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.

Magnuson | Federal Way Dog Photographs

Don't let this stately face fool you. Once he get's a slime line of slobber hanging from his face he looks like a big dufus. Magnuson is a friends dog, and although I'm not a dog photographer, I thought it would be fun to play one for a day. What I found out? Dogs have shorter attention spans than 2 year olds and the only thing that keeps a dog the size of a small horse captive good old fashioned dog treats. I'll stick to photographing cuddly newborns and kids that will work for lollipops for now.

How do you say "I Love You"?

We’ve all heard that a picture is worth a thousand words, and I’ve taken thousands of photographs or the years. I am always in awe and speechless when it comes to the love I’ve seen. I've photographed newborns, newlyweds, even those with heartache and loss. It always comes back to that simple word that means so much.

Happy Valentine’s,
xo Jen

What's LOVE got to do with it? | Federal Way Valentine's Portraits

For Curt & Deloris, with nearly 40 years of marriage, 3 kids, 4 grand kids and all of the hard work that goes into those, I would think love has a lot to do with it. I'm lucky to have these two wonderful people in my life. They've welcomed me into their home and family when I needed it the most. They've given me hope that two people can stay together through thick and thin. They are some of the kindest people I've known and am thankful for my best friend for sharing her delightful parents with me. Love you two!

Charlie | West Seattle Baby Photographs

It's been raining buckets here in Seattle, but not enough to keep us from doing a few family portraits outdoors, even if they were just on the front porch. And I'm filing this photo away for inspiration. I'm in love with that big orange door. But I wonder if I were to paint mine that color if it would look as good. Or would I always need a baby in front of it to make me love it?

Apparently someone decided to go off his sleep schedule and had been wide awake for hours. Love his spacey look in this last photo. Inspite of the rain and lack of sleep, don't you think Charlie pulled through and did a great job on his 6 month portraits?

Two by the Sea | Holiday Beach Photos

I've known this lovely gal for quite a few years now and it was a real treat to finally photograph her. Accompanied by her dashing husband and their sweet dog Lucy, we somehow managed to dodge the rain clouds at Redondo for a few holiday inspired images, so northwest with the umbrella.

If you are looking to do some family photos for your Christmas cards or to send out as gifts, I have one week of availability left before the holiday deadline. Contact me at info @ jenfinch.com to set up a session.

Alexandria | Redmond Children's Portraits

Don't you just love this angel face?

Octennial | Seattle Portrait Photographer

It's been 8 blissful years since Nate & Ingrid were married at Kubota Garden in South Seattle. Lucky me, I got hooked up with them and theirs was one of the first weddings I photographed. It seems so long ago and much has happened. They picked up and moved across the country to the Big City, Nate helped create and is partners in a pretty sweet company. (Check out Animoto if you've ever wanted to make your own photo slideshow and didn't know how, it is the shizzle.) On top of that, they have a three year old in tow and a new one on the way. We originally planned to do portraits on their 8 year anniversary, but it was raining and we postponed. Thankfully this beautiful day was just around the corner.

Congratulations on 8 amazing years you two!

And One On The Way | Alki Beach Family Portrait

On any given day you can drive Alki and see family photos,  engagement portraits, and maybe even newly weds posing for the camera. It's definitely one of Seattle's hot spots for photographers and divers, roller bladers, dog walkers, cruisers, teenagers... the list goes on. It's even in The Best Places to Kiss in the NW book if you were looking for a new spot to neck.

Finding a private spot for group portraits with out all of the above in your frame can be challenging. We were able to find a stretch of beach, but shared it with about 20 divers and 5 kayaks. How this little guy didn't seem to notice so many eyes on him I don't know. He captured my heart, and I'm sure a few others that day, with his many adorable smiles.

Visions in White

There's something about the way these two would clasp hands, lean together or intertwine their arms that makes me love these images. It shows the bond that these two have and it came so naturally.

Speed Demon, er, make that Angel - Bellevue Portrait Photographer

She may be small, but she is fast! Mom informed me that they take regular strolls at the park so following Emmy around was down right exercise. I thought I was getting smart and could slow her a bit if we placed her on gravel and kicked off her shoes. (Oh no, that makes me sound like a meanie doesn't it?) Believe me, she zipped right past, barely phased. Check out her perfect bow shaped lips and those sad baby blues, she's just beautiful.