This beautiful mountain location is one of my most popular backgrounds for lifestyle family photos! Just an hour drive from Seattle, a small trail will take you from the parking lot to this gorgeous setting with mountains, forest, and wildflowers. Basically the best family adventure session around! I offer family pictures here in July and August, when we have comfortable temps for babies and littles, and there’s no chance of snow (which can happen in Spring and early Fall!).

Moms did a FABULOUS job styling this session! All my shoots receive a Style Guide with links to shopping pieces, color theory tips, and dos and don’ts but I always love when families add their own personal touch. The hat and suede jacket were to die for!

My style is look-at-the-camera classic poses, where you can see everyone’s face (the holiday card shot) with tons of lifestyle and candid moments thrown in. I find my typical client wants both, and I can do both! The best way to get lifestyle candids is when parents come ready to PLAY! Play, motion, and silliness creates connection and movement that immediately make photos more interesting and joyful.

But what if my kids don’t behave? I expect kids to be kids, and have games and prompts to move us through any hiccups. If children are shy, moody, tired, or overstimulated, there’s an appropriate photo approach. We can do more snuggles with parents until they’re comfortable opening up, or keep walking, running, or jumping if kids have extra energy, and take little breaks when needed. Nothing throws me off, we just take deep breaths, find our way back to connection, and I promise we’ll get you a big gallery with lots of digital downloads and moments you’ll love!

To book a mountain session, get on my newsletter and follow me on Instagram! I announce them there first. The 2024 sessions are complete, but early next year I will release 2025 summer mountain shoots for online booking. You can also email me anytime to be added to my “want to know first!” list.