Posts tagged seattle children's photographer
Better Than School Pictures Event

Fine Art School Portraits for discerning seattle parents

Remember that awkward photographer guy who would make you put your knees together and at an angel and then call his assistant over to comb your hair with the comb (ew, why were we all sharing a comb?) and tilt your chin at an angel and squeak a puppet at you while snapping your picture? By the time I got to high school I started figuring out ways to miss picture day. Those awkward encounters plus a stiff photograph in front of a watercolor backdrop that had been in use for 30 years have NEVER been my cup of tea.

That is why last year I started offering my own school photography services in the Seattle area! Yes! As a mom, I have sheepishly skipped ordering Ru’s photos two years in a row. One year there were costumes ( WHY? why was my child dressed up like Oliver begging for more gruel?), the next year he just looks like he would rather be anywhere else. We need better options for school portraits! So, in my humble opinion, I

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Caitlin's Motherhood Story : Addiction, Light, and Showing Up

This week I was thinking about all of the beautiful mothers I photograph. They teach me so much. From weird parenting wins to feeling seen in this modern day motherhood thing, which can be isolating and scary at times. I have decided that my new goal is to share more of these stories. I want to learn more from these mamas. One of the biggest things that I think we lack these days is community. Yes, there is the internet and books, but knowledge and fb groups are not the same as the tight knit communities we used to raise children in, filled with many generations and support.

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Newborn Session: Preparing and Loving Your House for Photos | Seattle Newborn Photographer

First things first- your house does not need to perfect to have your family photos at home. You do not need pristine white walls, a large space, or an incredibly styled space. Your house is already perfect because it is your home. I mean that! However, there are a couple of things you can do just to put yourself at ease and ensure that your images look incredible!

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