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Explore family photography with Katrina Williams.

Katrina Williams

Katrina Williams is a photographer based in Durham, North Carolina, who founded Fifty Two Hundred Photo + Film to help families celebrate the everyday moments in their lives.

Katrina Williams

Katrina Williams is a photographer based in Durham, North Carolina, who founded Fifty Two Hundred Photo + Film to help families celebrate the everyday moments in their lives.

“The camera allows me into spaces that I otherwise wouldn’t be invited. It opens me up to meeting different kinds of people and being a part of these special moments in their lives.”

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See how Katrina transforms her images in Photoshop with these quick video tutorials.

“My love for photography has developed over the years as a therapeutic tool. In a sense, it’s helped me process what I’m going through.” 

Get inspired.

Katrina shares her tips for taking family photos that feel more natural.

Create a connection.

Katrina plans for a shoot by first having the family answer a detailed questionnaire about their history. “By the time I get to the session I feel like I know this family so well, I’ve already fallen in love with them. And that really helps to build trust.”

Make it fun.

Creating a natural composition is easier when families have something tangible to do or talk about. “If it’s feeling awkward, just have them walk, or jump, or move positions. I love to incorporate music in my sessions. I’ll ask the family what kind of music they like and create a playlist for them.”

Meet them on their level.

When working with children, Katrina says it’s important to play along with them. “Shooting at a child’s eye level will allow your photo to be framed at their perspective — I think this angle helps to portray that sense of wonder they have about the world.”

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