I am not a morning person. So when my alarm went off the morning of April 1st two hours before the scheduled homecoming I was supposed to shoot, and I quickly realized after scrolling through numerous texts and and messages that the plane was arriving in just 30 minutes... well let's say I've never moved faster before sunrise.
Read MoreBaby Charlie is about as cute as babies come. And in his family of seven, he's got quite a lot of competition between his four older brothers and sisters. Mom and dad clearly have their act together, sharing and splitting both snuggle-time with Charlie and play-time with the older kiddos.
Read MoreThis happens to be the time of year in Washington when spring arrives. At least in theory. There are signs, sprouting up. The pink blossoms of a dormant tree. The daffodils accumulating in yards throughout town. And every once in a while, you see it. The sun!
Read MoreIt was clear that Ryan and Alysa were perfectly matched from the beginning. Introduced by family and friends who understood that the joy these two bring to any situation, the playfulness and laughter they find throughout each day could find a permanent home in each other, Alysa and Ryan hit it off from their very first date. As they grew to know each other over the years, they understood they had found something profoundly special. Love.
Read MoreThis little guy had quite the weekend celebrating both his baptism ceremony and first birthday party on Whidbey Island, WA. I met the handsome Mr. Theodore Council when I documented his baptism ceremony the day before, and the party continued as family and friends gathered to celebrate a year of firsts that ended with - what else?! CAKE!
Read MoreWhat a beautiful, blessed day this was! I was lucky enough to spend the morning with this large, loving family as they witnessed Theodore Council's baptism ceremony. And what a child of God this little man already is! Honestly - at just one year old, Council is one of the happiest babies you will every meet. And he is so very loved, not just by proud parents Jackie and Cooper (both in the Navy), but also by all the family and friends who traveled from across the country to celebrate this amazing little boy.
Read MoreNewborn lifestyle sessions are quickly becoming my favorite sessions to shoot. There is such a calm and ease when you're with a family in their home, watching new parents count ten little fingers and ten little toes over and over again. The daily routines, still coming together, show the love and adoration both mom and dad have for their brand new baby.
Read MoreWhat a treat it was to finally work with Morgan and Nick. I say finally because I was originally supposed to shoot Nick's homecoming back in December, but once we arrived at the hanger we learned that the plane had to turn around and would be coming home a few days later. My heart broke for Morgan and all the other families who had to tack on a few more days to the months and months they'd already been apart from their loved ones.
Read MoreHave you ever had an “aha!” moment? Like when you finally figure out that this – THIS – is what you’ve been trying to do? And everything sort of changes? This lifestyle session did that for me.
Read MoreCan you imagine leaving behind your baby girl – your first-born – just a few months after her birth to go halfway across the world and do your job? That’s just what Jeff did – what thousands of brave men and women do every year. But last week Jeff came home. Home to his loving, caring wife Ashley. Home to his beautiful, not-so-little baby girl.
Read MoreMargaux and Kyle wanted to have family and friends over for Thanksgiving. So they rented a cozy cabin by the sea, invited 30 of their loved ones from across the country, and had an amazing holiday eating, sharing, laughing, and playing. And the next day they got hitched.
Read More2016 has been pretty amazing in my book. It’s been one of my toughest, hardest years in terms of work and life balance, but has also been my biggest year of growth in my business. I finally feel like I’m coming into my own style and have dream clients for each and every session who understand my vision and let me gently guide them through our time together. They have fun, I have fun – it’s a win-win!
Read MoreWow, you guys. Brooke and Isaac totally brought it to their couples session at Deception Pass State Park. These two are one of the sweetest couples I have ever met. Amazing pup-parents to the adorable Flynn, check. Ridiculously good-looking, check. Crazy in love - without a doubt.
Read MoreThe Thompson family gave me all the feels as we met to document three generations of love and laughter at Deception Pass State Park on Whidbey Island, WA. I was lucky enough to document Leslie’s gorgeous belly in a windy maternity session as she and Kyle awaited the arrival of their precious son, Luke.
Read MoreThis sweet family drove up from Lake Stevens for their session, and we had a gorgeous, warm night to play and explore Deception Pass State Park. It was actually so sunny that we had some time to kill, so we had a picnic and just got to know each other as the kids downed some fuel for our adventures. The kiddos were so well-behaved and so easy to work with – and how cute are they?! This was definitely one of those sessions that was more fun than work for me.
Read MoreThis beautiful, amazing family had so much to celebrate this week. Not only was daddy coming home after a lengthy deployment, but this was also the end of their time in Whidbey before starting a new tour. A shore tour. A few years at home. A chance to be there for all the moments that matter. Like the birth of baby sister Olivia, due in December.
Read MoreThis session gives me allllll the feels. First of all – I absolutely love me some Mary. She was one of the first photographer friends I made on Whidbey, and is always there to talk shop or boost me up when I need encouragement or insight. And she is such an amazing mama, putting her beautiful boys first in all things. My girls have become quite found of the charming Mr. Finn, who is as sweet as he is adorable. So naturally when I found out this amazing family was moving to Japan, I was so happy for them – but so sad for myself! One of the hard truths of military life is that most of the amazing people you are lucky enough to know are not in your lives for very long.
Read MoreAnnie and John-Paul recently celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary with a trip to Washington. Luckily for me, they made a stop in Coupeville to spend a few days relaxing Whidbey Island-style. These two quickly won me over with their sweet demeanor and genuine, positive outlook on life and marriage.
Read MoreThe Thompson family recently started a new chapter in a new home. A home that comes with space for their boys to run. A home for throwing leaves and chasing chickens and riding horses. A home with a view. And a soul.
Read MoreWhen Katie contacted me about a couples session, I was instantly giddy (and a little nervous, if I'm being honest). I don't shoot a ton of couples-only sessions, but after this amazing night, I might just be changing my tune. Since Katie is also a photographer (check out her beautiful work here), I knew I wanted to knock it out of the park for her and Brad. And man, we got a gorgeous night. A beautiful sun filtering through the trees? Check. A gorgeous, soft sunset that matched the colors of Katie's dress to perfection? Check. But the number one reason I'm oohing and ahhing over each image in this gallery? The two lovebirds below.
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