A wonderful afternoon | Bellevue Portrait Photographer

My nephew was recently home on break from his first year at college.  I have loved him from the day I heard he was in his mom's belly.  I waited at the hospital (through a 4.9 earthquake) for his arrival. I changed his diapers, showered him with enough kisses to last a lifetime and accompanied him while we waited for his sister to arrive into this world one snowy night and again when his brother was born.  I have watched and photographed so many of his basketball and LaCrosse games over the years...

So it comes as no surprise that when it was his time to head out of state to college, I was a mess. I teared up at the thought many nights leading up to his departure and again the last time I saw him before he left. On that last day my brother took a photograph of the two of us, a single image that tells an 18 year story, which you can see in my August Reflections post.

One of the benefits available to him as he headed off to college is technology, although it didn't feel like much of a consolation for me at the time, but I was wrong!  We connect more than when he was home. Before he left, our lives intersected on holidays and special events which doesn't allow for that special one on one time that I so appreciate.

So when I learned the date he would be home for the holiday break, I started counting down the days and texting him the new count every Thursday and we'd text a bit on Sunday's during Seahawk's games.  Once he was back, we  arranged  to meet for lunch and he agreed to let me take some photos of him afterwards.

He let me know during lunch that he had to leave by 3pm to avoid rush-hour traffic. We had a nice conversation and then headed out.  It was cold and windy day, but sunny and beautiful too.   On the way to the park we listened to music and we were singing, good times!

I was very mindful of his schedule, but he assured me he was doing fine on time.  When I realized it was getting close I started to worry he told me, "Don't worry Aunty, this is fun!" Hearing him say he was having fun made my heart melt, I wasn't alone, he was having fun.

It was one of the best days and one I will remember...  I took these photos which not only left me with memories of a wonderful afternoon, but of a time in his life where he's finding his independence, transitioning from a boy to a man and beginning to map out his future (although I was able to see the boy that day too, as you'll see in the images below.)

I look forward to his next break and creating more memories and doing something he enjoys, since he so graciously accommodated me with photos that day.

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.  

Tween Summer Session | Redmond Portrait Photographer

A fun summer session from a few weeks ago.  The breeze near the water sure played in our favor.  Liv was up for something new, no pony tails this time around!  These images were taken when the sun was like an orange ball in the sky as a result of the BC wildfires.  The hues of pink, pale blue, purple and orange were swirling around us and made for a lovely backdrop for this session. 

 

Beautiful evening, beautiful girl.

Sisters | Sneak Peek

I cannot say enough about these two beauties...  They arrived when it was snowing—hard.  And while I was willing to go forward with our photo session, their comfort was paramount to me and it was cold, blowing, snowing with intermittent ice pellets coming down.  I knew I could try to shelter them underneath some large trees, but I wouldn't have given it a second thought if they chose to reschedule.

Not only were they willing to go forward they did so with such grace.  Sisters, but clearly best friends and their genuine friendship comes through in every image.  I absolutely loved working with Taylor and Ryan and will be looking forward to another photo session with them in the Spring when the weather is nicer.

More images from their session coming soon!

Boudoir | What to wear inspriation

Here are some lingerie inspirations for your boudoir session.  I am scheduling two boudoir sessions a week until January 24th for timely Valentine's deliveries.  If you schedule before January 24th, you will receive a complimentary 8 x 12 print along with your order.   If you are interested in booking a session, please contact me here.

Julia Brown Photography | Boudoir "what to wear" inspiration Pinterest board

L. Family Session - Sneak Peek!