Tender Moments | Tacoma Newborn Photographer

It's always good to go into a shoot prepared with ideas in mind so that I know what I need to get, the rest is up to baby. This little guy tried doing a switcheroo on me, tried to foil my plans. Little did he know I've been there before and have grown accustom to flying by the seat of my pants. And even though I didn't get all of the things I had planned to, I am so in love with the images we captured. My favorite is the tenderness shared between the new family. It reminds me of moment Gustav Klimt would paint if I may be so bold.

Vintage Children's Portraits | Bothell Family Photographer

These children are heart melting, and that toe nibbling was the icing on the cake. Could hardly stand the cuteness! This beautiful family had a few ensembles from Janie and Jack for the kids and tied it all together with a great vintage trunk.  It makes me so happy when my clients have fun props to incorporate into their baby's portraits.  I just love the inside of the trunk. It had a great lining that looked like torn wallpaper which makes me want a huge backdrop just like it.

Sunday in the Park | Seattle Child Photographer

If you're doing holiday cards, now is the time to get your kids and family together for portraits. I know times will be changing soon. We've been enjoying gorgeous fall light and bright leaves for about a week now.

Here is a look into my morning with Michael and Sam. It took a wee bit to get the boys in sync and into the groove with the camera, but things were going along pretty good and then someone decided the session was over.

Gotta love it!

Louie | Auburn Senior High School Portrait Photographer

This guy is huge! He plays football and rugby, but don't let that fool you, he's a big teddy bear. We ran around downtown Auburn early last Saturday in the beautiful morning light to do some senior portraits and Louie's trusty sidekick Whidbey even joined in a few shots.  
Recruiters, seriously, you need look no further!

Thanks Louie!

Grace In Seattle | Bothell Baby Photography

Grace is one of my favorite baby names. It makes me think of a peaceful beauty and elegance, just like this little angel.

 

 

Naomi | Renton Senior Portrait Photographer

Another way fun senior portrait session with a really cool chic! Thanks for braving the hoots from passing cars and leaning against one of the most nasty dirty cars I could have possibly chosen. You're the bomb Naomi! :) 

Little Husky & Petite Cougar Fan | Renton Kids Photography

Some photo sessions are just so pretty I want to share all the children's pictures, and these portraits taken at Gene Coulon Park in Renton were some of my favorites this month. The color really popped and we even had a hint of fall leaves we were hoping for.

I'm not a sports fan, but I understand that you are either a Husky fan or a Cougar's fan if you live in Seattle. These two fans put their differences aside for an hour and showed how cool it is to just be family. Even though they are cousins, you could easily mistake them for brother and sister. Thanks for a great time P & A!

Reese & Tate(r) | Bothell Baby and Child Portraits

The nicknames people come up with for their babies delight and crack me up. I've heard sing-song versions that rhyme with their names, tough guy names for boys, sweet names for little girls and this one which is fast becoming my favorite... Tater. It's Tate, but how could you not resist wanting to take a bite out of a chunky 6 month old nicknamed Tater?! His older sister did a good job of hugging and kissing, keeping my shutter clicking and being forced to resist that nibbling urge I was getting. Mom took a bite of those wiggly piggy toes and dad got in there too. Being a fly on the wall for moments like this just make me so happy!

Bryce | Des Moines Child and Family Portraits

It really doesn't matter if the subject I'm photographing is a family, newborn, wedding or seniors, I always have so much fun when I'm out with my camera. This day was a double treat though. I recently had my 20 year high school reunion (yes, 20 years already) and saw so many faces I hadn't seen in, well over twenty years. It was a great chance for all of us to reconnect, an although I came in during the last few minutes of the evening (I was photographing an amazing wedding in Tacoma, so it was worth missing), and catch up. There was of course a flurry of activity on Facebook surrounding the big day and that's when I got a message from a super sweet girl I used to sit by in English class. She asked me to capture a few photos of her family, but mostly of smiley little Bryce. He's a heart breaker, a major sandbox digger and a really cool kid. Thanks so much for reaching out, spending a perfect morning at Saltwater State Park and reconnecting M!

Love this one!

And this one, just moments before cold water rushed into those rainboots!