If I could give any advice to parents taking photos of their children, it is, let the children be themselves. Don’t make them smile for the camera. To me, this makes the best photographs. I hope you’ll agree.
Category: Seattle childrens fine art portraits
At home documentary photography-West Seattle
This is Sullivan. Yes, he is as adorable and good natured as he looks. He takes after his mom! At home documentary sessions are one of my favorite things to do. Especially with newborns, babies and toddlers. There is way more to do with them in their home environment than in a park or studio. We took photographs of him getting a bath, eating, and breastfeeding. This is only a small sample of the hundreds of digital negatives you can choose from in a documentary family photo shoot. Whether you chose to do one “day in the life session” or several over the course of baby’s first year (or their childhood), you will never regret having these “real” photos in your collection.
On-location documentary family portraits
Three sisters and their families got together this summer and had me join them for a half-day to document their reunion. It was such a special time as the sisters live far apart. They gathered at their family home in Bellingham where we were able to do what I call an extended family session.
As the cousins explored the property, played together in the mud, and crafted mohawks, I was able to capture moments that one simply cannot orchestrate. There are too many “keepers” to display on a blog, but these were my absolute favorites. The ones that hopefully go beyond pretty pictures and capture moments that will be forever remembered in their minds and recalled through photographs.
Along with these stand outs, the family also received group photos and individual family photos. Each family received a disk, so there is no trying to decide what to purchase. They got them all!
I really love extended sessions because there is more time to work and get to know the personalities of the people and document them as they really are.
Seattle Newborn Photography
Thank you snow for allowing me some time to catch up on my blogging! After doing this families pregnancy portrait, I had the honor of photographing their son at 6-days-old. It is really incredible to see infants as they adapt to their new world. As always, feedback is greatly appreciated. Warmly, Meryl
Bridger and Dillon-Seattle Toddlers
I call this documentary family photography- Photographing children in their own environment. Bridger and Dillon didn’t stop moving, but that didnt stop me from capturing them! I love this type of photography as it suits my photojournalism background.
Camila-10 days old
I have been having a wonderful time lately photographing pregnant couples, newborns and families. These were done on-location in the comfort of the couple’s home. Congratulations Kate and Marisa on your beautiful baby girl!
Benjamin and Nathaniel, part two
I have been busy with great assignments ranging from law firm portraits to families to toddlers and have fallen behind on my posting. Here are a few more really special photos of Benjamin and Nathaniel. They were fabulous models!
Karey and Jonah
In preparation for my upcoming exhibit of family photography at Birth and Beyond beginning on May 1, I am going through photos to decide what to display. I really enjoy working with families to document this special time in their lives. Here, Jonah is getting used to the idea of having a brother.
I do my pregnancy and family photography both on location and in my studio. Some people feel more comfortable in their own surroundings and some people like to come to my home where I have my studio.
Will and Carter
Will and Carter have moms that are best friends, so they wanted to have their children photographed together. Will is 10 months and Carter is 5 months. Carter doesn’t really sit up yet, but using some creativity, we got him to appear to sit up. I really enjoyed spending time with these children!
Adam at one year old
Meryl Schenker Photography 