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!!!

Archer is 2 | Northwest Railway Museum | Snoqualmie, WA

After a much needed break over the holidays, I am back behind the camera!! And, because I had plenty of time (ha!) to get 100% caught up with business related things, I am trying to make it a point to keep my blog updated with my favorites from each session. So, here we go!!!

I cannot believe Archer is TWO!!! Where has the time gone?! I first met Archer when he was in mommy's belly and we have had so much fun over the years with all of our milestone sessions. Little Archer has a love for trains, so we met up at the Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie, WA. Although he was through with us halfway into our mini session, I think we captured those beautiful little curls and cutest smile perfectly. Now, stop growing up so fast, Archer!! Happy 2nd birthday!!!

Brittany & Matt | Pickering Barn | Issaquah, WA

I met Brittany and Matt back in March for their engagement session and we instantly connected. They were so fun to work with!! Their big day quickly approached and the day couldn't have been more beautiful. The Pickering Barn in Issaquah, WA is such a perfect place!! 

Brittany was really hoping to avoid a "first look", wanting Matt to see her for the first time walking down the aisle, but feared there wouldn't be enough time during the cocktail hour for all of the scheduled photos. I make it my priority to deliver what the bride and groom sees as their "perfect day." Do not feel forced to see each other prior to the ceremony because of time. It is my job to make it all work out, as smoothly as possible. With a great second shooter by my side, we rocked that cocktail hour and didn't go a minute over. Brittany and Matt got their dream wedding and I am happy I was there to help capture the memories. Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Cates!!