Sunrise at Snoqualmie

The Pacific Northwest has no shortage of photogenic locations - if you're tired of your own neighborhood and looking for something to spice up your photos, a location shoot is definitely it!

For this session we decided to take advantage of some beautiful local scenery and headed out to Snoqualmie Falls. On the coldest morning ever. (Okay, well, cold for here anyhow - we could see our breath!) At the crack of dawn. (Or 9am, but who's counting?) Seniors are busy busy, and we'll take whatever window of time we can get!



We started down in the valley, but at the bottom of the falls, morning light was hard to come by. We had a blast hopping from one giant rock to the next, seeking out good locations - and Roxanne braved the cold like a champ. See? You can barely see her teeth chattering or her hands freezing from the ice cold rocks. Next time, I think we'll bring hot chocolate.



Roxanne, it was a blast! And now that you're back from Florida, you can relive the cold in all its splendor. :O)

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Bubblicious

I mentioned before that spring has come very early this year. In fact, apart from two weeks of below freezing temps in December, we kind of just skipped winter.

So that means February is as good a time as any to break out the bubbles!







This was before Daylight Savings and the sun was setting fast.



We're scheduled now for another straight week of rain, after which I think bubbles will be more than welcome again. Can't wait!

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Glowing Mama

Please meet Lauren and her beautiful belly:

Usually it's easiest to do maternity portraits a month or two before the mother is due - moms still have a bit of energy and have an easier time getting around. But this family has been quite busy completing a remodel before the baby comes. Lauren was due one week after these photos were taken and it didn't seem to phase her one bit!

She even has this charmer to look after, and somehow makes it seem effortless.

Aiden is such a sweetheart, and if you ask me, he's going to make a wonderful big brother!

Lauren, enjoy your newest addition to the family. I can't wait to meet him!

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