Kate Preftakes Photography

Baby Winston | NH Newborn Photographer

Kate — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:37:24 +0000

Two weeks old, a furrowed brow, and the cutest little nose you ever will see. Meet baby Winston. I love how he takes in the world.

I photographed Jill and Matt’s wedding a few years ago and was so excited to hear that they were having a baby! Little Winn is beautiful and such a lucky boy to have these two as his parents.

Welcome to the world little man!

XO~Kate

Dreamy Sunset Engagement

Kate — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:49:11 +0000

The day I photographed Kristin and Matt was just about the most beautiful spring evening you could imagine. The light was beautiful, the temperature was perfect and the black flies were bearable. If you live in New England you know what I’m talking about!

Kristin and Matt are one of the most adorable couples I’ve met and truly seem to be made for each other.

xo~Kate

17 Months | NH Children’s Photographer

Kate — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:14:44 +0000

We just returned home from a wonderful week in Florida (more on that to come). While we were gone we had our floors refinished. I couldn’t resist using the empty space and beautiful new floors to do a few quick pictures of Bea who just turned 17 months old.

Here she is, Little Miss Independent!

Mini-me!

xo~Kate

And Baby Makes Four | NH Newborn Photographer

Kate — Thu, 02 May 2013 10:24:38 +0000

Sweet baby Hailey was just 4 days old when I came to their house for a portrait session. She has the perfect amount of baby hair and the perfect little newborn body. I know I say it every time, but I just can’t get enough of these amazing little beings. So marvelous, so new, and so incredibly loved.

xo~Kate

Family | NH Children’s Photographer

Kate — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:19:25 +0000

There’s nothing better than family. Grandparents, sisters, mothers. It’s what life is all about.

This was another shoot I did for the Monadnock Community Hospital. They wanted pictures of a grandfather and his granddaughter together. They were all so sweet.

xo~Kate

Breathe | NH Newborn Photographer

Kate — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:15:57 +0000

This week is April vacation and I’ve been enjoying spending time with my kids. We are about to go on a little adventure but I wanted to post this beautiful image before I leave. It’s such a tender moment with a mom and her brand new baby and reminds me of how much time I spent snuggling and staring at my new babies. Asa is already up to my chin and all the kids are growing so fast but I’m sure that even when I am old and senile I will still remember what it was like to hold them all and breathe in their beautiful baby scent.

xo~Kate

4 Times 12 | April

Kate — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:17:50 +0000

It’s finally starting to feel like spring around here and even though there is frost in the mornings, our yard is already littered with summer toys. The kids love getting out all their outdoor gear after a long winter and it’s nice to have our yard back to ride bikes, play basketball, and dig in the dirt. We’re looking forward to a fun April vacation this week. Happy Spring!!

xo~Kate

Spring | NH Children’s Photographer

Kate — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:58:30 +0000

This adorable little guy is 11 months old. I had a quick little session with him last week and loved hanging out with his family. He has the most beautiful red hair and sweet expressive eyes. It was a chilly spring day but that didn’t stop him from enjoying the trees and blossoms.

XO~Kate

Identically Different | NH Children’s Photographer

Kate — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:12:48 +0000

One of my favorite things to do is spend time with families in their homes and neighborhoods. I believe that photos from sessions like these will withstand the test of time because it is a documentation of real life. These children will have memories of their childhood exactly like these images. Walking to the park with Mom and Dad, playing at the playground and fooling around together in their bedroom.

I photographed these adorable twin boys a while back when they were just 20 months old. You can see that post here. My how they’ve grown and changed! Their personalities really stand out now and it’s amazing to watch these identical little beings exist together in very different ways. They were an absolute delight and I didn’t want to leave!

My favorite!

XO~Kate

Ellie and Darren | Wellesley Engagement Session

Kate — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:53:07 +0000

It all started at a birthday party. Neither one knows who’s birthday it was. All they know is that they found each other there and never looked back. The rest is history, or it will be, in September when they get married!

Meet Ellie and Darren. Two of the sweetest people I have ever photographed. We met at Wellesley College for some engagement pictures and had so much fun walking around together. Wellesley has a gorgeous campus and it seems that everywhere you go there’s a beautiful setting. I love the way these two are so comfortable with each other and laugh together. Adorable. I can’t wait for their wedding in September!

This last one reminds me of a Bob Dylan album cover. So, obviously, I love it even more!

xo~Kate

PS. Ellie, your hair is to die for. That is all.