I am overjoyed, flattered, and humbled after putting on a client appreciation day for my past and present photography clients!  I have been so fortunate to be able to work with such wonderful families, couples, and babies over the years working as a birth, family, documentary, and real estate photographer in the St. Louis area.  It’s one thing to run a business and have clients.  It’s an entirely different thing to have loyal clients who know you, who like you, who trust you, and most importantly, who support and believe in you.  To everyone who made it out today, as well as to those who couldn’t make it, I want to say THANK YOU.  You make my business what it is and without you, I wouldn’t be here today.  

Young group of people under a park pavilion

Katie Gaeta Photography can koozies with website, logo, and Documenting YOUR story

Woman and Man smiling sitting on a picnic table bench at Client Appreciation Day We went to a local St. Louis park and somehow caught a break in the relentless heat of the summer.  We happened upon a mild weather day and had plenty of shade, a playground, a splash pad, beer, and Ted Drewes!  It was a mid day afternoon event and even my sweet clients who have babies who typically nap at that time showed up.  Seriously, like I said, humbled.  As a mom to three little ones, we know how important naps are.  Your kiddos are troopers!!

Crowd gathered at Client Appreciation day eating Ted Drewes

Baby sitting in wheelchair at park Young mother looking at baby in lap sitting at picnic table bench

Baby crawling towards camera smiling with pigtails The kids played for hours on the playground and jumped around happily on the splash pad.  With the exception of one burned butt (poor Abby, I know you’re a tough lady!), one bruised head, one scraped up arm, and a couple tumbles here and there, the kids did great!  I was so happy to see the plethora of kiddos!  It brings me such a smile when I get to work with kids during my sessions and watching them grow up is incredibly special to me!

Young families eating Ted Drewes at picnic bench in park Baby in wheelchair playing with young boy at park pavilion Two young children boy and girl playing frisbee in swimsuits at park in summer Young mom sitting at picnic table with baby eating Ted Drewes frozen custard in summer Three men sitting at picnic table benches smiling at park in summer Baby in wheelchair with boy next to her smiling with adults smiling on at park pavilion

The adults, well, with beer, Ted Drewes, and good company, there was no shortage of conversation, laughter and fun.  And with cold beer hugged by some Katie Gaeta Photography koozies, everyone was able to kick back and enjoy the afternoon.

Back view of father looking at young daughter posing

Couple with stroller and mom with young toddler

Two women smile on talking to man at pavilion at park I can’t thank everyone enough for the love, support, and for showing up to my first annual Client Appreciation Day!  You can bet we’ll have it again next year, so if you couldn’t make it out this time, stay tuned for updates for the next one (and I’ve already vowed to take more photos of it next year!  ha ha ha)!  So excited for my upcoming client sessions and to add all sorts of new clients to the list next year! Two men playing frisbee at park with people playing croquet behind them summer Two men with beers bending over with laughter Young mother with baby sitting on cooler at park pavilion Young crowd gathered at pavilion picnic benches with Ted Drewes and beer

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