{OpLove session} The Karhan's

We were so honored to be chosen by the Karahan family to do their OpLove session. Operation Love photo sessions are created for military families. It is a wonderful program that honors those serving our country.

Dad is scheduled to deploy to Iraq in a few short weeks; and as you can see by this video, his family is going to miss him a ton! We are sure he is going to love every one of the images he gets to take overseas with him to enjoy during the six months he is gone.

What a brave and wonderful family they are!
Thank you, Karhans!

Erin and Heidi

Gig Harbor Family Photographer {Happy Birthday, Grandma!}

It's Grandma's birthday! This fun family got together to surprise Grandma with a portrait of the grandkids - such a great idea. We enjoyed a sunny evening on the water in Gig Harbor, and got some great images for this family. I'm so glad they were enjoying the experience! It was my pleasure to help them honor Grandma with a great birthday gift. ~ Heidi

Sweet Fox Island Puppy {Goldendoodle}

Do you love him? Sweet little Cedar is just nine-weeks-old. He is fun, playful, happy, and curls up for sweet little naps the arms of those who care for him. He is well-loved by his big sister and brother, and I can already tell he's going to be a perfect family pet for them. ~ Heidi

Amy {Steilacoom Senior Pictures}

When I first met Amy I knew we would have a fabulous photo shoot and boy was I right! Her outfits were perfect and it was really fun to photograph in downtown Steilacoom where I have never photographed before!


Amy's mom was a super help, always willing to do whatever we needed to make Amy's session the best. And Amy's brother dropped off sweet Max- the most well behaved dog I have ever had the pleasure of photographing (I have plans for you Max!).


Once we finished up in downtown Steilacoom we headed off to a beach (no clue which one but it was very cool!) to complete Amy's session with Trash the Dress! It was pretty wild at this beach because it was SO windy. But we embraced the wind and really made it work for us. Oh my goodness- it was awesome!
Erin

Family Friends {Beach Session}

These two handsomes are family friends of ours. I was delighted that these fellas agreed to let me take a few photos of them at the beach - I promised them it would be quick and painless. They were great sports! If only the family dog, Sophie, could have joined . . . next time! ~ Heidi

A Pacific Northwest Visitor {from Norway}

I first met Var's mother, Gyril, back in 1984. She attended high school with me as an exchange student from Norway. I remember thinking she was beautiful then, and by the looks of her daughter today, I'm pretty sure I remember correctly. Var is currently spending six weeks here in the USA, and staying with my dear friend Stephanie. We've enjoyed being able to get to know Var a bit while she's here, and had a great time camping with them all over the 4th of July weekend. It was such fun to capture Var's beauty surrounded by some good old Pacific Northwest beauty! ~ Heidi

Joel {Gig Harbor Senior Pictures}

Joel is a swimmer! Which explains why I met him at the Titlow pool (and he had a head full of wet hair). He had just come from a workout and was ready to go! Other than Joel wishing it was a sunny day (which I assured him was much more difficult to photograph in!) everything was perfect.


It was fun to photograph in an area of Titlow Park where I had never been before. And when Joel brought put his guitar and his hat I was super excited. I love it when seniors get creative with what they bring to their sessions.
Erin