Arlo & Etta {Ridgefield, WA}

Thursday, October 31, 2013

I had the opportunity to meet up with Arlo and Etta again on a cold, foggy Fall morning. The family has made some major changes and moved to a rural location from the city, and wanted their photos taken on their new property. So fun and special! 

Arlo remained an adorable, expressive little darling (I wish I could share outtakes of all his funny faces from moments when he did NOT want his photo taken) and Etta has transformed from a copper-headed newborn (the last time I photographed her) into the beautiful, happy, blonde haired doll. 

Good luck with all your new adventures in the country, Arlo and Etta! 

Tahmures Q. {Columbia Children's Arboretum, Portland OR}

Sunday, October 27, 2013

 I was so thrilled to get to photograph fellow photographer Rachel Hadiashar and her little family on a recent fall day. Unfortunately for us, the weather had other ideas. We were originally slated to travel to an apple orchard, but with the iffy forecast, we stuck closer to home, visiting a smaller orchard in the local Arboretum instead. Though misty, the weather held, and we were able to capture some family interaction.  Little Tahmures, who could not be cuter with his mop of curls and dimples, is currently in a "Daddy" phase, and stuck close to his Papa, and even got a little surly when his mama came too close. It took a few fall leaves tossed in the air, but he finally came around.








Gavin and Elsa {Dawson Creek Park, Hillsboro, OR}

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Without question, Elsa, Gavin, Melissa and Paul were the zaniest, most irreverently fun family I've ever gotten to photograph.  They have such a playful, goofy chemistry! 

Elsa is so strikingly lovely with her blond hair and green eyes, but then she throws a hand on her hip,  sticks her tongue out at her brother, and you know she's more than a pretty face. This girl has SASS! She may run the world one day. Gavin is so handsome and photogenic, but got over having his photo taken quickly, and instead explored the park, and rolled his eyes at his mom and sister when made to pose. Kept me on my toes for sure. And,  Paul and Melissa are simply gorgeous together. 

All in all, a thoroughly entertaining shoot! Thanks Guys! 



Henry, Olive and Kate {Camas, WA}

Thursday, October 17, 2013

I look forward to my session with this family every Autumn. 
Their mama wanted fall color for their photos this year, and I think these photos deliver! 
Thank you Henry, Olive and Kate for continuing to be sweet, charming, adorable, wacky, precocious, SweetTart loving children! Your joy continues to come through in photos, making my job easy. 



Tyler Grace & Sawyer {Kelley Point Park, Portland OR}

Wednesday, October 16, 2013


I've known Stephanie and Ty for such a long time, and with this session, I may have topped myself for managing to annoy Ty. I like to think its part of my job as their family photographer, because Ty is just such a fun dude to tease. Sand is not his thing. Dirty river water, also not his thing. But, he's a good if somewhat grumbly sport, and I appreciate him going along with my off the beaten path location ideas. 

 I look forward to our family shoots each year, because seeing this family together warms my heart, teasing and jokes aside. Stephanie and Ty have such a warm, fun banter as a couple, and their girls are sassy and photogenic, my favorite combination. Tyler Grace was full of grins that showed off her adorable missing teeth, and Sawyer, at 2 and 1/2, finally has hair long enough for cutest little girl princess Leia buns. 

As always, M. Family, I am honored to capture these precious girls as they grow!

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