The adorable Brothers family came into the studio on a rare sunny Seattle day back in January. 

This time of year, I get so used to the dark days of winter that I forget what it is like to have natural light to work with.  This gorgeous day reminded me how much I love natural light and just how beautiful the results can be.

And, as if the sunshine wasn’t enough, I had this sweet family and their adorable newborn to work with. He snoozed through the entire photoshoot. 

We all had a wonderful time, and the photos that we got as a result are just magic.

As the mother of twins myself, I kind of fall to pieces when twins come into the studio.  I mean, the only thing better than a newborn baby are two newborn babies, right?!

This brother and sister duo were just the cutest!  Seriously!  So tiny, and so content to lie there next to each other, all snuggled up.  

This shoot is also special to me because I've worked with this family before.  I've seen them go from a three to six, and I have to say, the best part of my job (aside from cuddling newborns) is watching families grow.  I love it!

Images captured on a Contax 645, with Fuji 400h and strobes.
Processed and scanned by Richard Photo Lab.

What is it about tiny newborn toes?  They make me swoon.

Contax 645, Fuji 400h, Strobes

These sweet little twin boys came in for their newborn photo shoot the day after my own twin boys turned nine.  Working with newborns always reminds me of how quickly time passes.  I feel like my guys were little babies just moments ago. I'm so grateful for the photos I have of them from when they were little.  And so happy to have created a piece of history for these precious little guys.

All images created using a Contax 645 and Fuji 400h in studio with strobes.  

Processed and scanned by Richard Photo Lab.

Photographing newborns is always such a pleasure!  And this little guy made it so easy!  Slept through the entire photo shoot!  What a cutie!!

All images shot on a Contax 645 with Fuji 400h and Acros 100

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Color images were shot on a Contax 645 with Fuji 400h and Strobes

B&W was shot on a Hasselblad 503 with Ilford Delta 3200

Processed and scanned by Richard Photo Lab

This image was captured on a Contax 645 and Fuji 400h with strobes.  Processed and scanned my Richard Photo Lab

This little guy stole my heart!

This image was captured on a Hasselblad 503 with Fuji Acros.  Processed and scanned by Richard Photo Lab

Every year this time, emails start to pour in from families ready to book their fall sessions.  And in every single email, I'm asked what my favorite spots to shoot in are.  So this year, I thought I'd help you all out, and put together a list! Here we go... my five favorite spots for Fall family photos!

1: The Ballard Locks!  Gorgeous trees and paved (non-muddy) paths make this my number one favorite spot for fall photos!

2: Golden Gardens.  I'm just a sucker for tall beach grass!  Love it!  

3: The Olympic Sculpture Park. This location has so much variety! A great indoor space if the weather turns bad, cool picturesque art everywhere, and plenty of pretty trees and waters views!

4: Gasworks Park: Want classic Seattle city views?  This is your spot!  And the old Gasworks make for a really cool backdrop as well.  But be warned... it can get super windy!!! 5: Last but not at all least, my studio.  Truth: Seattle weather is unpredictable. Sometimes its nice just to plan on an indoor space, especially when working with children under one!  And honestly... I LOVE a good classic studio portrait... melts my heart!

Okay friends... hope that helps!

What to do now?  Send me an email and get on the books!

And for you planners out there... here are some dates to keep in mind:

Mini Sessions will be held on November 8th and 9th this year.  And our by-appointment Santa photos will be on November 29th!  

I always say, there is just nothing better than a newborn baby.

Contax 645, Fuji 400h