Katie Mihalak Photography

Erie, PA Photographer - Weddings - Seniors - Family - Newborn - Pets

​Erie PA Wedding and lifestyle photographer.  

Location

Where will we go?  Don't worry I have lots of great places!  I am always up for suggestions though so please share them with me.  However, after years of experience I know great spots, depending on time of year, time of day, wind direction etc.  (That might sound silly but trust me - it all matters!) ​

My "area" is pretty broad from Erie, Crawford and Ashtabula counties.

For seniors, children and families we can go to up to 3 locations in the same "vicinity". ​

What to Wear?

Seniors bring 3 changes of clothes!
For families of small children and children's sessions, I don't recommend clothing changes. 

Here is my pinterest board dedicated to what to wear. ​

For seniors, I ask that each outfit be different than the others.  Let's go for 3 looks.  I will check them out and we can discuss which outfit will go with which background the best. ​

For families, It isn't necesary to match exact colors.  My mom is a quilter and she explained to me how to pick fabrics and I think this goes with portraits too.  Choose a pattern for one person, then pull the colors out of that pattern for the others.  Think about it.  Check out that pinterest board - lots of inspiration.​

​What Type of Camera Should I Buy?

​This is a question that I get a lot from people and it is a toughie for me.  I know my camera inside and out.  I could operate it with my eyes closed.  But I am not a camera salesperson.  I don't know the ins and outs of the latest dslr's etc...   I don't know what you want to use it for.  I don't know what your knowledge level is.  
I would encourage you to go to your local camera store in Erie and Meadville that would be Van Tuil or Best Buy.  Sorry I can't be of more help!

How Do I Use My Camera?​

I just started offering camera classes. This is something that I plan on continuing in my "off season".  Check out my facebook page for future announcements. ​

Rescheduling ​

Eek! We have an appointment coming up and I can't make it - or we have a session and the weather is terrible! Don't fear - I leave immediate dates open for this very reason.  It won't take you 3 months to get another appointment with me.  It can be the next week. ​

Donations/Sponsors

I try to donate to and help as many organizations as I can but I have a limit as to much how much I can help.  Please keep asking me but don't take it personally if I just can't give any more. :)​

PETS

Can we bring pets?  YESSSSSSSSSS  Maybe bring another friend to help out with them when they aren't in the photos.​

In Home Sessions

If I am coming to your home, this is what happens.

I will come in and look for bright spots.  For babies, bedrooms work great. I just ask that the bed is cleared off and made.  I don't care if your room is clean or not.  (If it helps I will show you pics of my house so you don't go nuts trying to clean.) ​

Often times I will ask if we can move a piece of furniture to use a wall as a background.  I find some weird spots that make for good backgrounds.  I feel it is a gift! LOL

Newborns

Please feed your baby right before I arrive.  make sure they are in a dry diaper.  Sleeping is best and milk comas are a perfect time to photograph.  Make sure your home is toasty warm.  (I can bring a space heater if need be.)  ​

If you have older children let's try to keep them in another room until we are ready for them :)​