....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!!

1. 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!
2. 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.
3. 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

Last week my dear friend and boudoir photographer extraordinaire,  Christian Mallet, was quoted as saying "naked is the new black".  And after yesterday's maternity session, I'm going to have to agree!

Wish I'd looked this good when I was pregnant!  Sheesh!!

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.

Oh how I love this baby!

It was all I could do not to just pick her up and snuggle her and all of her glorious baby chubbiness!

And remember friends, sharing is caring!  So please take a moment to "like" this post, share it on Twitter or Pin It.  And of course, leave me a comment.  I'd love to hear from you!

~Sandra

Can this brother/sister duo be any cuter?!

This has been a very exciting week for my  family.  This week both of my boys learned to ride their bikes without training wheels!  So cool.  They are very excited about it, and have morphed from part-time superheroes, part-time ninjas into full-time, bike riding superheroes called Racer H and Racer D. So congratulations Racer H and Racer D!  And look our evil doers everywhere!

These two make me giggle.

I had the loveliest family shoot today, despite all of this crazy Seattle weather we're having!  Thank you to the Patel family for being so flexible (and so cute!)