Keri and Noah Olympia Engagement

I met Keri and Noah at Percival Landing Park in Olympia where the cherry trees were still in bloom.  This is a scenic little park on the water front with a fantastic view of the Washington State Capitol building. The park is also home to several wonderful restaurants, grass playing fields and an amazing kids' area.  Just down the way from the park is the spot where Noah proposed to Keri. I was thrilled when they told me this is where they wanted to do their engagement session because it just means so much more when the setting holds special meaning for the couple.  We were also lucky enough to have the rain hold off until the very end.  Avery, Noah's and Keri's daughter, and the cutest baby girl you've ever seen, also came along to the session.  Once she got over her shyness, she brought an extra special energy to this wonderful session.

Baby Linda Lauren

Welcome to the world baby Linda Lauren! Congratulations to my sister Shawn South and John Schasteen. She gave birth to my brand new niece on April 24, 2014 at 2:12pm. She was a tiny baby weighing in at only 5lbs and 3oz and was only 17 inches long .  I went to my sister's house and did this newborn session when Linda was just 8 days old. She was being visited by both grandmas and aunties!! I had a great time, and she was such a great little model. It will be so much fun to watch her grow.

Carla and Michael

Carla and Michael arrived looking as lovely as the day for their engagement session.  We had canceled once because of rain and the dreaded spring cold.  How lucky that cancelation turned out to be for us because the weather on the day we rescheduled was fantastic, a perfect northwest spring day!!  The sun was shining, and the people were out at Coulon Beach Park in Renton.   You could smell the "new spring" smells of Kidd Valley and feel the joy of north-westerners enjoying the sunshine. These two are so in love, there is just a glow about them. I had not met Michael, but Carla and I had talked on the phone, and I knew that we were going to get along great!! Once I met Michael, I knew right away this was going to be a great session.  We started by just taking a walk through the park and stopping at different spots. We talked, and I got to hear all about how these two met and fell in love.  Later these two football fans put on some jerseys, and we played a little catch. It was a pleasure getting to know Carla and Michael, and I can't wait to hang out with them again at their wedding in July!

                             

Chris and Kayla Dalton Reception

They go together like cookies and milk!! That was the theme of Kayla and Chris's reception.  I was privileged to attend and photograph the occasion at Lake Wilderness Lodge.  Chris and Kayla were married a week prior in Utah, but chose to return to the Seattle area to celebrate with local family and friends.  Their reception featured three different kinds of milk, a variety of cookies, plus cupcakes and a beautiful cake provided by Kim's Kitchen!   It was certainly a good time, and I am sure everyone left with a suger high!! I would like to give a special shout-out to Christy Dunn. She is a great photographer who helped me get some great shots. You can check out her work at  http://www.christydunnphotography.com, and "like" Kim's amazing carbohydrate creations on facebook at www.facebook.com/kimskitchenwa.  My best wishes to Kayla and Chris on many, many happy years ahead!

                                Check out more from Chris and Kayla's reception below!