How To Look Natural For Family Photos

Client Prep

A family photo of a male and female holding their small children in field at Mount Si North Bend, WA
A family photo of a male and female holding their small children in field at Mount Si North Bend, WA

Feb 1

Want to look natural in your family photos this year without trying too hard? Helping people look and feel like themselves in family portraits is basically what I do best. It really takes the right photographer to help you feel comfortable behind the lens. When it comes to families and children, I like to focus […]

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Why I Am A Candid Photographer

Newborn Sessions

A family portrait of a male and female carrying children on shoulders and kissing near Discovery Park, Seattle, WA.
A family portrait of a male and female carrying children on shoulders and kissing near Discovery Park, Seattle, WA.

Jan 30

When it comes to family photos, there are a variety of different styles of photography. What you see on social media is more often traditional and posed. I’ve spent a lot of time experimenting with different styles of photography, but the one I find myself landing on and coming back to the most is candid […]

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City Couple Pioneer Square Seattle Photoshoot

Couples Sessions

A portrait of a male and a female couple walking and laughing in alleyway near Pioneer Square, Seattle.
A portrait of a male and a female couple walking and laughing in alleyway near Pioneer Square, Seattle.

Jan 24

Looking for some ideas for your next couples photoshoot? Try searching around your neighborhood or your local city for interesting spots or places that mean something to you. I recently did a quick neighborhood walk around the city with this cute couple on a weekday afternoon. Weeknights are always preferred when taking photos in an […]

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Newborn At Home Family Photos

At Home Sessions

A family photo of a male and female playing with their baby in a living room
A family photo of a male and female playing with their baby in a living room

Jan 20

One of my most asked questions last year was how soon should we take newborn family photos? Unless you want to capture them when they’re very tiny, I tell my family clients that there simply are no rules. For smaller just born babies, consider that they will want to be held, snuggled and carried, so […]

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What To Wear For Family Photos

Client Prep

A family portrait of a male and female sitting in Pioneer Square parking garage with three children
A family portrait of a male and female sitting in Pioneer Square parking garage with three children

Jan 15

Are you putting off booking your family photoshoot because you’re still trying to figure out what to wear for your family photos? I totally get it — that decision can feel like the biggest hurdle. But here’s the good news: I’ve photographed hundreds of families and kids as an experienced family photographer, and I’ve picked […]

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