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Meet the Cagney~Shorrocks~in studio
What a better time to have family pictures done then when they fly across the Atlantic to come for a visit.
I had the pleasure of meeting two people who did fly over from Ireland. I have to admit I’ve wanted to visit Ireland ever since I saw Far and Away when I was a teenager. I may have had a Tom Cruise crush♥♥♥……. Anyway, we had a great time inside and out of the studio. The weather is finally turning. I’m soooo ready for spring! These two little cuties came all dolled up for Grandpa and Auntie. I can tell they love them so much.
I hope you enjoy my favorites from the session.
Thank you so much Helene! You have a wonderful family! I can’t wait to meet the missing member for your family pics! You have a wonderful spirit! I really enjoyed getting to know you and the girls!!! Next time I know baby girl will be dancing! 
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Meet Josiah and Cami~Bear Creek Country Club
Seeing and feeling another person’s happiness can be contagious. You walk away feeling butterflies yourself! And the couple below is very special to me. Cami is one of my oldest friends. She was a bridesmaid in my own wedding so many years ago. So I have countless memories to share about her and I. We go as far back as Junior High. You know, the awkward goofy time in life.
My first memory of us is a camping trip. We of course got in trouble one night singing “American Pie” with some older neighboring campers. I just smile thinking about it….. We are also connected by the loss of some amazing loved ones in our lives. So we have a very strong friendship that will always be there. No matter how much time passes or life changes our friendship picks up right where it left off. Whatever she needs I’ll be there!
I hope you guys enjoy my favorite images! Our location is the Bear Creek Country Club. This also brings back many memories for me since I worked here as a banquet server back in the college days. I had a lot of fun at that job!
I am so excited about your wedding. I am so honored to photograph your special day! You two are such a great match! I wish you the happiness you both deserve forever! LOVE you! XOXO
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Meet the Luckes~in studio
I can’t believe how great its been to have a little home studio. Seattle is just too cold, rainy, and snowy???? I do have to say it also has a great amount of overcast days that make for the best lighting. So even when we are in studio we can pop outside at some point for a couple outdoor shots. It becomes a perfect combo with lots of interesting settings.
I have to say that I’m ditching this weather for the 85° degrees in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. So I promise a future post full of warmth and sandy beaches. Oh and lots of smiling faces! But before I go I wanted to share an adorable couple with a bun in the oven! They make me want to smile. Plus, they told me they thought I was younger than I am. Now that’s a good complement, isn’t it!!!!
Oh and I wanted to really share my appreciation to everyone coming to this blog site, making Facebook comments, and the referrals. My goodness you guys are making this easy for me. Instead of all the marketing that I would need to do, I get to shoot, edit, and express my thoughts this way. So thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!
One more thank you to D’ann and Tyrell! I can’t wait to meet your little baby. I remember the day Dylan came into my life like it was yesterday. Get ready to fall head over heels for her! I hope all goes well in the next 8 weeks!
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Meet Landen~in studio
Another beautiful newborn came to the studio. He loved it so much that he wanted to be awake most of the time we spent together that day. Which gave us lots of opportunities to play with him, love him, and oooooh and ahhhhh over him the whole time. I loved his expressions and the way he always seemed to be pointing at someone.
I had a hard time choosing my favorites this time. It was wonderful to have Mom and Dad join in and show their love!
Thank you so much Delia and Theresa! I know you guys traveled a long way to come to the studio! I really appreciate the effort that must have taken with a new little guy. Who I just adore. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
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Meet the Nereson/Gades~private home
This was my last session of 2011. This past year marked growth for my little business. My passion hasn’t wavered. If anything its burning a little hotter now. So watch out 2012.! I’m hoping to make it a fierce, remarkable one. I’m going to work on speeding up my workflow, sticking to my schedule, and jumping higher out of my comfort zone. Oh yeah and breaking more rules, entering more contests, traveling, and exploring more genres of photography.
This session was so much fun. They have such a sweet pooch and an amazing little boy. His super smart vocabulary and energy kept me on my feet. Mom and Dad are so involved teaching him how to do just about everything. Even teaching him the art of fly tying. I hope you enjoy my favorites from our session. That last one really says it all doesn’t it?! We had a great time together.
I can’t thank you guys enough for choosing to come to me. You were even willing to sit in the wagon for me! What great sports you guys are.
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Meet the McReynolds~in studio
If you look up the word miracle in the dictionary you might find this definition:
mir·a·cle
1. an effect or extraordinary event in the physical world that surpasses all known human or natural powers and is ascribed to a supernatural cause.
