Erin & Jake ~ Tacoma Portrait Photographer

Last weekend we met with Erin & Jake at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma for a quick session during Jake's R&R. They have the kind of relationship that you hope and pray your own children will find (if you have children). I saw playfulness along with complete respect for each other.


We started out at Owen Beach at Point Defiance Park.




How can you resist? Life is about stopping and having some fun and adventure during the journey.



After Owen Beach we headed over to Camp 6 for some woodsy photos.





We made a quick stop at the Les Davis Pier before finishing at the Jack Hyde Park on the waterfront.





We enjoyed our time with Erin & Jake and we wish the two of you much more happiness and laughter! =) Family and friends can view the completely gallery here: Erin & Jake

02.26.10 [ Tacoma Photographer ]

Isn't it exciting to see the first signs of spring? =)

02.25.10 [Chehalis Wedding Photographer]

The newlyweds were standing to the side as the best man and maid of honor signed the marriage certificates. I thought this was sweet, them holding hands and her beautiful flowers.

02.24.10 [Puyallup Wedding Photographer]

At this wedding all the groomsmen were young sons of the groom, all the bridesmaids were sisters of the bride. I had asked all the bridesmaids to put their arms around the groomsmen for a group photo.

Out of the corner of my eye I saw this and had to quickly photograph him with that priceless expression

02.23.10 [Tacoma Family Photographer]

I had met with Jason & Brandy once before for an Operation Love Reunited photo shoot when Jason was deploying. I was thrilled when they called me to take some family portraits during his R&R.
Jason reminds me so much of my youngest son, Ryan. Now if only my youngest could find a woman like Brandy, I'd be one happy mom.

The entire family had tee shirts that represented them and I had to laugh when I saw Brandy's shirt "Here I come to save the day!", being a mom to two active boys I'm sure she's had to run in many times to save the day for them. =) Jason wore a GI Joe tee shirt. How fitting for both.
We will be looking forward to photographing Jason's homecoming through the Op: Love program late summer/fall.

02.22.10 [Tacoma Wedding Photographer]

With the recent announcement that we would be participating in the Tacoma Metro Parks Bridal Open Houses I thought today's 'Image of the Day' should be something taken at one of the parks here in Tacoma. =)

If your interested in more information just click here -> Bridal Open Houses

Tacoma Bridal Open Houses

The Tacoma Parks and Recreation will be having several facilities open and available for viewing and to learn about their venues for weddings. The following venues will be open: Point Defiance Lodge, Pagoda, and Fort Nisqually all at Point Defiance Park. They also have Titlow Lodge, 8425 6th Ave and South Park Community Center, 4851 South Tacoma Way.

Family Affair Photography will have a table at the South Park Community Center and we would love for you to stop by the different venues and of course stop by and say hello to us too!

The open houses will be on Sunday March 21st from 11 am to 4 pm. For more information call the Tacoma Metro Parks & Recreation at 253-305-1010

Casey & Ben [Chehalis Wedding Photographer]

Last weekend we had the opportunity to photograph the wedding of Casey & Benjamin at the United Methodist Church in Chehalis.




Before the wedding ceremony Ben gave Casey this beautiful black diamond heart necklace. I have to say, he has good taste! She thought so too as evident by her smile. =)

Both Sonny & I loved how the natural light was shining on Casey as she waited for the ceremony to start. She was so calm, peaceful and happy.


With two photographers we are able to get several angels at the same time.


Look at the smiles behind the newlyweds. Such joy!

We had a little time before the DJ was to announce the couple into the reception so we stopped at 'Sweet Inspirations' malt shop which was across the street from the reception for a quick photo op. With the old feel of the store I wanted to use a sepia treatment with this photo.

The reception was at the historic Hotel Washington in Chehalis.


Not all of the brides family was able to get to the church prior to the ceremony so we were able to get them all together at the reception for more relaxed family portrait.



                                                  Looks like they are serving each nicely ...

                                                      ohh spoke to soon!





For a little fun, I ask Ben & Casey to put themselves into our pseudo photobooth for this quick series of photos. Providing them with this photostrip. =)

The last two photos are album pages I designed from their wedding. A few bride portraits.

And a page from the stop at the malt shop.
We hope you enjoyed the photographs from the wedding. Family and friends can view the full gallery here: Casey & Ben.

02.19.10 [Tacoma Wedding Photographer]

Uh oh! With two photographers you are sure to catch all that happens on your wedding day.

Here at Family Affair Photography, we offer several packages with two photographers.

02.18.10 [Olympia Wedding Photographer]

Faces only a mom could love? =)

02.17.10 [Puyallup Wedding Photographer]

Our 'Image of the Day' is yet another anniversary, which was yesterday. Congratulations to Amy & Bret!

May your wedding day dreams come true, may you enjoy every bit of life together! We at Family Affair Photography wish you both a Happy Anniversary!

02.16.10 [Bremerton Photographer]

Today's 'Image of the Day' was supposed to be posted last month. Since it didn't get posted then we will share it today! =)

This is Robert & Heather who celebrated an anniversary last month. Congratulations and I wish you many more years of happiness and love!

Baby 'A' [Tacoma Baby Portrait Photographer]

Sonny and I once again went to visit one of the sweetest baby girls around, baby 'A'. This time it was for her 6 month portrait session which is part of our 'As Baby Grows' package.


Even though this is 'As Baby Grows" portrait session, mom and dad are very much a part of babies growth and development and we like to include parents in some of the portraits. =)


Isn't she a ray of sunshine in the photo? Love that smile!


"Mommy & Daddy ... I'm right here you know!"


"This is my best angle for the camera."



We find the babies are much more relaxed when they are in their own environment with their own toys and of course with mom and dad close by. We look forward to seeing baby 'A' at 9 months of age! You can view some photos from her 3 month session here: Baby A @ 3 months.
Family Affair Photography invites family and friends to view the full gallery here : Baby A