Trey's First Birthday Bash Session | Seattle Baby Photographer

Mr. Trey...had me at hello.  

Absolutely adorable.  

I loved all of his expressions and oh those eyes...soooooo handsome!  

At first he was a little uncertain about smashing up his cake, but once he turned it into a drum he LOVED it!!!

Excuse me...do I have something on my face?

RSutherland Photography specializes in newborn, maternity, family baby, and child photography in Seattle and surrounding areas including but not limited to Bellevue, Mercer Island, Issaquah, Redmond, Kirkland, Snoqualmie and Sammamish.

Belly to Baby | Seattle Maternity and Newborn Photographer

After my little guy was born I took some time off from offering sessions.  As I slowly worked my way back to my photography business, the popular fall session "season" arrived and my calendar quickly filled with many wonderful family sessions...not leaving much time for newborn sessions (well except this awesome family).
I am excited this year to work with local businesses to market my maternity and newborn work.
It is especially an honor to capture the glow of a soon-to-be mommy and then later meet their new, little, bitty bundle of joy.

RSutherland Photography specializes in newborn, maternity, family, baby, and child photography in Seattle and surrounding areas including but not limited to Bellevue, Mercer Island, Issaquah, Redmond, Kirkland, Snoqualmie and Sammamish.

Expecting | Seattle Maternity Photographer

Another boy to bless this wonderful family.

After this "wintery" maternity session, I am inspired to head east and capture a maternity session in the snow.  Who wants to join me?

RSutherland Photography specializes in newborn, maternity, family, baby, and child photography in Seattle and surrounding areas including but not limited to Bellevue, Mercer Island, Issaquah, Redmond, Kirkland, Snoqualmie and Sammamish.

Ekberg Family | Seattle Family Photographer

I could honestly post this family's complete gallery on my blog.  I would never have guessed that this was their first family session.  Mom did a great job with outfits, their adorable children were PERFECT, and both parents and children knew how to be completely candid in front of the camera.

AND I am not just saying all of this because Dad went to Auburn University ;).  

RSutherland Photography specializes in newborn, maternity, family, baby, and child photography in Seattle and surrounding areas including but not limited to Bellevue, Mercer Island, Issaquah, Redmond, Kirkland, Snoqualmie and Sammamish.

LOVE, LAUGH, and TEXT: Greer Family | Seattle Family Photographer

I loved EVERYTHING about this session.  It is wonderful when right from the first click you know that you're going to have a fantastic session.  A session filled with LOVE, LAUGHTER, and of course a little texting.  It is important to capture those fun, loving moments, but also
those "real moments."

 

RSutherland Photography specializes in newborn, maternity, family, baby, and child photography in Seattle and surrounding areas including but not limited to Bellevue, Mercer Island, Issaquah, Redmond, Kirkland, Snoqualmie and Sammamish.

What it's 2014...where do I begin? | Seattle Newborn Photographer

Ask any photographer and I think they will agree that many of us begin a new year with the long list of "My (Photography) Business Resolutions".

I will keep better records of my sessions so I am not scrambling to put everything together when it comes time to file taxes...

I will take more photos of my own children (and maybe hang a few of them up)...

I will book (X) amount of sessions this year...

I will attend a workshop....

The list goes on and on, but a common resolution I see amongst many of us:

I WILL BLOG and KEEP IT UPDATED.

Well considering my last blog post was a VERY, VERY, VERY long time ago it is safe to say it hasn't been on my resolution list EVER.

As a mother of 3, Girl Scout leader, classroom volunteer, soccer mom, military wife, and world's busiest taxi driver, oh AND a PHOTOGRAPHER....I can list a million reasons why I have neglected my blog, but I will name just a few.

1)  Balance...I try my best yet still struggle with balancing all the hats I wear and thinking of adding the "blogger" hat is overwhelming.

2)   Writing...I used to love to write, but after wiping a baby's b-u-t-t (yes, I am spelling it out because it is a "bad" word at our house according to my girls) 3-4 times a day, it is difficult to put together a complete sentence.

3)  Visibility...who is really looking at it....Right????

4)  Blogsite..."I am going to create a blogsite and then I will begin blogging."  (Yeah...that hasn't happened.)

After leaving Virginia Beach and having baby #3 I struggled with where I was going to take my business.  When you love something so much it is difficult to let it go, but when you're a military wife never knowing where you are heading next OR if you can or can not count on your husband to pick up the kids from soccer, it is difficult to think about maintaining a business too.  But now that my little guy is a year old (and I have found some wonderful babysitters) AND I have two in elementary school, I can see the light at the end of my blog.

