Seattle Studio Family Photographer | Mommy and Me!

A couple of weekends ago I did some Mother's Day mini sessions in my Seattle studio. It is so wonderful to photograph the natural connection between a mother and her child, whether they are 6 months old, 16 years old, or 60 years old. As mothers, too often we are the one behind the camera instead in front of it. We deserve to be documented because we, as mothers, as so very important. This little lady happened to be 6 months old. I love the candid feel of just playing around on a bed because that's something I did so frequently when my children were babies. I absolutely love having my studio for this age of baby because we don't have to worry about pokey grass, bugs, or the hard ground.

Photographing motherhood must be in the air lately because I have two maternity sessions this weekend and my last 5 client inquiries have been for maternity photography!

Aren't these two just beautiful?! Sweet baby E was so curious about my camera!

Natalie's 1 year old session | Seattle Family Photographer

Oh, sweet 1 year old Natalie! With her beautiful blue eyes, soft blonde hair, and stylish pink dress she fit right in to our gorgeous surroundings on a warm 70 degree spring day. Her mom and dad adore her, obviously, and we all had a blast playing around in field and taking photos :) We even saw two huge bunnies with fluffy white tails! Seattle doesn't often give us days like this in April so when we get them it's great to take advantage.  Photographing a happy, fun family session is pretty much my ideal way to enjoy it!

Eloise...IN MY NEW DOWNTOWN SEATTLE STUDIO!

I never thought I'd want a studio...until I moved to Seattle, and until I saw this space. I don't care for background stands, studio lights, or the stiff confined nature of most studio work (there are many exceptions, but generally speaking). Shortly after I moved to Seattle I met a great bunch of photographers, a couple of whom had a gorgeous urban natural light studio in downtown Seattle. From the moment I stepped in the door I knew that no other studio would compare. I swooned over the massive original windows, the gorgeous light that streamed in even on the stormiest of days, the industrial look of the piping and open ceiling, the white painted floors, and the vast open space where you have room to move around. When Jennifer Tai asked me if I was interested in coming in on the lease it was a big fat YES. I had joked with them that if someone ever left I wanted in, but instead they offered to add me to the lease as a 4th person. I know how particular they have been over the years so not only was I excited for the opportunity but I was also honored that they trusted me with something so big and special. The studio is located in the Bemis Building just 2 blocks from Safeco Field in downtown Seattle and just 10 minutes from my house. I am so, so excited for the opportunities that it will allow me- more boudoir, no more rained out sessions, client meetings in my own space vs. a crowded coffeehouse, etc.

My first session in the studio is not what I normally shoot. I rarely if ever shoot children alone, but when Katie asked me if I wanted to shoot photos for Eliose's 4th birthday I had to say yes. Eloise is the sweetest girl and I've been photographing their family since she was 2. In fact, you will recognize her from the session I blogged yesterday! She was a great little model and the perfect way to kick off the new studio :)

First here are a few photos of the space. From my iPhone. I know, I know...bad photographer but I liked the instant gratification as I texted them to my mom and husband. haha

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