Baby Audrey | Bothel Newborn Photographer

Momma found this adorable sock monkey hat, crocheted especially for a baby girl in pink and grey, on Etsy. Since they come in so many shapes and sizes, "newborn" size should be used loosely when dressing babies, it is generally not accurate. This was the case with baby Audrey who at first had her little head smooshed into a size too small hat. I thought her cute wrinkled face was a result of the hat being too tight, but once mom cut the back of the hat open and her little brow didn't unfurrow, her little scowl made me melt, but even more, she has cute monkey toes to match! So much cuteness. Congratulations mom, dad & big sister!

Nora's First Birthday | Seattle Baby Portraits

Nora is one lucky girl. Both sets of her grandparents and some family flew in just for her first birthday party, which mom had planned a cherry themed rooftop bbq to celebrate the big day. There were two cakes: one for Nora, the other was for the guests. Of course, the highlight of a one year old's first birthday is to let them dig into their very own cake, which can make for some adorable photographs. This was no exception as she slowly got into the groove and finished off her own pink cherry covered cake. Happy One adorable girl!

Newborn Baby Sister | Des Moines Portrait Photographer

I met Lexi's beautiful 12 day old baby sister last week and haven't had a chance to post about her yet. She was not only perfect for photos, she also wins the quietest baby award. Not a fuss and hardly a peep out of her the whole time I was there. Lexi and Kitty modeled her pretty Etsy dress. The adorable owl mobile, I just had to share. Mom found that on Etsy as well.
Congratulations Michael & Missy!

Cupcake Girl | One Year Old Portrait Seattle

A quick peek at yesterday's photo session. It was touch and go because this big gray cloud down poured right before our shoot, but once again, blue sky! We chose Gas Works Park, there was plenty of room for a 1 year old and her energy to run about. 

Mother's Day Portraits | West Seattle Photographer

I met Carter when he was just a little guy. He's still pretty little, but what you couldn't tell when I met him first was that he was going to have a shock of red hair. And it's that soft fuzzy baby hair, so he's extra over the top cute right now.

We actually did these photos the day before Mother's Day, but a buzz was in the air, so I ran with the mom thing and added hearts. Mom + heart's + babies, how could these pictures not work? Well, silly me. I have since made a mental note to attempt cutesy photos of adorable kids next to chalk art when they aren't ready for their naps. Luckily mom is going to love those beautiful faces even if they're all scrunched up and crying. My mental check list for photography sessions keeps growing. It's little things like this that experience gives you. Thanks Colton & Carter, you guys taught me something new!

ps. If you're in the south Seattle area and need one, their dad is a pretty cool eye doctor. 

I Heart Mom | West Seattle Children's Photographer

There were a ton of people out yesterday, and surely I couldn't have been the only one who took a photo of the big chalk sign outside of Fleurt, West Seattle's creative floral design studio. The shop was spilling with beautiful and "not your typical flowershop" flowers. With great attention to detail, pretty trinkets were tucked here, there and between. I'd never been to Fleurt before, but having walked into what smelled like heaven and was equally a feast for the eyes, I will be back.  Seriously, a must visit!

Baby Max | Renton Newborn Photography

I keep saying there's something in the water and this time it's in my zip code. He's a natural and smiled for me more than once. My heart get's all melty looking at this sweet boy in his baby bear hat. Welcome to the neighborhood Max!