PreEngagement Shoot
2.25.10

I am VERY excited about photographing this couple's wedding this summer because the bride is my lovely cousin, Brianna. I always feel very honored when anyone asks me to photograph them, especially weddings, and when Brianna asked me to photograph her wedding I got SUPER excited and can't wait. We met last week to go over their photography options and grabbed a couple quick photos in our home studio for their Save the Date cards. We will be going back out for their full engagement shoot this spring. Can't wait! Congratulations Kevin & Brianna!!

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Little Miss Sunshine
2.22.10

This little cutie just turned 2! And as part of the celebration, we went out with her mommy and three big brothers to take some fun pictures of her. She did FABULOUS! Happy Birthday Little Miss Sunshine!

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Mom & Dad
2.21.10

My parents were up visiting this last weekend... And while they were here, I decided to do a little impromptu photo shoot with them since it has been so long since they last had their photos taken professionally. So outdoors we went! The weather was AWESOME! Brooklynn even got in on the action with Grammy and Grandpa. Too cute!

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Chris & Michelle
2.20.10

The weather could not have turned out any nicer for Chris and Michelle's special day! Although, I do have to say it was a tad bit cold! But with the sun shinning we ventured outdoors for some fun in the sun! Congratulations to the two of you!! I had a great time capturing the love that you two share!

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Little Lips
2.18.10

I love my little girl, Brooklynn and I absolutely love watching her discover new things. The other day we were outside together and I started watching her lips and couldn't resist capturing them. So beautiful and perfect. ~ This weekend jumpstarts our wedding season, which I am VERY excited about! Stay tuned for a sneak peek some time next week!

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My Tiny Treasure
1.18.10

This is my tiny treasure, Brooklynn. Yesterday we took her to the park for her first ride, ever, in a swing... and she had a BLAST! I loved capturing her true essence and hearing her giggle as we pushed her a little higher. I know she'll be one of those kids that says, "HIGHER MOMMY! HIGHER!!" And like most moms out there we want to remember and savor these precious moments. Let me help preserve these memories by taking advantage of our NEW Tiny Treasures Session. Check out our Details page for more info. Cheers!

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Maternity Shoot
1.9.10

Thank you weather! Today ended up being a GREAT day for Katherine and Shawn's maternity shoot. We ventured outside for a bit with their cute dog, Daisey, and then finished their session in our home studio. This sweet couple is expecting their first baby, a boy, towards the end of February. So exciting! I look forward to meeting their newest addition at their newborn shoot. Congratulations to the both of you!! Enjoy your sneak peek!

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Newborn Shoot
1.1.10

Meet Kaleb, this adorable 10-day old. He did SO great today during his first photo shoot. Only poop'd and pee'd on his daddy and slept for the majority of the shoot. Congratulations to Brian and Jamie!! He's a doll!!

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Engagement Shoot
12.11.09

What a BLAST! Jenna, Todd, and I had SO much fun driving around Monroe stopping at fun places for their engagement session. Special thanks to Monroe Laundry Company for allowing us to use their facility for part of our shoot. Here's a sneak peek from their session. Enjoy!

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Family Portrait Shoot
12.8.09

It's so great to meet new people in our community. There's something very special about living in a smaller town. I had the fun privilege of meeting the Snyder family and taking their FIRST EVER family portraits! We had a blast! They have an adorable 5 year old daughter and cute 2 year old son. As most parents know, children won't always cooperate with you when you want them to... and it's easy to get nervous when it's "picture time." The great thing to remember is that kids look their best when they are having fun and not forcing a smile. So towards the end of the shoot we had some fun capturing their son just being his authentic self. He's adorable and I LOVE what we captured! Here's a sneak peek. Enjoy!

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Portrait Shoot
12.8.09

Children are absolutely priceless and their personalities are just too fun! On Tuesday I went out with this little guy for his birthday portraits. He did SO great braving the bitter cold. Here's a sneak peek from his session. Enjoy!

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Engagement Shoot
12.1.09

The first day of December could not have been more perfect for Chris and Michelle's engagement shoot. It was cold, crisp, and clear... and did I mention, perfect? We shot down at the Sammamish Lake Park, which was beautiful. One thing that I love about engagement sessions is that they are intimate, just me and the couple. We get a chance to get to know each other before the BIG DAY. Chris and Michelle's big day is coming up in February of 2010. I can't wait! We're going to have a blast. Here's a sneak peek from their engagement session. Enjoy!

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Family Portrait Shoot
11.23.09

It's always fun for me to meet new people and tonight I had the fun opportunity to photography this lovely family, which was a blast! We shot in their lovely home and captured some fun memories. Towards the end of the shoot the kids got into their PJ's and we had a little fun of our own. Here's a sneak peek from their session. Enjoy!

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Maternity Portrait Session
11.21.09

I absolutely LOVE maternity sessions! Being recently pregnant myself, there's no better way to feel beautiful than to have your picture taken! Seriously! :) This beautiful couple is expecting their first baby, which is SO exciting! We had an absolute blast! Here is a sneak peek from this morning's session. Enjoy!!

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Family Portrait Shoot
11.14.09

This lovely family attends our church and had ADORABLE triples about 24 weeks ago. Their children are absolutely cute!! Here's a sneak peek from their session.

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Portrait Shoot
11.7.09

I had the honor of doing a promotional shoot for this BEAUTIFUL and TALENTED young lady on Saturday. Christina Mulkey has an up and worship CD coming out that I am very excited for! So Saturday we went out, rain and all, to do part 1 of her photo shoots. We had an absolute blast! Here's a sneak peek from her session.

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Introducing... Blueberry Ridge Farm
11.6.09

Our good friends, Todd and Kim Arrambide, own a BEAUTIFUL 15 acre farm just minutes from Downtown Monroe. It's a hidden oasis with beautiful barns and gorgeous grounds for all types of events. We even had the privilige of shooting Michael and Angela's wedding in late September out at Blueberry Ridge Farm, which was AWESOME! Anyhow, Jerry and I also had the honor of working with Todd and Kim in building their website, check it out: www.visitblueberryridge.com

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