I have realized...

1) I can balance my "blogger" hat into my "working hours"

2)  Writing isn't so bad with a glass of wine in hand

3)  My blog is missing all those months and months of my hard work, accomplishments, perseverance, growth, AND many INCREDIBLE, AWESOME families that have spent time in front of my camera.  (TOTALLY worth sharing...even if only a few see it.)  And hello....SEO!

4)  One day I will get around to that blogsite (maybe one day when the little guy is in preschool).

I have been working the last few weeks on making some changes to my business, marketing, website and implementing my list of "2014 Business Resolutions" AND I am happy to say that this year...

I WILL BLOG and do my best to keep it updated.

Over the next few weeks I am going to be blogging some of my favorite 2013 sessions, but I couldn't think of a better way to begin this resolution than with a very special family.

I met the Gage family in Virginia Beach when their youngest was a year old.  A repeat client is one of the best compliments, but repeat times 9 (Yes...this was our 9th session) is beyond flattering.  

While they're always so thankful for the moments I have captured...I am more thankful for them.  They inspire me and remind me why I LOVE and make the time to wear that "photographer" hat.

Here are some images from our most recent session with Grandpa and Grandma.  While I travel to Virginia Beach a few times a year...this time they were visiting the Pacific Northwest.  

RSutherland Photography specializes in newborn, maternity, family, baby, and child photography in Seattle and surrounding areas including but not limited to Bellevue, Mercer Island, Issaquah, Redmond, Kirkland, Snoqualmie and Sammamish.

Mpix...My FAVORITE print lab | Seattle Newborn Photographer

As a photographer that provides digital images to her clients, I ALWAYS recommend one print lab...Mpix. Not only does Mpix offer quality prints, but they have some FABULOUS photo products.
I just ordered some calendars...what an AWESOME gift for the grandparents.

The best part is that you don't have to be a professional photographer to order from Mpix...yet they provide professional quality products and services, ordering is easy, and their turnaround is impressive.

So...wouldn't you just love to receive a $50 Promo Code to Mpix so you could order some great gifts or a beautiful Gallery Wrap?

To enter to win:

*Visit RSutherland Photography's Facebook page and "Share" the 2011 "Thank You/Holiday" Video Link. By Sharing the video you will be entered to win the Promo Code.  (The "Share" tab is where the like and comment tabs are...make sure that when you "Share" the video you post it to your wall and mark "Public", which can be found on the upper right side.  I can not see that the video has been shared if you have not clicked Public).

**Clients: Want an extra chance to win? Post your favorite image (from your session this year) to RSutherland Photography's wall OR post an image of how you have used your images (example Holiday Card, Birth Announcement or prints in your home). Clients will receive an extra entry for posting an image. Please use the low-resolution images I provided on your CD.

The video must be Shared and images must be posted by Thursday, December 15th 10:00pm (Eastern Time). The winner will be chosen by random.org and will be announced on Friday, December 16th.

This promotion is in NO WAY sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. You MUST be 18 to participate. Prizes do not have cash value. There will be no returns/exchanges on any of the items.

RSutherland Photography specializes in newborn, maternity, family, baby, and child photography in Seattle and surrounding areas including but not limited to Bellevue, Mercer Island, Issaquah, Redmond, Kirkland, Snoqualmie and Sammamish.

Meccascarps Creations...My FAVORITE Handmade Boutique | Seattle Newborn Photographer

Ever wonder where I get all those adorable hats???  Meccascraps Creations!!! 

I have had the WONDERFUL privilege of working with Meccascraps Creations since I started offering Newborn Sessions.  We really have become "two peas in the pod."  I send her a vision and she ALWAYS creates something EVEN BETTER than I imagined.  

So...who wants a chance to win 75% off one of Meccascraps AMAZING hats?

Photographers...you will LOVE to have one of these in your hat collection.

Parents...winter is coming and an adorable hat for your little one will keep them warm and stylish through the cold months.

To enter to win a 75% coupon code to Meccascraps Creation:

1)  LIKE Meccascraps BabyEssentialsandMore Facebook page : 

      https://www.facebook.com/#!/meccaspeace    

Post a message and let her know RSutherland Photography sent you.

2)  For extra chances to win...anytime between now and Thursday, December 8th 10pm when I post an image with a newborn wearing a hat made by Meccascraps leave a COMMENT for that image.  For each comment posted you will receive another entry.

