We had been enjoying beautiful weather for a while, even up to the day…the hours…even the minutes before the shoot. Then, wouldn’t you know our Seattle weather would take a turn for the worst right at the last minute. I was in Alki Beach’s 7-Eleven or some other convenience store, buying some Bubblicious gum as a fun prob for the shoot. In those few moments, the rain started to fall, drop by threatening drop! That didn’t stop us, though. No, instead, we found cover in some cute areas and then ventured out into the open for the Seattle Skyline shots that Caroline was so excited to get. Here are some faves:

You gotta love the oversized lollipops!:

The fun and happy sunflowers brought a little bit of sunshine to our rainy day Seattle portrait session:

Walking and playing in the rain on our way to our next portrait stop:

Riley playing a bit of peek-a-boo:

I love how this one looks like she could just float away:



Then it was time for a bit of Seattle skyline playful portrait magic:

She has the sweetest expression on her face, and mom Kim and I know why! lol!

In her father’s loving arms:

I love intimate mommy baby moments. It’s so priceless when I can capture them in a photograph.

The whole family playing around:

I love when I get to visit my clients’ homes and scan their houses for props. It’s so fun to turn the families’ beautiful decor into photographic works of art in ways they probably never imagined. Here’s a fun trunk they had in the basement. It worked perfect for Cate’s newborn shoot:

Another sweet brother sister portrait:

Even the family dogs came out to play. I love how they’re all (even Cole) looking with the same expression!:

Awww! Sweet kisses from brother captured in a photograph!:

Here’s a wider angle of those same moments, with the whole family looking on:

Just look at this cutie-pie outfit, given to Cate as a gift:


I always love the contrast of big, daddy hands and tiny newborn bodies:

Baby Cate was getting sleepy, which always makes for some adorable photos:


…and some with a touch of precious humor!:

Ahhh…time for a mommy and daddy moment:

Thanks, Troy, Kim, Cole, and Cate, for inviting me into your home to capture these precious newborn and family photos with you!

During the shoot at their house, we had a ton of fun as the family piled on the couch and the bed, all while we worked our hardest to get little toddler Chloe to smile. (Just to give you an idea of how much of a challenge this was, I’ll tell you that they have a total of one picture of Chloe smilng!!) Well, I did manage to get a few more, along with a number of other fun portraits.

Here are a few of the faves:

A happy Chloe and her bro and sis (yes, I think you can call that a smile of sorts!):

Playing around with the fam:

Hear no evil, speak no evil, see no evil…This was Rich’s fun idea. The kids didn’t really get it, but it makes for a really fun portrait!:

Mmmm…..

Just look at those cute little feet!

Playing on the bed:

Oops!

What a cute family portrait session those little kiddos made. Thanks guys!

It’s tough to get a smooch in with the kiddos playing around, but it sure is fun to try!

Just look at Allison’s gorgeous eyes and how they play off of the building’s color behind her!:

They had a pic of Allison in front of a door when she was younger, so we were sure to catch a similar moment with little Rachel.:

Aaaah…a peaceful moment away from the cutie kids…Of course, what you don’t see is Allison off to the side, trying to keep Rachel busy, against her will!:

I love this shot! Rachel has such a beautiful smile – I bet you can’t tell that she was shivering – her teeth were actually chattering, for the first time in her little life! We took a warm up break after this shot.:

Dan, Emily, Allison, and Rachel: You were awesome! Thanks for being such terrific, playful models for your family portraits.

Here they are, inspecting a leaf:

Can you see the wonderment on his face?:

Mom and Son, hamming it up:

What a cutie-pie (and a tasty hat, apparently!):

I like this one for the artsy, dreamy feel:

That’s all for now! Thanks, Liz, Landen, and Chloe, for a fun session!