Carly + Chris :: Tacoma Engagement Photography

Carly Margaret is one of my best friends. We have know each other for 13 years now (which seems pretty ridiculous in itself). Carly is one of those friends that you can go half a year without seeing but when you do, it is like you just saw each other yesterday. I am pretty sure she is most outgoing person I know and most of my favorite, crazy high school memories involve her. 

I also adore her fiance Chris. He is a perfect mix of fun, yet calm that Carly needs to tone her down sometimes. They are getting married the day after John and my 5 year anniversary and I am so excited to be a part for their wedding this September!

 Chris and his dad restore old VW vans. This one is especially pretty.

 I love taking pictures of people I know because I can laugh along with him. My cheeks hurt when we were finished.

 Chris surprised Carly by pushing her rather than jumping with her. She was a little shocked but I think the pictures were worth the fall. " )

Love you guys!

Anderson :: Tacoma Family Photography

This little man is Declan. He turned ONE on May 4th so we did some family photos to celebrate his first year of life. His dad Chris and I got our teaching certificates/masters together at UW and it was great to see their little family and spend some time with them. Also, I am guessing props go the Declan's mom Erin...how cute are their outfits?! I love Declan's little hat and how they all match without being twins. So cute!

 Love his expressions!

 He discovered a love for rocks. What little boy doesn't love rocks? Shaped like a ball, millions of them everywhere. Perfection.

 Daddy and son matching shoes. " )

Holden's Tenth Month

My little man is growing SO fast! The last 4 months of his life have flown by way faster than the first 6 did. This month, he is continuing to perfect his mobility skills. He will now walk around the furniture holding on to things. He has also become a really successful mimic. It is baby talk, but he totally repeats what we are saying, sometimes when we least want him repeating! " )

For his 10 month pictures, I took him into the backyard and put him in a bucket (that was a wedding gift) filled with warm water. He has recently started taking "big boy" baths in the big bath tub and loves to play in the water. He thought this was pretty awesome to have a bath in the yard and grass he could eat. The dogs were pretty interested in his presence in their territory as well. 

 I LOVE this face. I can't help but laugh whenever he does it. It doesn't help that he has a pretty sizable gap in between his two front teeth and I see it whenever he smiles like this!

 Eating bubbles...

 I had a picture from this shoot on my work computer. My students (3rd grade) were so concerned as to why I was putting my baby in a bucket. Why he was taking a bath outside? Why I would put him in cold water like that? I guess they didn't appreciate the cuteness. At least they were concerned for his well-being! " )

 "Hi guys!"

 And the monthly tie photo.

Holden, my favorite thing lately is watching you learn. You are picking up so much from the world around you and it is so exciting to see you change and grow. Counting down the days until summer and we can spend the afternoons outside, playing in the sunshine. Love you bugs!

Jennifer + Gus :: Tacoma Engagement Photography

Jennifer and Gus are getting married in the beginning of June. Looking forward to their wedding and hopefully some sunshine!

Kyra & Brandon :: Duvall Family Photography

 I have had the pleasure of taking pictures of Kyra since she was a baby. Even though they now live in Wyoming, her mom always makes sure to contact me when they are in town for some family pictures and I love being able to watch her grow. This time, Kyra's cousin Brandon joined in. They are one year apart and look like they could be brother and sister.

 Kyra's shirt says, "I am 3" and Brandon's has a 2 on it. " )

 So cute!