Year in the Life Sessions - 2023 Enrollment

That’s time of year again! Enrollment is now open for next year’s Year in the Life!

If you are a parent who strives to remember the dance parties in the kitchen, the tears on the floor, the warm embrace of tiny sticky fingers, and even the parental multi-tasking master you are at the moment… and at the same time want to be in your own family photos and have them preserved in a way your family can revisit time and time again… you’re in the right place!

How is your family's legacy being recorded and preserved? When was the last time you printed photos or made an album? And more importantly, of the photos you do take of your family, are you in those photos? Will your children be able to see YOU - being silly, being a parent, being your true self - when they look back at your family photos one day?

Each year I craft a yearbook for my own family assembled from photos of our everyday life taken throughout the entire year. And of course, being my family's photographer, I am missing in 95% of the images. I work really hard to ensure I end up in those remaining 5% each year…

What if you didn't have to work as hard as I do each year? What if the hard work could be done for you? You could have your year documented in an honest and true way, a family album created custom for you, and ensure no one is missing from your family photos as well!

These are Year in the Life Sessions where I ensure your own family's story is captured on camera either monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly so you can get back to just being present with your family and know your family’s story will be preserved!

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Allowing more everyday family moments to be captured for the future.

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Year in the Life Packages

I offer three different Year in the Life packages to meet every size, budget, and need. With years of experience as a photographer and countless hours documenting real moments under my belt, you can rest easy knowing that no matter which package you choose, your family is in good hands and your final photographs will be memorable and print-worthy.

Monthly Sessions (12)

Each month starting January of 2023 you’ll have a 1 hour family session.

12 Sessions - $2400

Bi-Monthly Sessions (6)

Every other month starting January or February of 2023 you’ll have a 1 hour family session.

6 Sessions - $2100

Quarterly Sessions
(4)

Every 3 months starting in March of 2023 you’ll have a 1 hour family session.

4 Sessions - $1800

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What to expect

1. Fill out the contact form below to get started. Then we’ll schedule a quick chat to discuss how the entire process works and some ideas of activities or day to day life moments we can make sure to capture for your family throughout the year.

2. Next I’ll send over your invoice and contract to make it official.

3. Once you’re officially on my calendar for the year, you’ll receive a workbook and family questionnaire so I can learn a bit more about your family before your first session.

4. Your first session! Your first documentary family session will take place in either January, February, or March depending on which package you’ve chosen.

5. After each session you’ll view and receive your images in your personal online gallery. As a VIP customer you’ll also have a discount on other printed photo products through your gallery.

6. After your final session of the year you’ll receive a custom 8x8 Handcrafted Family Photo Album prepared just for you.

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Super-parents deserve to be in photos too.

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It’s time to get in those family photos and create a family heirloom at the same time.

Birth of Baby Leland - Empowered Cesarean - Swedish First Hill - Seattle, Wa

I’m so excited to finally share this birth story! It’s a true testament to the fact that YES you can have an empowered cesarean.

This was Kaci’s second birth. She hoped to have a different experience this time around, wanted support, and hired me as her doula. When she made the decision that a scheduled cesarean was the best option for her for this birth, we made sure that every step of the way it was a completely different experience from her first. The hospital staff were all so very supportive and left her feeling completely in control during the entire process. In fact the words, “This is your birth; we’re just along for the ride.” were said to her very soon upon admittance. And from then on it was so very clear that they meant it.

As you’ll see scrolling through, this was such the happiest of births. Thank you to the staff at Swedish First Hill that made sure her birth left her feeling empowered.

Birth of Baby Opal - Providence Regional Medical Center Everett

A quick sneak peek of baby Opal’s birth story and arrival yesterday!

Birth of Baby Hazel - UW Montlake

A quick sneak peek from this sweet girl’s birth that kept everyone on their toes. A huge thank you to UW Montlake Labor and Delivery for everything.

Documentary Maternity Session - Home & Woodland Park Rose Garden - Seattle, Wa

With a spunky little one already keeping them on their toes, Kaci admitted to me this pregnancy hadn’t been documented as much as her first. So needless to say, she was excited to get some photos of these last weeks as a family of 3 before the newest little family member arrives. A documentary maternity session fit their family perfectly as their son got to just be himself as we took a small walk from their home to the Woodland Park Rose Garden together before lunch and nap time. Someone is going to be a great big brother!