Most of my career has been spent creating photos and videos in the corporate world. But becoming a mom introduced me to family and newborn photography, and I feel more inspired by this work than I have in a very long time. It feels a little like finding the thing I was meant to do.
Why?
First, I'm genuinely curious about people! I love meeting new families and getting to know them.
I wasn't always quite sure how to be around kids, until I had my own. Now, I love kneeling down at daycare pickup to greet all the little people in my daughter's class. I ask them about their day, their interests, just show an interest in them, and the openness is so endearing to me.
As for my approach, as a working mom with toddlers, I get how busy life can be. Chaotic, even, especially if you've just had a baby. I respect your time and your energy, and I want this to feel simple and as stress-free as possible. I want every part of the experience to feel easy, from deciding what to wear for your family photos to knowing what to expect.
During our session, I'll meet your family where you are. Whether you're introverted, full of energy, or somewhere in between, I'll offer direction while leaving room for things to unfold naturally. If we're outdoors, that might mean wandering, playing, and exploring together in one of the many beautiful locations in Seattle or the Eastside. If we're indoors with your newborn, it might mean slowing down and simply being present with your baby. And if you’re wondering what an in-home newborn session actually looks like, here’s what you can expect.
More than anything, I want you to feel comfortable. I want you to feel like yourselves.
And when you look at your photos, I want them to transport you back to that day, and that particular season in your family's history. I want you to feel something: joy, nostalgia, love, tenderness.
Because when there's real emotion in the photo, you stop worrying about how you look or picking apart your outfit. You remember the feeling of being together. What it meant then. What it still means.
Having kids has made me so aware of the passage of time. My parents are getting older. My kids are getting older, and changing so fast. I'm feeling more nostalgic about the past, more grateful for the present, and more aware than ever of the importance of preserving what I can, for the future.
That's what this work means to me. I'd love to help you preserve a little piece of your family's history, too.
If this resonates, please reach out. I'd love to hear from you.
Filming and interviewing a researcher at Vancouver Coastal Health