Girl + Labradoodle = Only LOVE!

I realized a few days ago that the person/animal most happy about summer break is Wyatt.

I mean, hello, his favorite people in the world home ALL. DAY. EVERY. DAY!

I often say that Wyatt and Nate are the same being - just boy and dog. Energy, crazy, happy, joyful, lover of all people! They really are! 

But when Wyatt wants to feel only love he goes and finds her. She trains him to do tricks, she plays (both crazily and lovingly) always, she lets him in every night while she reads (then boots him out before she goes to sleep), she feeds him,  she carries him around everywhere, she snuggles, she gives him treats.....basically she is his person. 

I love them. 

Happy Summer!

-Stacy

Seattle Family Photography - Kieryn + Her Adorable Parents = Mega Snuggles

Happy almost last day of June! I can't believe it's nearly July!  As my son said to me a few days, back....."Mama - it's my half birthday and half way to Christmas"!  Yikes - thanks Nate!

I hope you are all enjoying these warm, summery nights!

First and foremost, tonight is about this awesome, hilarious,  fun-loving, sweet family! I have been blessed to photograph them on several occasions and feel more and more connected each time celebrating all these life phases.

On this particular day, we celebrated their sweet girl's 1 year birthday! Let me just say she was completely 1...full of personality...the best expressions...the most hilarious looks...perfection!!!! I will leave it at that and simply share the major snuggles that happened on this springy Seattle morning. She is one lucky little lady and very loved by two fabulous parents!

Brianne and Mark - you all are the best and I TOTALLY love being your paparazzi!

xoxo

-Stacy

Blended Families Rule!

This town I live in is so diverse......you can pretty much find the most awesome locations for photos regardless of your desires....woodsy, beach, waterfront, city-ish vibe. I seriously love it. And I LOVE this little area where my siblings descended on this fabulous day! It's like the best light bubble in the city!

Auntie Stacy was in full swing on this particular day and we were hustling to outrun the scary black clouds!!!

A little back story on my two sisters and brother.....long ago my mom married their dad and we quickly became a family and all these years later we love each other more than ever! They are amazing people in this world, chose partners equally as awesome, and have made some pretty cute babies!!! I adore them to the moon!

So here we go........get ready for some cuteness!!

LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS CHRISTINA!

Kenzie may have sorta stole the show on this day. 

Thus is age 1!!!

Man, he tried everything. 

She just wasn't having this. 

And I proclaim this a classic wedding slideshow photo for you someday Kenzie!

Jason - you truly are the perfect dad for these two. 

Someday I know your sweet boy will look at this photo and feel your love! 

Now, these four.......they are just plain rad! 

He loves his girls - there is NO question about it! 

And this final image! Their mom drove hours to be here for this! 

And this picture is 150% worth it. 

And when my kids are grown I will drive anywhere for grown up pictures with them! 

Legacy all the way! 

Blended families rule!

Love you all!!!

xoxo

-Stacy

The Jacklin Family + a morning at Eddon Boat Dock = AWESOME!

You guys have to know that when you share nice words about my photography and business I totally, 100% appreciate it. And when you send your fabulous friends my way I am nothing but flattered and so completely grateful. And more times than not, I meet one of your fabulous friends and they leave being one of mine!!!!  That's how I know my clients are exactly perfect for me! I love it!

This particular family was meant to become a LOP client and I just loved meeting them all! The Jacklins are a crew of eight - six kids and the most loving mom and dad! Their story is a very special one. Many anniversaries were being celebrated on this day and they won me over in a heartbeat.

Ava (mom) talked about the importance of having this session with her "core" family. Now, if any of you know me, you know I'm all about the core family photo and how important I think it is (regardless of age) to always have photos with your main people! It's part of the legacy.....

To the Jacklins......I came away from this session knowing this about you all.....you love through anything, even when you are annoyed you find humor, you protect one another to the core and your bond is unbreakable.

I think these photos show just that!!!  Enjoy!

Enjoy this beautiful weekend!

-Stacy