The Hopkins | Hovander Park Family Mini

My friend Kristen, who was also my son’s amazing kindergarten teacher, was expecting her second bundle of incredible energy a couple of months ago and I jumped at the chance to take them all out to Hovander Park after school for a short family/maternity mini photo sesson. I love this family!

The Cantins | Seattle At-Home Family Photography

I was so excited to be able to capture these intimate at-home moments with Tony & Sheri in their charming downtown Seattle home with baby Oliver. Their 2019 wedding was EPIC, at the most AMAZING venue in Minneapolis (check it out here), and there is almost nothing I love better about my job than being…

Baby Cecelia | Lynden Newborn Photography

The beginning of a life is breathtaking and heartrending in its beauty; and when a life is as longed for and hard-fought for as Cecelia’s, the joy is magnified almost beyond comprehension. This incredible mom & dad tried for years to add to their family, finally succeeding and naming her Cecelia after a beloved grandmother….

Ryan + Katie | Bellingham Wedding Photography

May Day was beautiful this year, even beyond the perfect spring weather; because two of the sweetest, most deserving people started a new life together. I completely adore Katie and she has found her perfect match in Ryan. Congratulations again, you two – you’ve got a lot of happy years in front of you! ❤️

Baby Fox | Urban Maternity Photos

I am so happy that another adorable baby Fox on the way! First of all, just look at this little cherub – her brother is going to have some serious cuteness to measure up to. Secondly, Aaron and Brenna are two of the sweetest, most loving parents and I love watching them build such a…

The Francasters | Fall Family Photos

Sparkling eyes, infectious giggles – I pretty much immediately fell in love with this family. The kids jumped out of the car ready to play, and with all the fall colors and PNW sunset behind us, it was a beautiful playful photo session!

The Bushnells | Fall Family Photos

I have had the great privilege of personally knowing and being able to photograph this beautiful family from the time they first moved to Bellingham, and brought home two of their now-five kids waaaay back in 2008. Today, they have one kid in the Navy; one just about to start in-person classes at Gonzaga; one…

The Mitchells | Hovander Family Mini

Oh my goodness, this little girl’s faces!! She could make anyone fall in love with her. Sometimes with young kids, a 20-30 minute session is all that they’re going to stand for; fortunately, it’s all we need to frame up the story of what your lives are right in this moment!

Ziesldorf | Hovander Family Mini

Two little girls, flower dresses, fall leaves on the ground and a rustic wooden fence = romantic family photos. Oh wait, did I mention the incredible foggy background we happened to get that morning? Make that romantic family photo PERFECTION.

Wieschers | Fall Family Photos

Oh my goodness, I love fall at Hovander Park! And this adorable little family coordinated themselves so perfectly with the fall colors; this couldn’t have gotten any better.

Bates | Skagit Family Photos

Adorable tiny curly heads under umbrellas, cute rain boots stompin’ in back alley puddles – it’s what my urban family photo dreams are made of! 😉 Plus, anytime I get to hang out and laugh with this family it’s a good day. I met Chris & Chelsea in the charming downtown Mt Vernon just before…

Buddy | Best Friend Dog Photos

“Until one has loved an animal a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” ― Anatole France Buddy is getting on in years, and I was honored to capture the memory of his life and faithful friendship with Steve & Kristi. Our dogs are our treasured family, and their mark on our lives is wonderfully deep.

Elashkar | At-Home Family Photos

A father & son have a bond like no other. Big families, tiny families – all have memories to capture and cherish. Stay grateful for all that you have, and hold them close today.

Wyss Family | Fall Photos at Hovander Park

I love family photos with young children, but I love it even more when it’s with my tribe; and these are my people. Lovely fall color, goofy kids and good friends!

Baby Morgan | Lifestyle Home Newborn Photos

Adding a second child takes your lives up more than one notch! I love capturing the first few weeks of the blur of chaos, exhaustion, love and excitement of the second or third arrival. Getting into your home with a lifestyle newborn session lets me capture emotions as they show up in your everyday lives….

The Petersons | Hovander Family Photos

Hovander Park is beautiful in the fog! And a lovely creamy backdrop for this kid’s adorable cheeky grin. Thanks for bringing mom & dad along for family photos, little scamp!

Spencer | Bellingham Senior 2021

When you’re an artist, your heart comes alive through your eyes as you pick up your artists’ instrument. Spencer is a musician and you can see it in his eyes – with his drums and his guitar, he will share his heart with the world in a unique way as he finds his path through…

Alex + Adrienne | The Farmhouse Rose Wedding

We really couldn’t have ordered up a better day for Alex & Adrienne to tie the knot at the gorgeous Farmhouse Rose estate; post-smoke, and avoiding all of the forecasted rain, it turned out to be a beautiful sunny day complete with fluffy white clouds. I am completely in love with this venue and all…

Taylor + Sydney | Forest Wedding

I think there might not be anything more perfectly picturesque than a forest wedding, with gorgeous soft moss hanging from knobby trees and sunlight filtering through branches that are dropping their leaves for fall. Taylor and Sydney chose a rustic cabin in hills of Demming, at the foot of Mount Baker, for their short-and-sweet ceremony…

The Osborns & Then Some | Tennant Lake Family Photos

Your family is your most valuable asset in this life; related or chosen, they are the people you cherish the most when it comes right down to it. When my families want to include their other close family members in their annual photo session, it adds such an incredible dynamic to the energy and emotion…