Amanda & David Engagement

 I say this a lot, but I have a great time with my clients. I love my job. Amanda & David are no exception and they are the kind of couple that I found to be hilarious and adorable and I could instantly relate with them. I had a fantastic time at our shoot, and told them so! Work can sometimes feel like...work, but not this day. It felt like hanging out with buddies. AND they brought their puppies and you guys all know how I feel about that. (I would be an animal hoarder if it wasn't weird and crazy). Anyway, I hope you enjoy their engagement photos. I decided to shoot all in film (haven't done that in a while), sometimes when I know that the pressure is off, I like to use my oldschool Nikon, just so I remember how to use it. Film still captures so much more than digital photography! The technology hasn't quite caught up yet, in my opinion.

 If you feel like this picture looks fake, 

it's bc it was. We actually shot in a warehouse

in L.A. ;)

The puppies! 

This was kind of a joke-shot, but those ducks didn't

seem to mind at all!

The D Family

I met up with this beautiful family at one of Longview's most beautiful parks, Lake Sacajewea. This is a local favorite, and this time of year, you can see why. I showed up a little early and saw how breathtaking all the leaves were and thought Alice had made a great choice in location. Doug, the dad/husband and I go way back. I mean, waaaaay back, like elementary school, bus rides, fights, pranks, jokes sort of back. I've met his beautiful wife a few times throughout the year, and first saw her when she owned a local restaurant in town. She was always there, well dressed and looking beautiful in her cute little restaurant! Their tall little boy (he's only in the 2nd grade! Can you believe it?) Mr. D was bright, friendly, and easy to like. You'll also see some photos of the family puppy, who was very much a puppy (wild boy!). It was a wonderful time, and an all around fun, easy going shoot. Thank you for choosing me as your photographer D Family!

aren't they a beautiful couple? 

McV Grandkids!

Oh, you know...you've seen most of these kids on here before! Even recently, I would say. The matriarch of the McV fam called upon me to take some photos of her beautiful, fun, funny grandchildren. It poured and hailed on the way to her house, and I was a bit worried! But it cleared up and made for some fun photos. Don't they look like a fun family? (They are.)

C Family

You've seen this gang before, and you will likely see them again! Miss L is hands down the funniest little girl client I have. Not only do I know I'm in for a good laugh during the shoot, but I know I'm in for a good chuckle while editing the photos. My husband, who doesn't even tried to hide his biased opinion, also thinks Miss L is absolutely adorable. 

She gave me permission to take this photo,

and after she realized I had taken more

than one, she let me know I was pushing my limits!

She looks so much like her daddy and acts

so much like her mommy!

Jenta, Mark Morris High Class of 2013

Yay for Mark Morris kids! (I'm totally biased, bc that was my Alma Mater, albeit a long time ago...) I met up with Jenta for some more urban type photos on a if-y weather day, but fortunately we lucked out and got the patch of sun. She did a fantastic job posing, and look at her gorgeous eyes! I also met up with her a little later in the day for a 2nd shoot (which you will see, coming up soon!). She seems like a very sweet, smart girl, and totally easy to photograph, made my job easy! She's another senior to look for in the spring. :)

Taylor Class of 2013 KHS Senior

I met up with this Kelso High Senior (and his dad, J) at his school, unfortuantely the day that we picked happened to be a completely busy! The parking lot was full and there were tons of people where we wanted to take pictures. No worries, though, Taylor was not phased! He rocked it out. 

If you are not from the Longview-Kelso area, then you are not familiar with how much school pride Kelso High has, and how big of a football school they are! Taylor is a football star, but not only that, I found him to be a sweet, well mannered young man. Look for him in the spring for his senior sessions part 2!

Meet Lucy.

Anyone who knows me personally, knows how much I love animals. Getting to photography Lucy on a beautiful Sunday afternoon was totally right up my alley! How cute is she?

McV Family Shoot

I love this family. What more can I say? They are so fun, cool, and hip. Their children are sweet and HILARIOUS. This was a far different shoot than our shoot from last year (which was coats and rain and freezing!) The weather was absolutely fantastic and it was wonderful getting to see them again! 

I had to choose from an entire series of hilarious

photos. Don't ask why dad's eyes are slightly red. ;)

I love this one. Look at miss thang over there!

I met up with T & J this weekend at Snake Lake in Tacoma. It's right in the middle of town, and yet it's this beautiful nature conservatory. I had a great time photographing them and their adorable little boy! I hadn't seen T in a very long time (we went to school together, back in the day) and it was wonderful seeing her. Such a beautiful family. I can't wait to photograph their upcoming wedding in 2013, and I definitely can't wait to see their baby boy again!!

don't they just look so in love?

baby model.

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Oh my gosh. If this doesn't

make you smile right along with him,

then you must be really cranky! ;)

Baby Girl Ro

This little girl LOVED the lime light. She had absolute zero problem being photographed, and not only that, but she loved it! A pro from the get go. Can't wait to photograph her in the future (as I likely will, since I'm good friends with her GRANDMA!). See you later Baby Ro!

a smile!

she says "aren't I beautiful, mama?"

baby head wrinkles!!!

Baby A

I recently had the pleasure of meeting this sweet baby girl. I first met her mommy and daddy a couple years ago, when they were at a wedding that I shot. I remembered them being such a fun family (and baby A's big brother, too!) She just adorable and beautiful! 

naked babies are the best, aren't they? 

She's so cute!

With daddy.

Look how she's sleeping

in Mommy's arms!