Bellingham Family Photos Fall is here which means everyone is eager to get family photos done. There is just something about the falling leaves and beautiful light that makes this time of year magical. I have had the privilege of photographing Jon and Jessica’s engagement, the birth of their first son, Matthew, the birth of Asa …
Baby Imogen In-Home Session {Bellingham Baby Photos}
I love, love, love it when clients book me for maternity, birth and newborn photos. To me, it feels like I am able to complete the story. It feels like the experience comes full circle for me. As I was editing Katy’s birth photos I realized that a natural pose they had struck just before …
Should I Hire a Birth Photographer for my C-Section? {Imogen’s Birth}
Should I Hire a Birth Photographer for my C-Section? I have been photographing births since 2010 and sometimes I have clients wonder if they should hire a birth photographer if they are having a c-section. As a birth photographer, I am there to document your baby’s birth, no matter how the story unfolds. I have documented …
Ailish’s Birth {Mt Vernon Birth Photographer}
I photographed the birth of Pamela’s first daughter, back in 2015. I love it when repeat clients call and book another birth. Not only is re-hiring me an incredible honor but I love getting to know the families better. Pamela’s first birth was long. Like all day and push for five hours long. Her baby was …
Bellingham Birth Photographer: Mace’s Beautiful Homebirth
I was at the Aquatic Center enjoying an afternoon of cool water with my kids when the call came from Alyssa that her water had broke and she was in labor. I laughed when I saw the date because Alyssa had assured me that she always goes past 41 weeks and yet here she was, …
Lexi’s Story {Spina Bifida and Fetal Surgery}
I guarantee that if you ever have the pleasure of meeting little Alexis the first thing you will notice about her is her stunning blue eyes. Lexi is a bright, beautiful, and happy baby and she really knows how to turn on the charm! What you can’t tell when you first meet Lexi is that her …
Tilly and Jared {Bellingham Engagement Photographer}
Tilly and Jared have a beautiful story. In 2011 Tilly’s older sister went on a mission trip to Honduras. On her mission’s team was a young man from New Zealand. They fell in love and got married in 2014. Tilly graduated from Whatcom Community College last spring and in the fall took off to New …
Fenton’s Birth {VBAC in Bellingham}
Fenton’s Birth: VBAC in Bellingham, Wa Two years ago I had the honor of witnessing Kylee have a beautiful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) with her daughter Magnolia. Earlier this month she was at it again, working hard to birth her first son, Fenton. Kaylee had to be induced due to high blood pressure. This …
The Birth of Walter {Bellingham Birth Photography}
I have been a Bellingham birth photographer since 2010. It never, ever gets old. I was shopping at Walmart when I got the text that Amy was in labor and things were moving fast. I finished paying for my purchases and headed home to grab my bag. I always have it packed and ready to …
Playing with Shadows and Light
Playing with Shadows and Light. When taking photos I love playing with light. Light and shadows. Low-light. I was at my parents’ house recently and noticed the sun shining in through the blinds leaving strips of sunlight across the carpet. I was watching the light and wanted to do something, anything with them. I took …
Baby Owen {Bellingham Newborn Photographer}
Being a newborn photographer his almost as fun as being a birth photographer! Most clients contact me to schedule their newborn session while they are still pregnant. This means I still spend weeks on pin and needles waiting for my tiniest clients to be born. Baby Owen was an absolute dream! His mama nursed him …
Siya’s Newborn Session {Bellingham Newborn Photographer}
It was nearly impossible to choose just a few favorite photos of Siya to share on the blog. She was such a perfect little newborn model. Her head full of luscious black hair, perfect skin, and tiny features. I had so much fun hanging out with Siya and meeting her family. Siya loved being held …