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Using the BRAIN Acronym to Make Confident Birth Decisions Pregnancy is full of decisions—some big, some small, and sometimes, a little overwhelming. When you’re in the moment and faced with choices about your care, it helps to have a simple way to think things through. That’s where the BRAIN acronym comes in! This easy tool […]

Sometimes things don’t go as you plan, and the choice to transfer from the birth center to the hospital is made. This mother planned to give birth at the Puget Sound Birth Center. In fact, most of her labor took place at the birth center. However, she made the difficult decision to transfer to EvergreenHealth […]

Expecting?!? Are you hoping for an in-home newborn photo session in Shoreline? Then read on… Imagine this: a cozy home in Shoreline, Washington, filled with the delighted laughter of a growing family. A newborn baby nestled in the arms of their proud parents, while their older brother looks on with wonder and excitement. This is […]

Do you live in or near Lake Forest Park, WA? Are you wondering where to get your family photos taken this year without having to travel to far outside of LFP? As a Lake Forest Park Family Photographer, I have 5 great locations for your photo session so you can stay local to LFP. (Plus […]

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 […]