I’ve loved following along with my clients as they grow their families. The ongoing relationships I get to build with people I come to care a lot about is one of the biggest perks of this job. Having a toddler myself, I understand the value of freezing time to capture his little dimple and chubby hands and sweet smiles so I can always look back and remember how it felt to love my son at this time. When I think about capturing it in photos, it’s so much more than just a couple shots to consider for a Christmas card. It’s nice to have a few photos where we’re all looking and smiling, but I want the LIFE stuff. The real stuff. The quirks and the looks and the interactions and the touches. I’ve always considered myself a lifestyle photographer, and value candid moments over posed ones, and since having my own baby that’s become even more certain.
Here’s a session from sunnier days with a family that I adore. Our boys are about the same age and growing with them has been a treasure. We shot these at Volunteer Park in Seattle, a great place for family photos because there’s so much to work with in such a small space. Note that even though the conservatory is really beautiful, a special photo permit is required to take pictures inside.
