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April Newborn Mentorship {Northwest Newborn Photographer}

Michelle — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:36:18 +0000

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That is how quickly the last month has gone by! I have SOOOOOO many fabulous sneak peeks still to post; but couldn’t pass up the fabulous and fun time that I had back in April teaching one of my Newborn Mentorships! I absolutely love teaching and sharing about newborn photography with fellow photographers and had a blast with Erin Chapman of Erin Chapman Imagery who flew in all the way from Boston!

Here’s a fun sneak peek from the three beautiful newborns we had the honor of photographing that day. One of those sweet baby’s is fellow photographer and friend, Keren Fenton, who is a fabulous Birth Photographer in the Seattle area!

Enjoy this fun sneak peek!

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28 Weeks Spring Beauty | Redmond, WA Maternity Photographer

Michelle — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:29:43 +0000

I love photographing expectant mommies. They are beyond beautiful. And the life that they are carrying is a true miracle.

For some, the journey can be an unexpected surprise, for others, it can be a long journey… But one thing these that these two roads have in common, at the end of those 9 months, a beautiful precious baby is born into this world. A life that has been thought about, anticipated for, and loved even before it is born.

I love photographing expectant mommies. They all have their own journey and story. They are all unique… and I love capturing that.

Here’s a sneak peek into this beautiful couple’s session. I can’t wait to meet their precious little girl in July! Enjoy!

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Rachael & Reggie | Engaged {Seattle, WA Wedding Photographer}

Michelle — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:54:18 +0000

Wow – I’m a weeeee bit behind on sneak peeks! Things have been super busy around here. Lots of shoots: newborns, babies, maternity, mentorships, editing, etc. etc. etc. which puts blogging on the back burner. I can’t complain though, I have absolutely loved every minute and thoroughly enjoy meeting so many new people!

I am very excited that spring is here… because that means summer is right around the corner! One of the fun spring sessions I got to do is for one of my wedding clients, Rachael & Reggie. They are such a sweet, sweet and I can’t wait to document their wedding day in June. Until then… here is a little sneak peek from their engagement session. Enjoy!

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Newborn Safety | Washington Newborn Photographer

Michelle — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:04:46 +0000

I love my job as a newborn photographer. To be able to capture a new life just a few days old is an extreme honor. I also love the opportunity that it provides to be creative and capture fun shots for my clients. Doing this job is a true passion of mine.

Along with being creative and having a passion for these sweet little ones, I also have a great passion for advocating Baby Safety. Baby Safety doesn’t just stop with newborns either… but that is an entirely different post all together.

With as popular as newborn photography has become, many aspiring newborn photographers are still learning how more complicated shots are done; and unfortunately, attempt poses and props without proper safety measures. I want to help educate and shine a light on HOW to do shots like the one below safely…

Here’s how I did it:

Dad is sitting on the floor with his legs criss-crossed and draped in a black sheet.
Under the sheet I have stuff blankets inside his legs and also on top of his legs to help support baby once I’ve transitioned baby over.
Baby is positioned prior to being transitioned. NOTE: baby needs to be in a deep slumber in order to attempt more complicated shots like this.
After positioning baby onto ball and with my hands still holding baby, I have mom place one had under the black sheet supporting baby’s body and the other supporting the baby’s head. PLEASE – PLEASE – PLEASE always support a baby’s head and never just “balance” it.
Once baby is set up I pull back and take the necessary shots, which takes under 1 minute.
In post I composite two separate images for the final image.

Message to Photographers:

Please do not attempt poses if you do not feel that you can confidentally keep baby’s safety number 1. It is OKAY to say “NO” if you are presented with a request from parents. I have said “no” on multiple occasions… The other option that I provide is to attempt a composite, in which the baby is never actually on the prop, but composited in post production.

REMEMBER: You have a great responsibility in protecting the precious LIFE that you are photographing, which is NOT a prop or doll.

There are many outstanding professional newborn photographers who have dedicated their time and talent in helping educate aspsiring newborn photographers in proper posing etc. Seek them out, invest, and learn.

