VonScherr Family – Tacoma LGBTQ+ Family Photographer

All the heart eyes! I met Chandra and Madeliene at Wild Hearts Farms, one of my favorite photography venues in Tacoma. It was early evening and the sun was at the most perfect spot. Typically I like to shoot sessions later in the evening, but baby Waverly had an early bedtime. It worked out just […]
Photo sessions to reopen during COVID — Tacoma Family Photographer

I anticipate that I can start photographing families by June 1st. Only you know how much family portraits mean to you. Don’t miss the opportunity to capture your photos this year.
Piper’s 1st Birthday Cake Smash — Tacoma Children’s Portrait Photographer

Oh, little Piper Ann. I seriously cannot believe it’s been a year since your mommy and daddy brought you home from Arizona. For Piper’s 1st birthday session, the Mittleiders and I met at Wild Hearts Farm in the gorgeous white studio. Despite it being January, the studio was warm and cozy – perfect for cake smashing! We […]
Mittleider Newborn Documentary Session & Adoption Story – Seattle Family Photographer

Families created by adoption have a special place in my heart. I am adopted myself so I feel connected to these stories of children being united with their new parents. I love seeing the joy of families who were meant to be. However, the steps parents must go through to adopt a child are lengthy […]
A Session Guide for Dads – PNW Family Photographer

I’ve been photographing families for 15 years and the common feeling or theme is that Dads only do this for their partners.
Picking a location – PNW Photographer

Locations can be a part of your portrait story, not just a pretty backdrop. But if you don’t have a preference on a location and you’d rather I decide or if you’re from out of town, I’ve complied a brief list of locations around Tacoma with photos and descriptions to help you decide where you want to tell your story.
DuCharme Newborn Session (new baby package, pt 3) – Tacoma Newborn Photographer

Bringing a new baby home can only be described as an out-of-body experience. There are so many questions that run through new parents’ heads: Is this really happening? Am I doing it right? Are we allowed to actually have this baby here? At our house? By ourselves? Where’s the nurse? Is. This. Really. OUR. […]
Rachelle & Lee Maternity – Seattle Family & Maternity Photographer
There is a single word to describe this family: STRONG. They are strong in their love, faith, friendship, passion, and bodies. Rachelle was about 30 weeks pregnant when we had our shoot. With TWINS! I took her, Lee and their daughter Averie all over Discovery Park in Seattle. Our plan was to hike down to […]