The McFarlanes | Seattle Family Photographer

If any of these faces look familiar it's because this was my 4th session with them! First I photographed Mary's family, then Katie's family, then Molly's wedding. After this extended family shoot I shot another session for 4 year old Eloise. I met the McFarlanes through my sister - she grew up going to church and youth group with them. They are a group of kind, fun, and good people. Jeff and Laurie sure have a lot to be proud of between their 4 wonderful children and 4 beautiful grandchildren. I always joke with them that they make me want 4 kids ;) But then my desire to sleep kicks in and I decide I'm happy with just my two. haha. We thought we might have to move the session indoors because of the ominous weather, but it held out and everyone had fun at Edmonds Beach. At the end of the session they skipped (threw?!) rocks, played, and the kids, well, did what kids do when they are forced to skip naps ;)

The West Family's Holiday Photos | Seattle Family Photographer

I ate up every bit of this session. I would have had to drive a long, long way to find a location like this while I was living in California. In California I would have also been hard-pressed to find a family which such awesome northwest style. Jami and her family were so, so much fun to photograph!

The Bailey Family's Beach Session in Seattle

It had been over 2 years since I shot a family on the beach. When I lived in Southern California that was my specialty, but here in Seattle folks tend to lean towards parks or urban location. Why? Well, the beaches here are freezing 9 months out of the year! Luckily it was a warm August day when the Bailey family met me at a local beach for their family session. The beaches are beautiful here in Seattle and much different/more unique than in Southern California. I had a blast playing with the two boys who are a similar age to my own son. They collected shells, got their feet wet, threw rocks into the water, and waved at the passing trains.