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What a wonderful gift…if I do say so myself :) {Snoqualmie, WA}

Posted by leya on June 28, 2010 · 1 Comment 

Some of my favorite clients gifted their friends a session.  I couldn’t think of a better gift than this.  I wish my coworkers would have chipped in when I was preggo w/ my first son and pre-purchased a session for me.  At the time my son was born, I didn’t know how important that moment would be and how it would change everything.  Not knowing if the recipients would appreciate their gift, I called to make sure they used the session.  They did and were thrilled.  Of course, I was thrilled when I got to their house and met Miss A and she was already the perfect lady.   Have I told you I LOVE attentive, daddies…I do.  I love to see it!!

Newborns are sooo funny.  They already have their definite likes, dislikes and personalities.  Miss A was very alert, pretty mellow and super strong.  At one point I caught her w/ her head up.  Her mom being beautiful didn’t hurt either :)

Of course one of my fav pics was the one with grandma, mom and new lil A.  I teared up when I saw the tears in the new grandmas eyes as well.  It’s really at these times that you realize how important these memories are and how much I love this job!!

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the H’s – isn’t she lovely? {Renton, WA}

Posted by leya on June 28, 2010 · 3 Comments 

When I look at the 2 girls this family has been blessed with that old Stevie Wonder song comes to mind.

Isn’t she lovely
Isn’t she wonderful
Isn’t she precious
Less than one minute old
I never thought through love we’d be
Making one as lovely as she
But isn’t she lovely made from love

Both of these girls were just beautiful!  Welcome, lil Miss A…..Hope you enjoy:

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C And J…waiting for the lil one{Renton, WA}

Posted by leya on June 28, 2010 · 3 Comments 

I love this couple.  Miss C helped me with my little girls when I was teetering on exhaustion and insanity.  Twins are wonderful, but very hard when they don’t sleep, throw up everything they eat and cry constantly (my girls both had acid reflux the better part of their first year).  I met Miss C through my church and it was such a wonderful experience.  Miss C, married Mr. J and now they are waiting for their little C.  That last sentence feels so children’s storybook like…ha ha.    Anyways, Miss C was sooo excited to share her pregnancy with me and has admitted that she thinks my girls have prepared her for ANYTHING…I have to agree.  They are both like family…in fact their crazy dog is someone that we found just left in an Alley behind the local Goodwill and is the sweetest dog ever!!  I included both animal family members because they are waiting too!!!  We love you!!

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The B’s ….loves me some beautiful family {Issaquah WA}

Posted by leya on April 30, 2010 · 4 Comments 

It’s so funny to me that so many sessions that sound like they will be the same turn out so different. My 4 maternity sessions that I’ve done in March and April have all been so different. I always ask clients what they expect to get out of the session and most people (if given enough time to think about it) have some definite opinions. Out of my 4 sessions, 1 was no belly to be shown, 1 was only belly, 1 was mostly urban and the last is just playing with tons of wardrobe changes and being silly. They have all turned out fantastic (IMHO -in my humble opinion :) ). The B’s wanted more belly and I have a hard time cutting off heads (I feel the expression of waiting should be part of the whole experience), but I think we accomplished that without chopping off too many heads. Thank you A, you were a beautiful, wonderful and gracious model! Now how many of you women reading just felt your ovaries twitch… :)

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H’s, getting ready to welcome another member

Posted by leya on April 10, 2010 · 1 Comment 

I always say Seattle is 2 degrees of seperation. For such a big town, it seems everyone knows everyone. When Mrs. H emailed me, she reminded me that she is friends with 2 of my friends. One a close neighbor, with a beautiful family and the other, one of my best friends from college (in Southern California) that just happened to move up to the Seattle area to marry the man of her dreams. When she asked if I could come over to their home to photograph her family before they added another little girl, of course I agreed. Their little girl now is almost 20 months and I couldn’t help but focus on her too as she’s adorable…well the whole family is!
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The N’s…cold and sunny!

Posted by leya on April 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

I love this family. This is the third time I’ve shot them. The littlest one is a couple in my newborn gallery. Mom is adorable, dad puts up w/ me and the boys are so much fun. I hope you like them as much as I did.

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The K’s, wow, bundle of energy!

Posted by leya on March 30, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

I know and love the K’s. When I have a session of 2 brothers this age, I bring the wagon. Because a preK and a toddler makes for hard staying still type pictures. Mom had said she mostly wanted pics of them together because that’s the hardest for her. I love both the boys and I think we had a blast, but I have to say, I was exhausted driving home!! :)
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The little P’s turn 2!

Posted by leya on December 6, 2009 · 1 Comment 

I know I say all of the time how much I love my clients. I really do.

If I don’t, we don’t keep working together (one of the advantages of having your own business).
I really love this family. I feel like we are part of the same family. Which makes taking their pictures (even when it’s 40 degrees and the girls aren’t too excited about it) soo much fun.

When we realized how cold the girls were, we went to their home and finished/warmed up. Mom really wanted the fall colors and I LOVE it when families have an idea of what they really want. I think we were successful!! Don’t you?
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M’s – such a fantastic addition

Posted by leya on November 10, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Although I see the M’s most weeks at church (we have been making it a bit more often since I’m working less and the kids are getting older), it was so nice to see them in a new light. Their new addition (Little miss A) is so beautiful with so much sparkle.
It’s always nice to see people you know so happy and such great parents.

