Michael is ONE | Lake Wilderness Park | Maple Valley, WA

The last year has gone by way too fast for Michael's mommy, that's for sure! I can't believe it has been so long since his newborn session. Time sure does fly!!!

We met at Lake Wilderness Park here in Maple Valley for his one year shoot. It may have been chilly (dude, where is the warm sun?!!), but at least it was dry for a change. He is having a lumberjack themed birthday party, so we took advantage of the woods around us and had some fun with props. I even made mom jump in a few shots (always a must!!). 

Happy first birthday, MP3!!!!!

Baby Luke | Mini Milestone | Maple Valley, WA

I had the pleasure of meeting 6 month old Luke for a mini milestone session last week and boy did we have a beautiful session!!! These lifestyle shoots at the client's home have got to be one of my favorites! I am so happy I ventured away from all of the distraction of props and backdrops and really focused in on the subject and simple surroundings. Less is definitely more!!

Luke is just a happy baby and definitely loves his mama! We had a lot of fun with him and it didn't take much for him to smile. I even had mom jump in there at the end and I absolutely adore those shots we got!! Happy 1/2 birthday, Luke! I am looking forward to seeing you again soon!

  

Harper is ONE | Cake Smash | Maple Valley, WA

Harper and her family are new to the PNW and I am so glad we connected. It has been fun capturing their special moments over the last few months and I look forward to watching little Harper grow through my lens. 

Harper just celebrated her first birthday!! We had a very fun and active shoot at her home here in Maple Valley. As expected, she was more excited about all of the balloons than the cake, but she never stopped smiling!! 

Happy 1st birthday, Harper!!!

Baby Mason | Mini Milestone | Maple Valley, WA

Meet 4 1/2 month old Mason!! Isn't he adorable?! 

I was welcomed into his home to do a mini milestone session a couple weeks ago. I just love stepping away from the studio and props, photographing these little ones in their homes. These lifestyle shots are always my favorite!! We got so many great ones in just 30 minutes, even ones with mom and dad!

I am looking forward to working with this local family again in the future. It was so great meeting them! Enjoy a few of my favorites...

Baby Benjamin | Spring Mini Session | Maple Valley, WA

Eeeekkk!! This little guy has grown so much since his newborn session and he is SO adorable!! I can't get over the chunkiness. 

Mama brought him to my spring mini sessions for a 6 month milestone shoot and he was absolutely perfect!! Best little smile ever. Here are just some of my favorites...

Ethan & Family | 9 Months Old | Renton, WA

It has been 9 months already... Ethan is almost ONE and I have adored photographing him every few months since birth! This time, I got to get his mom and dad in many of the shots... long overdue!

We met at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park in Renton, WA. It was a beautiful, warm day, which made it very busy!! But, I loved the location and looking forward to shooting there again soon.