Backyard wildlife | Bellevue Portrait Photographer

I had a little visitor about 30 minutes ago.  It made my day!  

Seeing and photographing the wildlife on the property brings me such joy.  It's very different from photographing client portraits, it's so much more challenging if I'm shooting through glass and even outdoors as these beautiful creatures do not remain idle for long after they've smelled, seen me or heard the click of my shutter.  Of course, mama is never far behind, which is something to be mindful of at all times.  I'm just as passionate about photographing wildlife as I am my portrait clients. Wildlife is like a spark and a wonderful compliment to my day job as a portrait photographer.

BUT THIS made my weekend!  Enjoy!

Triplet update | Bellevue Portrait Photographer

This makes me incredibly happy to see that the triplets are doing so well! They came by this morning. I haven't seen their mom, which is a bit concerning, since I know that they are still nursing at this age, but they are able to pull and tug at the bushes when foraging and they look healthy.

Triplet update | Bellevue Portrait Photographer

Sadly, the triplets are now twins.  I knew that it would be a rare event if she could manage all three.  They came by yesterday morning and I was only able to see them through a small window with the screen.  So last night I decided to go clean my office windows on the chance I'd see them again, since I saw them at dawn and sure enough, not 45-minutes after cleaning all the windows I saw an ear flapping out of the corner of my eye where they have been known to bed down on my property, suddenly mom gets up and the twins followed and I was able to capture some images of the twins nursing.  Such a joy to see that they are all healthy and doing so well.

You can view previous updates here:

The doe on the first day I noticed she was pregnant: Click here.

After the birth: Click here.

They've arrived... and it's triplets!

Several people have been asking me about the pregnant deer I posted back in late April.  Click here to see that post.  I told everyone then that I should see one or possibly twins by late May or early June, but never did I think I would see triplets!  She was pretty big, but I didn't expect three!

I was thrilled to see three healthy strong fawns this morning.  They were on the move (they don't stop and pose for me.)  They are so cute and I hope to see more of them over the coming months as they pass through the property.

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.