Family - The Eagles

Seriously, I LOVE family shoots. I get to be surrounded by love and watch them interact with each other. And let's just be honest - I always get to shoot beautiful families.

Lisa and her boys are no exception! It was absolutely freezing when we got together at Bothell Landing, but these three were troopers - Calvin even ran around in between shots to keep himself toasty. Thanks for braving the cold, and I hope the hot chocolates afterwards were just what you needed to warm up :)

Family - The Ellermeiers

The Ellermeiers are taking over Holson Photography! I was able to shoot my good friend Anna & Chad Ellermeier last June, and just a couple of weeks ago, I got to shoot Todd & Tricia and their handsome boy. So I have shot the East Coast Ellermeiers (Anna & Chad), and the West Coast Ellermeiers (Todd & Tricia). Now, I just need to get the Midwest Ellermeiers (Stacia and her fam. BTW, Stacia does AMAZING custom printing. Check her out at Print Girl Ink)

Anyway, I was on maternity leave since having my sweet boy, Hendrix (more to come on him later), when Tricia asked if she could get in a quick family shoot. To be completely honest, I was going stir crazy and really missed shooting. So I immediately said yes! I loved every second that we had together - this family is so much fun :)

Brady & Carlee - Engaged! (Part 1!)

I'd like to introduce you to two beautiful people: Brady & Carlee. Or, as I like to call them - BB and Double E. I first met Carlee when she was a wee lass, but we because friends when we were both in youth choir together. In those days, there were a boatload of Carley/Carlye/Carlie/Karly/Carlees in my life. I had to figure out a way to differentiate between all of them. Thus, Double E was born.

Carlee is one of the sweetest people you will ever meet, with a voice that will blow you away. Brady is a Montana boy, and the oldest of eight children (and there's only one girl in there). They met in college, in their orientation group (awwww!!!). When you are around Brady & Carlee, you can't help but feel the love, and fall more in love with your significant other.

Jeremy and I will be shooting BB & Double E's wedding in May 2012, and we'll be doing a full Engagement shoot later this winter/early spring. Keep your eyes open for their future sessions!

Family - The Lees

Get ready for cuteness overload! Jason and Erika have three of the cutest boys in the entire world. I mean, it's kind of not fair how adorable these boys are. But when mom and dad are as beautiful as they are, how could they have anything but gorgeous children?

Jeremy and I had so much fun with you two and your boys. And Erika, I'm sure I'll be hitting you up for advice on raising boys!

Family - The Miltons

I always look forward to my family sessions, especially families that I've shot before. I love seeing how much the babies change. You can revisit the Milton's last family shoot and look at just how much little man Nehemiah has grown over the last two years. it was a cold and wet day when we got together, but totally worth the damp jeans and puddle dodging to get some great pictures with this wonderful family!

Zach & Katie - Trash the Dress

my sweet friends Katie & Zach got married in July, in an absolutely beautiful ceremony. After their honeymoon, we got together for a fun "Trash the Dress" session. Trash the Dress is basically just a chance to wear your dress again, and take pictures in another location. A lot of my friends call these "Rock the Dress" sessions, since most of the time you don't actually trash it. When we first started talking about the shoot, Katie wasn't too sure that she wanted to trash her dress. But when we climbed in the car, she said she was up for anything...even getting in the water at Golden Gardens! FYI - i didn't make her get in the water.

If after looking at these pictures, you decide that Katie could be your best friend, you should probably check out her fantastic blog here :)

Summer's Big 3-0!