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I'm a mom of 2 kids and have been a photographer for over 4 years. I decided to task myself with doing a 365 {or rather 366} photo project for 2012. I will take a photograph every day, with my "big girl camera". It will mostly be about my life, portrayed artistically. I want to challenge myself creatively and try new things. I'm excited about where this project will take me and I hope you will follow the journey with me!


Monday, May 3, 2010

Maternity Session Gone Awry....4.18.10

So I had the opportunity a few weeks ago to photograph a fantastic couple in West Seattle expecting their first child soon.  Everything was going well except for her spouse's new sunburn (yes - a sunburn in Seattle spring weather!) until the very end of the session.  We decided to drive WAY down this long narrow road with a ton of switch backs to Lincoln Park, right on the sound.  We took my car (well, my husband's car) and we're using gravity's assistance and just coasting down........

We get to the park and shoot a few more pictures and head back to the car.  I put the keys in the ignition, and.....nothing.  Absolutely nothing happens.  There's not one croak from the engine, no blink of light, no peep from the radio, no sign of life, no-thing.  HOW EMBARRASSING!!!  So here we are, at the BOTTOM of the huge hill with a woman who's 9 months pregnant, a ton of photo gear, and a spouse who's already exhausted from 18 holes of golf, a sunburn, and all these photos he's smiling for to make his wife happy.

Needless to say, what a sport he was!  He doesn't hesitate to volunteer to huff it back up this huge hill to their house to get their car (what other option was there, really?).  And she is so gracious too!  We just grab a bench back at the park and discuss our hectic lives and wait for her (our) knight in shining armor to show up.

So he finally makes it back with the car and I tell them they can take off - but they don't.  They stay and help me find someone who has jumper cables to help get the car started.  What a fantastic pair, these two!  If they have the patience, kindness, and empathy to help out a grown woman whom they hardly know, I can only imagine what amazing parents they are going to be once their little girl arrives.  She will be one lucky little girl!

Thanks SO much for your help!






Saturday, May 1, 2010

Urban Sessions with the kids

I've been experimenting with urban backdrops and have to say - I LOVE the look!  What do you think?









Getting Caught Up

I've been really behind the ball getting photos up since the holidays!!  Anyway, below are a few of my favorite photos from 2010 so far.  Enjoy!






These are from April mini-sessions at 5Focus:







Monday, December 14, 2009

Baby Tate & Little Miss Fiona (aka Sunshine)

Miss Fiona welcomed her baby brother into the world in the middle of November.  She's already such a sweet big sister!  I had the pleasure of photographing baby Tate,  Miss Fiona, and their parents (also good friends of ours) when Tate was only 2 weeks old.  Fiona is now 2, and very much enjoyed getting her photo taken outside vs. inside with all the lights.  Isn't she beautiful?!

Below are my favorites from the shoot:


















Thursday, December 3, 2009

Little Ellie - soon to be Big Sister Ellie 11.21.09

This doll (and her family) is another new customer of mine.  She is two and all that goes with it - she likes to have fun, run, and play, but only with those she knows - certainly not with a photographer!  She will be a big sister in a few more months, so I'll give you an update on this growing family again soon.

Here are a few of my favorites: