North Seattle Family Portraits

Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 Posted in childhood, Children, Families, family portraits, fatherhood, motherhood, Seattle childrens fine art photographic portraitsTagged family portraits, grandchildren, grandparents, portraits, SeattleLeave a comment

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For privacy I don’t even put my clients first names on the blog anymore, but I’ve known these wonderful folks we’ll call J, V and M, for many years. I’m posting these as an example of a family session with a 9-year-old in their backyard and on the street in front of their home.

A lot of folks stop doing sessions after the first few years, but why??? Having these special portraits and memories is a better use of your hard-earned dollars than “stuff.” No, it’s not inexpensive, as my skills have taken years and years to develop, but it’s an investment you will not regret!

J, V and M live in the Ballard/Crown Hill area, and we did the photography session in the evening, when the sun had dipped, and the light was soft. We included the grandparents for some shots.

When you get a “disk” from me, now a digital download (most computers don’t even have CD players anymore) or thumb drive, you can expect to get way too many wonderful images to make your own albums, prints, and/or to share on social media.

Speaking of the images. I currently use digital equipment and every image I create for you is therefore available in color and/or black and white. The first image is “Sepia toned” a version of black and white that works really well on selected images.

Lastly, it’s really important to make prints of your favorites. Family heirlooms should not be left on a computer and should be printed on good quality paper and displayed!

Meryl

Highline Medical Center Foundation- Seattle Commercial Photography

Posted on February 14, 2018February 14, 2018 Posted in Annual report, Commercial Photography, Lifestyle photographer, Medical PhotographyTagged Commercial Photography, Corporate, editorial, Medical, On-location, Real people, SeattleLeave a comment

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Thanks to Teresa Moore of Moore Ink., for bringing me in to get some fresh images for the Highline Medical Center Foundation annual report. While Highline Medical Center is now CHI Franciscan Health, the Foundation still goes under the original name.

They needed me to work quickly, as the hospital staff were being kept from their regular duties to help us out. I ran around with staff from the Foundation that assembled the volunteers to be photographed in different situations. They needed to have images to show off new technologies and special services they were able to obtain through donations to the Foundation. They also wanted to highlight some of their people, giving recognition to the hard working staff.

These were all made using natural light, the actual people that do these jobs, and the “models” are people who generously volunteer at the hospital all year long, not just for photo shoots! What an incredible bunch of people that I was fortunate enough to spend some time with.

Newborns at home

Posted on February 12, 2017February 12, 2017 Posted in Baby, breastfeeding, family portraits, fatherhood, motherhood, Seattle childrens fine art photographic portraitsTagged Black and White photography, documentary family photography, family portraits, newborn, On-location, SeattleLeave a comment

BJ, Olivia and Kimberly

The opportunity to come to your home and document your joy at having a new baby is one of the most special things I do. And, I love it!

Every family is different and I adjust to what you want out of your session. It’s not about me, it’s about you!! For example, not all women want breastfeeding photographs, but many do. They note the way I capture the way the baby looks at them, and are so happy they will get to remember that look and memory when they are no longer breastfeeding.

High School Senior Portrait-Capitol Hill, Seattle

Posted on April 21, 2016 Posted in high school senior portrait, SeattleTagged Black and White photography, high school senior, Non-traditional Senior portraits, on-location portraits, Seattle, Senior PhotographyLeave a comment

Annika was just fantastic to work with, open to all sorts of ideas, and humored the photographer! And, her brother gave a great assist holding my reflector.

As a result, she was given a large selection (over 100) of images to chose from from our 2 hour session in Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill in Seattle. She hasn’t picked her favorites yet, but here are some of mine. As a side note, my choices are often very different than my clients.

Do you know anyone who didn’t get their Senior Portraits done in time for the yearbook, but still want to document this time in their lives? Or perhaps you are thinking ahead for August when you will get your portrait done when school’s out, and things are not so hectic. Either way, I hope you’ll consider me for your portraits.

My style is natural, relaxed and classic. Let’s just go out and have fun! There are no “poses” and number of outfit changes, just me revealing the best you!

Thanks for looking! Meryl

Seattle Family Portraits_Richmond Beach

Posted on August 22, 2013 Posted in childhood, family portraits, Seattle, toddlersTagged documentary family photography, family portraits, richmond beach, SeattleLeave a comment

I really dont know what to say about Autumn and her parents. The Edmonds couple and their 2 year old are as sweet as sugar! They did their thing, and I documented. Even though it was a summer day, the fog helped to get the harsh rays of the sun off their faces for our session. Cant wait for our next photo session!