Monthly Archives: March 2011

Bring on the Rain! Engagement Portrait Session, Olympia, WA

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One thing we can be certain of this time of the year– rain. That glorious rain that feeds our verdant landscape and moistens our complexions.   Thankfully, our spring showers didn’t slow Alicia and Marlon down a bit during their engagement session.  I have a virtual treasure trove of vintage umbrellas and love the break them out, rain or shiney shine.  So we lingered inside for a bit, capturing a few images and taking refuge in the studio, until it was clear the rain would not be letting up anytime soon.  It was time to head on out!  It was a mild day, just damp.  But how fun is it to have an excuse to tromp around in the rain!?  Let me tell you, it’s REALLY fun… : )DSC_2758-Edit

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flexing those mini muscles, family portrait session, Olympia, WA

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One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is documenting growing families. I photographed Justin and Lindsey’s wedding just a few years ago… and now here they are, two little boys and another little one on the way! Time sure does fly : ) Such sweet little boys–although Judah needed a bit more coaxing before stepping front of the camera for me. Harper was game for anything though! As much fun as a little girl would be, the boy energy is pretty crazy fun too! Can’t wait to meet the newest addition soon! Love you guys!!!montage

Where'd you get those Peepers? Newborn Photography Session, Olympia, WA

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Newborn babies are such amazing, fragile creatures.  They change so quickly from the soft wrinkled skin and stormy gray eyes.  Their sweet yawns and squishy faces make for unexpected images, love that. Within just a few weeks they are on the way to chubville!  Another babyhood phase I love.  It was a sweet session with little Graya–this tiny nut was so dang strong.  She was actually holding her own head waaaaay up!   It such a joy to see new families figuring out the new routines and each other.  Congratulations Jade and Tyler!DSC_0603-EditDSC_0687-EditDSC_0775-EditDSC_0936-EditDSC_1051-Edit

Winning some family time in Las Vegas, Family Portrait Session, Las Vegas, NV

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I’m not a big gambler, but was thrilled to be heading to Las Vegas for the annual Wedding & Portrait Photographers International conference last week.  I was able to catch up with my favorite photographer friends, make some new ones, and even hosted my brother Joshua who came in from LA for a couple of nights.  He is the best dancer and we ended up staying at Studio 54 until nearly 4 am… oh, I’m still paying for that one!

One friend I loved seeing was my girl Allison from Montreal.  Her husband Chris was tending to their adorable son Gabe during the lecture time, and would meet up now and then for a meal or quick visit.  Thankfully, we were able to sneak in a quick little family session. We savored the palm trees swaying in the crisp blue sky, knowing that snow was waiting for us.  I wish we’d had more time… but isn’t that always the case?  Gabe was a little uncertain about the shoulder thing at first…DSC_0003-EditHe changed his mind quickly! DSC_0016-EditDSC_0019-EditDSC_0044-EditDSC_0080-EditMom and Dad even got a few moments of adult time…DSC_0143-Edit

Can’t wait to see you guys in Seattle!

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