If you’re due for some fresh professional headshots, I’m your girl! I make sure every step of the process is easy and stress-free, and that includes wardrobe planning. Finding the perfect outfit for any photo session is stressful because of course we all want to look our best. But your wardrobe is one of the core ingredients for a great headshot, and here’s why. 

A newborn photoshoot is an investment in an heirloom that your family will treasure more and more every year as your child grows. If you’re planning or considering newborn photos, you might start thinking ahead to your photo session day - specifically about what you should bring with you.

A lot of families get family portraits taken on a regular basis when their kids are little, and these are precious keepsakes that I know you treasure so deeply! But what often happens is that families take portraits less and less often as their kids become teenagers, and then when their kids are grown and no longer living with their parents, they stop taking family photos. And yet, as a family photographer, some of the family photo sessions that my clients appreciate most are those for families with adult children. Here’s why!

Did you see the news? I’m thrilled to now officially add boudoir photography as one of my services! But reaching this point has been a bit of a journey, and it’s a journey I never thought I’d take. Here’s how I found myself rediscovering boudoir photography and opening up my services as a boudoir photographer.

If you have a baby on the way or you’ve just welcomed your new baby, where should newborn photography be on your to-do list? How early should you start planning your session and what does that planning entail? As a Seattle area newborn photographer, I’m happy to offer my expertise.

As a photographer who specializes in telling the story of your motherhood journey, an important part of every session is creating a wonderful experience for you. Your maternity photo shoot isn’t just about the photos (as exciting as those gorgeous portraits can be). It’s also an opportunity to take time out from reading baby books, setting up baby furniture, and planning hospital routes so simply be in the moment with your pregnancy. It’s a time to celebrate this stage in your life and a time to feel stunning and spectacular.

That’s why I believe in turning your maternity photo shoot day into a truly special day from start to finish. Here are a few ways you can make it a day to remember.

Your baby’s newborn photo session is an occasion to celebrate this amazing little one who has just come into your family. While it’s standard for newborn photos to include some portraits of your baby only and some of you with your baby, some parents who have other kids ask if they should include their kids in the newborn photos too. As a Seattle area newborn photographer, I’m happy to share my insights and recommendations.

In today’s world of social media and digital communication, headshots are just expected for many professionals because they help you better connect with the people you’re emailing or talking to on LinkedIn. The quality of your headshot matters for your business or career growth, and that leads a lot of people to wonder, should you invest in professional hair and makeup services for your headshots and branding photos?

It isn’t until you start building a business that you fully realize all the details and tasks that go into making your business successful. Take marketing for example. Publicizing your business well and building your reputation to attract customers requires so many pieces and details, and one of those pieces is having the right images. That’s where I can help with professional branding photography.

Family portraits will be heirlooms you treasure as your family grows up, and everyone has tips and tricks for how to make sure your family photos are the best they can be. You’ll hear advice from posing tips to strategies for helping your kids smile and follow instructions during the session. But there’s one piece of advice that I’ve found is particularly effective: when you find a photographer whose work you like, hire that same photographer for each year or each photo session. Here’s why.