You thought about boudoir photography for a while, about whether it might be a fun and uplifting experience for you, and one day you decided you’re worth investing in and you booked your session. But after a while, self-doubt started to creep back in, and you got nervous. Am I really going to be comfortable in front of the camera? Do I actually want to feel that bare and exposed?

So many of my clients go through this before their boudoir photo shoot, and I’m here to assure you that it’s completely natural! Boudoir photography is a big step outside the comfort zone for most women, and in fact, that’s kind of the point - being brave and embracing who you are to rediscover your confidence.

For your business, branding photography is an investment that has powerful potential. It’s a vital step in building your brand and connecting with the right customers. But there are a million recommendations out there about how to make the most of your photo shoot, and one that you may see mentioned often is to create a mood board to show your photographer. As a branding and headshot photographer, I’m happy to weigh in about this suggestion.

If you have a baby on the way and you’ve been browsing newborn photos online to get inspiration for your little one’s portraits, you might have noted that a lot of them feature some sort of props. You’ll see soft blankets, cozy bassinets or baskets for the baby to lie in, and more.

Have you ever taken a look at a professional photograph or just the background of a TV show and thought about how every single item there was curated and placed there for a specific purpose? The same thing happens in branding photography: I style every scene in every photo shoot in particular ways to create a look that embodies your brand and your professional image.

When you have a new bundle of joy on the way and you’re looking for a newborn photographer to capture the incredible first days of your baby’s life, it’s important to look past the portraits. Sure, you want the photos to be beautiful, but you also want this to be a wonderful experience for your growing family, so make sure you look for a photographer whose process aligns with how you want your photo session to feel.

A newborn photo shoot in your own home can be a beautiful way to memorialize your first days at home with your precious new baby, celebrate the new chapter in your life, and create special memories as a family. How can you make this photo shoot go smoothly for a stress-free day?

It starts with hiring the right photographer, of course. As a Seattle area photographer who specializes in newborn photography and the motherhood journey, I’ve done countless newborn photo shoots in clients’ homes, so I know exactly how to make the experience a wonderful one and I’ll guide you through every step of the way.

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.