Jayna & Allie's Woodinville High School Prom 2020

When your high school’s prom get cancelled, along with every other prom around the country, you throw one at home with your favorite people.

In the height of the pandemic and lockdown, Tricia Price reached out to her Woodinville neighbors on facebook asking to borrow a prom dress. Her daughter had her heart set on prom and was devastated that it wasn’t going to happen. She wanted to give her daughter a prom experience, even if it was just getting dressed up for a day and taking some photos. Offers of dresses to borrow soon emerged from neighbors. When the county moved into the next opening phase, the green light was there for a small home prom for her daughter Jayna Price and her best friend Allie Krech and their boyfriends, Aldo and Jacob, respectively. Jayna’s younger siblings also got to join in on the prom night fun. It was an unforgettable and fun night for two beautiful graduating seniors, in that way, not to different from any other prom.

Anthony Schmidt's Car "Betty"

Preface: When we moved to Woodinville, Wa, a few months ago, I began exploring our new community via the local facebook groups. I wanted to see what was happening and what to expect from our new small town and our neighbors. What I found was this wonderful story of a boy on the autism spectrum, his love and talent for photographing miniature cars, and an amazing community that supported him. I knew his story had to be shared and reached out to his mother to see if I could help tell his and their story.

This past Sunday, members of the Woodinville community gathered, cruised their cars, held a small car show, and presented (local-celebrity) Anthony Schmidt with, what can only be described as a dream car for a 12-year-old, a 1957 Ford Custom 300 named “Betty.”

As we waited in the parking lot of Leota Middle School for the cruising cars to arrive, the rain was coming down off and on, and suddenly the cars began to appear. I’m pretty sure Anthony heard them before the rest of us saw them. He took off down the street to watch as they rolled in. More and more cars were coming, for a brief moment I didn’t know if they were all going to fit in the parking lot. After the cars all rolled in, we waited for the grand entrance and reveal of Anthony’s car. Finally she came rolling down the street and Anthony greeted her by running towards her, his arms in the air in excitement.

As his car rolled into the parking lot it was surrounding by people who cared about Anthony and his family. Anthony climbed in and could just see over the wheel, obviously a few years away from driving Betty on his own. As the trio of him, his little brother, and his friend, climbed in and out of the car countless times I could only stand there and imagine the memories the car has already witnessed and the new memories that will be made with her as well.

It takes a community to pull off what I witnessed on Sunday. A few of those community members that must be mentioned: Greg Wilkinson (donated the Ford to Anthony); NAPA Auto Parts Woodinville employees; APC Auto Spa Woodinville; Bob & Jeanie Rash; Woodinville Cruisers Car Club members; and Rich McKee who organized the event. I know I’m new here but thank you to this wonderful community for the love and support I witnessed and photographed on Sunday. I hope to continue telling Anthony’s story through photos again in the future.

Please check out Anthony’s photography:
Instagram: @anthony_ryan_schmidt
Website: www.anthonyryanschmidt.com
Facebook fan group: Friends of Anthony Schmidt Photography

Deanna - Personal Branding - Fitness/Lifestyle Blogger

Deanna and I have done numerous shoots together, but I realized none of them ever hit my blog! We met when I put a model call out for dancers about two years ago. After that initial shoot we shifted to focus on her personal branding photo needs. As a barre teacher and fitness blogger she’s always in need of up to date images to promote herself on social media. At some point I’ll do a throw back post and with some of my favorites from her previous shoots!

This was our final shoot together before my family’s big move to Redmond, WA (the greater Seattle area). We stayed in downtown Montreal around and on McGill campus for all of the photos. It was May and the flowers and trees were finally on full display!

In need of some personal branding photos of your own? Contact me to see how I can help!

Forbes Family - Day in the Life Session

With three young kiddos, the Forbes family was busy!

Growing up as an only child, I love family sessions with multiple kids. I love to watch and document each member of the household and see how they all fit together.

They made breakfast together, got ready to go out, walked down to a cafe, and then walked over to their neighborhood park. They also asked to do a few posed/relaxed family photos which I was happy to do when we were walking around their neighborhood.

If you ever want some family photos where you’re all looking at the camera during your Day in the Life session, just let me know ahead of time, so I can work it into your session in a short and painless way.

Forbes Family Slideshow

A few favorites from their session

Odigé Family - Day in the Life Session

Sara may look familiar if you’ve been following my blog, as I photographed her new motherhood circle for her business a few months ago. She is an incredible postpartum doula that takes great care of new mothers.

I revisited her on a regular Saturday morning and this time got to meet her beautiful family as they went about their regular routine. Her girls are adorable and so full of personality. I’ve posted a few of my favorites here, but scroll all the way down for their full slideshow. I especially loved trying to catch moments with everyone in the frame and give them a real glimpse of their entire family which is something I realize only an outsider can capture for them.

Enjoy!

And if you’re interested in having me document your family please don’t hesitate to contact me!

Odigé Family Slideshow