I had a wonderful fall session with this long time client of mine. I first met this to be mom and dad when they were pregnant with their daughter, who is now seven. It’s hard to believe these beautiful and loving children are already seven and five! I was able take a stroll with in a park and play with their kids, while having meaningful conversations with the parents. I don’t think this time could have gone any smoother, and I’m truly thankful I get clients such as these.
This Mama is amazing, and I thank her so very much for allowing me to use these images. We had a warm summer evening, and found a lovely spot on the beach to allow her son to feed without too much chaos in the background. This little man gave me some serious looks when we got him down to his diaper. By the time we were done, he was smiles again. Of course, he was happy to breastfeed with his Mama and get that warmth and snuggles. This Mom is in school, studying to be a Women’s health nurse practitioner. She also became a birth doula, and has attended multiple births. I was so happy to provide this family with these images, such an intimate and beautiful bond.
I’ve had the privilege of photographing this family for the past three years. I’ve gotten to see this now big brother go from just turning one year of age, to becoming a spectacular big brother who has recently turned four. This new baby is surrounded by so much love, she’ll never run of off cuddles. Her big brother adores her. I’ve never quite seen a big sibling light up the way he does around his new sister. We had the sunlight shining into the bedroom for this session, and one very calm and tired baby. Plus scroll to the bottom to check out Grandma with her Grandson!
I adore this family! The girls picked out their own outfits for our time together, each towing along their favorite comfort toy. These two aren’t afraid to get dirty, run around any park and climb trees. They love to skip, jump and play hide n seek, which all made for a fabulous time. Even better, Mom and Dad are equally involved and willing to skip and play hide n seek together as a family. There is no shortage of laughter and love within this family!
This little boy captures so beautifully along with his parents. His smile and curiosity warm my heart. He had a blast running to and from his Mom and Dad, being chased and exploring all the textures of the foliage we found. He also has some obvious excitement over his Mama’s growing belly!
It’s quite beautiful how twenty years goes by, and you reconnect with someone who was just a year below you during your beloved high school photo class. This Mama and I got to see one another this past summer during a celebration of retirement for our photo teacher (Janet Neuhauser, she’s amazing and please check out her work http://www.janetneuhauser.com/ ). It was noticeable that a belly bump was growing, and of course we started chatting about that, and she found out yes I do photograph newborns. My own infertility struggles came up, and she was so warm and welcoming to talk to about that. She was the first person in months that I felt like I could have an actual conversation with about motherhood, even if I wasn’t pregnant. It felt like a fresh breath of air, and I was so excited to photograph her upcoming daughter.
Welcome to the world sweet girl! This little one mostly fed and slept the whole time I was there. She soothes easily, and has her parents so in love. Her Papa was telling her all the things they’re going to do together, it melted my heart. The new Mama was realizing in those moments that she herself is now a Mom. It was truly an emotional and beautiful photo session.
To get to see this family adding a second baby into their lives tugged at my heart strings. Cora is so easy going, has the cutest little baby snorts and has highly contagious giggles. Older brother Grant loves to tickle his little sister and is easily amused. We had a lovely afternoon of bed snuggles, feet tickling and some outdoor park time. Capturing images that are real in the moment with little guidance, this family nailed it.
Baby Parker is here, and he's lovely! Big furry brother loves him as well! It's such a joy to soak in the moments of the first week home. This boy loves to be snuggled, his eyes are light and I believe they will stay a blue, like his parents.
If you scroll back, this is the same family that did my Worth the Wait series this past Spring (https://www.amandaahphoto.com/stories/). I was so excited to see baby Zashta, as he’s now 7.5 months of age! He’s crawling and smiling almost the whole time! He’s adored by everyone who is near him, and the adults in his space can’t help but glow in his presence.
I’m amazed each time I see this family. Their love keeps on growing, as well as their eight year old daughter! I first met this sweet family eight years ago, when they were brand new parents to the sweetest little newborn. They were overjoyed welcoming their daughter into this world, and it’s incredibly sweet to see how much affection this family has for one another. An added bonus, they now have a furry family member!
I can’t believe this is the fifth year I’ve photographed this family, and Mr. D is already seven years old and in first grade! We had a warm and sunny day at the beach, and it’s the beginning of November! This family is fabulous with the best props, and check out their sweaters!
It was so easy to feel the happiness radiating from these expecting parents. It was such a pleasant day to enjoy nature and watch these two (plus the adorable furry family member) soak in the love for one another, and their upcoming baby boy. I’m beyond excited for this family, and I know their little one is going to be showered with love, and grateful feelings that they have him in their arms. I personally can’t wait to see if he’s going to red hair, just like his Mama!
This family melts my heart, and watching these siblings interact bring out such sweet moments. They play together, hold hands and genuinely enjoy one another. Jennifer and Chris are playful and engaged with their children, and their furry family member is always near.
We were so lucky to have such a beautiful day for their photo session!
Welcome to the world little man, and that makes a family of four! I've been photographing this family since big sister was just a few months of age. Her world is changing so fast, but she's already showing such love towards her little brother. A perfect morning for family cuddles and having an indoor newborn session!
This family always warms my heart. They're silly, gentle and have such beautiful hearts, and it truly shows with each girl. These daughters get along so well, I have no doubt they will be close as they get older. A very sweet natured family!
Another year photographing this beautiful family. These children are a blast while enjoying nature and they don't care about getting dirty, which is always bonus points. These sisters are adorable together, and truly enjoy the company of one another. Early mornings at the Seattle Arboretum was a lovely choice for the location.
I loved catching up with this family, and of course getting to spend time with their adorable dog, Cookie. It was cold, and muddy in some places, and this child didn't mind getting muddy paw prints on her. It's worth it when you get to carry and hug your dog. To top it off, she had the perfect boots for the day!
