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, Stephanie George 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?

Your baby should be photographed where they spend the most time - in your loving arms. In-home newborn sessions with SHG Photography are comfortable and relaxed focusing on your families love and connection with the new little one in your life.

When I first started school portrait photography, I took a test shot of my son in our garage. I loved how the light hit his cheeks and his gaze off in the distance showed his inquisitiveness. What I didn’t realize, however, was how I’d feel just a few years later about this test image I had taken.

As our kids move into elementary school and beyond, some start to need glasses. Quickly, they become a part of who our child is... I truly get it, my own son wears glasses, and he simply doesn't look like himself without them.

You’ve seen the heart-melting images. You’ve heard the buzz. And now you’re wondering: Is my little one ready for Better Than School Portraits? Whether you’re a sentimental mom eager to start a new tradition or simply hoping to capture your child’s personality before they grow another inch, this post is here to help.

While your child’s personality will be the focus of these boutique fine art portraits, what your child wears can enhance and bring life to their portraits. Just like good lighting flatters the skin, well-chosen clothing can highlight your child’s features and help them look their best.

It’s widely known by photographers that fall is the most popular time of the year for family photo sessions; it’s a photographer’s “busy season”. But there are a few good reasons to consider spring or summer for your next family photo shoot.

Deciding what to wear to your family photo session can be fun for those who love fashion and purchasing clothes for their family. But for many mothers, choosing outfits for everyone in their family, and especially for themselves, can be a source of dread. So here are five tips to help you feel confident in selecting your outfits and excited about heading into a family session.