Author: anita
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Amilia’s first photo session (Seattle Family Portraits).
Amilia’s Mother wrote after the photo session: “By taking the pictures of our family that memorable Sunday afternoon you helped close one chapter of our life and open a new one. As I studied the pictures you took of us you can tell on Hauke and I’s faces that we made it. You see, our…
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Children’s portraits in Autumn, Seattle, WA
As a Seattle family photographer, I revel in this time of the year. The quality of light is incredible for making photos of families. It is even, milky, and soft, allowing for strong portraits. Originally published October 24, 2014
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Meditative Photography for Women
There is so much beauty that passes by us daily, or rather that we pass it by, and I would like to bring that awareness back and make a daily practice of it by teaching Meditative Photography for Women. You might think that making photos and practicing meditation might be unrelated since the photography is…
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Seattle photographer on capturing genuine smiles and authentic expressions in children’s photos
Autumn has arrived. A family photographer is busy now. A colleague called me recently after a family photo session and said, “I have a quick question. Do you find, when you are working, that kids sometimes don’t want to look at you during the photo session, let alone smile, laugh, or show you their brand…
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Photographing WAC events by a Seattle Family Photographer
As a Seattle Family Photographer I often work with Washington Athletic Club photographing their dynamic, inventive, and colorful events. The fun (usually) begins with family participation and a lot of kids! Recently, WAC families took over the 8th Floor for an evening of pure entertainment! Bounce houses, arts and crafts, a balloon dance party, and…
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Talking to a Seattle Family Photographer
Lily Temmer is an author (she has written four novels and four collections of short stories, and her prose was deemed, quote, “flawless” by Kirkus Reviews), copywriter, editor and ghost writer. Lily is a dear friend of mine. Recently we talked about my work as a Seattle Family Photographer and this is what Lily wrote…
