Tyler's Senior Portraits

I have been blessed to know Tyler and his family for about four years. I knew the minute I met Tyler that he was going to become one of my favorite people in the world. When his mom asked me to do his senior portraits, I was thrilled, honored and excited! The day started at their house with Tyler playing basketball in the backyard. Next we ventured down to Seattle Center and Gasworks Park to get some more fun shots. Overall, it was an amazing day. Tyler, you're incredible, and I'm so glad I know you. I wish you all the best as you move on to college. I'll miss you like crazy, but I know God is going to do some great things through you.

New Pics Coming Soon

I have been so bad at updating this lately. I have barely had time to breathe, let alone update my blog/facebook fan page. I'm doing a family shoot tomorrow, so I'll get something up from that. I still need to put up some more pictures from Kami & Michael's engagement session, a few from Sue's head shots, the amazingly beautiful day trip to Deception Pass and Promo shots for Chris. Here's a quick teaser from the Deception Pass trip:

Momski & Papi

I have incredible parents. Really, I do. I know I've said it before, but I mean it more than ever before. These two would do anything to make sure their children (and now grandchildren) are taken care of, happy and healthy. They even make sure I have excellent hair. I am totally blessed to have been born to such amazing people. Brian and Sharon are not just Dad and Mom, they are my friends. And for that, I am grateful.

Senior Ad

Hi friends!

Thanks to my dear friend Chad, I have an awesome ad to put in the Bothell High School playbill of "Fiddler on the Roof"! I'm so excited. I think it turned out beautifully. Chad does incredible work!





Let me know if you would be interested in posting this around your neck of the woods. I'll get you the file!

Thanks!
Hols

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Kami & Michael Engagement Pictures - Preview!

It was such an incredibly gorgeous day today. Perfect for engagement shots with possibly the most beautifully in love couple ever. There are over 600 images to sort through, but I just had to give you a sneak peek. I'll be done editing by the end of the week, so I'll have a bunch more to share. Enjoy!

Foot Glove Love

On January 25, Refuge Youth loaded our backpacks with socks, coats, hats and scarves and headed to Seattle to pass them out. Two years ago, I was looking at my mom and dad's giant wicker basket full of perfectly good unmatched socks. Then something crazy washed over me: I had a desire to match them. Because once they were matched, they would be useful and I would be able to give them away to homeless people. I have always had a place in my heart for them, and this was a practical way to bless them. I didn't want to do this alone, so I enlisted the help of our youth ministry. Foot Glove Love was born.

This year we had fewer socks to give away, but it seemed like we were able to bless more people. The whole point of this activity was to get our students to realize that we are not the most important people in this world. Life isn't just about looking out for ourselves, but looking out for and taking care of those around us as well. If you'd like to contribute to or participate in next year's Foot Glove Love, please let me know.

A few reasons to LOVE Seattle

We've had a crazy winter here in Seattle. It has been insanely cold for at least a month. I broke down and busted out the flip flops the other day, because I miss them that much. No matter the weather we are blessed with, I will always love Seattle. Here are some images from the past four weeks. Don't let the sunshine and blue skies fool you - it's been COLD!

Shipley Spaghetti Extravaganza

December 23, 2008. Spaghetti. Friends. White Elephant. Jock Strap. Crossfire. REAL FIRE.

Enjoy.

Shirley Family Session

I've known the Shirley family for over 15 years now. Pastor Jason was my youth pastor in 7th & 8th grade. Over those 15 years, their family has grown in so many ways. This shoot was done on Saturday, and it started snowing as I drove over to the little park off of Woodinville-Duval Road. I prayed so hard that it wouldn't snow while we were doing the pictures, and God listened! It started coming down right as we took the final 15 pictures. Beautiful setting, beautiful family, beautiful pictures!

**Special thanks to my cousin Betsy who came along with me and stood out in the cold for an hour!**