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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.
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!
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!
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!
Meet the Shermans~Country Village Bothell
First off,♥ happy first day of summer ♥. I think it may have hit 8O° today. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! This would be the first day of the year that was in the 8Os. Bring on the heat!
No more pencils…no more books. School’s out for summer. I’m kicking off with my traditional park day meet up with all my mommy friends. I think I’ve been sending out evites for at least 4 years now. It’s a great way to meet new people and explore all the parks in the area. If fact, the location of this session was at one of my favorites parks~Country Village in Bothell. On Saturday we were able to get kettle corn and the train was on the move for the kids.
You may recognize this lovely family. These are a few highlights of their second session with me. What an honor. I am so happy to see the babies I shoot grow up. She came with a huge smile and wispy hair, which equals pure eye candy for me to photograph. It was great to have such interactive parents. I really didn’t have to do much, other than take a paparazzi stance.
Thank you so much for coming back to me. I wish I could play with your little more. She is so full of joy and love. You guys are great parents!
Meet the Greenwells~Kayak Point Beach
Feeling nostalgic lately? ~I am
Meeting up with an old friend for a photo shoot sure brings back great memories. It makes me think of the white Hyundai with black tinted windows and dice in the mirror (I miss driving a stick). Back when I wore my dad’s jeans, converse, and walked with a boom box. Yes, I really did that. Life was so carefree. I took a ton of art classes, worked in the student store, and thought getting in to an 18 and under dance club was awesome. Anyone remember the annex in Redmond?
I thought I was cool!
I miss giant bonfires with friends. And our great trips to Canada!
Thanks for bringing the memories back. Here are a few favorites of mine on one of the only nice days this spring! Go and visit this fabulous beach if you get a chance. We went to Kayak Point Beach in Stanwood. I also hadn’t been there since I was a kid. We passed this spot on the way that we went to every year called Port Susan. I loved that place growing up.
Thank you Marisa for a great session. It was wonderful to see you and meet your family. Your boys are so fun. I know Dylan would love them. I hope we can meet up again soon!
Meet the Harman Cousins~family session
Despite the weather conditions, we pulled off a December session without a hitch. We braved the cold, windy, rainy day and these guys were all smiles. I realized quickly that I knew them. I had grown up seeing them with their Grandparents, who are a special part of my life.
So we ran around Grasslawn park in Redmond. It happens to be one of my favorite parks to go to. I made them jump, swing, run, spin, and laugh. I’m sure they didn’t know what they signed up for. But it was worth it. Here are my favorites below. Let them know what you think by leaving a comment. Please~pretty please! With a cherry on top.
This was a great way to end the session. With a rainbow to boot.
