I'm in a giving sort of mood.  So, my dear reader, I've decided to give away a portrait session to one lucky person!  Woohoo! What does a portrait session include?  An hour with me and my camera in my studio or at a Seattle location of your choice, an online gallery to share with family and friends, and a coffee table book of 20 of your favorite images! (a $350 value)

How do you get in on this sweet deal?  It's simple!  Just sign up! The winner will be chosen randomly from among the peeps on my newsletter list.  So if you want a chance to win, just get your name on the list.  If you already get my newsletter, then you are already eligible to win!  How great is that?  And as an added bonus, by signing up for my newsletter  you'll be privy to all of the special deals, sales and events that I offer throughout the year!

I'll be announcing the winner in my October 1st newsletter (pssst... that's tomorrow, so sign up today!).

So sign up now!  And remember, sharing is caring, so spread the word!  Tweet!  Like! Pin!  Tell all of your friends!  This is going to be great!

~Sandra

I'm in a giving sort of mood.  So, my dear reader, I've decided to give away a portrait session to one lucky person!  Woohoo! What does a portrait session include?  An hour with me and my camera in my studio or at a Seattle location of your choice, an online gallery to share with family and friends, and a coffee table book of 20 of your favorite images! (a $350 value)

How do you get in on this sweet deal?  It's simple!  Just sign up! The winner will be chosen randomly from among the peeps on my newsletter list.  So if you want a chance to win, just get your name on the list.  If you already get my newsletter, then you are already eligible to win!  How great is that?  And as an added bonus, by signing up for my newsletter  you'll be privy to all of the special deals, sales and events that I offer throughout the year!

I'll be announcing the winner in my October newsletter.

So sign up now!  And remember, sharing is caring, so spread the word!  Tweet!  Like! Pin!  Tell all of your friends!  This is going to be great!

~Sandra

Just two friends, enjoying the view

Cute! xoxox

  One of my favorite things about shooting film is the delayed gratification.  It was so fun to pick these up from the lab, on a rainy cold day, and remember that is was sunny a couple weeks ago, and that we went to the park, and it was lovely!

This image was shot on my Rolleiflex using Ilford 400 Delta Pro

I saw this sign the other day as I walked through my very urban neighborhood on my way to my studio.  You've got to love the Northwest!

I'm sure it comes as no surprise to tell you that I love taking pictures.  Really love it.  At any given time, I have at least one of my three favorite cameras on me (the current three favs are, my Canon Mark II, my 1953 Rolleiflex, and my iPhone).  But what I realized (with a little help from a friend) is that I only ever post the pictures I take at work.  And thats just crazy!!!  Because I'm taking pictures all the time, every day, and have so much more to share. So here it is... my new goal.  A picture a day!  Okay... maybe every other day.  But the point is, I'm going to share more of the photos I take for myself, when I'm out in the world, with my family, just living my life.

I hope you'll enjoy.

This photo was taken about an hour ago as I walked to school to pick up my boys.  This, sadly, is what June looks like in Seattle.  And yes, I'm a little bitter, because I'm tired of wearing rain boots and carrying umbrellas.  I want to wear strappy sandles and paint my toes red.  I want to wear a dress.

Sadly that will probably not happen until July 5th.  The date we here in Seattle call the first day of Summer.

If you follow my blog, then you already know that I’m obsessed with the camera on my iPhone.  Seriously.  I just love it!

About a year ago I joined Instagram, which has only fueled my obsession.   For those of you who don’t know, Instagram is a photo sharing program that allows you to snap a photo on your phone, run it through a cool filter, and then share it with all of your friends via Facebook, Twitter, or their own Instagram feed.  I’m truly blown away by the gorgeous work that is being made out there!!!  It’s so inspiring!

Since it’s launch in 2010, Instagram has exploded.  The only problem is, what do you do with all of those tiny photos trapped on your  phone?  I personally believe that beautiful pictures should not only be shared, they should be printed!  Luckily, there are many ways to make that happen.

Check out this post I wrote on Little Bellows for all sorts of great ideas!!

www.littlebellows.com

Happy Shooting!!

Today my babies turn six!  So hard to believe!!  

Happy Birthday H and D!

To my sons

The best of the best. I love watching you guys grow your learning and stretching how your tiny bodies change from chubby little hands to muscly looking arms as you strain to climb just a little higher finally conquering your favorite “climbing tree” out front. I love how your words and questions turn clearer and make more sense with every passing day. I look forward to the times when you come home for the holidays and we can sit and talk about anything. everything. You’re my little men and for now those conversations are more a picture of snuggling, tickling and lots and lots of giggles and kisses. I love these moments and soaking them up as much as I possible can cause I know the day is coming when I’ll stand in the driveway watching you pull away fighting back the tears cause I know how much I’ll miss you, till you’re home for Christmas.

                                                                                          ~ awelltraveledwoman

Here is a sneak peek from the formal newborn session I shot with the Barker family the day after they brought baby Will home from the hospital.

Isn't he just the cutest little peanut!!