Puyallup Family Photography

 by Terri

Sweet Hailey | {Puyallup Baby Photography}

What a delight when you have a joy of watching a baby grow and change…and to have the opportunity to capture some special memories of the first year of a baby’s life…it’s about the best job I can think of! I SO love seeing a baby grow and change over the first year and seeing this beautiful little one was a delight when she arrived for her one year session. Hailey is not only an adorable baby, but what a sweet and gentle disposition she has…she was so much fun and I was charmed with her precious smiles, which never seemed to end during the session. A happy and loved little one, as you will see, this one year old has a wonderful life ahead of her, with loving parents and a lifetime of endless opportunities!

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What a hoot it was to watch Hailey with her cup “CAKE” smash…she was precise, thorough and quite dainty…leaving very little to clean up afterwards!!
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Jason and Shari…it was great to see all of you last weekend…your daughter is truly a gift and it was my pleasure to photograph her this past year! I can’t wait to see what she has ahead in her life…it will be great things!! These years and priceless…soak up every minute of it!

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 by Terri

Cameron | {Emerald Ridge HS Senior}

It really is true that you realize how time has passed….when you see kids as high school seniors, who you can clearly recall just being born! Cameron is a senior at Emerald Ridge High School and it really doesn’t seem possible. Just over 18 years ago, our family moved to Puyallup (from Tennessee) and during that first year, I remember visiting Cameron’s parents and meeting their new son…and now, WOW…this handsome and tall young man is about to graduate and start a new chapter in his life. Cameron’s family, although not related to mine, we do consider them family! His grandma is my God mother and she grew up with my mom…and I grew up with Cameron’s aunts…so I pretty partial to this family!!  Let me tell you, Cameron may be quiet and not outspoken, but is he ever a bright and driven young man! Besides being in the band, he plays on the tennis team for ER and also plays (very well, mind you!) the piano…he’s multitalented and well rounded!! Cameron was a great sport on this rather warm afternoon and as with most senior boys…they are doing this for their mom’s…and this was the case here, but he also knew that it was a step, a part of moving forward in his life and he had some great ideas and suggestions for the session! We also managed to bring in his dad and younger brother for some family photos as well…what a great family and Cameron’s parents, Kevin and Dianna, have done an outstanding job in raising Cameron…I can’t wait to see what the future holds for him!!

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I loved watching this…Cameron wasn’t thrilled about a kiss from mom, but he knew it meant a lot to him mom…and the connection between them really shines through…so special!storyboard018

Cameron…here’s to your future…the world has endless possibilities and I know that you will go after whatever it is your heart desires…and totally succeed!!

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 by Terri

Girt Family | {Edgewood Family Photography}

August started out with a wonderful family who just happened to be celebrating a special day when I met them. Joe and Kelli have two boys, who are QUITE handsome and were such fun…Garret is three, and actually it was his birthday on this day…so as you can imagine, he was full of energy (as three year olds are anyway!) and quite excited about the evenings events! Then there is Ryder who is just over one and a bit shy but he warmed up…as long as mom was close by. Watching this family and seeing just how busy they are…reminded me of when I kids were little and just how quickly those days pass…even if some days it doesn’t feel like that!  Garret greeted me as soon as I got out of my car…”Hi, photo lady!” It was so cute and he had me at that first HI and kept me going the whole session! A very busy boy who has a smile that REALLY shines…my oh my, and personality goes right along with it! Ryder was quieter…he took more time to watch and observe, but enjoyed playing in their play area on the equipment and although he’s just one, he could do (or tried) just about anything his brother does. The sweet, shy smile and big brown eyes just grab you and pull you in…you want to hug this little guy tight! He loves their dog, Frank, and swinging is at the tops of things he loves doing now! Dad and Mom…they may be busy, but you can see just how much they enjoy these two and aren’t letting a minute pass them by of their lives right

Garret didn’t sit still for very long, so this first shot was a bonus…and probably one of my favorites of him!

Ryder…not moving quite as fast as his big brother and content to just be gently swinging!

How could I resist their dog, Frank, who was their baby before the boys…love this face…Pugs have so much personality just in their little snout

Trying to keep Garret still for a family photo…a challenge and yet it is part of their life now…busy, perpetual motion and yet just perfect for their family at this time! I love the photo below…it show the boys personalities and mom and dad just embracing it all

Warming up a bit and playing peek a boo…so stinkin’ cute!

A kiss for the birthday boy!

LOVED their play yard and toys…it’s obvious the boys spend a lot of time here…and although Ryder can just barely peek out, I’m sure he’s going to soon be as tall as his brother and the two of them will spend hours in the “fort!”

Okay, this might be a favorite of Garret as well…a rare still moment and I love the natural smile…ahh!!!!Family FUN…such a great memory…for all of them

This totally shows the boys’ personalities…and I love it…Now a three year old…who loves balloons and especially the color orange…a boy filled with love, curiosity, energy (LOTS!), hugs, kisses and a desire to explore and learn – exactly what he should be doing at three years of age!

A rare moment for Dad and Mom (if only you had seen it…Ryder clinging to mom’s let and Garret trying to “tickle” them with my feather duster!!).

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And, finally, Garret is SO excited about his NEMO cake and who wouldn’t be…look at how cute this is!Was Garret ever excited about his toys…and I can tell he will have LOTS of play time with them…there will be hours of entertainment with these, I’m sure

Ryder decided to play a bit with the bows and paper…exactly what a one year old loves doin

This is just what a three year old should be doing…playing and exploring…and I loved that I could see him in his room and it perfectly fits him…I would have loved to have stayed and played with him, I can only imagine the imagination that Garret has

Joe and Kelli…your boys are the sweetest and I really enjoyed meeting all of you and spending some time on a special day – capturing just a bit of a “day in your life.” When I look at the photos, I smile and it warms my heart seeing just what a great family you are…and the incredible parents you two are…so loving and embracing of your boys and just what they are doing right now in their lives!

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