As a photographer who specializes in capturing the motherhood journey, maternity photos are one of my top specialties. When you go book a photo session with me, you might have two different options: a custom session or a mini session. What exactly are these two types of maternity photo shoots and what’s the difference? Settle in because here’s everything you need to know to decide.

As a photographer who captures some of the most special chapters of families’ lives from maternity to newborn portraits to family photos, I get to see the joy photography brings to families on a daily basis. In fact, one of the best parts of my job is seeing the pure happiness and love on clients’ faces when they see their portraits. And you don’t just have to take my word for it - there are numerous scientific studies that have noted how our brains react to sentimental photos. I always find these studies fascinating so let’s explore a few of them together.

When I’m planning a photo session with a client at my Seattle area photography studio, one of the first questions we’ll talk about is whether they want an indoor or outdoor photo shoot. There’s really no right or wrong answer - they each have different styles and aesthetics, and there are pros and cons to each. Outdoor portraits give us the stunning backdrops of beautiful Washington while indoor portraits give us the comfort and convenience of controlling the environment. So, naturally, some clients who can’t decide will ask me, can we do both? Here are my thoughts.

At the risk of making you tear up right off the bat, senior photos are one of the last special milestones you’ll have with your teenager before they leave the nest and begin establishing their life as adults. Okay, pass the tissues, please. Consider how exciting and monumental this milestone is, you want so much more than just cookie-cutter photos in front of a bland background.

Boudoir photography is one of those things that so many women mull over from time to time, but it can take a while before you decide to actually do it…or maybe you never do. The idea might pop up every once in a while, or you might have friends who are encouraging you to give it a try, but you always find a reason not to do it. As women and as moms, we can always find reasons not to invest in ourselves, but there are so many more important reasons to go for it. Here’s why you should finally make the call and book that boudoir photo shoot.

As exciting of a time as pregnancy can be, it’s a stressful time too. There’s so much to think about and plan for when you’re getting ready for your new baby. With that in mind, I have some wonderful news: your maternity photoshoot doesn’t have to add to your stress.

I’ve designed my entire process around making sure you get the stunning maternity photos of your dreams without adding work and stress to your plate. To give you more of a peek into what you can expect, here are four common photo shoot stresses you don’t have to worry about for your Seattle area maternity portraits with me.

If you’re due for some fresh professional headshots, I’m your girl! I make sure every step of the process is easy and stress-free, and that includes wardrobe planning. Finding the perfect outfit for any photo session is stressful because of course we all want to look our best. But your wardrobe is one of the core ingredients for a great headshot, and here’s why. 

A newborn photoshoot is an investment in an heirloom that your family will treasure more and more every year as your child grows. If you’re planning or considering newborn photos, you might start thinking ahead to your photo session day - specifically about what you should bring with you.

A lot of families get family portraits taken on a regular basis when their kids are little, and these are precious keepsakes that I know you treasure so deeply! But what often happens is that families take portraits less and less often as their kids become teenagers, and then when their kids are grown and no longer living with their parents, they stop taking family photos. And yet, as a family photographer, some of the family photo sessions that my clients appreciate most are those for families with adult children. Here’s why!

Did you see the news? I’m thrilled to now officially add boudoir photography as one of my services! But reaching this point has been a bit of a journey, and it’s a journey I never thought I’d take. Here’s how I found myself rediscovering boudoir photography and opening up my services as a boudoir photographer.