The Marshall Cousins • Seattle Child Photography

I loved working with these cousins and their parents! Their parents totally understand that with a 1.5 YO, a 2YO and a 3.5YO, the resulting photos really reflect who they are right now. They are friendly, busy kids, more interested in hanging out and exploring at the park on a cold (but amazingly NOT rainy) morning, than my camera. Check out all 3 of their amazing blue eyes, aren't they just adorable kids?!?

Parents, I should have your proofing gallery online in just a few days!

What to Wear? Winter Ideas:

Often one of the questions I am asked when a session is scheduled is; "what should s/he wear?" It's a great question, and shows that your child's portraits are important to you!

I love color, and coordinated pattern! Pattern as an accessory adds just that bit of spunk and personality to portraits. This time of year especially your child's outerwear is very important too.

When selecting clothing for multiple children, pick one or two colors that span all outfits, then add another color (or two) to each outfit. For example, 2 children - a boy and a girl. You could choose brown and white plus denim as the base for both outfits. Then add some blue, green, or red to the boy's outfit and add pink, turquoise, or purple to the girl's. Voila - your children's clothing coordinates but doesn't match!

You don't need to go out and purchase new clothing for your child's session, but here are a few ideas I've put together that you could use for inspiration from your child's own closet:

Jayden • Photography Session at Seattle's Seward Park

I love this age! Jayden is 2 1/2 years old, and is just a bundle of energy and personality! When he got out of the car to meet me, I told him how handsome he looked. He corrected me and replied: "my DADDY is handsome!" Too cute!

It was cold, and windy, and we were being chased by raindrops, but Jayden just kept on going. Each time he'd get muddy, he'd let Mom change his clothes right out there in the 40 degree temps. I've got to say, I'm looking forward to the spring when hopefully the weather won't be so much of an impact on sessions!

Here's a little sneak peek, and thank you Mom and Dad for letting Jayden brighten up what otherwise would have been a dreary morning!

Family of 3 and 3/4 • Seattle Family Photography

One thing I am very appreciative of is how flexible my families are when the weather turns sour! And this time of year it's much more often than I'd like. On the morning of their scheduled session, we called it 2 hours before it was supposed to take place due to rain and wind. Thankfully the next morning it was dry enough for us to get together.

Matthew is one very lucky boy! His parents absolutely adore him, and it shows, there is so much love shared between the three of them - soon to be four :)

I hope you enjoy your sneak peek! I'll email when your proofing gallery is ready to be viewed.

Grayson • Rainy Day Photography at the Seattle Center

Grayson's Mom and I had planned to meet at Seward Park for his session, however about an hour beforehand it started raining. After some encouragement from his Mom that he really couldn't care less if it was raining or not, we met at the Seattle Center.

She was so right! He is a bundle of energy, very charming, and all boy through and through. He didn't mind if he was wet, and apparently doesn't feel the cold at all!

Hope you guys have a great time escaping the gloomy Seattle weather in Hawaii, Grayson's gallery should be ready to view when you get back. ALOHA!

Gabby the quintessential tween • Portrait photography at Seattle's Discovery Park

I loved spending time with Gabby and her Mom who is an old friend of mine and an amazing insurance agent - if you ever need a referral and you live in the Puget Sound region) let me know! She's saved us a bundle of money. I know, that sounds like a commercial, but it's true!

Mom's request was the Gabby didn't look too old in the pictures. Gabby however had her own ideas, and was a champion at posing. I'd love to take her out again (on a warmer day) just to shoot for fun! I think I got a good mix of both, and that both of them will be happy with the results.

Angie, I'll have all the proofs up soon and will email you when they're done. Thank you both for the fun morning - Gabby is a great girl!







Sometimes you just have to let your inner silliness come out!

Abandoned bunnies :(

I've recently rediscovered (thank you Julie) Seattle's Discovery Park. I can't really even describe it, it is huge, with miles of trails, and lovely picturesque places for taking photos.

However, every time I've been there I've seen bunnies, as in multiples of them. And these aren't wild bunnies, they were at some point people's pet bunnies whom they've abandoned. It makes me so sad for the bunnies and mad at the people who have left them to fend for themselves. Undoubtedly many will die (and probably a slow, painful death) from stress and simply from living outside.

As I was waiting for a friend to arrive the other day for her daughter's session, I couldn't help myself from photographing one of them.



On a brighter note, this is just a head's up that this Friday is the first of 3 cut-off dates to order your desk calendars. Info is over that-a-way ----->

I love it when I come home from a session....

...and cannot WAIT to start editing! I have several sessions I need to edit before I really start in on this one, but I couldn't resist playing with just ONE file!

Miss Kate • Seattle Child Photographer

Kate (and her Mommy) were just too much fun to hang out with. This little 5 year old is so vivacious and has personality to spare :) I loved being able to capture not just what she looks like, but more importantly who she IS at this point in time!

Baby Milo • Seattle Baby Photographer

What a sweet, calm, and easy going baby boy Milo is (lucky Mom and Dad)! Isn't he just the classic Gerber baby? Thanks so much Mom, I'll send an email when his proofs are ready to view!

Couldn't resist this little guy!

I think I'm going to nickname him Mellow Milo because he is one very laid back dude. We had a session that lasted about an hour and a half, and he was a champ!

I shouldn't even be looking at these until I finish proofing another session, but I couldn't resist his amazing blue eyes! I'll put a few more on my business blog in a couple of days.

He's going to make a terrific Grandpa some day...

...and no Colin, neither one of us is in a hurry, I promise...there is PLENTY of time!

I've shared the following sentiment before here, but I sure wish I had been into photography when Colin was little. I missed capturing so many little moments just like these:







Colin, did you notice that Dad's getting his Dr Suess fix? Pretty soon he's hoping to get her interested in Fox in Sox ;D

Oh and for anyone interested, info on my 2010 desk calendar can be found over that-a-way at the top ---->