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Josiah+Cami~private backyard location
Where to begin on a love story….
It began for me the day I married my best friend. And for my dear friend, Cami, I think this is the start to her story. The day life’s journey really begins. The day you declare your love in front of the world and never look back. I’m still choked up from just being a viewer of the days events. I’m just a romantic that never gets tired of the gestures from the heart. Everything is out in the open on a wedding day. The embrace, the kiss, the tears….everything.
So here’s the story in pictures for you all to imagine.
These images are just a tease really of the 900 more that were taken. I hope you all saw a glimmer of what I did.
special thanks to:
Taya Ponath~flowers
Melany Hughes @ Salon Rouge~hair
Deborah Cobb~catering
Tony Bridges of The Tony Bridges Band~musician
Debbie Palmer~makeup
I love you, Cami! You found your prince charming and your happily ever after. Here’s to forever!
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 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 Charlotte
This post is going to be 100% girlie because there were three little princesses at this shoot. Primarily the angel below. So its ok to have a million xoxoxos and sparkles and hearts as I want. If fact, I may just bedazzle the whole post. If you remember my post Meet bun in the oven #3, this is the darling arrival. She is already full of smiles and loves the music of Lady and the Tramp. We had fun with new props and heart-shaped bokeh. What more could a girl ask for?!
For the heart shapes I used this cool thing from The Photojojo store. If you are a camera junkie like me you will love this place.
I can’t wait to see this little lady grow. Before I know it, she’ll be a mover and a shaker like the big sisters are!
Fashion Shoot~private home in Duvall
A recent photo shoot allowed me to dabble in a new genre~ the world of fashion and portfolio building. I loved exploring this side of photography. It was challenging and exciting to have a little crew of workers all collaborating ideas. I learned so much at this shoot. I love expanding my horizons.
This selection of photos were just part one of a series to come. What a beauty! I want to give a big thank you to all that helped. The home that we were able to use was so beautiful. I think I walked around saying I love this to every wall I saw.
Thank you so much for this experience, Vannessa! It’s been wonderful reconnecting on such a creative venture!
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Meet Endo and Jet
Sometimes the best location for a photo shoot can be your own home. As it’s been for my last three sessions. We can always find great places that have that special prop and background that no one else will have. Then when you look back you love everything about your photos. Oh that’s my house back in 09′ along with how sweet the kids look. Or that’s the blanket that auntie made or your child’s favorite chair growing up. The possibilites of items to use are endless. If you’re unsure about your lighting or what would look good. I will gladly come over and take a gander. Plus, I get to know you better and this transforms an idea into a beautiful reflection of who I’m shooting.
The boys below are special to me. I’ve know them since birth and get to see them weekly. One has a sweet obsession with costumes and the other about the cutest smile around. Here a couple of my favorite shots of the session.
Reiko, I was so excited to take your picture again. Your boys are so full of life. I love the way they play together. I look forward to watching them grow up with Dylan. And here’s to more zumba!
Meet Lola and Russel
How would you like to go on an adventure? To a place right out of a storybook. A secret hideaway with a serene pond filled with lily pads, hidden mushrooms, bright red leaves, crisp apples, and the smell is clean and clear. You can run care-free without a worry, except for the big scary bear that has been spotted near the woods.
I hope these guys know I may be moving in soon. I love it here. How lovely it would be to disappear beneath the tall grass with a good book.
So here’s your chance to imagine yourself here. Become and kid again and get lost in Lola and Russel’s playground.♥
Thank you so much Tonya for letting me capture your sweet children. They are so full of laughter and love. I just wanted to snuggle them and run around. I can barely keep up. I wish they stayed little like they are. You are one lucky momma!
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 Aj and Isabel
Mother and daughter have such a unique bond. I can see that these two have tons of fun together! I saw lots of snuggles and giggles and even a few secrets. And it was an amazing day in the northwest. Everyone and their brother were out and about soaking up the sunshine. Kirkland is a hotspot for the eastsiders. That’s what we call ourselves out here.
I want to thank Amy for the great referral! I really enjoyed meeting Aj and Isabel.
