Fall Family Session | Boyd Family

I recently had the pleasure of photographing these adorable siblings and their parents for a fall session.  It was misting when we started, but they were up for whatever came our way.  Fortunately the rain held off and we were able to capture these wonderful images.  

Fall Color has finally arrived on the property!

Fall color has finally arrived on the property!  It's the perfect time to consider a family photo session for your holiday cards.

If you are interested in scheduling a session, please click here to contact me.

Season's Greetings | Bellevue Photographer

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season.  Thank you so much for your business in 2013.

Family Session | Bellevue Family Photographer

I photographed the F. family at Carillon Point back in September.  It was so fun to go back here with the family, since the couple were married at the Woodmark Hotel 17 years ago.   To have some photos with their kids so many years later really was a walk down memory lane.  We had a great lunch and good time together on that last day of summer.  Love you guys!

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Family session | Bellevue Family Photographer

The B. Family was visiting for Thanksgiving from California.  It was so good to see them and I'm so happy they took time out of their short trip to have a family photo session with me.

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Photo of the Month - October 2013

You may recall I posted a photograph of Snoqualmie Falls last winter when the walls along side of the falls were frozen.  This is a similar image, only it was taken a couple weeks ago around sunset.  It's interesting to see the same image taken throughout the seasons, you can see the warmth in this image below as compared to this frozen view taken back in January.

Every now and then I enjoy getting out and shooting personal work and one of the things I enjoy are shooting the same location throughout the four seasons.  Shooting personal work in between client's photography sessions gets me out into nature and I'm always location scouting, especially this time of year with the Fall colors.

Backyard Wildlife | Yearlings

I woke up this morning to see these two nursing right where they're standing in these images.  I crept into my office from my bedroom and grabbed my camera, but as I raised it the Doe ran off.  The little ones hung out for a bit, then one ran off and the other stayed a while longer.  I don't know that I'll ever have the opportunity to shoot them nursing again, but at least I was able to see it, which was wonderful.

I have documented this family since the fawns were born.  You may recall the one of the little ones had a crooked leg, but look at her, she's managed so well and can run as fast as her sibling.

I started as a nature and wildlife photographer for 20+ years and in 2007 started my portraiture and boudoir business in the Bellevue, Redmond and the surrounding Eastside areas.  The passion for nature and wildlife photography has never left me and I am so blessed to see such a variety of wildlife right outside my window every week.  I am equally lucky to have wonderful clients to photograph throughout the year.

Fall session | Bellevue Family Photographer

A few more images from this fall session.  Letting people just be who they are and interact with one another often presents story telling images.  I love this aspect of lifestyle photography.  Personalities come out, and the authentic character shines through.  These kind of images along with a few posed photos create a balance that my clients enjoy.

Fall Family Fun | Bellevue Portrait Photographer

Some sibling fun...

Miss M can hold her own with her brothers.  We had a great time taking these images on one of the last days of summer.  I cannot believe how much they've gown!  I've been taking their family pictures since the kids were babies and now the eldest son is driving!

They hold a very special place in my heart.  Love you guys!

Bellevue Portrait Photographer + Spring is here and photo sessions are in bloom!

Looking forward to having sessions on my property. The colors are starting to roll out now and will continue to bloom through the spring and summer months.

If you are interested in booking a session, please contact me here.

Photo of the Month - March 2013

Spring is here!  All the colors are coming into bloom, nature brings us the cutest babies, like this family of goslings.  It's a great time of year to think about a family portrait session or your senior pictures.

If you are interested in booking a session, please contact me here.  Let's create some artwork for your home and have fun during the process.

Bellevue Portrait Photographer | Morning visitor

Woke up this morning to snow, which didn't stick around long.  I was sitting in my office editing when I saw some antlers poking right above my monitor.  I grabbed my camera and was thrilled to see this buck.  He doesn't come around as much as the other wildlife I get here and he sure doesn't pose for portrait either!  He just sauntered through.  Like I always say, "I am blessed" to live where I do!

Bellevue Family Photographer | Fall Mini Sessions

With the fall colors right around the corner, now is a good time to think about your holiday cards.  You will receive three high-resolution files and 20% off any Collection or print products.  

I will also come to your home and show you what your images selections will look like on your walls when you purchase a Collection or wall display.   

Click here to see what we can do with your wall displays!

To see the Lifestyle Collections, please click here.

Bellevue Lifestyle Photographer | Introducing a New Service!

Introducing a new way to see your wall displays before you place your order! 

No more guessing, or trying to visualize what your images will look like on your walls.  I provide you with image choices from your session that you'll want to display in different parts of your home and they are all able to be previewed to scale.  All gallery wraps and standout wall groupings come "ready to hang" when delivered. 

Together we can choose a wall display that best suits your home or office.  I am pleased to provide this new service at no additional charge with each session.

Bellevue Lifestyle Photographer | How cute are these kids?

It was so cute to see all these little sailboats lined up in a row.  

This was taken during their sailing lessons on a beautiful Bellevue afternoon.   

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Bellevue Photographer | June 2012 - Photo of the Month

Summertime...

Clients will sometimes ask, "What is lifestyle portraiture?"  A Lifestyle session is a family, or individuals interacting casually with one another capturing candid moments and expressions.  The image above illustrates Lifestyle Portraiture, just living life...
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Bellevue Photographer | Fawn

I am so blessed....  When I see something like this little one come past my window, I really want for nothing more in life, truly.  It's so exciting and makes my day and I don't ever take it for granted how lucky I am to live in a place where wildlife passes by my office window on a regular basis.  It's a photographers dream...

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Bellevue Portrait Photographer | Three generations

I had the privilege of photographing three generations this past weekend.  My dear friend Nancy, her mother Pearl and her daughter's Breanna and Jess.

I was able to take some time alone with the girls and they were up for anything.  We had a great time capturing these images as Jess will be marrying next month!  (Breanna was married back in August 2010.)  

Photographing siblings with two distinct personalities and how they merge beautifully when they come together is what I hope I've captured here. These sisters are as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside.

Life moves so quickly and before you know it, your sister or brother is off getting married and before long they are starting families and time slips away in the blink of an eye.

Consider scheduling portrait session with your brother or sister this summer, I can assure you, it will be time well spent and leave you with memories that last a lifetime!

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Bellevue Child Photographer | Big D. before becoming a big brother

I've been photographing Big D. since he was learning to walk.  

This is the our last session together before he becomes a big brother!

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Bellevue Photographer | Before and After | Personal Project

This is the before (on top) and after (below) of an image I took with my iPhone.  It just started raining and the lights from the restaurant across the street were making these gorgeous reflections on the street.

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