Hearken Photography

The Team

Hello, we are a father-daughter duo located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The word "hearken" comes from the phrase "to hark back" or to reminisce. We capture your major milestones and the love in between so that you can hold your memories close for years to come. From our family to yours, we're honored to capture your everyday magic.

Katie Murdoch

photographer

Steve Schnittjer

photographer

What our clients are saying

Katie and Steve were so much fun to work with! They successfully pulled off my vision for maternity photos, entertained and engaged my 3.5 year old, and got my husband to “real smile”. I will definitely be coming back for future family milestones.

Erika & Moe

What our clients are saying

We had such an amazing experience with Katie & Steve. They made shooting our large family fun and easy and filled with so many laughs. They had preselected great backdrops which, when you have littles and kids running around made moving from one scene to the next quick and easy.

I had purchased a gift certificate from them for the holidays to give to my in-laws to do a whole “generation” shoot and I’ll definitely be making this a yearly gift thing!

Lauren & Ryan

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Katie has been a close friend for years and I’ve admired their work for a while now. With the birth of our third baby, we decided to hire Katie & Steve and it was one of the best decisions! They were professional, compassionate and accommodating of all of our needs at 6 days post partum. They were efficient and organized, making the shoot seamless. Not only did our photos turn out beautiful, but they captured details and moments we will cherish forever. Thank you Katie & Steve!

Valene & Chris

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Katie and Steve did a mini session this summer for our family and they did an amazing job. It was an unexpectedly muggy evening and the session was outside featuring 6 kids ranging in ages 1-5 years old.

How they got all 6 kids to smile and look at the camera to capture the moments they did is beyond me. They were very patient with the kids and also captured some impromptu moments in between the group shots, which also turned out great. Wonderful local photographer!

Lindsay

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Katie and Steve were wonderful to work with. Our newborn photos went perfectly. They treated our two other children wonderfully and made them feel so comfortable taking pictures. They were both extremely professional and great to work with. Our photos came out great and we couldn’t ask for anyone better to have done our photos!

Amanda & Shawn

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"We had the absolute best experience for newborn photos with Katie and Steve. Katie was super helpful and prompt with all of my questions beforehand! During the shoot, we felt immediately at ease and as though we were with good friends! They beautifully captured us, and now it is just so magical to keep these photos forever. I cannot speak highly enough of Steve and Katie!"

Crystal & Matt

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"I want to give Steve and Katie of Hearken Photography a huge thank you for supporting me through my “fresh start” session with my daughter! This session has so much meaning behind it and I truly feel that it was my start to a new beginning and when finished I felt so much lift off my shoulders. They literally are such nice and caring people. I felt comfortable the entire time and they were so loving towards my daughter, as well as helpful. I highly recommend them and I can’t wait for our next session."

Jaime

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"Word cannot describe how grateful I am for the photos Steve and Katie took. They were very professional during the shoot and made it a very comfortable situation for all. The baby fussed during the newborn photo shoot but Katie and Steve were patient which made it very easygoing. They also endured my protective dog with grace and got some great photos of her. I look forward to using their services in the future for milestones with my son."

Elizabeth & Matthew

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"When booking with Hearken Photography, I was blown away with their flexibility and communication. After having a c-section, they were so respectful and accommodating to my recovery; as well as the adjustment to being new parents. I felt so at ease and at peace with Katie. I didn't feel rushed...If you're looking for beautiful pieces of photography for a very reasonable price, look no further. You'll be forever in love with the moments that were captured with your family by this father/daughter duo!"

Katie & Matt

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"We had the best experience with Katie and Steve when it came to taking our first family photos with our baby. They are incredibly kind and easy to work with. The duo are prompt with responses to questions and planning, and gave great recommendations when we were trying to decide on a shoot location. During the shoot, we felt so at ease with them and had so much fun! Steve and Katie were patient and accommodating to baby’s and mom’s needs as well during the shoot, which made the experience stress-free."

Cassy & Kiyle

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"Katie and Steve were the perfect duo to work with when it came to taking pregnancy photos. They really listened and catered to what my husband and I were looking for our photo shoot to be like visually. They came prepared on the day of ready to do whatever it took for a good shot. Their passion is undoubtedly shown in their work and we loved every minute with them!"

Lauren & Bret

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"Katie and Steve are a dream team of photographers to work with. My fiancé and I had some ideas of what we wanted for our engagement photos, but they each had such a creative eye and went above and beyond our expectations, giving us the absolute best outcome. The whole day was filled with fun and laughter, even making me forget that I wore the wrong shoes for the occasion."

Randa & Yeasin

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"Katie and Steve did such a wonderful job taking pictures of my family! My 2 year old son was nervous and they made him laugh and feel comfortable during the photoshoot. My friends and family could not believe how wonderful they turned out. The pictures truly show our personalities and family dynamic. Every time I see them I smile. Thank you for you patience with our little ones to capture these amazing family pictures!"

Kristin & Joe

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"Words cannot express how wonderful Hearken Photography is. They go above and beyond for their clients and care deeply about the work they do and how you feel about the entire process. I am incredibly grateful to them for capturing my family in such a beautiful way. They have managed to capture the essence of my family which can be hard to do with toddlers...I absolutely cannot recommend them highly enough."

Kristin & Ian

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"Katie and Steve were great at helping everyone in our family enjoy the photo shoot, so we got REAL smiles in our photos. There were so many great shots that it was really hard to choose which to display in our home. We always get complements when people see the picture on our mantle."

Vallerio Family

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"We had the best time working with Katie and Steve. They were able to capture the most beautiful photos before and after the arrival of our son. They made you feel comfortable during each shoot and both have an eye for capturing those special moments of your family. Their father-daughter teamwork is unique; making their shoots a memorable and positive experience for all. Katie, being a mom herself also, is an expert at keeping little ones attention and making it a playful environment."

Jill & Von

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"I had been wanting photos of our extended family for some time, but I kept putting it off, dreading all the work it would take to find someone to do it and to organize the logistics from start to finish. Katie and Steve helped put ALL that worry to rest, making the process feel easy from start to finish. They were thoughtful throughout the process to help us get the best outcomes - accommodating with times, providing support for outfits ahead of time as needed, and engaging little ones throughout."

Darian & Ryan

What our clients are saying

"Hearken Photography is a gem of a small business. Katie and Steve coaxed smiles and goofy grins from both our kids (ages 2 and 8), and the family photos they took (our first professional photos ever!) are treasures. We recommend them wholeheartedly!"

For everything you want to hold onto

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For everything close to your heart

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Erika & Moe

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Lauren & Ryan

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Valene & Chris

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Lindsay

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Amanda & Shawn

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Crystal & Matt

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Jaime

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Elizabeth & Matthew

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Katie & Matt

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Cassy & Kiyle

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Lauren & Bret

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Randa & Yeasin

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Kristin & Joe

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Vallerio Family

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Jill & Von

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Darian & Ryan

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