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What you can expect from me as your photographer
I’m just like you. I have hopes, fears, big dreams, insecurities, things that I am great at and things that I am not so great at. And just like you, if I think something is going to be too hard or has unnecessary steps, I don’t want to do it. That is why I have been working hard on the back-end of my small business to make the process as streamlined as possible.
Volunteer Park for Family Sessions
Nestled in one of the most opulent neighborhoods on Capital Hill, Volunteer Park is a gorgeous park perfect for your next family or high school senior photo session. The surrounding neighborhood is quiet and serene with blocks of beautiful houses, some as old as Seattle itself.
Come As You Are
Do you ever mishear a lyric and like your version better? For the longest time, I though the lyric to the Nirvana song Come as You Are was, Come as you are, as you were, as I want you to be, as a friend, as a friend, as an old memory…Turns out it was always: As an old enemy. I spent years of my life singing enemy as memory. I liked the ring of old memory a lot better don’t you?
The Importance of Annual Family Photography - Seattle Family Photography
I was looking at a photograph of my baby boy the other day, and I was instantly transported 14 years into the past. I could smell is baby smell, I could feel his fine, baby-soft hair, I could hear his tiny giggle, I could feel his heartbeat against my chest, and I was moved to happy tears. Family photography isn’t just about pretty pictures, its about capturing memories that will last a lifetime. Think about it — when was the last time you had a professional family photo taken?
Discovery Park for Seattle Senior Sessions
Nestled in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, high up on a beautiful bluff, overlooking the Sound, is an incredible park that meets the needs of almost every high school senior I come into contact with. From fields, to pockets of flowering trees, to the pebbly beach and lighthouse, to the old yellow barracks, and even a hidden tree swing, there is something for everyone at this park.
What if My Kids Don't Behave? - Seattle Portrait Photographer
You’re worried that someone will have a meltdown in the middle of the session, and that someone else will not cooperate no matter how much you try to correct or incentivize behavior. You want everything to go smoothly, but you’re not sure how anyone is going to pull off this miracle. I’m here to tell you you need to stop worrying about your child(ren)’s behavior because authentic, beautiful connection happens when we let go and just enjoy our kids for the people they are.
How to Prepare for Your Family Photoshoot
Okay, so you finally took the plunge and hired a professional photographer for your next family session. What now? Preparing for a family photo session can feel daunting. As a parent, your mind is already racing about color schemes, outfit choices, whether or not your toddler (or teenager) will behave, will the photographer be able to make you look halfway decent and human after four babies and no measurable sleep after a decade of sleep deprivation…