to capture the essence of my photograph’s subjects as I see them. Heather and Neil’s engagement session in Jamestown was no different.

Heather and Neil met in college and traveled to Europe together during the early days of their relationship. Their love is silly, pure and incredibly beautiful. They don’t take themselves too seriously but allowed moments of intimacy creep into the session at seemingly the perfect times.

Heather and Neil didn’t put on a show for the camera, hence why each image speaks so true to how they actually are in real life. I don’t put this lightly when I say they were a dream client, mostly because they were down to climb the cliffs of Jamestown with me in order to create these timeless images.

Heather & Neil, Jamestown, RI - 2022, Katelynn Stalaboin Photography

A Day on the Boston Common

It is SINFUL that I have not shared this beautiful family session from 2021 on the Boston Common. And, yes, it’s “ The Common” not “The Commons.” I learned that the hard way my first semester of college when my professor accosted me for calling the park, “The Commons.” Apparently, adding an S to the name is a tell-tale sign you’re not from Boston… oopsies, caught red-handed!

As a Mother’s Day gift to his wife, Mr. R booked me for a family portrait session in one of their favorite Boston parks. The kids and I climbed old and twisting willow trees and explored the grounds together. I look back on this shoot and remember the feeling of fulfillment and joy I had after I parted ways with the R family. There’s something about that natural curiosity that children have that makes photographing them such a cathartic experience. It forces me to explore the world around me along with them.

R Family, Boston, MA - 2021, Katelynn Stalaboin Photography

Testing...testing.... is this thing on?

Hi! Long time, no blog post. Although I abandoned this blog as life got busy, I never put my camera down and continued to create amazing memories with my clients. During this time, I revamped my website and in turn, revamped my brand. So yay for new branding!

I’m hoping over the coming weeks I will slowly trickle out blog posts about allllllll the sessions I’ve had the privilege of completing since 2020 (can you believe I haven’t blogged for three WHOLE years?)