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The E’s – some of my favorite people {Snoqualmie, WA}

Posted by leya on November 9, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

I know I haven’t posted since May, which doesn’t give my clients a sense of “fame” and doesn’t give interested clients a view of my current work.  Sorry!  I’ll be caught up in the next month (although there is SOOOO many interesting things I’ve photographed since May so stay tuned…that said, here’s one of my latest clients….

This is the fourth year I’ve photographed the E’s. I’ve watched their little boy grow up and their little girl being born. I really do love working with my clients so that we really do feel like friends. The kids feel more comfortable and it’s so much easier for me. It really makes me love my job so much more. This time we get to see the newest addition to the family…little S. So adorable and I think it’s funny when clients ask if they can bring their dog because I’m such a dog nut and we have 2 BIG dogs on top of our already crazy life!

I’m ALWAYS excited when I can get siblings under 4 together, both looking and smiling.
Moms and dads with cameras and the photogs that are reading this know that’s sort of an elusive shot!
I included this because I remember when each of my kids used to try and EAT ME for kisses and I thought it was the most adorable thing and they don’t do it for that long!

Again, most of those that know me, know that I love the simple not posey posey pics. Kids really being themselves, looking, exploring and just being. I think those are some of the most beautiful pics.
One on my cousins once said to me that she looked back on some pics I had snapped of her son and she realized she didn’t have any profile shots except the ones I had taken and she was so glad later that she could remember this. I really believe even if you don’t have me take your pics, you should be taking the not just posed and smiling pics because that’s not always who the child is and you miss out on those little memories from this time.
I was so proud of the newest addition sitting still when we all know there a millions of things that puppies like to do besides sitting still for pics!

Sometimes, I wonder if people will get my “vision”. I LOVED this pic because little A was so worried about his new puppy. Anytime the dog left or ran to play, little A was watching and asking mom and dad. What a blessing the E’s have given him to grow up with such a wonderful dog. Personally, I think that’s one of the best gifts you can give a child…but I’m really a dog person!

Here’s the E’s

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Meet the R’s (well again)

Posted by leya on October 14, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

If I was to have my perfect dream, it would include photographing the same 100 or so families over and over, year after year.
Kind of a getting paid to hang out with my friends and give them wonderful memories of their families.
The R’s would be on the top of my list. Everytime I think our time together will be so hard, because they have 4 kids that are so young and everytime I am shocked with how well behaved they are. This time we were extra lucky to meet great-grandpa who told me that the newest member of the family and him are almost exactly 90 years apart. INCREDIBLE!

Lastly, I want to show you something so FUN I learned from shooting weddings. The funny face picture. I LOVE IT! Thanks Jenica ( http://www.lemondropsphotography.com/ )…it’s in here, I promise!

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The B’s again….twice as much beauty and fun

Posted by leya on September 14, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

I feel like I write the same post over and over, but I have to say…I LOVE MY CLIENTS. I know some people are scared off by multiples, but I love working with siblings that are the same age especially when the are sooo happy and get along so well.
This the the 3rd time I’ve photographed this family and I LOVE
1. Seeing my pictures up on their walls
2. How they interact as a family
3. The girls playing with each other more and more as they get older
4. Their first baby (see if you can find him in the pics)
5. The light in their home
6. Mom and dads fantastic attitude and willingness to go with the flow (I think the lil one’s get so much less stressed this way)
7. and lastly…all of the cute outfits mommy dresses in them (yes I know it’s shallow, but I am a visual person :) )

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Yaaaay, finally for a GREAT friend! :)

Posted by leya on September 13, 2009 · 1 Comment 

I LOVE shooting in August (so warm and comfy). I LOVE shooting my friends, but this friend has a special place in my heart. Her whole family is wonderful and affectionate and warm. LOVE LOVE LOVE…alright too mushy for you…sorry. J is one of my great friends that we always (well most always) seem to make time to catch up in a sometimes crazy, busy world.
Sorry it took me so long! Hope you guys enjoy as much as I did taking them.

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Whew, that was quick! :)

Posted by leya on August 11, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

I love the L’s, this is my 3rd time with them an their family. I have to admit, thought, it’s a challenging session. Although,
I think any session with multiples is challenging. They have 1 year old boy twins, a 3 year old and 5 year old sister. So, this type of session is where my wrangling skills come in to play. Also, these sessions tend to be quicker because there is only so long that 4 children can play and be happy! I am surprised with all of my clients with many small children, how well behaved the kids are. Maybe part of that is that I’m comfortable and don’t get easily flustered, but I also think that they must share more often because there are more of them and they learn that lesson sooner than others…just a thought!
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OMGoodness, can you stand the sweetness

Posted by leya on July 21, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

I love photographing this little girl. She has so many emotions and is almost the same age as my oldest.
She’s adorable, just like mommy and who doesn’t love shooting in full sun on the lake!!

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A lifetime of pictures…

Posted by leya on March 19, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

I have been taking this family’s pictures since the oldest girl was mommy’s bump. I love working with them. This family has such great connections and those connections are what makes it worth it to me.  Have I told you lately, I LOVE my job!

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