Documentary Maternity Session - Prepping for Baby - Kent, WA

Becca and her husband, Sam, are currently awaiting the arrival of their first baby. Their dog Jax is also quite excited and ready to break in the play mat, baby lounger, and any other soft baby items that may end up on the floor.

On a warm Sunday afternoon I joined them as they got the nursery ready for baby. They had just moved into their new home in Kent. Unpacking, assembling, sorting, organizing, doing all the nesting things… a simple thing like this can be a great maternity session if you’re looking for something a bit different to commemorate this time. It’s so special to document these last moments before a baby’s arrival and a new chapter starts for a family.

Interested in having your own documentary maternity session?

A Fun First Birthday Documentary Family Session - Bothell, Wa

No matter how you celebrate, a first birthday is a big deal! You as parents have survived one whole year with this little person; who you’re still very likely in awe of everyday. Your baby is not as much of a baby any more, although I won’t tell you that in person ever because I know first hand it would have caused me to break into tears if someone would have told me that. And finally, this little person is now super active, learning everyday, and growing! It’s a whole new chapter in their life and yours too.

Mara’s parents planned a nice low-key evening with visiting family to celebrate her first birthday. Surrounded by family she tried some cake, but wasn’t a huge fan this time around. She was way more excited to just hang out with everyone, find Mario on her cake plates, and investigate some new toys during her birthday gathering!

Happy first birthday little one!

Alain & Gen's Family - Day in the Life Session

This is a session from September 2019.
Yes, I’m that behind on blogging but trying to catch up by posting my favorite sessions.

What makes a successful day in the life session?
A glimpse of the absolutely normal everyday stuff and a family that invites me in to see it. That’s it. And it’s magic.

I arrived right when their girls were waking up. I was there for the early morning snuggles in bed bathed in early morning light. Most families think, oh we need to get ourselves ready before you come over. No you don’t.

Next it was onto a bit of dress up, breakfast, and getting ready for the day. Finally one quick impromptu dance party before the girls were off to their own Saturday morning dance classes. (Did I mention both Gen and Alain are dancers too?)

After dance classes were over they walked down to a corner cafe grabbed a snack and joined some friends at a neighborhood park.

Then a quick stop at a little free library and back home to relax. That’s it!

A normal Saturday routine captured in a way they’ll be able to relive for years to come.

Thanks to Alain and Gen who graciously welcomed me in and trusted me completely to be there for all the little moments.

 
 

Check out their entire session through the slideshow below.