Is Fog OK for Family Photos?

In 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.

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15 Christmas Activities in Seattle and the Eastside

If you haven’t guessed from the multiple Halloween posts this fall, we are pretty into the holidays. Seattle is a hard place to live in the winter. It rains and the days are short. That is where Christmas festivities come to the rescue. Today I want to share some of my family’s favorite activities and places to go in and around Seattle during the holidays.

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A Guide to Family Photos with Toddlers

What happens when one amazing blogger and one family photographer come together to help parents with a situation that can be absolutely dreadful? One guide full of tips and tricks to survive and, dare we say, love you family photo session WITH a toddler. Ta-da!

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Seattle Fashion Blogger Fun and Photos

It is always fun to photography Seattle style blogger, Megan Pribble of Diary of This Girl Megan. I love the looks she puts together and the collaborations she takes on. She is working with Teatro ZinZianni currently, who has relocated to a beautiful spot in Woodinville, which is where we met up for her session. The glowy natural light and Megan’s fun look and personality was a winning combination.

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The 10 Best Photo Gifts for the Holidays

While there are a ton of gift guides out there right now, I had to throw this in the mix. It is fun to share photos on social media or show a friend a pic from your phone, but there is nothing like filling your home with printed pics or making a grandparent smile all year long with a photo calendar.

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