There are so many day-to-day things we do online today for convenience - scheduling appointments, shopping, making plans, and all that fun stuff. But when it comes to a photography session, nothing compares to talking it through with a good, old-fashioned phone call. As a professional photographer, I make sure I give every client the time and care of a consultation call, and there are several reasons why.

When I mention my Seattle area boudoir photography, so many women say some version of, “That sounds amazing, but I’m not confident enough to do that right now,” or, “Maybe I would have done that when I was younger and thinner, but not now.” It’s a common misunderstanding that you should wait until you feel comfortable in your body to do boudoir photography, but it’s actually the opposite - boudoir photography can help you get that confidence you’re looking for. So the real question is, when do you finally go for it and book that session for yourself? There’s never a bad time for boudoir portraits, but there are certain milestones or changes in life that can make a boudoir session especially meaningful, so let’s talk about them.

Maternity photography is a beautiful and special experience that I believe every mom-to-be should be able to have. But as a mom myself, I also know that the idea of getting yourself together and heading to a photo studio or a park for a photo shoot can sound exhausting when you’re creating a little human within you. That’s one of the many reasons why some of my clients choose an in-home maternity photo shoot. Thinking about this option for yourself? Here’s a peek into the process and what you can expect.

So often when there’s a conversation around boudoir photography, moms will say things like, “Maybe when I was younger or before I had kids, but I could never do that now.” I get it - I’m a mom too and we all go through some self-consciousness with all the changes that happen in our lives and our bodies, at least temporarily. But here’s the secret: moms are perfect for boudoir photography! Here’s why.

As a photographer who specializes in capturing the motherhood journey, maternity photos are one of my top specialties. When you go book a photo session with me, you might have two different options: a custom session or a mini session. What exactly are these two types of maternity photo shoots and what’s the difference? Settle in because here’s everything you need to know to decide.

As a photographer who captures some of the most special chapters of families’ lives from maternity to newborn portraits to family photos, I get to see the joy photography brings to families on a daily basis. In fact, one of the best parts of my job is seeing the pure happiness and love on clients’ faces when they see their portraits. And you don’t just have to take my word for it - there are numerous scientific studies that have noted how our brains react to sentimental photos. I always find these studies fascinating so let’s explore a few of them together.

When I’m planning a photo session with a client at my Seattle area photography studio, one of the first questions we’ll talk about is whether they want an indoor or outdoor photo shoot. There’s really no right or wrong answer - they each have different styles and aesthetics, and there are pros and cons to each. Outdoor portraits give us the stunning backdrops of beautiful Washington while indoor portraits give us the comfort and convenience of controlling the environment. So, naturally, some clients who can’t decide will ask me, can we do both? Here are my thoughts.

At the risk of making you tear up right off the bat, senior photos are one of the last special milestones you’ll have with your teenager before they leave the nest and begin establishing their life as adults. Okay, pass the tissues, please. Consider how exciting and monumental this milestone is, you want so much more than just cookie-cutter photos in front of a bland background.

Boudoir photography is one of those things that so many women mull over from time to time, but it can take a while before you decide to actually do it…or maybe you never do. The idea might pop up every once in a while, or you might have friends who are encouraging you to give it a try, but you always find a reason not to do it. As women and as moms, we can always find reasons not to invest in ourselves, but there are so many more important reasons to go for it. Here’s why you should finally make the call and book that boudoir photo shoot.

As exciting of a time as pregnancy can be, it’s a stressful time too. There’s so much to think about and plan for when you’re getting ready for your new baby. With that in mind, I have some wonderful news: your maternity photoshoot doesn’t have to add to your stress.

I’ve designed my entire process around making sure you get the stunning maternity photos of your dreams without adding work and stress to your plate. To give you more of a peek into what you can expect, here are four common photo shoot stresses you don’t have to worry about for your Seattle area maternity portraits with me.