For parents, a family photo session is such a treasured gift! It allows you and your favorite people to take time out of your busy lives to have quality time together, and in the process, it gives you beautiful photos that you can display, reminisce with, and enjoy. Sometimes kids aren’t quite as enthusiastic about it as you are, but luckily, there are ways to turn a frown upside-down. As a Seattle area family photographer, I’m happy to share these tips for getting your kids genuinely excited for your next family photography session.

If you have a teenager who’s nearing their senior year (or you are a teenager nearing your senior year), you’ve probably had senior photos in the back of your mind for a while and have seen family and friends posting senior pictures on social media. While you might love all their photos, a lot of senior photo shoots can run together and look very similar, and you want your teen to have something truly unique that reflects the one-of-a-kind person they are.

I hear you and I’m here to help!

Headshots can be such a fantastic tool for building your brand as a professional and as a business. While many people have their headshots taken in an individual session at my portrait studio, if you’re a business owner, you can also opt for a branding photo session for yourself and potentially your key team members right at your office in the Seattle area. I know exactly how to paint you and your team in the best light and highlight your brand along the way!

It’s senior photo season! A senior photo shoot can be such a different experience for guys and girls, and as a Seattle area senior photographer, I have plenty of experience taking portraits for seniors of all genders. But this blog is for the guys - let’s talk about a few tips to make your senior photo shoot go off without a hitch.

As a Seattle photographer who has worked with countless clients, I know that not everyone is comfortable in front of a camera. And yet, as a business owner, you know that professional branding photography is an essential step in growing your brand and your business. If you’re curious about a branding photo session or anxious, I’m here to paint a picture so you’ll know exactly what to expect.

As you’re exploring ways to market and grow your business, you keep hearing mentions of branding photography and the importance of the right brand imagery for your business. But how do you know when it’s time to make that investment for yourself? As a Seattle area branding photographer who’s a business owner myself, I absolutely love helping my clients build their brands! Here are a few telltale times when a branding photoshoot will serve you well.

One of my favorite things about photography is that no two sessions are alike. And they shouldn’t be, because it’s all about celebrating you and this time of your life, you’re one of a kind! Boudoir photography is no exception, and in fact, because these types of photo shoots are all about embracing your beauty and finding confidence in everything that makes you unique, boudoir photo sessions can be even more creative and individualized.

Whether you’re looking forward to your first boudoir photo shoot or you’ve had a few before and you’re excited to book another, choosing a photographer who’s the right fit for you can make all the difference in the world. After all, boudoir photography isn’t just about the photos, it’s about the experience too, so you need a photographer who makes you feel comfortable and who creates an experience you’ll love. To help you find the right fit, here are a few questions to ask your potential boudoir photographer.

When you think of boudoir photography, you probably think of highly sexual photos that might look like something out of Playboy, featuring skimpy lingerie and looks of seduction. And sure, that’s what some boudoir portraits (but not all) look like on the surface. But that’s not what boudoir photography is all about.

As a professional photographer who specializes in honoring women’s stories, from maternity photography and the motherhood journey to boudoir photography, I’ve seen firsthand what an enriching and invigorating experience these photo shoots are. That’s why I want to spread the word about some boudoir misconceptions and about what these photo shoots are actually like.

Before you start scouring the web for the perfect maternity gowns, talk to your photographer because you might not need to! This isn’t the case for all Seattle area photographers, but I’ve built a large and varied client closet with so many different sizes and styles of maternity gowns that there’s something for everyone! As my client, you’ll have full use of this selection for your session, and many of my clients choose to use these gowns exclusively for their sessions.

With that said, there’s nothing wrong with bringing some options of your own too! If you do want to bring your own maternity photo shoot outfits, here are some tips.