Baby 2.0 - Seattle Belly Photographer

Brown Eyed Girl | Tacoma Senior Portrait Photographer

She may be small, but she knows how to tackle. I was surprised to learn that Stadium High School has a girls football team and they don't play with powder puffs.

I'm rapidly nearing the "hill" and staying in touch with today's youth helps me cope. And senior portraits are always a favorite of mine. Boys and girls are so eager to have their portraits taken, even if it means posing for the camera in public. Tacoma has a lot of great textures and backdrops for shooting.

Baby C and Family

Baby C is due any day now, but before her grand entrance, mom, dad and big sister wanted a few photos to remember these days by.

Nate | Fife Senior Portrait Photographer

Another fun day of photographing class of 2010 senior pictures! It was one of those gorgeous days we had last week and this time I got to hang out with Nate and his guitar. We started photos out in a junk heap on hwy 99, then worked our way down to Tacoma. Not in the most likely spots for senior portraits, but if you know my work, you know I like gritty urban locations.
Nate plays guitar (very well I might add) and hopefully he'll remember me when he's a rockstar and needs his album cover shot. Hope you like them, let me know what you think!

Elizabeth Jordan

I heard once that newborns just eat, sleep and go #2. Not the case with this one. No sleeping, yes a nibble here and there, but the faucet was on and she had daddy & mommy running for towels the whole shoot. It was quite comical.

But how precious is she with her red hair and plump pink body?

And the lucky mother is...

Leslie Cook Nelson!!!

Congratulations Leslie, contact me or Tami by Tuesday May 11th so we can set up your portrait session!

Thank you everyone for playing.  This is my first giveaway (but not last, so check back again)  and I was very happy to have 36 entries!  You all poured your heart out and made wonderful comments about your mothers. Thanks for sharing, they were great to read.

Since I didn't post yet why my mom is the best... My mom has always been there for me, been one of my best cheerleaders and been a best friend. We've cruised the mall together blairing the Pointer Sisters from her Buick (yes, it was terribly embarassing and crazy fun at the same time) and share a love for cookie dough and cats. Apples don't fall far from the tree. Even when I was a teenager testing her strength, she was right there. And because a picture is worth a thousand words, here is one of my favorites of mom that's always been on her dresser. That's not of me, but of my mom and my brother. Isn't she beautiful!? Happy Mother's Day mom, I love you!!!

Alexis Priscilla

Alexis Priscilla is the tiniest baby I've ever seen in person. At one week old she weighed in just under 6 lbs (do I have that right mom?) and has the most delicate features. She's beautiful and making mommy and daddy very happy.

It's sometimes hard to tell if newborns are boys or girls. But one look at the pink camoflauge blanket, purple tutu and that big pink bow show that she's all girl.

Dad is a living history buff and former military, so honoring the past and capturing this part of him was important. Being small enough to curl inside this World War II helmet, (although as you see she didn't love the idea), made for an interesting contrast. She was mad and angry at us, but making a strong image none the less... then a thoughtful comment was made by dad that sacrifices were made so that she could be here. Really she was much more content cuddled in daddy's arms for her photographs.

One Lucky Mother Giveaway

WIN a Pamper Mom Portrait Session for your mother, wife or maybe even just spoil yourself!

Sunday May 9th is Mother's Day and Jennifer Finch Photography, in collaboration with Colorworks Hair Studio, wants to help you dazzle mom.

We’ll be giving away a chance to win a portrait session to capture mom at her best (or mom with her loved ones), professional coiffing for mom, an 8x10 print of her favorite image, and a really sweet swag bag!

You have to play by these rules to be entered into the drawing:

1. Leave a comment telling me why your mom is the bomb. Make it good, your mother may read this!

2. Become a Fan of Jennifer Finch Photography on Facebook to keep up with portrait promos, new goodies and all the latest happenings by clicking here.

While you are there, why not become a fan of Colorworks Hair Studio so you can keep up with the latest hair styles and product specials, click here.

3. Post about this contest on YOUR blog or Facebook page, remember to link to this post.

***Important: We will select the winner randomly so you MUST leave a comment on either our Facebook fan pages OR our blog pages. Each thing you do will increase your chances of winning. Max 3 entries per person please. Deadline for entries is 5/8/2010 11:59 pm PST, check back, the winner will be announced on Mother’s Day and have two days to claim before another winner is picked. Thanks for thinking nice thoughts about mom!***

May booking bonus - free pocket albums

Mother's Day is in less than a week and Father's Day is just around the corner. If you've been looking for ideas and don't know what to get mom or dad for their holiday consider giving them you! A portrait is a beautiful way for them to always keep their loved ones close and a family portrait would make a wonderful gift to treasure forever.

I'm excited to finally offer these pint sized albums. As a special way of honoring the ones you love most, all family portrait sessions booked in the month of May with Jennifer Finch Photography will receive two darling pocket albums of your favorite images to give to mom and dad.

***Details: Sessions must be booked before June 1st and the session completed by June 30th, 2010 to qualify. ***