It’s about that time of year, parents of budding young adults! This spring is the perfect time to book a senior photo session for your soon-to-be senior for the summer or fall. So as you’re shopping around for a senior photographer, what exactly should you be looking for and how do you know when you’ve found a good fit?

Many moms today only get one opportunity for maternity portraits, or maybe two. But even if you plan to have lots of kids, every pregnancy is unique and beautiful, and your maternity photos should be something you love and enjoy looking back on. So how do you get the best maternity photos you can?

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, and when it comes to headshots, that can absolutely be true. Your headshot isn’t just supposed to make you look good. It should be a visual representation of your brand and the professional image you want to cultivate. That might sound like a lot to ask for from an image, but don’t worry, I’ve got you! I know exactly how to make your headshots on-brand. Here are some of the details you and I will use, working together to put your brand on full display.

Let’s have a chat, mom to mom. To every mom, family portraits are incredibly precious because we all know that these moments with our kids will be only a memory in the blink of an eye, and photos can take you back to the precious moments in an instant. At the same time, the idea of getting young kids together, looking nice and behaving well enough to take photos sounds exhausting and stressful. Because of that worry, too many families miss out on portraits they would have cherished in later years, and they regret it after the opportunity has passed.

Well, I’m here to give you some good news: family photo sessions don’t have to be as stressful as you think they are! There are a few things you can do to make the experience easier so that you can put the anxiety aside and just enjoy this amazing experience with your family.

Spring is all about renewal and starting fresh, so why not take advantage of this spring’s beautiful weather to refresh your family portraits? A spring photo shoot in Seattle is a stunning way to create lifelong memories and custom artwork for your family. Not sure what to wear and how to dress your family for spring portraits? Check out these tips.

One thing that surprises some of my clients is how much time I dedicate to them before their photo shoot even takes place. Usually, we’ll chat even before booking to make sure we’re a great fit. Once booked we do a full in-home or virtual consultation to spend time planning your perfect photo shoot. The reason for all of this is that I’ve seen firsthand just how important it is to find the right fit between a photographer and a client. In fact, for several reasons, choosing a photographer is a lot like dating!

Every parent can agree that the newborn stage is so precious yet so fleeting. From day one, your baby is growing and changing before your eyes, and even in the midst of those sleepless nights and constant feedings, you’ll be shocked by how soon these newborn days are just a memory. That’s why newborn photography is such an incredible gift you can give to your future self!

Is it time for you to get your senior photo session on the books? When should you start planning for that special milestone photo shoot for your teenager? As a portrait photographer in the Seattle area who has the honor of creating these amazing memories for budding adults every year, I’m here to help! Here are a few tips and considerations to keep in mind as you’re scheduling your teen’s senior photos.

I can’t tell you how often a client tells me, “I was hesitant/nervous about maternity photos, but I’m so incredibly glad that I did it!” And as much as I love those moments, it also saddens me to think about all the amazing moms out there who were hesitant too but made a different decision and didn’t venture out of their comfort zone for maternity portraits.

If you’re on the fence, I completely get it! Trust me when I say that you don’t have to worry nearly as much as you think. Here are some of the top reasons I hear from women about why they haven’t booked their maternity photos yet and how I ease their fears.

A lot of things get put on pause in the winter - lots of outdoor sports, most leisure travel, happy hours on rooftops and patios. But if you’re itching to get updated family portraits or to celebrate a milestone photo session like maternity portraits, does that have to wait until spring too? Or can you still take outdoor portraits in the winter?

The short answer is yes, we can absolutely take your family photos outdoors in the winter! In fact, I have clients every year who are excited to capture the beauty of a seaside winter scene or the wintery woodlands. A winter outdoor photo shoot just takes a little extra planning and some special considerations.