Elise was my muse I awkwardly asked to model for me when I started my business, she grew into a client, and really turned into a close friend. She is on the front line of who I call when I start to doubt all of my abilities as a mother. One of the first friends I made outside of my PEPS group, I freakin love her. On top of everything she has a mix of chic and boho style that I adore. Her answers to the motherhood questions are so thoughtful. When she emailed them to me I wrote her back telling her they made me want to slow down and reexamine a few things.
Read MoreIn a nutshell, YES! If you schedule your family photos during the fall in the PWN, there are several weather conditions you might have to contend with. Overcast days, rain, and in this instance, fog! A foggy day definitely sets a certain tone. It is a bit moody. I like the way it separates the subject a bit from the background. It is like they are in a little world of their own. As a PNW photographer I try to embrace the weather we have. It can’t always be done, but sometimes it works out perfectly.
Read MoreRufus decided in September that he wanted to be a rainbow for Halloween. It was his idea and he didn’t waver. This kid. I only hope our sometimes brutal world doesn’t crush his sweet spirit.
Read MoreI had so much fun shooting Anna and Brian in their beautiful Seattle home. All of their children are absolutely beautiful, not to mention fun, silly, cuddly, and real. Oh, also, Brian has my childhood dream job of working with National Geographic! I think my favorite part of the session was seeing these older sisters, Nina and Mila…
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Read MoreAmit and Jinita were some of the proudest parents I have ever seen! They are so smitten with little Arjun. They were affectionate, sweet, and honest about adapting to being new parents! We took their family pictures outside in the Bellevue Botanical Gardens and had so much fun.
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