Handsome Henry | {Puyallup Family Photographer}

Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of meeting an adorable little guy who turned 6 months old just a couple of days after his session. Henry has the BEST brown eyes…deep and endless with amazing sparkle! A very sweet boy who is adored by mom and dad, Karina and Matt! It’s always a  delight to meet new families and even more so to to meet new families who are new parents…Karina and Matt are so in love with little Henry and just listening to them talk about their little guy was heartwarming…it’s truly the most precious thing to see parents who are not only in love with one another, but so in love with their new child…and this couple is truly in awe of their little guy! Henry was quite interested in all the activity at the park and watching everything…it was fun to see just how alert and observant he was…although that made it hard to get his attention…I really wasn’t nearly as interesting as everything else that was around that. With that being said…we did get some great smiles and his eyes really stole the show through the whole session…he’s a sweet little baby who I thoroughly enjoyed spending some time with on a pleasant summer morning…

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Alex…Senior on a FAST track | {Enumclaw Senior Photography}

It’s always a pleasure to see and photograph clients again and again…getting to know the individuals, families and following their children is a real bonus with my job. It was a couple of years ago when I first met this family when their son, Aaron, was graduating from high school and on this chilly Sunday morning, we met up again, for their other son, Alex, as he’s graduating in just a couple of months from White River High School. It’s a little easier when you are already familiar with the family and it was great to reconnect with the Mininger’s on this day…and I was excited to see how Alex was doing with his quad racing…which was a huge part of his life when I first met them…and it is as much or more today! Alex and his dad are woven into the life of races and the traveling that comes with that, although quick trips, allows them to see sights along the way and to meet many people with the trips they make for Alex’s races. A great attitude and spirit and willing to do and try just about anything…would be a good way to describe Alex. He has a great relationship with his parents and brother and yet, it was obvious they all have a lot of fun together and like to laugh. We grabbed some family photos on this day as well and I must say that poor dad, Dale, tends to get the brunt of the jokes from his sons…it might be because they are both taller…but you can see how much both Aaron and Alex respect him…a wonderful thing to witness. And, then there’s mom, Mischele…who definitely is a strong woman and manages to “wrangle” in her men with ease and said that in getting ready for their session, she was the first one ready this day….obviously, she’s well organized! I respect and admire her…and how she handles all the testosterone in her home…so calmly!!

Mom, with her “little” boys, who aren’t so little anymore…amazing how that happens!!A super family, with the newest addition, a four legged child, who is a perfect addition to the family!

Michelle with her “baby!” Ahhh, and this is what Alex lives for right now and from what I hear…he’s good…REALLY good!!!It was wonderful to see the Mininger’s again and catch up…I wish the very best for Alex and know that with as much passion has he has for racing, it will carry over into his future, with whatever he choose for his next chapter in live

Thank you, Mischele and Dale…great to see you and the boys and I look forward to the next time we meet again!

Beautiful Hailey {Puyallup Children’s Photographer}

I must say that what first comes to my mind when I see this cute little one…Shirley Temple! And I’m guessing most of you think that as well…the curls are so pretty…and those combined with this beautiful little girl…makes her just perfect! Hailey is three and is a typical three year old…curious, busy, full of energy and independent! It was a delight to photograph her and to have her mom (dad is in the military and not home right now), grandparents and her aunt and uncle join her…what a great looking group they all are! The morning wwe met was cloudy and a tad cooler than it had been, but it worked out great and we enjoyed strolling around the pond.  Hailey proved to be quite the explorer, collecting sticks, flowers, grass, rocks and more…I love watching little ones explore their environment! It’s obvious she loves her mom and was happy to have those she loved with her that day…and don’t let that beautiful face fool you…she is strong willed and determined to do things her way…which is a good thing, but I’m guessing she keeps everyone on their toes! It was a delight to photograph her and spend the morning with her family…thank you for asking me to capture a bit of life for your family that day!!

These are so precious… Hailey and her mom, Tara…I’m guessing they will be sent on to dad…along with a few others!

Wow, did this family do a great job with their colors or what…they all look so nice and were a very nice group to photograph!

This smile above, looks a bit mischievous to me…and as you can see below…Hailey was always in the lead, looking for something new to check out!

Such a beautiful little girl…what a blessing she is to her parents!

As I said, she collected many things along our walk…here are just two of her many sticks…and I think they even managed to leave without taking much of it home with them!!

Hailey with her grandparents…Meme and Papa…which I loved hearing because that’s what our granddaughter calls my husband and myself!

A little time for dress-up…she’s just so darn cute and with this tutu and hat…and necklace, what little girl wouldn’t be having a good time!

A bit of dancing…and some quiet moments (there weren’t many!)…round out this posting of sweet little Hailey…for her family, they will get to see more once the gallery is posted on line…stay tuned!