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Baby Emilia was born at UW Northwest Childbirth Center in the early evening on a typical Seattle gray day. For the heartwarming 9-minute birth video, scroll to the end! Emilia’s parents arrived at the hospital in the late morning with contractions starting, because Emilia’s mother’s water had broken the night before. They were delivering with the midwives […]

Located in the northwest corner of Seattle, Carkeek Park is a hidden gem and a beautiful representation of a PNW beach. This 216-acre urban oasis offers stunning views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, making it the perfect backdrop for your next family photo session. Trails and Scenic Views at Carkeek Park Carkeek Park […]

Baby E arrived at the Puget Sound Birth Center in the wee hours of the night. Her mother had a history of precipitous births, which means baby is born within three hours of regular contractions. This is considered rare and only occurs in 3% of births! So as soon as she called me, I knew […]

Jocelyn and Walter are married!! Woo hoo! These two amazing people had their wedding at Cornet Bay Retreat Center at Deception Pass State Park in Oak Harbor, WA. And it was SO much fun! Wedding Portraits by the Deception Pass Bridge We started the day with a fun first look under the famous Deception Pass […]

Baby K was born at Providence Everett almost 3 weeks before his due date, surprising us all! This baby decided to arrive early, whether or not his parents were ready! I (their birth photographer) arrived full of excitement with my camera in hand to the Family and Maternity Center. The center is located on the […]

Baby O was born at Swedish First Hill Birth Center on a bright and sunny Seattle afternoon! However, it all started the night before… Baby O’s parents arrived at the hospital the evening before with excitement and anticipation since Baby O needed to be induced for medical reasons. The plan was to administer some medication […]

You’ve heard it before, when it comes to kids – time flies! So, whether you’re holding that new baby in your arms or waiting patiently to meet them, you know you want to enjoy these first two weeks at home with your newborn!  It’s completely normal to feel a little overwhelmed when you bring your […]

Answering common questions about birth photography and what it means to hire me as your birth photographer. Do you have a lot of common questions about birth photography? If so, you are not alone. I’ve compiled a list of 10 questions and my answers to each of them. But first… 1. What exactly is birth […]

If you are looking for a stunning PNW mountain location for your next family photo session near the Seattle area that is both gorgeous and convenient, Gold Creek Pond trail is a great option! Just an hour drive outside of Seattle, located near Snoqualmie Pass, this location boasts of stunning views of mountains and a […]

If you want some beautiful Arlington Lavender Farm photos and a fun outing all in one, Purple Robe Lavender Farm is the place to go! Whether you need updated family photos, senior pictures or a maternity session, a lavender field makes a gorgeous backdrop. Arlington, WA is just approximately an hour drive north of Seattle. […]