Katie | Oconomowoc Family Photographer

Crazy lucky to be their mom 🩵 Happy Mama’s Day to all the moms. You are amazing!

We love client reactions to their @shootproof galleries! Thank you to @katie_emanuelson for sharing how excited her clients are to see their photos! 🩵 Link in bio to learn more!

Being a mom to a newborn is an all encompassing job & huge change from life before a new baby. It takes everything in you to cater to every need of a little one around the clock, all while your body is healing. This phase can also be isolating - but it doesn’t have to be. It’s a time when we arguably need community the most. Join us 5/29 at the perfectly designed @wildpreciousboutique - a space that has thought of everything! We will connect over coffee ☕️ with other newborn mamas, 🛍️ shop, & have professional portraits for you and your little one by the incredibly talented @katie_emanuelson 📷 Ticket is $25 and includes a medium sized drink of your choice, a gourmet bakery item, instore discounts, giveaways, resources for new mamas, as well as 2 final edited images from your mini newborn photo session with Katie. If you have recently had a baby (baby is 5mo. old or younger) don’t miss this chance to make some new mom friends in a welcoming space, do some shopping, & get beautiful photos commemorating this time with your little one. Know that you are welcome to come for as long or short of a time as works for you and your newborns schedule. Note: space is stroller accessible but might need to park some strollers outside due to space. Space is limited so sign up as soon as you can! 🔗 link in bio! Can’t wait to see all those precious little babes! See you there! 🫶🏻

Lake Country Littles was founded on the joy of bringing people together — and more specifically, the joy of bringing moms together. Because whether you’re a brand new mom or a 4th time mom, there’s an instant connection between us. It’s the knowing glance — the smile in our eyes as we connect over sleepless nights with a newborn or long days with a strong-willed toddler. The unspoken understanding of what it takes to mother. It takes everything we have. It’s the powerful feeling of camaraderie when you walk into a room & realize you’re surrounded by moms who are IN it too. We all know — motherhood is full. It’s full hearts, full hands, (& full laundry baskets!😆). It’s the weighty mental load that never really shuts off. So building the kind of community you need, can feel like one more thing. We’re here to make that part a bit easier. And it’s my goal that when you come to an event you leave feeling like making mom friends isn’t so hard afterall. And one of the best parts? You don’t plan it or coordinate it. You just show up — and enjoy. 🫶🏼 This community was built because moms deserve something special. A way to make core memories with your kids, welcoming spaces to make connections, & mommy & me experiences that brighten your week (no matter how it’s going!) In the past nearly four years of LCL I’ve seen that when intentional spaces are created —moms thrive. It’s more than just fun events, it’s about building a communitiy so this season of life feels a bit lighter. Because you weren’t meant to disappear in motherhood. You were meant to flourish in it.🫶🏼 What started as something small has grown into so much more than I ever dreamed. Thanks for being here & letting me play a small part in your motherhood journey, it is an honor! And stay close — something really big is coming soon. 🤍✨👀 - Lauren 📷: @katie_emanuelson

Exactly what I needed this week. 🤍 🫶🏻🫱🏻‍🫲🏼🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

Life with Cal 🩵

New episode from the PhotograpHER podcast dropped! in this podcast interview with Katie we talk about why mini sessions are so powerful and growing and sustaining your business. She is truly the mini session “queen” Listen to how she went from an ER nurse to a full-time multi six figure family photographer. Comment KATIE and I’ll send you the link!

Just the cutest girl in the world

Buyers don’t purchase square footage, they purchase a feeling. • Staging tells a story before we as Realtors even say a word. In this market, presentation isn’t optional, it’s leverage. Furniture placed with purpose sells homes in 2026. • If you’re thinking of selling in Lake Country, let’s make sure your home doesn’t just get listed, it gets remembered.

Today was yet again, a blessing to be apart of. • Over the last two weeks, we had 2 events. 60 new moms (whether first time or new moms to multiples) meet for coffee, conversations and connections. • We were honored to meet and mingle with these mamas and @lakecountrylittles to collaborate and with our neighbors @bottom_line_bakeshop_and_cafe 🤍. • It was beautiful to see moms with old friends and make new ones. Curl their hair for the first time in weeks, just be happy to be out of the house or be able to talk about this new season. • We are so excited to have many more events with these beautiful ladies and businesses. We loved hosting this amazing community. @katie_emanuelson 📸

A little love letter to the @elenasblair_photography retreat in Palm Springs I went to a couple weekends ago. I never realized how important going to retreats like this one were. I learned so much about photography but my biggest take away was getting to know my cohorties from my mastermind with @elenasblair_photography . It felt like we had known each other forever. I loved learning about their lives and sharing ways we do this and that helping each other with business and life advice. We bonded over everything from camera settings to how to get our kids to fall asleep. I felt seen, I felt heard, I felt community ❤️ Thanks you for everything to everyone there and thanks for the chats cohotties. They meant more than you know!! @haleykinziephotography @lydia_apolloandivy @katie_emanuelson @kimgravesphotos They are the gorgeous 4 ladies at the end! Also Haley thank you for the pic I used of yours in here!

💫 Due to popular demand we added ONE MORE newborn event this month. Join us 1/28! For all the newborn mamas I’m excited to announce another special event just for you! Being a mom to a newborn is an all encompassing job & a huge change from life before a new baby. It takes everything in you to cater to every need of a little one around the clock, all while your body is still healing. This phase can also be isolating— but it doesn’t have to be. It’s a time when we arguably need community the most. Join us 1/28 at the beautiful new venue , @mouvhouse , in downtown Oconomowoc, for a time of connection over coffee with other newborn mamas, complete with professional portraits of you and your new little one by the incredibly talented @katie_emanuelson . Ticket is $35 and includes a medium-sized drink of your choice from @bottom_line_bakeshop_and_cafe , gourmet bakery item, as well as 2-3 final edited images from your mini newborn photo session with Katie. If you’ve recently had a baby (baby is 4mo. old or younger) don’t miss this chance to make some new mom friends in a welcoming space & get beautiful photos commemorating this time with your little one. Know that you are welcome to come for as long or as short of a time as works for you & your newborn’s schedule. 🫶🏼 Note: Stroller-accessible entrance & ample street parking available as well as free public parking lots nearby. 🏃🏼‍♀️Space is limited so sign up as soon as you can! Can’t wait to see all those precious little babes! 🤍 See you there!