Lauren and Will {Engaged}

Posted in Engagement

Spend just a few minutes with Lauren and Will and you’ll see why they are perfect for each other. They are both laid back, fun, adventurous and they LOVE to laugh. Seriously, I’ve never had so much fun at an engagement session. The laughter was contagious!

All of these photos were taken on Will’s rural property in Elma, where their wedding will take place next year. They are so lucky to have such a beautiful backdrop for their big day. I can’t wait until August, if their wedding is half as fun as their engagement session, it is truly going to be a day to remember!

Elma Engagement Photographer

Elma Engagement Photographer

Elma Engagement Photographer

Elma Engagement Photographer

Elma Engagement Photographer

Elma Engagement Photographer

Elma Engagement Photographer

Elma Engagement Photographer

Elma Engagement Photographer

Elma Engagement Photographer

Elma Engagement Photographer

Elma Engagement Photographer

Elma Engagement Photographer

Elma Engagement Photographer

Do Dogs Get Embarrassed?

Posted in Pet

During yesterday’s engagement session in Elma, the couple I was photographing started laughing hysterically and I couldn’t figure out what was so darn funny. Then, out of the corner of my eye, I noticed some strange movement. I looked over and saw their dog, Katie, blissfully rolling around on her back in the leaves looking ridiculous as ever. I so wish I had this moment on video. It was quite the sight. I guess dogs love fall, too!

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Maggie, Chris, & Farley: A Fall Day at Marymoor Park

Posted in Family, Pet

A few weeks ago I had a fun fall session with Maggie, her husband, Chris, and their big old basset hound, Farley, at Marymoor Park in Redmond. Fall was a little late this year and even though we didn’t have colorful piles of leaves to play in, we pretty much had the run of the dog park… and that was just fine by Farley who enjoyed running and sniffing e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g in sight.  With a bit of luck, and a few dog treats, we even got Farley to pose a bit.  Special thanks to Maggie’s friend, Rebecca, who wrangled Farley so I could get a few shots of Maggie and Chris alone!

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This one just makes me smile. 🙂

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Grant Loves Trains! {Chehalis Washington Family Photographer}

Posted in Children

Since Grant loves trains so much, we decided to theme his latest session around his obsession. We explored some dead tracks in Chehalis, and even jumped on an old yellow caboose nearby that was just picture perfect!  Right up the street was a picturesque bridge, which Grant informed me used to be a railway many years ago, before it was a walking trail. (This kid sure knows his stuff.)  As always, Grant had me cracking up with his quirky personality and interesting factoids. I tell you, he is 6 going on 60! Here are some images from our weekend shoot.  How adorable is he?

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