Family: Svetleachni

If there's any set of pictures to convince you to book a fall mini session, this is the one. Granted, we were given absolutely PERFECT Seattle fall weather that day - crisp air, crunchy leaves, golden sunshine... but weather aside, I think this shows just how fabulous fall can be in our gorgeous city. We spent our time wandering about Volunteer Park's giant trees and soaking up the last sun rays of the afternoon, while Emmy giggled as she shuffled through the large orange leaves.

Yelena is also a total superstar at planning the most beautiful outfits for her family. I need to take tips from her when I plan outfits for my own family photos! I might have to do a roundup of all their mini sessions over the years at some point - they're all seriously so gorgeous, and they show off Yelena's fashion skills!

Enjoy these perfectly golden family pictures!

Family: Westcott

This golden fall afternoon was the perfect backdrop for a quick mini-shoot with some of our dearest friends! It was also just warm enough to merit skirts and rolled up sleeves, as opposed to puffy vests and boots. Sometimes all you need to capture the essence of a family is ten minutes, soft, lazy sunshine and a path scattered with crispy leaves and fading summer grasses. The kids were in silly, smiley moods that kept us all giggling and brought such life to my camera!

I'm so thankful for these five wonderful people and the joy and love they've brought to each member of my family!

Family: Hawkins

What can I say? I adore this family! Kristina and I met before our oldest boys were even walking, and we have walked through numerous ups and downs since our friendship began, until they moved across the country a few years ago. Our similarities help us navigate tricky circumstances together, and our differences help us grow stronger. And she has the most beautiful family!!

Meet Tristan, Izak, Sylas and Jasper. Four of the most charming boys you'll ever meet, with incredible parents shepherding them each step of the way. Tristan is thoughtful, intelligent and a caring older brother, Izak is loving, sensitive and empathetic, Sylas is silly, sweet and active, and Jasper has all the attitude a red-headed two year old should have!

Kristina and I were dreaming up this shoot many months before it happened, and spent way too much time scouring Etsy and messaging each other on Facebook about accessories before we narrowed down the perfect attire for everyone. This session also happened the day after Kristina and Ricky's vow renewal ceremony, so it made for an incredibly busy weekend for everyone! This little collection of photos didn't take too long for us to shoot, since it was 90˚ in the shade and corralling four boys, no matter what the weather, left us all sweating by the end of it.

I am so excited to show you the product of all our dreaming, and this beautiful Mama Hen with all her boys. She and her husband have been greatly blessed and it was a blessing to ME to capture this snippet of their lives!