Wondering what to do with all those photos on your hard drive after your family photo session? Take these steps to ensure you make the most of your photographs.

Needing a little direction on what to wear for your upcoming senior session? I have all the tips…

After photographing many families with teens, I’m here to tell you, the teenage years are just as important to capture as when they were little. Teenage years are some of the most developmentally important for our kids as they navigate emotions, more complicated social situations, and figure out what interests them. Likely, of all their childhood years, their teen years will be the ones they want to look back on and remember most.

A lifestyle photographer offers gentle guidance and prompts, then allows space for your family’s personal interpretation to play out, making each family’s pictures unique to them. No longer do you have to worry about perfection, instead you get to have fun and spend an hour with the people you love most.

Hiring a “hyper local photographer” in the Finn Hill area of Kirkland has its benefits. Let me fill you in on a few of them…

While I encourage each child to act naturally and authentically, the following are a few of the basic poses I use during Better Than School Portraits, children’s fine art portrait mini sessions, to create a time capsule for parents to look back on forever.

One of the key factors in a successful family photo session is the location you choose. That’s why I suggest leaning on your photographer to help you choose a location they are familiar with and have worked at often. As a Seattle family photographer, a family favorite location is Luther Burbank Park on Mercer Island; here are a few reasons why...

Location selection can make or break your family photo session. If you are a Kirkland resident or live in the greater Seattle area, I’m going to let you in on my favorite park for lifestyle family photos and give you a few reasons why it’s always a top recommendation.

Considering booking a spring family photo session? Top tips from a Seattle family photographer to ensure your session is what spring dreams are made of.

What thoughts and feelings come to mind when you hear the word Spring?

As as PNW family photographer in Kirkland, I think of more daylight, fresh air, blooming flowers, and most importantly a renewed and positive mindset. Everyone enjoys the feeling of a fresh new start.

Why not capitalize on all those good vibes and let spring be the backdrop for your next family photo session?

As a Kirkland family photographer with nearly a decade of experience, I’ll let you in on the things I look for in a location to create a fun experience for the families I work with and produce beautiful photographs.

You’ve invested time and money in having your family’s portraits taken. But choosing which images to display may cause you to freeze with indecision and leave them all on your hard drive. Follow these simple tips to quickly choose your images and get them printed for the whole family to enjoy!

Now that you have done the work of gathering everyone in the same place at the same time for your extended family session, you may be wondering how to make the most of your time together. It can be difficult to get everyone on the same page, let alone all smiling for the camera in unison.

Read on for simple tips and things to keep in mind to ensure you leave with beautiful and meaningful photographs.

Like most purchases you make, hiring a photographer requires a little research to ensure the end product you receive is what you envisioned. If you can answer yes to the following four statements, SHG Photography is the right choice for you!

Wondering if it’s a good idea to bring your dog to your family photo session? Your pet can absolutely enhance the authenticity and emotion in your imagery, especially if you are looking for connection over perfection.

Looking to make the most of your family photo session? From what to wear and what to bring to how to relax, follow these tips for beautiful, connected, and timeless family photos.

According to Google, “On average it rains about 150 days a year in Seattle...”

If you are booking a family photo session during the rainiest months of the year in the PNW (March/April and Oct/Nov.), read on to find out my weather policies and how I handle weather concerns.

You have invested time, money, and energy into your family photo session, so I want to schedule your photos during the most beautiful light of the day; this happens about one hour before sunset. Time of day plays a huge role in how the light (and in turn your family) looks in photos.

Isn’t capturing our relationships with our parents and siblings equally as important as with our children? And even more, documenting our children with their grandparents, aunts/uncles, and cousins a valuable way to tell our family story, providing us with imagery that our family will cherish for years to come?