Fall is one of my favorite seasons to photograph families. I love watching the locations I photograph change throughout the year, and fall brings so much variety—golden light, changing leaves, tall brown grasses and so many different textures. When I’m choosing a location for a family session, I’m not just looking for a pretty view.
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There is something magical about fall family photos. The cooler air. The sweaters and layers. The golden light. The little pops of color beginning to show up in the trees. Being home by bedtime. But if you’re planning fall family photos, you might be wondering: When should we actually schedule them? Should you wait until
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There is something special about looking at a photograph of your child and immediately remembering exactly who they were at that age. The missing tooth. The favorite sweater they wanted to wear every single day. The way they laughed. The little expressions you knew by heart. School portraits have traditionally given us one photograph to
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Getting ready for family photos doesn’t have to mean packing half your house. In fact, the goal is quite the opposite. You want to bring the few things that will help your family feel comfortable, happy, and prepared—without creating a giant bag of distractions. Here are a few things I recommend bringing to your family
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Fall is such a beautiful time to update your family photos. The changing leaves, cozy layers, cooler evenings—it feels like one of those seasons you want to remember. But maybe the idea of a full family photography session feels like…a lot. Maybe your kids are little and you’re not sure they’ll make it through an
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What to Expect During Family Photos: A Look at the Experience If you’ve never had family photos taken with me before, you might be wondering what actually happens during a session. Do we pose the entire time? What are you supposed to do? What if the kids don’t want to cooperate? Are we going to
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One of the biggest questions I get from families before their session is: “What should we wear?” If you’re feeling overwhelmed trying to coordinate outfits for everyone, you’re definitely not alone. In fact, I’d guess that choosing what to wear is one of the biggest reasons families put off scheduling photos altogether. The good news?
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If I had a dollar for every time a parent apologized to me before their family session because they were worried their child wouldn’t cooperate, I’d probably have enough to keep my coffee cup full for a very long time. Almost every parent tells me some version of the same thing: “My kids are wild.”
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I recently booked our own family photos, and honestly, I can’t wait. I love the photographer we chose—her editing style, her heart, and the way she works with kids. For the first time in a while, I’m the one looking forward to showing up, loving on my family, and trusting someone else to preserve our
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As a family photographer serving Seattle, Poulsbo, Tacoma, and families throughout Washington, one of the questions I hear most often is: “How do we prepare for our family photo session?” The answer might surprise you. Preparing for family photos isn’t about making sure your children behave perfectly or convincing everyone to smile on command. It’s
