First Look | Howe Farm Family Session | Port Orchard Family Photographer

I would call her sassy pants, but she "doesn't even have on pants!" You can't even imagine the personality bottled up in this tiny three year old body.

Howe Farm, Port Orchard, WA

Howe Farm, Port Orchard, WA

First Look | Bremerton Cake Smash | Bremerton Cake Smash Photographer

Today, we celebrated this little mermaid turing one! 

Gold Sequin Backdrop | Charleston Child Photographer

Sometimes when I'm walking around the store, I'll see something that just *might* be a really awesome backdrop. I kept circling back to this gold sequin fabric and finally said "why not?!?" Luckily I have a little guy at home who will stand on a box (that just happens to be in front of my gold background). I am thrilled with this new backdrop and can't wait to use it for cake smashes!

Simplicity | Bremerton Newborn Photographer

During the Newborn Retreat, a guest photographer spoke on natural newborn photography. I gasped and ran to show my husband. It was so simple yet took my breath away. 

While I had already started taking steps to strip down my newborn sessions, I am so excited to embrace this mindset and simply my work! 

Oh, and can we talk about this boy's hair?

Your Christmas Picture Checklist

If you're anything like me, you've been thinking about Christmas for weeks. There is always so much going on and I don't want to get to the end of the day and realize I didn't get any of the pictures that are living in my head. So, I made a list of pictures I know I want to get and I thought I would share it with you. The more organized you are, the less time you'll have to spend taking pictures and the more time you can spend enjoying the day! 

 
 

Picture with Santa
Your tree
Favorite/new ornaments
Decorations around your house
Wrapped presents
Kids' wish lists
Santa's milk & cookies and carrots for the reindeer
Christmas PJs
Reading a Christmas book before bedtime
Tree with presents from Santa
Kid's reaction to seeing presents
Opening presents
Handmade presents
Present aftermath
Christmas breakfast
Christmas outfit
Kids playing with their new toys
Family picture
Family traditions (my Granny dresses like Santa!)
Kids tucked in at the end of the day

Are there any pictures you're going to add to your list?
Check back on Friday for tips on photographing Christmas. 

Port Gamble Family Session | Silverdale Family Photographer

Family Session in Port Gamble, WA | Bremerton Family Photographer

It was the most perfect fall day in Port Gamble, WA. The trees were orange, the sky was light blue and the sidewalk was speckled with fallen leaves. I started photographing this sweet family when they were anxiously awaiting their little boy. It's been so fun to watch them blossom into parents and photograph this season of life. Guys, they make parenthood look pretty darn easy!