Last night was spectacular! And I'm happy to say that I was out in it, photographing one of my favorite families!
I had such a great vacation last week. It was relaxing and fun and everything a family vacation should be. I'll be sharing some of the photos from our trip soon! I came home to a busy weekend! These images are from a shoot I had yesterday out a Golden Garden's park. It was a gorgeous evening! The mountains were out, the light was perfect... it was a Seattle summer evening at it's best!
Woohoo! The family and I are going on a much needed summer vacation! I'll be gone for about a week and sadly will not be posting to my blog while on the road. But if you really need your photo fix, you can follow my adventures on Instagram (@sandracoan). have a great week!
~ Sandra
I shot these photos of my boys camping in the back yard a couple of days ago. And I know I say it all the time, but here it goes again. Film is pretty. And when I'm working with it, it makes me feel like a photographer! (which I know sounds silly) But I love the process of it. I like loading the film. I like metering. I like dropping it off at the lab. And when I pick it back up... it's done! I don't have to sit in front of the computer and mess with it. I just pick it up, and it looks pretty. Really pretty. So, if any of you out there would love for me to shoot your family in film, please let me know!!! I'd love to do it! Really!
all images were shot on a Mamiya 645 using Kodak Portra 400 and processed at Moonphoto
Well, my kids did it for the first time last night and thought it was the best thing ever!!!
(my husband, who joined them at around midnight, did not)
oh, and I let them photograph their little adventure on our ipod... I'll be sure to share those gems soon!
There really is nothing better than Seattle in the summertime! When it's nice here, it's the best place on earth! Really. Here is a little peek into the canoe trip I took last week with my boys and my dad. We paddled around the arboretum for a couple of hours. It was lovely.
What always amazes me about the arobretum is that it's smack-dab in the middle of the city! And,if not for the fact that we were paddling under the 520 (one of our busiest highways), you'd never know it. It's quiet and peaceful and full of wildlife... and it's a 15 minute drive from my house! How awesome is that!
Seattle really is a great place to live.
I know I always say it, but here I go again. Is there anything better than a newborn baby? I don't think so.
....The truth is fall is just around the corner. And yes my friend, that means it’s time to start thinking about your holiday photos. I know that I sound like a crazy person talking about holiday photos on August 1st, but as you know, August, September and October are usually our best months, weather wise. So lets take advantage of the pretty light while we have it! And, by booking your fall session now, you’ll be able sit back and relax knowing that you’re one step ahead of the holiday rush!
Here are a few tips on how to make this years portrait session, the best ever!!
- Schedule early. Everyone wants those prime weekend spots. But remember, there are only four 10:00 am Saturday morning appointments on my calendar every month. If a morning appointment is going to work best for your little ones, then get it on the books now!
- Think outside the nap box. If you need to work around naps when planning your photo session, think about booking something in the late afternoon, or early evening. That "Golden Hour" is absolutely stunning in the fall, and you'll get beautiful, dreamy photos out of it.
- Pick a family friendly location. Parents often want to meet at a playground or favorite park for their photo session. But, sadly, choosing a beloved playground or park usually results in a very unhappy kids. Most toddlers would much rather play at their favorite spot than get their picture taken. Instead, ask me for a suggestions. I know a ton of great spots around Seattle, and then stop off at the park on the way home. That way everybody wins!
have a great day, and I look forward to seeing you soon!
~Sandra
This why I love working with families! I came home from this portrait session so happy and energized!
And aren't they adorable?! Love!!
I need to make a public apology to you Seattle. You see, I've been talking behind your back for awhile now. I've sat outside, in the rain, at the park and cursed your name. I've dressed my kids in long pants and raincoats (in July) and asked myself "why do I live in this godforsaken place?" I've advised friends against moving here. But the truth is Seattle, when you're nice, you're really, really nice. And I do love you. I do. So I'm sorry for all the bad things I've said. I'll change my ways, I promise. Just please give me more days like yesterday. If you can do that, I'll never say another bad thing about you..... well, at least until October.
