Living What I Love

Fall shoots

A few favorites from recent family + engagement shoots this fall!

 I think I really captured Astrid's sweet essence here. =)

Such great brothers!

Katy + Sam + Murray the dapper dog <3

Marie, Bryce + Finn

Shot some fall photos for friends to use in their Holiday 2016 cards and we had the perfect fall evening with beautiful light. We took these downtown Ballard, one of my favorite places in the city. Marie's parents were visiting from Indiana so we got some with the grandparents, too! <3

Dustin + Esther are engaged!

A super-fun shoot with these two at the Observatory inside Volunteer Park (one of my favorite spots in the city!) and the Arboretum. No doubt their Santa Barbara wedding this fall will be gorgeous! Congrats, D+E!

The light in this little meadow was magical.

 

A new addition

This was my third shoot with this family, and they've added one on since our last meetup! So fun to see families grow.

Favorite five-year-old toys: Cars buds

Families who read together = <3

Learning to ride a bike!

"Mom, a plane!"

Christmas card material, imo. ;)

 

Beach morning

This was my third (fourth?) time working with this sweet, adventurous family and we had a blast playing at Golden Gardens one Saturday morning this spring. It's so fun to watch the two brothers interact - they are full of energy and made me crack up more than a few times. I particularly loved how they chose their own outfits like they did last time, and chose their 'volcano shirts' again, too, fresh off a trip to Hawaii. The heart wants what it wants! ;)

This is a tradition with our shoots now - photos of dad throwing the boys into the air (SO HIGH.) Seriously impressive.

Spring shoots

Hello again! Been awhile, so here's a few fun shoots from the spring, starting with a 5K with a local chapter of great org Girls on the Run, which encourages girls to run and promotes a healthy self-image. It was a freezing, rainy day and I was so impressed with these girls' positive attitudes and with how much fun they had, despite the weather.

Next: some maternity photos for Beth and John, who two months later welcomed a healthy baby boy!

And finally, a portrait session with the lovely Inger, who gets told she looks like Jodie Foster a lot - I have to agree! I love doing portraits, and we lucked out with a gorgeous Seattle sunset.

Letha + Nils ELOPE

The cutest couple (and my colleague) asked me to be a part of their quintessential Seattle day and their completely atypical and sweet elopement on a boat in the middle of Lake Union one rainy Friday in December. Obviously, I said yes! See for yourself the cuteness:

Waiting for their officiant:

Signing those papers:

Walking down their 'aisle' to the boat where they'd take their vows!

Their chariot: Vehicle Assist, driven by some old friends, who shared a bottle of the champagne from their own wedding years earlier. <3

One of the captains read a beautiful poem, and then Letha + Nils exchanged their vows.

Married!

And right after this shot, they boarded a plane to the San Juans for their honeymoon! Wishing you both eternal happiness together. =) So honored to have been a part of your day!

Edmonds family shoot

This was my second time working with Lindsay and Bob and their sweet kiddos! We hung out and played along the waterfront in downtown Edmonds (and hello, such a cute town!) on a crisp fall morning. Families this fun make my job easy.

Spring faves

Recent work!

A family shoot with repeat clients - I love getting to see kids grow and change over the course of a year!

This little guy is not lacking in personality. =)

A fun maternity shoot at Gas Works Park:

And finally, some senior photos and a mother + son shoot at Discovery Park. These boys were so sweet with their mom!

Coming soon: Baby Hamlin!

Nicole and Eric are expecting their first baby in a matter of weeks, so it was high time to document the just-before-becoming-parents stage! Can't wait to meet him.

 

A baby girl to-be!

Jessica + Russ are expecting their first baby this fall, and it's a girl! Capturing soon-to-be parents is so fantastic. Excitement, a little apprehension, and wide smiles. Wishing you both the best on this upcoming adventure, it's a big one!

Devin + Sadie Are Engaged!

Another day, another beautiful couple. I've known these two for a few years now and have worked with both of them, and it was so much fun to be able to share in their love + excitement over tying the knot together this particular sunny Sunday afternoon!

Family shoot at the beach!

Sometimes work doesn't seem like work. Spending time with this sweet family at Discovey Park was just plain fun, and their three-year-old son was one of the chattiest little guys I've ever had the pleasure to hang out with. He was curious about everything we found on the beach, totally obliging to pose for the camera and had lots of interesting things to say. =) Such a fun day!

Beth & John are tying the knot!

Nothing like love in the spring time ... and especially during cherry blossom season in Seattle. These were shot at the Arboretum on a perfect sunny day right at the famed trees' blooming peak. It's a small window - gotta catch it while it lasts!

Recent favorites

A few of my favorites from recent shoots this winter:

Love this one. =)

Beautiful child! Beautiful family.