The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival starts to come into full swing near the end of March and beginning of April each year depending on how warm our season has been. We’ve gone to see the tulips nearly every year that I’ve lived in Bellingham and we aren’t the only ones who make an annual visit…
Before guests read your Airbnb description or check the price, they stop to look at your photos. Those first few images stop them from scrolling, and you have seconds to capture their attention, convey the ambiance of your space, and encourage them to click Book Now. If you have ever listed a property on Airbnb…
In the Pacific Northwest, especially in Seattle, Bellingham, and the San Juan Islands, Airbnb listings are absolutely everywhere. Guests scroll at lightning speed, making snap judgments long before they ever read a single word. And the very first thing they notice? Your photos. Most people assume Airbnb photography is basically the same as real estate…
Eli’s mom wanted one thing for this session: to celebrate her one-year-old and capture him being himself. And honestly, that’s exactly what we did! From the very first moment, Eli was curious, silly, and full of energy, and we spent the session following his lead—letting him explore, play, and show off his little personality. Even…
I love when past clients refer friends and family—it’s the highest compliment I can receive! That’s how I got to meet Melanie and her family this late summer. They were ready for a fun, relaxed family session, and I couldn’t wait to spend an afternoon capturing their connection, energy, and joy. We met at Squalicum…
Some families just become part of your world when you do this long enough. I’ve been photographing this crew for years now — long before Knox was big enough to sprint through the house with Buzz Lightyear in hand — and every time I spend time with them it feels less like “a session” and…
Some photo sessions feel more like hanging out than being photographed, and this Lake Whatcom session was exactly that. This was my second time working with this family, which always makes things feel extra easy from the start. There’s already trust, familiarity, and a shared understanding of how the session will flow—less posing, more movement,…
Some families you photograph once. Others you get to photograph again and again—and that’s when the story really starts to unfold. Getting to photograph this family not just once, but through two maternity seasons and two newborn chapters, has been such a joy. Seeing familiar faces return, watching siblings step into new roles, and documenting…
