Category Archives: Toddlers

Wright Family Portaits | Will’s First Birthday

How big is Will? SOOOO BIIIIGGG!!! No longer a baby, Will recently celebrated his first birthday and entered the world of toddlers. That’s the kind of thing that deserves cake! For those of you new here (welcome!) I’ve been photographing Will every few months since he came into this world. And this session was the...

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20 Summer Adventures to Photograph

We’re experiencing our first “real” week of summer here in Seattle. The temperatures finally hit above 75, blue skies are everywhere and even though my car broke down on the side of the road yesterday, I’m happy to take things slow, travel by bus and soak up the sunshine. Hallelujah for sunshine! Unfortunately, Steve and...

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How to Photograph Your Kids | Spring Edition

“This is a special balancing trick that requires a small child to stay completely still (so it’s still only theoretical).” –Story People Ah, it’s finally here. Spring has officially arrived! The kids can run around outside without jackets. Sidewalk chalk and bubbles make a return. The neighborhoods are bursting with color and you want to...

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This Weekend by the Numbers | My Adorable Nephews

1 Photoshoot this weekend. 2 Adorable nephews played in front of my lens. 3 Houses were hunted by the husband and myself. 4 Doughnuts were purchased at Krispy Kreme 5 New songs were downloaded from itunes. 6 Bottles of freshly distilled alcohol were filled by my husband. 7 Plus 72 equals the number of new fans...

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To Family | Urban Portraits | Goodbye 2009

{Bear with me. The end of an era demands a longer post than usual.} It seems only fitting that Lisa’s family would be my last session of 2009. After all, she was their at the beginning. The very beginning. Ten years ago Lisa and I were hired on the same day to be photographers for...

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Ice Skating & Trains | Baby, It’s Cold

There’s something about having a little one around the house that makes Christmas, and even winter in general, that much more exciting. You can suggest things like ice skating and visiting the winter train village…for the kids…and everyone thinks it’s a great idea. You can bribe the little ones with hot chocolate and gooey fudge...

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The Jenkins Family | Post Alley Portraits

It’s true. It rains in Seattle — especially in November. I remember ovehearing a conversation while walking around Green Lake sometime back. A mommy group was out with their strollers and clearly one of them was new to the area. She says to the group, “I thought for sure you’d cancel on account of the...

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