Skagit Valley Family Photographer: Brittni and Bobby

Brittni and Bobby were married five years ago in Texas. Shortly after they moved to Washington state. They are truly a couple you never forget once you meet them. They are incredibly sweet and are raising their children to just as sweet. 

In just the beginning of their dating relationship they went through things that could break even the strongest married couple. However the hard times just made them stronger.  

Hair and Make up by Chelsea Bernstein (contact me for information bout how to add hair and make up to your session)

Brittni and Bobby's ceremony was held out side in a wide open field, where their guest sat on blankets. This is the exact blanket they said their vows on. But now it's joined by two adorable littles. 

Happy Mother's Day

It's Mother's Day and I want to get on here and write some Hallmark worth quote about how amazing all the women in our lives are. How they make us who we are or are going to become. How they sacrifice day after day and time after time. How one day isn't enough. I want to say that without them we would be lost and so many of us are lost after loosing our mothers no matter our age. I want to say that today mothers deserve so much more then we can buy, or give or do for them. And the truth is all of that is so very true. But it feels like such a lie coming from my mouth.

You see even though I love my mom, my grandma's, my aunts, even my best friend's mom, and I want them to know how much they mean to me on mother's day I feel blocked. Because even though they are amazing I forget that I too am a mother. But today isn't for me because I don't fit in the same category as all those amazing moms. I don't deserve to be celebrated on a day like today because I am constantly failing at being the perfect mom, I'm constantly tired, short tempered, and so far from what I feel like I should be. My laundry is forever in a basket, clean or dirty, my child eats corn dogs for lunch because it's not worth the fight, and I don't know what I would do if pony tails didn't exist so my dirty hair couldn't fit into a bun every day. But if I was truly honest with myself I bet every single one of those women in my life would probably say the same thing, that at times they too failed. 

So for every type of mom out there, perfect or far from it, Happy Mother's Day. You deserve it.

Despite everything I love my son. And I have to believe that if we love them, truly love them that no matter what happens that's what they will remember. And my wish for all of you moms is that you feel loved today as well. 

Howson Family

When you're a photographer work is always on your mind. You tend to create the perfect session for different people you meet, or as you drive around day after day you're always figuring out how to turn it into a client's dream location. 
I first met Robin's girls when I was volunteering in our church's nursery. I fell in love with them both. They have this sweet soft voice that demands your respect, not to mention I'm pretty sure their 4 year old has a higher vocabulary as me. Robin always makes sure the entire family has the cutest clothes and their hair done perfectly.

I couldn't help but think they were be an amazing family to do a session for. So when they contacted me about family/maternity and eventually newborn photos I was ecstatic.

And of course they didn't disappoint! Loved their playful manner and hope you can feel that in each and every shot.