Shawie: Senior- Tri-Cities, WA Photographer

Thirteen years ago when my husband and I were first dating, he was sending me an email while I was home for a school break. His 4-year-old niece Shawnie came into the room and asked what he was doing. He told her he was emailing his girlfriend. She looked up at him, her big eyes tearing up and said, "But Uncle Judah, I thought I was your girlfriend...." Well Shawnie, I know we got off to a rocky start, but I'm hoping we're over that now. This shoot was so much fun. Shawnie and her mom flew in from Colorado and we spent the next few days tripping all over the Tri-Cities, hitting all the hot photography spots. Thanks for the visit. This was one of my favorite shoots. You are such a fun and amazingly beautiful girl!

Jillybean...so cute! Tri-Cities, Washington Child Photographer

Jilly is one of my favorite subjects to shoot. She's completely adorable and all smiles. I love shoots like this one. The location was perfect, the weather was perfect, and Jillian was perfect. The only thing I need to remember for next time is that 7-month-olds can't stand on their own. Sorry Jilly.

Bagley Family: Washington Photography, Tri-Cities Photograher

I just love this sweet family. We had another beautiful night in the Tri-Cities. I love shooting at the Wilson Barn, and no matter how many times I do, I always find new little areas so explore. Unfortunately the goat heads were out in full force! It was like a goat head attack! Sometimes the best locations come with drawbacks, and this happens to be the deal with the barn. The river has mosquito's, the fields have snakes, the railroad tracks have jail time. Take your pick. But for those who brave the elements, they often come away very glad they did. Thank you Bagley family for another super night, and for being so great and easy to work with despite those nasty goats.

Destiny: Senior Photography, Washington Photographer

I have a real soft spot in my heart for redheads. Both my daughters have red hair, or "auburn" as they like to call it. So when I met with Destiny about her session and what we she wanted to create, I was really excited. She is such a doll, and had me completely fooled when it came to her comfort level with the camera. She told me she was so nervous about posing and knowing what to do, but it all came very natural to her, and after the first few frames she was in her zone. There is a real mix of letting the person be "themselves" and knowing which angles and poses will best show off their true beauty. Its one of the things Ive studied the most in photography other then photoshop and editing. It's always amazing to me that some people have a natural relationship to the lens and others do not. Destiny really did! She brought her support group with her (mom,dad,younger brother and Austin). They were so great and helpful even getting wet and lending back support!

Sean: Senior 2011, Tri-Cities, WA Photographer

We had a lot of fun on this shoot. When Sean drove up, the first thing he said to me was "I hate being photographed!" I always panic a little when someone says this, because it usually means a little rougher shoot than normal. It soon became apparent however that he was just yanking my chain. He was great! I couldn't have asked for a funner shoot with a funner mom and son. They had me laughing the entire time. Thanks Sean and Mom. You guys were amazing and Sean, I'm still jealous...why didn't I get lashes like those!

Samantha: Southridge High Class of 2011, Senior Photography

Every year there are some seniors that just blow me away. They are super fun to shoot, amazing with every detail of their wardrobe choices, and posing comes naturally to them. When you have a senior like this, you really don't want to stop shooting. This was definitely the case with Sam. She is so sweet and amazingly beautiful and she really understood that sometimes details are everything for the camera and the finished look of the portrait, plus she loves trains, that's just cool. I had such a great time with her and her mom, and her own special "prop" that she brought. The only thing better then taking her picture might have been trying on some of her clothes! Ok, I know they wouldn't have fit me, but given my zipper was down for half the shoot, I think I might need a little help in that department! Maybe Samantha could be my personal shopper!

Janae & Steve : Washington Wedding Photography, Tri-Cities, Richland

Janae and Steve are just well............in love, in like, happy, and perfect. I was so thrilled when they asked me to do their engagement and wedding pictures. I just love Janae's family, and was able to shoot her older sisters wedding a few years back. Janae was much younger then, as was I, but don't get me started about that.

There are a lot of amazing things about my job...I make the hours, meeting such amazing families and couples, seeing people at some of the best times of their life, and getting to work with my husband and daughters when I need assistants. Abby came with me on this shoot. She is 11 and just so fun to be around. She has never helped me with an engagement so I was a little nervous about her keeping up. She was a real trooper and had the best time giggling about the "kissing" shots.

I love it when clients bring a cheering section, and Janae's family are just so much fun. Her mom and sister showed up to help and support early on, and then her younger brother and father came to cheer them on at the end.

Janae and Steve here's to a great life together........and many more special moments captured in the very near future!