Katherine Birkbeck
Hi friends, I'm Katherine! I'm a mom of twins - the sassiest little girl and the funniest little boy. They keep my husband Jay and I (15 years and counting) on our toes for sure but sometimes it's our fur baby, beagle and super dog Peter, that is the one causing all the trouble. But only sometimes. I'm also a photographer and I have loved being a small business owner for the last 13 years. Saying that makes me feel old! We have a crazy, busy life with a lot of love and we love calling Knoxville home.
Twins & Kindergarten: Why We’re Separating
I’m pretty sure the first time someone asked me if I thought I would put my twins in the same school classroom was when I was still pregnant. I couldn’t tell you what my...
Not So Fast Little Girl
I’m lying in bed with my five-year-old daughter, trying to get her to think about going to sleep when all she wants to do is talk. She’s tossing her arms wildly around and talking...
We Are Knoxville – Infertility Awareness, Struggles, and Hope
In the spring of 2011 I was sitting in my home office sad, mad, and anxious -- there wasn’t an emotion I wasn’t having at the time. A few minutes later I ran upstairs...
Having Kids Changed How I See Weddings
One of the first couples I ever had the pleasure of photographing in 2007 were two lovely people named Natalie and Nathan. I was 25 at the time and had been married for three...
Never Say Never
Before I had children of my own, I had a pretty short list of things I'd swear I'd never, ever do. I was thirty before I had kids and had watched my friends venture...
Capturing Your Kids: Tips From a Photographer
Often moms tell me “I just can’t get my kids to look at the camera and smile” or “I just want good photos of my kids.” Perhaps the one thing moms hold to be...
Sweet or Gorgeous
Facebook can be a beautiful thing on your birthday. This year, like many years before, I was flooded with such fun birthday wishes. And as I'm sure anyone else who has Facebook has figured...