Baby Raena - Fresh 48 at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett

Welcome baby Raena! Everyone is so excited you’re here. Especially your big sister who couldn’t take her eyes off of you.

Date & Time of Birth: 3/11 at 7:04 am
Weight: 7lb 15oz
Length: 21.25”

Summer's End - Seattle Documentary Newborn Session

So newborn session myth #1: Newborn sessions have to be scheduled within the first 2 weeks after birth.

NOPE!

Guess what? You can schedule them whenever you want or whenever works for your family.

Because I had taken their birth photos too, this family wanted to wait a little for their newborn photos. And that totally works!

While many people want to schedule newborn photos within the first two weeks at home, in reality there’s nothing wrong with waiting a few more weeks. If you think you missed your window because you didn’t schedule something sooner, I’m here to tell you, don’t stress about it. Just take the photos. Babies don’t last.

This family became so special to me. Not only was I their birth doula & photographer, but I had also taken (documentary) maternity photos for them as well. It was so fun to watch their family grow in front of my eyes and camera. As summer crept to a close it was fun how I had spent that entire season of the year and life with them.

LOOKING FOR A NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER?

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Year in the Life Sessions - 2023 Enrollment

That’s time of year again! Enrollment is now open for next year’s Year in the Life!

If you are a parent who strives to remember the dance parties in the kitchen, the tears on the floor, the warm embrace of tiny sticky fingers, and even the parental multi-tasking master you are at the moment… and at the same time want to be in your own family photos and have them preserved in a way your family can revisit time and time again… you’re in the right place!

How is your family's legacy being recorded and preserved? When was the last time you printed photos or made an album? And more importantly, of the photos you do take of your family, are you in those photos? Will your children be able to see YOU - being silly, being a parent, being your true self - when they look back at your family photos one day?

Each year I craft a yearbook for my own family assembled from photos of our everyday life taken throughout the entire year. And of course, being my family's photographer, I am missing in 95% of the images. I work really hard to ensure I end up in those remaining 5% each year…

What if you didn't have to work as hard as I do each year? What if the hard work could be done for you? You could have your year documented in an honest and true way, a family album created custom for you, and ensure no one is missing from your family photos as well!

These are Year in the Life Sessions where I ensure your own family's story is captured on camera either monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly so you can get back to just being present with your family and know your family’s story will be preserved!

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Allowing more everyday family moments to be captured for the future.

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Year in the Life Packages

I offer three different Year in the Life packages to meet every size, budget, and need. With years of experience as a photographer and countless hours documenting real moments under my belt, you can rest easy knowing that no matter which package you choose, your family is in good hands and your final photographs will be memorable and print-worthy.

Monthly Sessions (12)

Each month starting January of 2023 you’ll have a 1 hour family session.

12 Sessions - $2400

Bi-Monthly Sessions (6)

Every other month starting January or February of 2023 you’ll have a 1 hour family session.

6 Sessions - $2100

Quarterly Sessions
(4)

Every 3 months starting in March of 2023 you’ll have a 1 hour family session.

4 Sessions - $1800

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What to expect

1. Fill out the contact form below to get started. Then we’ll schedule a quick chat to discuss how the entire process works and some ideas of activities or day to day life moments we can make sure to capture for your family throughout the year.

2. Next I’ll send over your invoice and contract to make it official.

3. Once you’re officially on my calendar for the year, you’ll receive a workbook and family questionnaire so I can learn a bit more about your family before your first session.

4. Your first session! Your first documentary family session will take place in either January, February, or March depending on which package you’ve chosen.

5. After each session you’ll view and receive your images in your personal online gallery. As a VIP customer you’ll also have a discount on other printed photo products through your gallery.

6. After your final session of the year you’ll receive a custom 8x8 Handcrafted Family Photo Album prepared just for you.

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Super-parents deserve to be in photos too.

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It’s time to get in those family photos and create a family heirloom at the same time.

Documentary Maternity Session - Home & Woodland Park Rose Garden - Seattle, Wa

With a spunky little one already keeping them on their toes, Kaci admitted to me this pregnancy hadn’t been documented as much as her first. So needless to say, she was excited to get some photos of these last weeks as a family of 3 before the newest little family member arrives. A documentary maternity session fit their family perfectly as their son got to just be himself as we took a small walk from their home to the Woodland Park Rose Garden together before lunch and nap time. Someone is going to be a great big brother!

Documentary Maternity Session - Prepping for Baby - Kent, WA

Becca and her husband, Sam, are currently awaiting the arrival of their first baby. Their dog Jax is also quite excited and ready to break in the play mat, baby lounger, and any other soft baby items that may end up on the floor.

On a warm Sunday afternoon I joined them as they got the nursery ready for baby. They had just moved into their new home in Kent. Unpacking, assembling, sorting, organizing, doing all the nesting things… a simple thing like this can be a great maternity session if you’re looking for something a bit different to commemorate this time. It’s so special to document these last moments before a baby’s arrival and a new chapter starts for a family.

Interested in having your own documentary maternity session?