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EXACTLY AS THEY ARE....

A photographer's guide to capturing energetic kids with less pressure, more play & real connection

By: Knot & Wing Photography
ARE you ready to keep leveling up your photography skills?

well try these new and untapped skills i'm about to show you!
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Ready to level up your Family Photography skills?

 

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Inside the guide: SUGGESTIONS, prompts, and pro tips that actually work


  • Ready to feel more confident behind the camera?
  • How can I gain attention of the family/kiddos?
  • The kiddos are just not listening..what now?
  • The 60-Second reset

 

Hey, my name is KAryn M.

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✨ **Hi, I’m Karyn — the heart behind Knot & Wing Photography.** ✨

I realized it had been a while since I introduced myself around here, so whether you’re new to my page or you’ve been following along for years… **welcome. 🤍**

I’m a North Texas photographer specializing in families, motherhood, newborns, seniors, and the beautiful, sometimes wonderfully chaotic seasons in between.

But photography, for me, has never just been about getting everyone to look at the camera and smile.

It’s about meeting them where they are.

The little hand wrapped around yours.

The way your toddler still fits on your hip.

The belly laughs. The bear hugs. The personalities.

And yes… even the child who absolutely does *not* want to sit still and smile for me. 😂

Before photography, I spent more than 11 years working with children with special needs, and that experience has shaped so much of the photographer I am today. I believe every child deserves to be photographed in a way that honors who they are — without pressure to perform or fit into someone else’s idea of the “perfect” family photo.

I’m also a military spouse, a mom, and someone who knows firsthand just how quickly the seasons of family life change.

That’s a huge part of why "Knot & Wing" means so much to me.

The "Knot" represents the ties that hold us together — family, connection, love, and belonging.

The "Wing" represents childhood, growth, change, and eventually… letting them fly. 🪽

My goal is to create photographs that feel like **your family** — beautiful, genuine, connected and full of life.

Because someday, these won’t just be pretty pictures.

They’ll be proof of how little they once were.

How tightly they hugged you.

How they looked at you.

And what this season of your family felt like.

If you’re new here, I’d love to meet you!

📍 Northlake • Argyle • North Texas / DFW

📷 Knot & Wing Photography


 

"I usually freeze up when my session isn't going as planned, but these simple tricks changed everything. The suggestions were easy to remember and actually fun to try. For the first time, I felt relaxed and genuine behind my camera and i didn't feel like I had to perform for my family session."




— Client testimonial

 

FAQ

 

How quickly will I receive the guide after I enter my email?

As soon as you enter your email, you should be directed to the page.

I’m really new to photography—will this actually help me look natural?

Absolutely! Even if you have never done one family session before, these tricks will help you feeling ready to tackle it for sure!

What should I do if I don't receive the email after signing-up?

PLease send me an email to: knotandwingphotography@gmail.com

Does the guide include specific situational advice

I give as much as I can in my freebie. But if this is really interesting to you and you would love to learn more, I have a whole FREE webinar I am hosting soon about behavior and kiddos at photography sessions, and how to work best with them.

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