Good-bye Seattle....

I'm in the final hours of my time in Seattle. It's been a wonderful trip and my 4 weeks here has flown by. I've had a great time visiting with friends & family, going to dinners, having play dates, doing client photo sessions, and the list goes on.

I really do miss Seattle and all my friends and family here. South Carolina is now my home, and I've grown to love it there as well. In my heart home is in two places....
Anyway, I have to get the car packed and head to the airport. Thank you all again for your friendship and support.
Here's one more picture... this is little Mikayla - 17 months old - look at her beautiful curls and gorgeous eyes.

Birthday Balloons!

Yesterday was Brielle's 2nd birthday! I can't believe that my baby girl is 2 years old! She's all girl and so dramatic...very fun too. Definitely my sugar and spice...
Here are some photos of her carrying balloons at the park and looking very serious as she hears the airplanes flying overhead. The wind was blowing making the balloons go crazy so she soon let go of the balloons and opted to do with out.

Sittin' Pretty

I just had to share these from one of my sessions. What a doll - Julia is absolutely precious (as is her big brother). I love my job! I get to interact, play and photograph adorable little children!

Precious Beginnings

Hollie, here's a sneak peek into our session from this evening. Makyla is an absolute angel, I loved photographing. What a doll - I just want to cuddle and snuggle her.
Here's your sweet baby girl.

BBQ, Friends, Sun & Fun - and a very active & excited group of kids

Had to post these pictures of Miss Madeleine...she looked so cute at the BBQ and so bright eyed. I couldn't resist snapping some pictures of her.
Thank you for hosting a great BBQ play date Jen & Jim! Sorry I was tired before I even arrived. This trip has been a whirlwind and I'm so happy we were able to get together. Next time I'll be sure I'm not so tired - same with my kids...ha! I did love seeing you all again!! I felt like I never left. Thanks so much for being such wonderful friends! I can't believe I have to leave soon...uggg. But more trips will be planned with more fun to be had...

Pssst....Megan, look over here...

A little tid bit from our session last night! Lots more to go through but here's a few so far. Your children are absolutely adorable! Just look, they make me melt.
Anyway, I'm exhausted and need get some sleep but I wanted to be sure to give you a little sneak peek.


Pine Lake Park With Missed Friends!

So good to see my Silent Creek Ladies again!! Thank you for making the drive out to Pine Lake Park today - what a treat! I am still in awe over how much the kids have grown... Tyler and Brielle felt right at home again with their buddies. And it was great to catch-up with the mom's (well as much as we could while chasing kids around the park - ha!).
Miss you all tons! Look forward to seeing you again before I leave.
Below are a couple pics I quickly snapped today - boy the kids are getting fast, too quick for me to run around with a camera around my neck.
Miss you all tons!!



Urban Attitude

I spy the Ballard Locks…
After going to lunch on Lake Union, we ventured out to the Locks with my parents (today is their 41st wedding anniversary! Thanks for spending the day with us mom & dad!). In all the years I lived in Seattle, I’ve never been to the Ballard Locks. I’ve driven over the bridge many times near them and seen them from a distance, but I’ve never been up this close. It’s a little treasure that Tyler couldn’t get enough of. While Tyler and my dad ran ahead, we followed behind a bit slower… Brielle was so funny, social, sassy, silly, and wanting nothing to do with my camera. I did however sneak a few of her today. Below, the true sassy side of Brielle…I can’t help but laugh (at least right now, when she’s a teenager I will probably be pulling my hair out – ha!) And of course I had to take a picture of this colorful tugboat going through the locks!


Behind the lens again in Seattle!

I'm thrilled to be getting behind the camera again with great clients. While I was planning on easing back into photography, I'm happy to say that I am booked while here in Seattle with 9+ clients that I'll be photographing. As such, I am officially going to be a bi-coastal photographer...photographing clients in the Seattle area as well as in cities through-out the coastal areas of South Carolina. I appreciate those who have reached out requesting sessions while I am here. I plan on coming out at least 2 times a year to photograph clients in the Seattle area - with an extended period in the summers. Stay tuned for my brand new website, currently in production.
Below is a picture of sweet Mikayla, my niece! We didn't have a 'photo session' but rather just a visit with auntie running around chasing her niece and nephew with her lens. It was a treat for Tyler and Brielle to play with their cousins today.