Welcome Home, Goldie!

Marigold’s lifestyle newborn portraits were full of playful chaos and love!

I absolutely love lifestyle family portraits, especially when it comes to newborns. There’s something beautiful and affirming about the chaos of kiddos running around and parents holding them, along with their new little sibling, that just makes me so happy! I think it’s because even when parenting is hard, the joy in the everyday is profound.

Holly + Rich and their two older kiddos, Fiona and Winnie, welcomed home their new little sister, Marigold just a few short weeks ago! Goldie is settled in at home, and is exactly as adorable as her name (which is to say very)!
Enjoy the photos of this sweet family, and welcome to Earth, Goldie!

—Sam

Iris' Newborn Portraits

Iris’ newborn portraits were cozy and christmas-y!

Cara + Richard, Iris’ parents, welcomed Iris home in late December, and we had newborn portraits just after Christmas, so the house was decked out in all it’s Yuletide glory! We got to have a laid back, cozy newborn portrait session, with all three family members dressed in hand-knit sweaters. Even the dogs got to get their photos taken! (Hi Melba & Bundy!). Enjoy these sweet family moments, and welcome to the world, Iris!

—Sam

Calvin's Newborn Portraits With Extended Family

Welcome to the world, Calvin!

Calvin’s newborn portraits were well-attended by his adoring fans (his parents, their parents, and his uncles on both sides) and I LOVE working extended family into baby portraits and getting to share the magic of welcoming a kiddo into the world. Enjoy these sweet family photos and help me wish Calvin a big welcome to planet Earth!

—Sam

Rhys' Newborn Portraits

rHYS’ WHOLE FAMILY GOT IN ON THESE ADORABLE NEWBORN PORTRAITS

One of my favorite things ever is getting to watch the families of my wedding clients grow and getting to document their little ones along the way, so with Lily + Aaron (check out their wedding photos here) welcoming their third kiddo into the world, it was great to be able celebrate Rhys’ birth and get lots of photos of the other two kiddos, Rylan & Remy, along the way!
Help me wish this whole family a BIG congrats on the latest addition, and welcome to the world, Rhys!

—Sam

Ava's Newborn Portraits

Little ava is curious and oh so sweet!

And her parents are (obviously) over the moon about her! Enjoy the photos of this adorable family below, and welcome to the world, little one!

—Sam

Rayla's Newborn Portraits at the UW Arboretum

Rayla and her mom and dad had a beautiful golden hour family photo session at the UW Arboretum

This session made me tear up as I was editing (sure, it was in part because I’m a crier, but it’s also because I’ve known Erik & Maria, Rayla’s parents, for forever, and am SO FREAKING HAPPY for them and their new little family)! The light was everything we could have hoped for as we captured these beautiful family moments too, which I’m thrilled about!

Welcome to Earth, Rayla! You couldn’t have sweeter or more wonderful parents! Enjoy these adorable family photos, friends!

—Sam

Ramona's Newborn Portraits

Welcome to Earth, Ramona!

Earth is a little weird, but I think she’s gonna like it. :)

I was honored to be able to photograph Ramona’s newborn portraits on what would have been her due date. This little peanut was so sweet (which makes total sense given how great her parents are) and it was a joy to get to photograph this little family and celebrate with them!

If you’d like to see more of Erin + Matt, here are some of the fun adventures they’ve had! And here’s to many more!

• Engagement Portraits

• Wedding

• Maternity Portraits

—Sam

Remy's Newborn Portraits

Remy and his family were too cute for words

This little kiddo was just over 3 weeks old when I arrived at his house to take photos to celebrate his arrival into the world! His sister Rylan, already being an excellent big sister, also got to show me her stuffed avocado which is just about the cutest thing ever (besides these two kiddos of course).

Congrats to Lily, Aaron, and Rylan on their new addition to the family! Welcome Remy!

—Sam

Winnie + Fiona

I got to spend a lovely summer day with Winnie, Fiona, their parents, and their grandma!

Fiona’s 1 year portraits (check them out here) were the last family portraits I did before the pandemic, so it was nice to get to see Fiona 18 months older and to meet her new little sister, Winnie, for my first family portrait session post-vaccination!

Welcome to the world, Winnie!

-Sam

Charlie's Newborn Portraits

Chelsea, Doug, and Charlie had a Pride-themed family session to celebrate Charlie’s birth!

Charlie’s newborn session was filled with cuteness (obviously), matching outfits, and Pride-themed apparel. I was so happy to get to celebrate Charlie with Chelsea.+ Doug! Enjoy this adorable family and welcome to the world, Charlie!

-Sam

Welcome to Earth, Rylan!

We’re glad to have you!

It seems like just yesterday that I was doing maternity portraits for Lily + Aaron (check those out here), but in the blink of an eye, little Rylan arrived, and before we knew it, it was time to capture her newborn photos!

Let’s also just admit right now that it’s a weird year to be born in (let alone a weird year to be a new parent), but something tells me Rylan is going to do great, and she’s got the most loving parents even to look after her in these strange times. I am so excited to have been able to celebrate with this little family! Congrats Lily + Aaron!

-Sam

p.s. See if you can find the picture where Rylan is playing a mean air guitar :)

Fiona's Newborn Portraits

Miss fiona had some friends along for her newborn portraits

First, you might remember Fiona’s mom and dad from such weddings as this - check out this super fun wedding and dream of warmer Spring days!

Now, about the baby! Fiona was a gem for our photo day! She was wide awake (which almost never happens), and just looked so curious about the world, which I love. She also had some animal friends get curious about getting their photo taken too!

Welcome to the world kid! It’s crap sometimes but good family and good friends make it all worthwhile. I think you’re going to like it. :)

—Sam