It seems that everyone in Seattle patiently follows “bloom watch,” and arrives at the University of Washington at the exact moment the cherry blossoms hit full bloom! It’s especially crazy when those full-bloom days fall on the weekend, as they did this year. To beat the crowds, Momma, Miss B, and I arrived on campus just after sunrise.
Read moreA+M ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS - WALLINGFORD + FREEMONT
These are some of my favorite photos to date. A+M are just the sweetest couple. You may be thinking, Wait, didn’t they already do engagement photos? Yes! A+M wanted some photos to display at their engagement party in the spring, but their favorite season is the fall. So, what to do?
Read moreF FAMILY - ALKI BEACH
I met the F family on a late summer morning in West Seattle. Little F is best friends with one of my favorite 5-year-olds, and they even share the same birthday! Little F and I had a great time playing in the sand, building sand castles, and stomping them back down (okay, just Little F did that part!).
Read moreMISS B TURNS TWO! - GAS WORKS PARK
Miss B’s momma is my oldest friend — we have been friends since we were 5 years old! I loved photographing Miss B’s first birthday party last year, and can’t believe just how much she’s grown in the last year. While her birthday isn’t for two more months, we wanted to take advantage of the beautiful summer sunshine.
Read moreMISS A SENIOR PORTRAITS - WASHINGTON PARK ARBORETUM
It’s always a special treat when I get to watch my seniors grow into the beautiful young women or men they are! I first met Miss A when she was part of my junior high small group at church. Her beauty — both inner and outer — was apparent the moment I met her, and has only grown since.
Read moreMISS R TURNS TWO! - KELSEY CREEK FARM
Meet one of my favorite families! Miss R’s momma and I became fast friends at our last job, and I have loved watching her story unfold — attending her wedding to Mr. Y and watching their sweet little daughter join their family. Miss R’s first birthday session last year remains one of my very favorite sessions. This year, to celebrate Miss R’s second birthday, we visited Kelsey Creek Farm.
Read moreK FAMILY - PERCIVAL LANDING
This was a special session for me. Now, don’t get me wrong, all of my sessions are special! But this one was especially sweet. Mrs. K and I have known each other since elementary school, but haven’t seen each other in almost 15 years! She’s been one of the biggest supporters of my photography, and I’ve treasured our Facebook friendship for years.
Read moreW FAMILY - OLYMPIC SCULPTURE PARK
Looking at these photos makes me both happy (mostly!) and sad (a little). The W family moved to the Bay Area just a few days after our session, and I miss my friend Mrs. W already! Mrs. W and I worked together for a little over two years, and I could always count on her for a smile and a kind word. She is one of the most energetic and creative women I know, and the office just doesn’t have the same energy without her.
Read moreLITTLE F TURNS ONE! - KELSEY CREEK FARM
have known Little F’s parents for about twenty years — hard to believe! Momma and I grew up playing soccer together, and can you tell she still loves the sport?! Those little soccer ball Baby Legs are soooo cute! Little F’s parents introduced me to Kelsey Creek Farm in Bellevue for this photo shoot, and I know it won’t be my last visit — the trails and open green spaces are so lush and beautiful.
Read moreA+M ENGAGEMENT - KIRKLAND MARINA
How cute are they?! After carefully monitoring the Memorial Day weekend weather, I met up with A+M in Kirkland. I loved their coordinated, preppy outfits — they just might be my new poster children for what-to-wear!
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