Likes/Comments must be received by 10pm on Thursday, December 8th. Winner will be announced on Friday, December 9th.  

Meccascarps Creations: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Meccascraps

  This promotion is in NO WAY sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. You MUST be 18 to participate. Prizes do not have cash value. There will be no returns/exchanges on any of the items. 

RSutherland Photography specializes in newborn, maternity, family, baby, and child photography in Seattle and surrounding areas including but not limited to Bellevue, Mercer Island, Issaquah, Redmond, Kirkland, Snoqualmie and Sammamish.

A few of my FAVORITE things...| Seattle Newborn Photographer

WOW...it is December!  Can you believe it???  The "holiday season" has been very BUSY for RSutherland Photography...I have had over 50 sessions in just the last 2 months.  How awesome is that!!!  More than 50 families that I have been able to provide portraits that they can cherish forever.  Unfortunately, my poor blog has suffered and I have not been able to update it and share these families...but I am working on a little project that will showcase 2011 and the wonderful people who have made this year so successful.

But with all this GREAT news comes some sad news...RSutherland Photography will be relocating in February 2012 to Seattle, Washington.  This move comes sooner than I had anticipated, but the military life is always full of surprises.  I would like to say that I have learned to "roll with it" but I do pout and cry a little along the way THEN after a few days/weeks I begin to appreciate the adventures our military life provides us. 

I will miss all the wonderful families that I have had the opportunity to work with...SO I am already planning a trip or two back to Hampton Roads to offer sessions.  What can I say I LOVE my clients!!!  And for those San Diego Clients/Fans...I will be even closer now :)

Since I have so much to celebrate and because the holidays are my FAVORITE time of year...I figured I would start December off by giving away a few of my FAVORITE things.  (More giveaways to come...so make sure and follow my blog.)

Let's begin with one of my FAVORITE drinks...a Skinny Vanilla Latte.

Dear Miss Latte...you help me get through the day when I have stayed up TOO late editing.  You give me the extra charge when I need to stay up late and edit.  And Miss Latte now that I am going to be living in Seattle we are going to be BEST FRIENDS because I am going to need you to keep me warm.

If you LOVE Starbucks...this giveaway is for you. 

To enter to win a $20 Starbucks gift card...Post your FAVORITE holiday tradition on RSutherland Photography's Facebook page.

All Entries will be given a number in the order they're posted.  I will use random.org to "draw" a number and the winner will receive a $20 Starbucks Gift Card.

Want to earn extra entries?  If you have family/friends in the Seattle Area send them my way.  Have them like RSutherland Photography and post on my Facebook page "Sent by (your Name)" and you will earn an extra entry for each referral. 


Entries/Post must be received by 10pm on Sunday, December 4th.  Winner will be announced on Monday, December 5th. 

 
This promotion is in NO WAY sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook or Starbucks. You MUST be 18 to participate. Prizes do not have cash value. There will be no returns/exchanges on any of the items.

RSutherland Photography specializes in newborn, maternity, family, baby, and child photography in Seattle and surrounding areas including but not limited to Bellevue, Mercer Island, Issaquah, Redmond, Kirkland, Snoqualmie and Sammamish.

Miss E turns 1 | Seattle Baby Photographer

Miss E came to me for a special 1st Birthday session.  She had a great time smashing up her cake at my studio and then later we met at the beach for some outdoor shots with Daddy and Mommy.  What FUN!!! 

RSutherland Photography specializes in newborn, maternity, family, baby, and child photography in Seattle and surrounding areas including but not limited to Bellevue, Mercer Island, Issaquah, Redmond, Kirkland, Snoqualmie and Sammamish.

E Family | Seattle Family Photographer

I love the time I spent with this family.  These adorable boys, kept me on my toes with their bundle of energy...they were SO much fun!!!

RSutherland Photography specializes in newborn, maternity, family, baby, and child photography in Seattle and surrounding areas including but not limited to Bellevue, Mercer Island, Issaquah, Redmond, Kirkland, Snoqualmie and Sammamish.

Adorable Mr. L | Seattle Newborn Photographer

This handsome little one made me work for the first couple of hours, BUT then he was "Easy Cheesy." 
I took advantage of this time and love the end results.

RSutherland Photography specializes in newborn, maternity, family, baby, and child photography in Seattle and surrounding areas including but not limited to Bellevue, Mercer Island, Issaquah, Redmond, Kirkland, Snoqualmie and Sammamish.