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!

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! :) 

Aaron | North Bend Senior Portait Photographer

When I photograph senior portraits I like to have a rough plan and then see what the individual senior brings with both their style and personality. Mt. Si Seniors are always my favorites. They seem to have this subtle toughness that kids who grow up in the country have, without losing touch with the city. And they always surprise me when I ask what classes they are taking and what they want to do when they get out of school. Aaron topped my list of cool kids when he told me he was taking classes in horticulture and architecture. Thanks for braving the looming rain and blood thirsty mosquito's with me!

Lena | Fall City Senior Portraits

Seattle has beautiful summers in the low 80's, perfect for getting outdoors, hiking, camping and for senior portraits. This year I've been happy to work with a great group of soon-to-be grads. A lot have goals so much higher than I'd entertained when I was their age and they seem so grown up too.

I had such a fun time running around Fall City with Lena. We found a few interesting places with small town feel that were perfect for shooting. When we spotted a bright yellow vintage Imperial cruising down the street, I got an idea. Lena was game to see if they owner would give us a few minutes to take photos with the car, and thankfully he was too! Seniors often like to include things that are personal like their lettermans jacket or band instrument. Lena wanteda few with her best old friend and her gun. I'm thinking she needs a sweet car like this too, it just seemed to suit her. Thanks for a great shoot and being such a cool chic Lena!

Stephanie | Tacoma Senior Portrait Photographer

My morning started by photographing the captain of a soccer team then continued with the theme in Lakewood taking Stephanie's senior portraits, she's the captain of her soft ball team. The plan was to do a few pictures at her high school and then head to a nearby park for the rest. First day of school was only a few short weeks away and campus was a mess from summer construction. Still we were able to find some beautiful spots to shoot. Fort Steilacoom Park was heavenly though with tons of long golden grass and cool places for photos. I could have photographed there all day. Thanks for a such a fun shoot Stephanie!

Sara | Auburn Senior Portrait Photographer

I met Sara and her mother at a fundraiser auction for breast cancer research. Just seeing a teen involved helping with something that seems so far beyond what a teenager should even be worrying about impressed me. Fast forward a few months and I find out she was the lucky bidder/winner of the senior portrait session I donated. So away we went with soccer cleats, homecoming dress and her spunky self to do photos.
We started at Celebration Park in Federal Way since they had a bright green soccer field, even in the end of summer. Sara had some pretty tricky moves and did a long sequence of takes, then I got the shot we were going for. It felt to me like it was about 80* already and the day was just starting.
Next we did a quick stop near Redondo for some photos in her homecoming dress. It cooled down about 5* as we got near the water and a haze was blocking the previously very bright sun. I thought the brown dappled wall looked beautiful next to the bright teal blue of her gown and we had some really pretty soft light coming through the mist.
Finally we headed to the beach down at Saltwater State Park. That same mist was hanging out making the beach look more like the surface of the moon, Sara's dress and bubbly personality was a beautiful pop of color against it all.

Kaitlynn | Puyallup Senior Portrait Photographer

Urban Textures | Snoqualmie Senior Portrait Photographer

September is thee best time to do your Senior Portraits. The evening light is gorgeous, with long shadows adding to the drama. It's still warm enough to get outdoors and change up your look with shorts or sundresses, maybe accesorize with a knit hat, scarf or fall sweaters.

Our area is surrounded by beautiful backdrops, whether it's urban or country. Small towns like Snoqualmie where we did these portraits by the old train depot, have a lot of texture, color and character. Pretty parks and such don't always make the best background when you're looking to create mood in photos. I love the strong lines of the train tracks and the multitude of textures the train lends. Check these out.

Back to School | Snoqualmie Senior Portraits

Last Friday I photographed a few seniors from Class of 2011. It's a bit of a bummer for those that went back to school today. Tomorrow is supposed to be gorgeous out and I can't imagine being indoors on a beautiful day. Good news though seniors, only one year left!

Ballerina | Tacoma Senior Portrait Photographer

One thing I learned by photographing this tall beautiful gal is that ballerina's have incredible balance. I had never taken photos of a dancer before and was excited to see what we would come up with. I thought we'd go away from the waterfront, but in the end I really liked the contrast of the concrete against her soft features and figure. Her balance and strength is echoed in the structure. Thanks P for braving the ruins for these photos. Most of us would have ended up soaked in the cold Puget Sound below.