A Pilots Homecoming | A First Meeting

One of the things I love about my job is that it’s meaningful.  As indirectly as head shots that help a business owner to grow and flourish and as direct as literally capturing life and moments as they happen.  Cathy and Adam hired us to do some maternity photos for them this summer before Adam headed off on his deployment and he was off, just a few short days later.  While Adam was away serving our country, Cathy gave birth to their beautiful little boy Noah (Also here).  It was fun to capture these images for Cathy to share with Adam.  We were so grateful for these opportunities but we were blown away by what we were able to capture for them next.  Cathy worked hard to get us clearance onto the base to capture Adam’s homecoming and subsequent first meeting of his baby boy. What an honor and blessing to be able to capture this time for them!  I’m not saying this lightly, how cool is our job?  Thank you Cathy for this opportunity, welcome Noah and welcome home Adam… Thanks for all the sacrifices that you made for us in what you do!  Enjoy these homecoming and first meeting photos!!

All of the families ran outside to greet and welcome the soldiers.  It was so chilly that night, that Cathy kind of held back to keep Noah warm as long as possible.  Which made for this quieter moment of anticipation at the entryway to the hangar.

Adam looking into the hangar to see Cathy and Noah!

‘Hi Daddy!’

I love these moments of Adam and Noah!

You can leave comments and welcomes below:-).

CK13 - December 21, 2011 - 9:09 pm

Thank you Aaron and Meg. We will treasure these pictures for years to come. I can’t wait for a WHOLE family photo shoot!

damara - December 21, 2011 - 7:36 pm

These are beautiful and what a gift you have given not only these parents but Noah…in years to come this will mean so much to him. I cried…for real:)

Kiah - December 21, 2011 - 6:39 pm

I think I may have needed a tissue… So sweet.

Emily a la Blog - December 21, 2011 - 5:20 pm

And here come the tears. Such breathtaking photos. Thank you for sharing such a special series of moments. WOW.

Brenda S. - December 21, 2011 - 4:09 pm

Oh, my goodness! What an honor! Great job capturing such a special moment for this family, absolutely takes my breath away.

Brooke + Brad | Bellingham Golf and Country Club Wedding

Brooke and Brad… Kind, Caring and seriously Hilarious!  Meg and I had such a great time photographing their wedding and kinda want to do it again…  Hmm, but only if they marry each other again?  Alright, I guess that was our one shot:-).  You’ll see it in the images but they made our job so easy with their expressiveness and beauty… No seriously, check out the images.  These two and all the peops who joined them to celebrate were awesome!!  Okay, less words and more photos.  Enjoy!!

Recipe Four Success!

Florist – Belle Flora

Caterer – Bellingham Golf & Country Club

Cake Artist – Xtra Special Cakes

Musicians – The Atlantics

Hair Stylist – Ellie Dillon

Gown Boutique – Belle Bridal

Officiant – Ted Swinburne and Dan Barron

Venue – Bellingham Golf & Country Club

Cinema – Hands On Films – Watch HERE!!

Photography – Evantide Photography – Hey!

Ah, so good!  You can leave comments below!

‘The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.’ -Elf

Yes!! Less than two weeks until Saturday’s with Santa!!  Which means some of the most fun we have all year and some of the most tired we’ll be all year (when we’re done:-).  It is so fun to partner with Industrial Credit Union for our fourth year in a row to offer free Santa photos.  Yep, that’s right… Free Santa Photo!!  In the last three years many families have made us their must do activity as a pre-funk to Christmas.

As parents we are also excited for Grant to be able to get a shot with Santa as well:-).  Here’s an outtake from last year.  He was hesitant to be in Santa’s lap but boy was he comfy  and cozy.

I feel like it’s safe to dub this next one ‘Best Santa Photo Ever’.  Perfection, lol.

And these next two?  Happiest kids to be in Santas lap.  I’m so excited for the Christmas season to be here.  Can’t wait to see y’all!!

Alrighty, so let us know in the comments… Are you going to be able to make it?  Will we see you in Ferndale or Bellingham?

mark radel - December 6, 2011 - 11:41 am

the picture of santa with the older lady is santa and his mom.

Sarah Engel - December 2, 2011 - 11:12 pm

We will see you tomorrow with out little peanut!! Can’t wait!

Ashley M - November 23, 2011 - 3:14 pm

See you guys on the 3rd! We are looking forward to it and crossing our fingers that no one will be crying this year!!! :)

Emily a la Blog - November 23, 2011 - 10:28 am

That last shot is my favorite. LOVE IT!

Matt Priestman - November 22, 2011 - 11:30 pm

We did it last year and will be there again this year!

admin - November 22, 2011 - 11:10 pm

I’m glad you two have your priorities straight :-) !! Just kidding. I’m so stinking excited for you both of you and you kiddos to come!

Julie Vance - November 22, 2011 - 8:25 pm

Let’s plan for a Bham visit with one kid and a Ferndale visit with two! So excited!

Amy Parsons - November 22, 2011 - 7:32 pm

Depending on when ‘Jr’ arrives, I hope to start a new tradition with you guys this year!!!

The Stotts | Bellingham Photographer

As with the Stewarts below, it was great to re-connect with the Stotts family.  The difference with this crew is that we’ve been able to capture them over the years, how cool is that?  I think this is our 7th annual (Brenda, sound right?).  Almost every time we have photographed these two they have been really shy, I take it personal sometimes:-).  But Luke and Erica were ready for this shoot!  It was almost like they knew us and like us, ha!  Thanks Brenda and Terry for allowing us the privilege over the years to capture your beautiful family and congrats on it’s continued growth as well;-).  Enjoy.

Ooops, surprise:-).  A family of five… Way to go!!

Theresa Lindamood - November 28, 2011 - 6:41 pm

Awesome pics of an awesome family! :-) Love the one in the trees – it looks like a painting setting and love how the pink tones in the trees are brought out by what the gals are wearing.

Janey Peterson - November 27, 2011 - 11:10 pm

Here we sit in Grygla admiring this beautiful family. You will always treasure these pictures……

The Stewarts | Whatcom Family Photography

Why?  This is the question I’ve not only been hearing so much recently but also a question that I’ve been asking.  For me the ‘Why?’ is about our business and our art.  Why do we do what we do?  Why should people invest in our services?  And why us?  I think I want to do a blog post on just this soon.  But looking through these images gives me plenty reason to do what I do.  As with any family at any given time, the Stewarts family has been changing.  Not only in numbers but in dynamics.  So how cool is it, that we were able to capture this beautiful family on this day and at this time?

We say it, and we mean it at every family shoot… You two are parents, yes, but you are also still a couple.  We hope for ourselves and for all the parental units in our shoots that they continue to also be a couple in love!!

Aah, what a beautiful family!

You can leave comments below.  And we would love it if you did:-).

Naomi - November 16, 2011 - 4:19 pm

I love this! Makes me a bit teary just looking at this amazing family. Thank your for such great work!