I was thinking this morning as I drove to Vancouver, Washington for a portrait session. What goes into a portrait session that my clients don't see? How come I charge more than your local mall photography studio? A few months ago, I was out shopping, and I noticed a mom bringing her toddler in for portraits. For a second I thought I should swoop in, and pass a business card, but that is not my … [Read more...]
Baby’s First Year Photography Package
January 23, 2009 by
My daughter just turned one, and I am amazed at how much she has changed. I received a first birthday card and it had a picture of her taken minutes after birth. I barely recognized her. Being a photographer I naturally I followed her around with the camera for the last year. I get so busy though between being a mom and running my photography business, that her pictures are just scattered … [Read more...]
A Look Back
January 14, 2009 by
But wait New Year's is past! You could say I am running a little late but really I did not see the need for this look back until now. Today is significant for me. A year ago at this moment the Pitocin (which I was very against having) was starting to kick in and I was in the hospital expecting to have my baby girl any hour. That is another long story, as she was not born until 47 hours … [Read more...]
Maternity Photography Special
December 27, 2008 by
I was not one of those happy pregnant people. I enjoyed feeling the kicks and squirms, and greatly looked forward to meeting my new baby. I think I was a tad cranky and anxious throughout pregnancy. I am also someone that is much more comfortable as the photographer, not the model. Despite all this, I am so thrilled that I took the time to have such a special transitional time in my life … [Read more...]
Maternity Session
November 16, 2008 by
I did a maternity photography session this weekend with Lisa and her husband Chris. They invited me into their home, which had great natural lighting and an incredible backyard. With the dry weather we were able to get some outdoor shots in, like the ones here. Lisa's baby is due in less than two weeks! … [Read more...]