If you’re already picturing yourself bribing your toddler with fruit snacks or begging your teen to look up from their phone for just one second, you aren’t alone. Most parents bring at least a little stress into a family session. You want those beautiful, connected images, but you’re wondering if your family can actually stay…
There’s something powerful about seeing three or even four generations of women standing together in one photo. Grandma. Mom. Kids. Maybe even a great-grandmother if you’re lucky. These images hold a kind of quiet magic. They show where your family came from and the people who shaped it along the way. And while Mother’s Day…
Warm sand, long stretches of golden light, and just enough breeze coming off the water to keep everyone comfortable—this summer session at Semiahmoo had everything going for it. This family of five leaned all the way into the experience, which always makes a session come alive. We started along the boardwalk, letting the kids set…
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,…
It was a lovely, warm summer afternoon and laughter carried across the fields at Hovander Park as Lissy’s family gathered for a long-awaited session. With her mom, siblings, significant others, niece, and two little ones, this was a moment everyone wanted to remember. The goal was simple: capture the love, connection, and joy of a…
