An experienced photographer specializing in Family Photojournalism with a local's heart and a travel
Kate McLean Photography is proudly based out of Orlando, Florida. Kate is a 7th generation native Floridian with a long line of family members in Florida’s citrus industry. Her photography style is heavily influenced by her native Floridian status contrasted with her love of adventurous world travel.
08/02/2022
So much of life is about balance.
Photography is no exception. It is a balance between what we can control and what we cannot. I can control everything about the camera; exposure, framing, lighting and to some degree my subject.
The things that slip through my grasp of control while I’m shooting are often where the magic happens.
A wandering little sister may toddle into my frame and create the real moment of parenthood. That moment when two parents really show what it’s like to have two babies. It’s nothing too outlandish, but it tells the whole story in such a beautifully human way - and it was completely out of my control.
07/20/2022
When people recount the most impactful moments of their life, they don’t usually tell you about the big zoomed out version . “I went on stage and got my oscar” is a dull and boring story.
Humans recount a story with tiny details that really stuck out to them at the time. A funny tone, a well-timed gust of wind, the look on someone’s face; these are the details that make a story wonderful.
The little fleeting details is what our brains cling to. Those tiny details make a story magical.
That’s what I’m always looking for in life. It’s not the big moment, it’s the little ones.
07/19/2022
Style and the size of your guest list are independent variables when it comes to your wedding.
An Intimate wedding or elopement does not mean you can’t have impeccable style and outfit changes and fabulous taste and all the extra touches. Do you. Be extra. Go big - even with a small guest list.
So as it turns out, size DOESN’T matter 😉
07/19/2022
There’s the perfect photo, then there’s the perfect photo - yunno what I mean?
I’m here for that ideal, print-quality image. I shoot for publications and magazine covers and billboards and allll that stuff. That sort of crisp idealistic portraiture scratches an itch in my brain.
But that candid moment? That accident on film that breaks the ‘rules’? The moment in time that just sort of happens without me doing much besides being ready? That’s what scratches an itch in my soul!
That moment is what it’s all about.
07/18/2022
Disco Garden Wedding. Need I say more?
Just a reminder that your wedding can be whatever you want it to be - and if you can be anything, why not be colorful!
04/12/2021
Planning a family vacation is hard... planning a family photoshoot is also hard – combining them together makes it easier. The outcome is a happy family all together in a beautiful place with photos to prove it.
Family Photography at Margaritaville Resort, Orlando is a great idea on how to get the most out of your family vacation in Sunny Florida.
04/06/2021
The class of 20 and 21 has had a bit of a rough go of it - but Grad photos can help to mark the occasion. Here are a few tips I give to anyone who comes to me for a Graduation session!
Photos taken at the beautiful campus of University of Central Florida
UCF Graduation Photography is one of the facets of my business that I love because it's a celebration of an accomplishment
04/05/2021
Spring has sprung and if you need some inspiration on how to dress the fam for Spring Portraits, I think this family nailed it!
Photos taken at the Beautiful Reunion Resort in sunny Florida.
Reunion Resort Family Photography - If you're looking for some style inspiration for your next family shoot, you've landed on the right page.
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If you're interested in taking part in a Day in the Life session or know someone who might be, contact me! :-)
My goal is to help families easily create timeless images and memories that will last a lifetime. I aim to make the process of booking, shooting and receiving your images uncomplicated from start to finish.
The style of photography I provide aims at being airy, bright and genuine. My approach involves putting families in the right light, giving clear instruction and allowing personalities to shine through. My goal of genuine expression happens as everyone in the family begins to relax into the time-tested pattern established by my group handling techniques.
Clients can be as involved or as hands off the planning process as they wish to be. I provide location consultation; granting access to my extensive example galleries of the many beautiful areas of Orlando. This will guide you to see how different locations will photograph. In addition to location scouting, your session includes a simple and easy-to-follow guide on how to dress your entire group (large or small) for the best outcome. The wardrobe consultation includes a well curated inspiration board which can be easily shared with all the family involved in the shoot.
I keep the pace of the shoot quick, starting with the whole group in the beginning and breaking it down into further subsections which allows everyone to take breaks and watch their family members giggle and be silly in front of my camera. I ensure all the images will compliment each other - so when they are printed and hung on a wall in your family homes they present as a piece of cohesive art work.
Being an Orlando local for most of my life and well-seasoned family photographer in this area grants me the ability to guide you to achieving exactly what you envision for your family memories. Whether you’re visiting Orlando or a time-tested native, I can help plan your shoot in the hidden gems of the city and even provide recommendations of things to do after or before our shoot together.
Kate McLean Photography is proudly based out of Orlando, Florida. Kate is a 7th generation native Floridian with a long line of family members in Florida’s citrus industry. Her photography style is heavily influenced by her native Floridian status contrasted with her love of adventurous world travel.
