As I look back on all the family photo shoots I’ve done, I can say that 98% of dads are the same when it comes to having their picture taken.  They don’t want to pose. They don’t want to look at the camera and smile.  Honestly, they don’t even want to sit still for a […]

FUN NEWS!!!!  Tune in to the Nate Berkus Show TODAY as I answer photography questions from audience members!!! I’m also thrilled to announce to all our blog readers that I’m writing the sequel to Your Baby in Pictures, to be called Your Child in Pictures, and this time I’d like to include some of YOUR […]

Yesterday morning I went for the most beautiful, morning walk before church and had time for capturing Spring photos.  The sun was shining in full glory, and you could already feel the temperature rising to the mid 70’s.  It’s insane weather for this time of year in the Pacific Northwest!  Our neighbor was telling me […]

Have you ever dreamed of having your photography and stories published?  Well…I’ve got an exciting opportunity for you! We’ve had such an INCREDIBLE response to “Your Baby in Pictures” that we are moving forward with the next book in the series!!!  Woo hoo!!!  Some of you may remember that I was working on a different […]

With great excitement, I’d like to introduce you to photographer, teacher and mama Beryl Young!  Prepare to be inspired! __________________________ As a freshman in college, I had the experience of hatching, like the ugly duckling, from a timid, awkward, and quiet girl into a confident, extroverted, and beautiful young woman. I can vividly remember the […]

Anyone else got cute, rascally kids?  If yes, these holiday family photo tips and photo recipe is just for YOU!  As you gather your kids for a holiday photo this month, as you sigh and lose faith with the ever increasing wildness of your kids (and who can blame them with Christmas around the corner!), […]