Into Motherhood: A monthly photo + poem series inspired from authentic interviews with everyday moms.
Lindsay and her husband welcomed their darling daughter, Jo, in the spring of 2020. It was an anxious time for many of us, but especially so for Lindsay, who had to face the unknowns of a pandemic while caring for a newborn.
Read MoreI have opened my print shop! Over the past few years I have been taking photos when I travel, taking still lives inspired by Dutch masters and modern art, and creepily stalking flowers in my neighbors’ yards. I have been thinking of putting them in a little shop for a while, and after staring at my own walls for 10 weeks, I thought there might be others out there looking to refresh their home with some art.
Read MoreYou know I love color. I mean, I LOVE color. But neutrals have their place. One place is in a newborn session. New babies are so tiny, often a bit scrawny, and need to be documented in all of their blotchy glory.
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 MoreI shoot family sessions in a variety of locations. Although I will always go over what is best for your family once we are in contact, I want to share some information about each type of location in order to help you choose. Today I'll highlight the reasons to pick your own house as the session location. First of all, 99% of my newborn sessions are held at home. When it comes to newborn sessions, it is a pretty easy decision. However, having a newborn is not the only reason to have a family photography session in your home. Here are five more:
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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