Jennie and Vichet- Engagement Session

I had the pleasure of being able to document a couple's enduring love for one another and the pictures that will mark their 'engagement'...however, they have been together for over 9 years. Without even seeing their faces, you can already feel the gentle love, generosity and playfulness between the two.
Jennie and Vichet met through friends in their hometown of Wenatchee. They now live in Seattle...their new home, and got engaged last Septemeber. I just adore the way Vichet and Jennie meld together and make such a beautiful couple.
This moment captures an essense of calm and pure happiness. I love the serene look on Vichet's face as he snuggles up with his sweetheart.Jennie's smile let's us all know that he is the ONE!
I had to laugh when taking this photo, b/c it all happened naturally...a little sassy stance from Jennie, and that confident pose with Vichet checking out his gorgeous fiance that says...
"Uh huh, that's right boys, she's mine!"
I felt like I was spying on a special moment here...
Who could pass up a little kissing infront of this skyline.I want to thank you both for letting me capture this magical time in your life and I look forward to your wedding in August. I'm sure it will be a blast!

Muddy, snowy, NW Trail Running

SNOW!? Expecting maybe a wet or even cold day, the NW Trail Runners (http://www.nwtrailruns.com/) found themselves in a race that few have ever done.


Over 150 runners came out for the 5 or 10 mile run and willing braved the elements of cold, slippery mud, snow, and puddles that were knee deep...and they had a blast!

Here's one of my favorite shots I captured this morning. Calling these runners 'muddy' would have been an understatement.

One of my closest friends, Nina, helps out with the NW Trail Runs and is a personal running coach herself (NRG Running). She's an amazing athlete and currently competes in all types of running and adventure races. She, along with all the other races enjoyed this new atmosphere of a trail run....SNOW! So fun!

Proud parents...to be!

Kimberly and Greg... an extremely sweet couple contacted me about making their Christmas Wish come true. They wanted 'professional' pregnancy photos before their little girl, Sarah, is to be born (around Jan 17th). Although the temperature was freezing, they were good sports about getting a few shots down by Alki beach. This one is so cute and casual (right up Greg's alley).
Sarah is their little gal waiting to join the world...we welcome you!
Daddy's little girl. Mind you, Greg's opinion of the the photo shoot was to be a supporter, not to be in the photos...so KUDOS to you for joining in on the fun. Kimberly on the otherhand was ready to show the world how beautiful a woman's body can be during pregnancy.
Love the prego belly! It's amazing how the body transforms.Gorgeous and confident!

Thank you for letting me make your Christmas wish come true. Being able to capture this time of your life was an honor. All my best to you both and to a healthy safe delivery of baby Sarah.
2008...it's gonna be great!

Christmas time in Seattle...and four-legged friends

How fun is to get holiday cards in the mail and see all the pictures of your friends, family and all the kiddos?! It's even more fun to get a card and know that you took the family picture. Tee hee! I loving my photography business!

To enjoy some of the Seattle holidays, I got to spend some time with such an outgoing, energetic and talented photographer (http://www.mcconnellphoto.com/) and I helped her out during her photo shoot with a couple in downtown Seattle. We got to walk around all the holiday lights, ride the carousel horses and even take a horse drawn carriage ride. Other photos were shot in the Fairmont Hotel. I would love to do a photoshoot like this, so if you are interested, let me know. Here are a few pics that Laurel sent me:

Thanks Laurel for letting me join you on this ever-so-fun session! I look forward to working with you again in the near future.

As this month winds down and my special is still being offered. A friend of mine decided that she wanted some pictures of her children... four-legged ones that is. This is going to be an Xmas present to her husband. I love her 'children's' names: Sue (the male, reddish mix) and Cash (the female, black chow mix). Here are couple from our session:

Rose, the proud mommy of her four-legged kiddos. =) Hope your husband loves your Xmas present.

If you have any four-legged kids you would like pictures of...let me know.

Happy Holidays!