Children's Photography

 by Terri

Kara – 6 months | {Puyallup Baby Photography}

Sweet, sweet Kara turned 6 months old last month…look at this beautiful little one and those eyes that sparkle and shine! It’s a delight to follow “my babies” through their one year sessions and I’m always in awe of the changes and seeing how the little ones and their parents have grown and bonded. This wonderful family is so great…Abbie and Chris are relaxed and loving parents and it’s obvious they are totally in love with Kara!! Yes, their lives have changed in the past year, but they have embraced it and are growing and learning right along with Kara…and it’s truly a blessing to see such great families bringing little ones into this world who I know are going to grow into happy, healthy and thriving people. So, without further ado…here is sweet Kara (and an ADORABLE little ladybug at the end of the post!). Kara_6mos_0001

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 by Terri

Dudek Family | {Puyallup Family Photography}

Last month I had the pleasure of meeting and photographing this beautiful family and I can’t say just how much I enjoyed my time with them. Right from the start, I knew it was going to be fun and easy…Andrew, 4 years old introduced himself and had the best smile…and him mom, Liz was so relaxed and at ease, that I could just tell this was going to be a great session. We had a beautiful fall day, great colors and wonderful park and everything fell together just perfectly! Liz and Joe are such relaxed parents and were so easy to talk with and work with…and that all reflected on their beautiful and very sweet children, Andrew and Emily. I must admit, these two little ones stole my heart and I could have brought them home with me in a heartbeat…what cuties and so well behaved and such fun to hang out with! Emily became my pal and walked me me and let me adjust her shirt or headband whenever needed! It was interesting talking with Joe and Liz…they’ve recently moved from Kentucky, but were originally from NY and Colorado…so have both moved around a bit, but have a great attitude about their moving and I couldn’t help but feel a connection as their moves are similar to those my husband and I (and our children) made when they were little…and the kids were smilier ages…and in talking with Liz…she said that she felt like the moves have made them a stronger family, a stronger couple – that they’ve had to rely on each other in harder times and learn how to get through it all together…and that is just how my husband and I felt when we moved away from family with our little ones…I know this family missed their family from their hometowns, but I must say, I feel blessed to have met them and had some time getting to know them! As you will see, this is one GREAT looking family!!!!! Emma_iPad_0003Emma_iPad_0004Emma_iPad_0005Emma_iPad_0006Emma_iPad_0007Emma_iPad_0008Emma_iPad_0009Emma_iPad_0010Emma_iPad_0011Emma_iPad_0012Emma_iPad_0013Emma_iPad_0014Emma_iPad_0015Emma_iPad_0016Emma_iPad_0017Emma_iPad_0018Emma_iPad_0019Emma_iPad_0020Emma_iPad_0021Emma_iPad_0022

Joe and Liz…thank you for your patience in waiting for this post…I hope it was worth the wait. The gallery will be ready soon! And, know that I was serious when I said, I’d be happy to watch your kiddos for you, if you ever need a “surrogate” grandma!! <3

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Johnny turns ONE | {Puyallup Children’s Photographer}

As I’ve said before, the highlight of my work is following families as they grow and watching the children grow up…it is really a gift to be able to have the pleasure of meeting these new little ones and watching them grow into a little person in time. Johnny is now a year old and WOW…what a handsome little guy! He’s now one and is walking, running, climbing and more…he is a very busy little guy!! I had the pleasure of meeting his family a few years ago and photographing his big sister, Mary and have really enjoyed getting to know all of them. This little guy is full of energy and has a spark in his eyes that let you know he’s ready to keep moving an exploring! Johnny is a happy and curious toddler who had one smile after another during his session…I loved my time with him!!

JohnnyBlog_0001JohnnyBlog_0002JohnnyBlog_0003JohnnyBlog_0004JohnnyBlog_0005JohnnyBlog_0006I couldn’t resist this face when he decided the water was a bit too cold after wandering in on his own! JohnnyBlog_0007A little Seahawk fan…JohnnyBlog_0008JohnnyBlog_0009JohnnyBlog_0010Big sister, Mary, is so good with Johnny…and it’s obvious that he adores her!JohnnyBlog_0011JohnnyBlog_0012JohnnyBlog_0013What little boy doesn’t give rocks and dirt a try at least once in the early years!?!JohnnyBlog_0014JohnnyBlog_0015JohnnyBlog_0016Ahh, he’s still for a bit, and playing with the trucks…what a delight this session was!

Dave and Melinda, I thoroughly enjoyed the time with your family during Johnny’s session…thank you for sharing a bit of your day – I hope you two had a nice dinner celebrating your anniversary!

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