PORTRAIT, INTENTIONALLY CREATED
A luxury portrait experience designed around you, your story, and the moments you want to remember.
From our first conversation to the final artwork, every detail is thoughtfully considered to create portraits that feel timeless, elevated, and entirely your own.
Your experience with KLP is about more than stepping in front of a camera.
It’s about slowing down, feeling beautiful, and creating something meaningful from the season of life you’re in. From personalized styling guidance and fully guided posing to thoughtful studio setups and a private portrait reveal, every part of your experience is designed to help you feel confident, cared for, and completely yourself.
MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER, KATHLEEN.
Hello! I’m Kathleen, a maternity, motherhood, family, and beauty photographer based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I’m so glad you’re here! I know how easy it is to put yourself last, to shy away from the camera, or to feel like these beautiful moments slip by too quickly. That’s exactly why I do what I do. My heart is in creating a space where you feel safe, celebrated, and completely yourself. I’m here to guide you every step of the way with kindness, understanding, and a little extra love so you can finally see yourself through a lens of beauty and confidence. Whether we’re capturing your motherhood journey, a special milestone, or simply celebrating you, I want this experience to remind you just how worthy and radiant you are.
MATERNITY
A story unfolding, celebrate the woman, the life she carries, and the quiet, breathtaking beauty of a journey that transforms everything. This is becoming a mother, captured.
Motherhood & Family
Capture the magic of the tender moments, the wild joy, and the beautiful bond between you and your little ones that words could never quite describe.
Beauty & Branding
Celebrate every milestone in style whether it’s a birthday, a major accomplishment, or a bold new chapter in your brand. Every moment deserves to feel unforgettable.
Professional Makeup at the studio
A Day of Luxurious Pampering
For those who choose to include professional makeup in their experience, your session begins with a little time dedicated entirely to you.
Our professional makeup artist will create a look that enhances your natural features and complements your vision for your portraits. Whether you prefer soft and natural or a little more polished and glamorous.
As you settle in, take a moment to relax, enjoy a little pampering, and ease into the experience. By the time you step in front of the camera, you’ll feel confident, beautiful, and ready to shine.
Professional makeup is included with select collections and available as an add-on with other collections.
Prefer to do your own makeup? You’re always welcome to arrive camera ready.
Meaning in Every Frame
Turn your home into a living story where every wall holds a memory and every frame is a masterpiece of love. Let your most meaningful moments live beautifully all around you.
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client Testimonial
“The experience was extremely professional, Kathleen was very dedicated and devoted to providing exactly the dream picture you have in mind and bringing it to life, while making you feel like you are the masterpiece. I loved how clean, sharp and dreamy the pictures turn out to cherish forever."
Shirley C.
Maternity Session
client Testimonial
“My whole experience was wonderful everything was so nice Kathleen makes you feel like you have known her forever she makes you feel very comfortable. loved how they have the make up there and how they already know what outfits your going to be wearing that is such a big help and something less you have to worry about ! During the whole photoshoot she’s guiding you with different poses making sure you’re looking your best!!"
Cynthia A.
Maternity Session
client Testimonial
“From the moment you walk in Kathleen receives you with such an upbeat welcoming attitude. The whole experience was amazing very smooth and professional. Kathleen is very passionate on what she does for sure made me feel so beautiful the entire time. Such an amazing and unique experience."
Gabby Z.
Maternity Session
client Testimonial
“It was amazing, the experience was so much fun, I loved the positive and warm atmosphere, it made it easy to pose and put on my model face."
Angela F.
maternity session
client Testimonial
“It was a great experience for me! It was nice to be greeted with food, and to be pampered throughout the whole process. Kathleen definitely makes you feel comfortable and let’s you let loose and be the best you!"
Caitlyn S.
Maternity Session
client Testimonial
“From the moment I walked in the door, I felt pampered and a sense of comfort. You were welcoming, understanding and kind. I was excited from the moment that we set a date and my heart raced as we changed from one outfit to another. We laughed, danced and shared heartfelt stories.
Kathleen, I will always cherish this moment in time. I am so pleased with my photoshoot and I felt amazing. You captured the virtue of my womanhood and helped me to reveal layers of beauty and an innocence of life."
Helen M.
beauty Session
client Testimonial
“Kathleen was very professional and personal. The love and care that she takes for each step and each detail is amazing! Her photos are timeless! We will definitely be booking her in the future!"
Summer G.
Motherhood Session
KATHLEEN LISBETH PHOTOGRAPHY
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Kathleen Lisbeth Photography
Award-winning professional photographer specializing in motherhood, maternity, family and beauty portraiture in Grand Rapids, Michigan