Category: Family Photography

I have been writing a lot of personal blogs lately and while very cathartic, it’s time to write about a topic that is so important

Great Photography, takes Patience It is not simply the ability to wait or to pass up instant gratification, its how we wait. There is no

What to Expect from Your Seattle Family Photography Session I am excited to be considered for your family photography needs. Let me walk you through

The busier I get the less I blog, but this topic has been heavy on my heart and mind. Hey, Family Photographer! Enjoy the Ride!

Being a family, newborn and maternity photographer is a very different profession than any other I have ever had. It’s the first job that people

Seattle Family Photographer Just You Wait We’ve all heard it as parents, and perhaps we’ve even said it. Perhaps even I, as a Seattle Family

I Didn’t Think You Were Listening Thoughts from your, Seattle Family Photographer Part of my job as a Seattle Family Photographer is to listen. I

Seattle Family Photography and Maternity Photography All in One! The sun finally came out. What seemed to be an endless winter turned slowly and gracefully

If you live here- you are living through it. With our 9th consecutive day of rain this month, and well, all the other rain that’s

At the end of the day, don’t we all just want to be happy? Joyful? Family Photography | Seattle, WA We wake up and go

Your Family Photographer is going easy on you today. The blog I wrote yesterday garnered so much positive and some negative attention. So today, I

Fall, Autumn Pumpkins and Family Photography Your Family Photographer is excited about Autumn. My earliest memory of fall is the smell and feel. The crisp and

Family Photography | Bothell Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they

Seattle Family Photographer | Playing in the Sand A family is like a circle the connection never ends and even if at times it breaks

Check out this very much Extended Family Photography Session that was last week right here in Seattle! The sun was shining brightly on this wonderful

Stunning Sunset at Luther Burbank Park Mercer Island Photography “Sunsets are proof that endings can often be beautiful too.” Beau Taplin I absolutely love Mercer

Lincoln Park | West Seattle Family Photographer Dancing at the Beach I certainly love a challenge as a West Seattle Family Photographer. What could possibly

In a hypothetical picture dictionary, these photos would be under the definition of “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Family Photography: When Rain Falls

Managing Toddlers and Your Expectations Seattle Toddler Photography “Expectation is the mother of all frustration.” – Antonio Banderas You are the parent of a precious,

The Little Things In-Between Seattle Family Photography She was very clear about what she wanted when she hired me. “We have lots of occasion photos-Christmas,

Seattle Family Photographer Captures a Sweet Little Girl This little girls’ unabashed smile reminds me of what joy feels like; it’s what feeling like there’s nothing

Three Seattle Babies Turn One! Your Seattle Birthday Photographer I recently had the honor of photographing all these little munchkins who just turned one! You

Endless Sunshine in Seattle, but shhhh, don’t tell anyone! Seattle Family Photography Seattle’s little secret is no longer ours to keep. The proverbial cat is

Seattle Family Photography Family Photography. It’s an event in and of itself. I cried during my first family photography session. I am not even going

Brothers Love and a Family Photographer Thoughts on Her Only Kid Unabashed joy, love, rivalry and endless loyalty. These are the things I think of

Engagement Photographer | Seattle to Snoqualmie I think I scare off a few clients here and there when they inquire about Engagement Photography. They are

Seattle Family Photographer on Creating the Holidays What are the holidays to you? What were the holidays to your family? As a kid, I remember

Birthday Boys! | Seattle Family Photographer Is there anything more exciting than a birthday? Okay, if you’re over 21, the answer is probably a huge,

It Keeps Getting Better Day in the Life Christmas Session Somethings get better with age: wine, cheese, and Christmas. Christmas as a kid was nothing

This Family Photographer… Wants to Photograph Your Whole Family! C’mon, Bring Your Pets! I remember the day my first child went from the most important

Because of You | Today’s Photography Session was Great! Dear Dad, Thank you for a great family photography session. You Showed Up Thank you for

Photography and the Holidays The holidays are quickly approaching. I can see the twinkling of the lights now. (No, seriously. My neighbors already put their

Real is Real Good Mercer Island Family Photography Before each of my family photography sessions, I send out a questionnaire to my families. By families,

Family Photographer & a Ferry Ride “For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), It’s always our self we find in the sea.”

Seattle Family Photographer and Happy Accidents Accident is a big word. It refers to everything from a potty training mishap to a car crash to

Kids need to be kids. We hear it all the time. Kids need to be kids. But what does it mean? As a family photographer,

Superheroes A Seattle Family Photographer’s Take on Parenting superhero [soo-per-heer-oh]: 1.a hero, especially in children’s comic books and television cartoons, possessing extraordinary, often magical powers. In modern popular fiction, a superhero is a fictional character “of unprecedented physical prowess

Family Photographer | Naissance Photography Mercer Island Luther Burbank is quickly becoming a favorite location for my family photography sessions. There is so much potential

Family Photography Snohomish, WA We met at this fun little farm in Snohomish and took some great photos of their time there!  I love these

Just a note, from a Mom. Summer was a blur. Even if it was record temps and only two days of rain, I can tell

smile: verb form one’s features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth

Shakin’ Things Up I have never posted two sneak peeks on the same blog before. I never even considered it as an option. Wouldn’t you

Dogs are Family | Family Photography The day I got home from this photoshoot I received an email asking, “Will you let us bring our

Family Photography in Fall Colors I met with this stunning family at Sam Smith Park where the leaves could not be more perfect. I really

Rain, Rain Go Away | Seattle Photographer This was surprisingly, and thankfully, our first re-schedule of the year! You would think there would be more

Photography in Seattle with Fall Colors! I love working during this time of year! It is really good for me because there is limitless work.

Two Vibrant Munchkins | Many Vibrant Photos! I don’t shoot weddings. (Awkward intro, I know.) The truth is I do shoot weddings, but only ones

Turning One | Seattle Family Photographer There is something soft,  tender and real about this session. I really love it.  I hope you enjoy it

New York, Texas and Washington | Family Photography This beautiful family came from all over. One thing really apparent in all these photos is how

Family Photography Sneak Peek I got a question the other day from a client inquiring about why I do not post all of my sessions

Great Day for Photography Many of my clients want to do photography in broad daylight, lots of sunshine and lots of heat. This is great;

An Argument for On Location Photography Studio photography has plenty of perks. It’s lovely, and easily manipulated. The photographer can control everything from lighting to

We have been warned for several years that it was coming. We can’t complain that we didn’t expect it, but it won’t stop us from

Family Photography and Happy Dad Dust Things have been a little intense for me this week. If you follow my blog regularly, you probably already

Football Themed Family Photography I have to admit I had my doubts. I got a call from a very nice lady requesting a themed family photography session. A

Superheroes A Seattle Family Photographer’s Take on Parenting superhero [soo-per-heer-oh]: 1.a hero, especially in children’s comic books and television cartoons, possessing extraordinary, often magical powers. In modern popular fiction, a superhero is a fictional character “of unprecedented physical prowess

Seattle Beach Front Family Session It was really nice getting out of my comfort zone and shooting a new location today. I went to Lincoln

Tappan is 6 months New | Family Photography Session I got in my car this morning so excited for this session; I did this families

Family Photography As most of you who follow my work I don’t post every session; I would spend all my time blogging instead of capturing