THE HONEST FRAMES
KATHERINE PESSON | CALGARY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
COMING SOON:
FAMILY PHOTOS YOU CAN ENJOY—AND DON'T HAVE TO PLAN
The
Crafted Keepsake
Project
You want the photos, you just haven't gotten around to it...
I don't have to tell you that family photos are nice to have—you get it! That's why you're here reading this.
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It feels like time to move them from the Nice to Have List to the To-Do List. But getting them from there to Done is a whole separate issue.
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You want to remember this stage of life, of course. You wish you were in more of the photos of your family—me too!
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Wanting it is not the problem!​
The reality is: You're juggling work, kids, dinner, bedtime routines, laundry, and trying to remember what you even needed at the grocery store.
Planning family photos feels like one more task that requires your time, energy, and decision-making skills. It's just another tab open in your brain.
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If you've ever looked at a friend's photo session and thought, "That looks beautiful... but I'm too tired to make it happen," you're not alone.
Listen, I get it! I've had four babies, and been a mom for 11 years, and we've only had family photos done 3 times — just because I get overwhelmed with planning them, and I freeze up...and I'M A PHOTOGRAPHER!
This is exactly why I
created The Crafted Keepsake Project.
it's a collection of pre-planned family experiences—that I just happen to tag along for with my camera in hand.
BOOKING AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2025
These are carefully curated, low-effort, high-meaning photo experiences where the logistics are handled, the moments are real, and the result is a gallery full of images that feel like your family — not a performance of it.
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Each session is thoughtfully designed to take the pressure off your shoulders. From location to activities to outfit guidance, I take care of the decisions so you can show up, be with your people, and trust that something meaningful will come from it.
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Your session won’t feel rushed or overly posed. You’ll have time to settle in, connect, and forget the camera is even there. And after, you’ll receive a gallery that tells the story of this season of your life — exactly as it is.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT WHAT KIND OF CORE MEMORIES YOUR FAMILY IS READY TO MAKE THIS SUMMER
These sessions are for you if...
You want family photos that don’t require hours of planning or energy you don’t have.
You’re craving something slower, something real, something that reflects who your family is.
You want your kids to look back and remember these little adventures you took together.
You want to feel seen in the photos — not just posed or styled, but present.
You want this to feel like a joy, not a chore.
You want to stop putting it off and start remembering what matters.
What's
Included?
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A curated location and concept with meaningful, age-appropriate activities your kids will actually enjoy
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No rigid time limits (sessions usually run 60–90 minutes depending on your family's rhythm)
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30 edited images to download included (with the option to purchase your full gallery)
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Outfit guide tailored to your session’s look and feel
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Optional 15-minute consultation call to customize for your family’s needs
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Easy online booking with immediate access to my calendar
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The Beach
LAKE BONAVISTA
Sandcastles, sunscreen and swimsuits. What better way to spend a summer day?
The Library
CALGARY CENTRAL LIBRARY
Sandcastles, sunscreen and swimsuits. What better way to spend a summer day?
The River
SANDY BEACH PARK
Sandcastles, sunscreen and swimsuits. What better way to spend a summer day?
The Orchard
SASKATOON FARMS
Sandcastles, sunscreen and swimsuits. What better way to spend a summer day?