Message to Parents:

Sweet parents, if you feel that the photographer you have chosen is attempting a shot that you are uncomfortable with or are not taking safe precautionary measures, please know that you can say NO and ask them to do something else. Your precious little one should never be left unattended on a prop without someone within arms length.

As mentioned above, my love for photographing these sweet ones is a true passion of mine. Educating aspiring newborn photographers is just as great! Happy SAFE shooting!

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Beautiful Angelica | 16 Days New {Snohomish, WA Newborn Photographer|

Michelle — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 02:17:07 +0000

I absolutely love capturing these sweet little ones! They are more precious than words…

This sweet angel was pure perfection to capture. At 16-days new, she never woke once! Typically I prefer to photograph these sweet babes prior to their 10 day birthday… However, I am always willing to make the exception and will never turn away a newborn!! The only difference is that past day 14, little ones no longer like to be molded into “womb positions” and like to keep their legs stretched out long… But this sweet babe defied all odds and loved being curled up! I could have snuggled and photographed her for hours upon hours, but her 90 minute session was all we needed to capture her! Here’s a sneak peek from her session. Enjoy!

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Fantastic Five! | Monroe, WA Portrait Photographer

Michelle — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:09:07 +0000

I have been photographing this sweet little girl for the past four years. It has been such a joy and honor to watch her grow up! I can’t believe she is now FIVE years old! Time goes by SO quickly and it is so fun to capture the precious moments for her and her parents! Here’s a sneak peek from her birthday session!

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Seattle, WA Newborn Photographer Mentor

Michelle — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 04:29:33 +0000

I absolutely love the time that I have with my clients while photographing their sweet little ones. There is so much excitement and love in the room… Not to mention a few tired eyes I also love the opportunity I have been given to teach other photographers about newborn photography. By no means is this an ”easy” job. It takes a lot of patience and love to photograph these precious gifts.

This past February I had the fun privilege of teaching one of our Exclusively Newborn Mentorships and had three beautiful and sweet babes model for us. Here’s a sneak peek from our fun filled day!

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Happy Emerson | Maple Valley, WA Newborn Photographer

Michelle — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:15:57 +0000

I had such a wonderful time photographing these sweet 8 day new dimples and catching up with his mommy and daddy. Last time I saw them was when they brought Emerson’s older sister just a few days new for her session… I can’t seriously can’t believe that was 2-years ago… What an honor to have them come back a second time with their newest addition! Enjoy this sneak peek!

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Beauty in Expectancy | Redmond, WA Maternity Photographer

Michelle — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:00:54 +0000

I sound like a resounding gong, but I absolutely {love} photographing expecting mommy’s. They radiate beauty, even if they don’t feel it. They glow with excitement as they carry the life that is growing every second of every day. It’s an amazing miracle and it is truly an honor to capture this amazing moment in time.

I love maternity sessions because in the midst of the 9+ month process of feeling uncomfortable and unattractive, moms get to see and feel how incredibly beautiful they are.

Below is a fun sneak peek from my most recent in-studio maternity session. I had a blast meeting this mommy to be and can’t wait to meet her little man when he arrives. Enjoy this sneak peek!

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Beauty of Expectancy | Lynnwood, WA Maternity Photographer

Michelle — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:46:09 +0000

Everyones road to parenthood is different. Some roads are quick and unexpected, others are long, tedious, and emotional. Which every road it is, one thing is for sure, the stories are all unique and beautiful.

I absolutely {LOVE} maternity portraiture. I love capturing how incredibly beautiful each and every woman is as they carry their unborn child. They glow with excitement and beam with anticipation and it is a true honor to be invited to document this incredible miracle of life.

I had such a wonderful time photographing this sweet couple during our cold spell we were having. The frost on the trees was beyond gorgeous, but add a momma-to-be amongst the fog and frost and it becomes even more beautiful. I can’t wait to meet their sweet little man when he arrives. Enjoy this sneak peek!

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