I had such a blast photographing this family. I was excited to go shoot on Mercer Island as I have never been there before. It was a gorgeous day to photograph and I am so happy to have met the B family. Both girls were really a dream to work with. They have the most gorgeous smiles and are happy kids.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to photograph your family and allowing me to do what I love. It was a pleasure meeting you, I am excited to show you the rest of the images in a week or two.

This was the first time I got to photograph 9 kids at one time. All I can say is.. these kids behaved so so good and I had so much fun photographing them.

Kerry is a return client from 2009 and I was laughing as I read her email requesting the session with 9 kids. She asked me if I would be “up for it”… and if not, that it would be ok too. I am always up for a challenge but I never imagined being so lucky photographing these 9 kids.

Thank you to all the mommies involved for you patience and help during this session. I think the images turned out beautifully. Till next time…

Location: Athabasca, AB

Meet Joanne. She lives about 3 houses from me here in Lacey, WA. And get this … She is also SOUTH AFRICAN! How randomly lucky for me. We have the same home country and even better we are both Military wives. I don’t come across too many South Africans here in the US. So it was a pleasant surprise when we finally met.

I had a great afternoon with Joanne.. as we walked through this big open field I could “hear” Joanne’s thoughts.. “where is this crazy woman taking me? ” We had so much fun, to be honest I love when I get to do anytime sessions. Especially for women. It’s a chance for a Mommy to enjoy herself and for a moment be selfish. (we so need those days or hours) Selfish in the sense of doing something for you.

Joanne is a Contemporary dance teacher at the Olympia Dance Centre. I hope you enjoy these Images.