Is it time for you to get your senior photo session on the books? When should you start planning for that special milestone photo shoot for your teenager? As a portrait photographer in the Seattle area who has the honor of creating these amazing memories for budding adults every year, I’m here to help! Here are a few tips and considerations to keep in mind as you’re scheduling your teen’s senior photos.

I can’t tell you how often a client tells me, “I was hesitant/nervous about maternity photos, but I’m so incredibly glad that I did it!” And as much as I love those moments, it also saddens me to think about all the amazing moms out there who were hesitant too but made a different decision and didn’t venture out of their comfort zone for maternity portraits.

If you’re on the fence, I completely get it! Trust me when I say that you don’t have to worry nearly as much as you think. Here are some of the top reasons I hear from women about why they haven’t booked their maternity photos yet and how I ease their fears.

A lot of things get put on pause in the winter - lots of outdoor sports, most leisure travel, happy hours on rooftops and patios. But if you’re itching to get updated family portraits or to celebrate a milestone photo session like maternity portraits, does that have to wait until spring too? Or can you still take outdoor portraits in the winter?

The short answer is yes, we can absolutely take your family photos outdoors in the winter! In fact, I have clients every year who are excited to capture the beauty of a seaside winter scene or the wintery woodlands. A winter outdoor photo shoot just takes a little extra planning and some special considerations.

You and your child will only have one senior photo session, and making it a success starts with hiring the right photographer. I encourage every family to take some time to find a senior photographer who’s a good fit for them and what they’re looking for from the portraits and the experience.

For me and for many of my clients, the most fun part of planning a boudoir photo session is picking out outfits. Who doesn’t love finding or picking out clothes that make them feel incredible? At my Seattle area photo studio, I have an abundant client closet packed with many different styles and sizes so you don’t actually have to bring any items to your session. But a lot of my clients do enjoy bringing some options of their own too, so here are some ideas for what to bring for your boudoir photo shoot.

If you’re planning to give your business or your career a boost in 2025, fresh headshots are an excellent step toward that goal. A great headshot helps you make your business feel more personal to your clients or customers because it puts a friendly face on the person behind the magic - you. But as you’re hiring a headshot photographer, make sure you’ve found the right fit by asking these key questions.

You only get one newborn photo shoot for your baby, and it’s an opportunity to capture the magic of these first days with your little one before that newborn stage ends in the blink of an eye. So of course, you want that photoshoot to be the best it can be! That starts with hiring the right newborn photographer for your growing family. As a newborn photographer myself, I’m happy to share some insights and tips about what types of questions to ask a newborn photographer that you’re considering.

As both a mom and a photographer, I can sympathize with all the moms who are stressed about family portraits. A family photo session is a big deal! You want it to be a great experience for your family and you want to love your portraits. The first step to a successful photo session is hiring a photographer who’s the right fit for your family, and knowing what questions to ask can go a long way. So, to make it easier to book your next photo shoot, here are the top questions you want to ask.

Sometimes when I show clients their portraits, they say something like, “Wow, I can’t believe that shot turned out like that!” or “That pose felt awkward at the time but it looks great on camera!” Trust me, I always have a vision for the image I want to create and a plan for how to make it happen! It’s all about trusting the process and knowing that you’ve hired a professional photographer who has a few tricks up her sleeve. One of the tricks I use for some sessions is composite photography.

If you have a boudoir photo shoot on the schedule or if you’re thinking about booking one, congratulations on taking that leap of faith and investing in yourself! Now you get to have the fun of planning. As you’re dreaming up your ideal boudoir session, here are some quick tips for what you might want to bring with you (and what you don’t have to bring if you book with me).