2. such an effect or event manifesting or considered as a work of God.
3. a wonder; marvel.
4. a wonderful or surpassing example of some quality: a miracle of modern acoustics.
Meet the Lozanos~Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
This week I am celebrating 12 years of marriage to my highschool sweetheart. We made it a family affair and went to Victoria, BC. Lately, we don’t get a whole lot of time together so we treasure every minute we spend with each other.
Right before we left I was privileged to capture this family. I know they love their time together too. I could feel their unity in parenting these small children. Strong loving parents are the foundation of a strong family. I know they are going to raise these wonderful children into inspiring caring adults. I could already see them nurturing each other.
This location was awesome and huge. So there are many areas you can find a private spot to shoot. You can actually even grab a bite to eat at Kid Valley or Ivars while you’re here. You can read more about Coulon park here.
…family photos can be some of the most challenging shoots. But I always come away with real moments that display all kinds of different emotions caught. So here’s to our hard work Tiffany!
I hope you guys enjoy these as much as I do.
Thank you Tiffany and Juan for coming back to me for your family portraits. I love your family. I feel very welcome and could have jumped in your car and gone home with you guys. I feel like we are old pals! I look forward to many more fun memories with you guys!
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Meet the Jenkins~Farrel-McWhirter Farm Park
So many changes are coming up folks. The summer is ending and school starting. Since I only have one child, who is starting the first grade, I’ll be left alone all day. That sound fantastic, but my mind is in panic mode. And I want to fill my time wisely. So I’m hoping to book more clients during this ever so valuable time, hence my Back to School Special. I’ll be volunteering at school and spending more time in my ministry. I’ll also be trying things I never had before~like canning. So here’s to change.
The family in this post is about the sweetest family you could meet. As we spend more time together I have this feeling we are going to be life long friends. Our friendship, in my eyes, is such a positive one. I always feel good, laugh, and are motivated to be a better person afterwards.
We headed to one of my favorite childhood parks, Farrel-Mcwhirter Farm Park in Redmond. This park has animals to pet, huge areas of grass, and trails to explore. They have a great preschool there too that some of my friends have sent their children too. There is actually quite the waiting list if you want to get in.
Here are some of my favorites from our session together.
I appreciate so much that you guys came to me for your family pictures! Your kids are so creative with all their ideas for shots and you guys were too. I love a collaboration! Finding that tractor was a sweet surprise too. I couldn’t ask for better support. Thank you~thank you~thank you!
Meet the Ranganathans~Juanita Bay Park
This last Saturday I met up with this adorable couple to take family photos that celebrate their eight years of marriage. We headed to a great locations at Juanita Bay Park. They have such wonderful positive energy surrounding them. I can tell they enjoy life and enjoy it together (being around people like this is one of the perks of my business). I fell in love with their dog, Meera, who has lots of energy and spunk.
Every time I go to this location I see many other photographers using this spot. That day was no exception. I like to find spots that don’t have a million onlookers watching us. I know that would make me nervous if I was the person on the other side of the lens.
I learned something from this couple. I will never take for granted that my family is all within driving distance. I would miss them immensely if I could only visit them once or twice a year. Thank goodness for the internet to stay in touch! So this blog is dedicated to the Ranganathan and Phadke family in India!
Here are a few of my favorites from the session.
Thank you so much for allowing me to capture your family’s happiness and love! I had a wonderful time trotting around the park with you guys and left enlightened and happy myself. Here’s to a lifetime of happy years together!
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Meet the Bhatias~Redmond City Hall
There is something special about photographing the ones you love. You already know their personalities. I don’t have the same nervousness with them. Like, “What will they think of me when I have to act like a fool in front of their kids to get them to laugh?” Which, I am getting pretty good at.
For this session I got to do just that. I shot three people I love! I got to be “Miss Amber” for the session chasing my little Forrest Gump all over the park. I love his perfect manners and his contagious spirit. If I could only keep up….LOL! I need to start running to get in shape for the next session~STAT.
They chose this awesome location right by the redmond city hall. What a beautiful and perfect spot. There weren’t a ton a people around and we had the fountain, sculptures, flowers, grassy fields, and colorful art to use for a modern urbany park feel. So I’ll be going back to use that location again for sure.
Here are a few of my favorite images of the session.
Thank you so much for the honor of coming to me for this session. You guys are so special to me. I love being a part of your lives. And I can’t wait for our next vacation! Love you guys!
