Family Portraits at Larrabee State Park

This, friends, is an enthusiastic gang of folks. The Wolvertons are world travelers, beekeepers, athletes, teachers, and cultural enthusiasts. They came with a plan, (I love me a good plan) smiles, and ideas. I could have spent so much time just talking with these people. (See above list of occupations and interests) :-)

We got down to business though, shot quite a few photos, and had a fun time working with the last of summer light.

Thank you Wolvertons, for letting me be your first ever family photographer. Truly, you guys were wonderful company, if only for an hour or so.

<3

A Mom & Her Girls

This is Haley. She runs an online clothing company (Blushing Willows Boutique) out of Lynden Washington, just north of us. I met her via Instagram, and we decided to collaborate on some photos two weeks ago. The fall colors were a perfect backdrop to this sweet mom, her little girls, and a few of the cute products she has to offer.

These photos really show just how affectionate these three are. They're a smiley bunch, full of sunshine, without even trying. I find their positivity absolutely magnetic, and hope to work with them again to get more great lifestyle photos.

Thanks for working with me Haley! I LOVE these photos :-D

Sheng Family

This is Sheng, family of 5: husband, wife, grandmother, child, and pug. They're in a fun season of life, with a shy little guy who likes bubbles, balloons, and snacks (don't we all?). I had a great time at Larrabee State Park with these folks.

Thanks for letting me photograph you, Sheng Family!

Baby M Comes Home

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Bringing home a new baby.

It's a true definition of adventure. Parenting isn't an easy job. It's never-ending, expansive and full as more little folks are added. New babies create a time of exciting adjustment, sprinkled with sleep, playtime, messes, hugs, diapers, half consumed cups of coffee that have been microwaved 27 times.

Babies alter the lives of those involved forever. A mom and dad have kids now, not just the one. A little girl becomes a big sister. The family has expanded into something very different and just as wonderful.

As hard as it can be to take on more in parenting, these new little people are a rich ingredient to a fruitful life. They're something to be cherished and cultivated. As a parent, you have the most important external role of shaping this person...your person. Watch how life, how these little lives, have such a big impact on your world. 

Parenting is a hard job, but such a worth while one. And I do love documenting it :-)

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Kate & Charlotte

 Meet Kate & Charlotte. Two independent, smart, energetic, and stylish gals who make a trip to Boulevard Park super enjoyable.

 Charlotte is an expert runner, climber and explorer. And man, let me tell you, Kate can keep up like it's nothing, all while growing a human. I'm impressed. Growing people is hard work.

So glad I was able to photograph this special time before Charlotte becomes a big sister, and Kate has two to chase after. Thank you for being great photo companions, ladies!

The Spear Family

A sweet Mom & Dad, with a lively little girl who loves to run and swing!

The Spears also included some of their extended family who happened to be in town for Easter. See this bunch below:

The Swendsboes

Hey Y'all!

I was very flattered to be chosen for the Swendsboe's first ever official family portraits. This family is charming. This family is fun. This family was an absolute pleasure to photograph. Both kids are grown (one is married, the other a nurse), but these amiable people still exude warmth- both for each other and for any who have the privilage of calling them friends. A great bunch, these people.

*the Swendsboes are wearing t-shirts from a local Huntsville brand, Tiny Vines.

The Webbs

Sweet Mom & Dad + Sweet little Man + Sweet Little Man-On-the-Way =

Sweet Family

I'm biased though, these people are our friends

The Kalois

A colorful family, with a little guy who looks at the world through excited and eager eyes. It was great to photograph another photographer and her family! (Stephanie Kaloi, http://www.stephaniekaloiphotography.com)