CUTE, CUTE Little Malibu {Puyallup Pet Photographer}

What a perfect afternoon I had earlier this week when Malibu and his “mom (aka Jenny) came over for some photos. Who doesn’t melt when they see a puppy…and want to hold and cuddle them and smell their sweet little puppy breath…it’s truly irresistble! This little gal is just 12 weeks old and is a shih tzu-poodle mix and was so much fun. We started in the back yard and boy, did she have a great time, exploring, smelling and trying to eat pinecones and mushrooms (not the good ones!) while out there…she finally used up some excess energy and we then headed to the studio…a bit more confining and not quite as much to check out (though she still did lots of exploring!). Such a fun session…I think that next to kids…animals are my next favorite thing to photograph…okay, so I like most things…kids, animals, moms, dads, seniors, couples…and the list goes on!

 Oh…doesn’t get any better than a belly scratching while lying in the cool grass!! 

Ahh, little Malibu snuggled up close to her mom…such a sweet little pup…though they say she has a bit of the devil in her as well…but then again, don’t most puppies!!

Now, to keep her still, we would have not been successful had we started in the studio…it took some exercise and of course, a few little treats don’t hurt!! Okay, and truth be told, I was making all sort of strange and odd sounds to keep her attention on me…quite entertaining to the “humans,” I’m sure!!

Hmm, a rubber ducky, something she hadn’t seen before…you can see how bit she isn’t by comparison to this little duck!

Thank you, Jenny and Malibu, for a fun afternoon session…you two were great!!

Sweet Kinsley {Puyallup Baby Photographer}

It was my pleasure to see sweet little Kinsley again, who is now 3 months old…and what a delight she was during her session. Both mom and Kinsley seem to have settled into a great routine and are adjusting to their new roles…of course, along with dad (who wasn’t at the session)…what a beautiful little family! Check out this little cutie!!!

Ahh, look at Kinsley in this tutu…so sweet!!!

I love her smile…it just lights up her face and how can you not help but smile yourself when you see this!

This has to be one of my favorites from the session (okay there’s more than one)…I just love mothers and their babies…you can just see the love!!!

Thank you Laura and Kinsley…I really enjoyed the session and look forward to seeing Kinsley as she continues to grow and change. 

Mr. and Mrs. Dahlstrom…married! {Renton Wedding Photographer}

This couple is GREAT together…and their wedding was wonderful and to be a part of such a great day was our (my husband and myself) pleasure. We started out early and went late into the evening…and I must say that we were exhuasted by the end of the night, but also excited at what we were able to capture for Megan and Derek on their special day!! And, the weather really couldn’t have been better…it wasn’t too warm or too cool…and ideal for the outdoor wedding and reception…this had to be a sign of a great future for them…everything falling into place! The wedding took place at Snoqualmie Point Park (GREAT location…check it out sometime, beautiful view!!) and the reception was help at in the groom’s back yard which backs up to Shady Lake in Renton…and that was a fabulous location!! Couldn’t have been a better day!

The groom and his best man (brother)…hmmm, they look a bit different in later photos, wonder why?!! TOO much fun for these guys!

My husband was photographing the guys getting ready…needless to say they ALL had a good time…as you can see!!

Jill, who is the groom’s mom was a wonderful hostess…and when she was opening the champagne…she said it should sound just like a woman’s sigh…but this bottle had something else in store and came bubbling out everywhere…we all enjoyed the “woman’s sigh!!”

All the little details for the bride…such fun to make sure it’s all taken care of…and all SO worth it when you see how beautiful she is!!!

Both the bride and groom getting some reassurance and last minute advice from their parents…great to see such wonderful support from family!

This location was GORGEOUS…and the weather couldn’t have been nicer…perfect temperature!

Look at this GREAT looking wedding party…aren’t they fabulous!

The wedding party and guests…such a fun group!!!!

Guess it’s important that they make it official!!  And, the father’s of the bride and groom were the witnesses…that’s such a special honor!!

Dancing…a lot of fun was had on the dance floor…though I’m not sure Gunnar (the dog) knew what was going on in his back yard!!

The cake…they both made sure the other got their fair share!!!  Needless to say, a bit of clean-up was necessary after this shot!

A few moments together…to reflect on the day…THEIR day!!