Monkeying Around

Two weeks ago I had a blast photographing a very sweet family of monkeys – I mean people – at a local park in Seattle. We frolicked, climbed trees and ate bananas, just like a bunch of monkeys. Alright fine, there weren’t any bananas, but we did spend an unusual amount of time scooting up the trunks of trees and dangling from branches. Zach and Nick are two amazing kids; sweet, polite and full of little boy zeal. 

Thanks for a wonderful day in the park, guys. I hope you had as much fun as I did! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cake and a crush

There are few things in this world as joyful and hilarious as a boy on his very first birthday. 

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you…

Carter Madigan

He’s one! And in my opinion, the best thing since sliced bread.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No first birthday is complete without a three-legged race.

 

 

 

Sometimes baby love is expressed in the form of a cheek slobbering.

 

 

Carter has a way with the ladies.

 

 

And his way is to chase them down with a hug on deck. 

 

 

And to shower them with gifts…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then it was time for birthday cake…

 

 

One year old style…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Which sometimes requires a little hosing off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next up, A CLOWN! He had all sorts of tricks up his sleeve…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oops! Looks like somebody might have a slight case of coulrophobia…

 

 

 

But then the clown made him a balloon hat, so now they’re cool. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Birthday, Carter! I’ll chase balloons in the park with you anytime, buddy! 

One of a kind beautiful

I’m so excited to finally share the following images. We started off together at Seward Park for a few family shots and finished up back at home, for a one-on-one maternity session. These are the kinds of experiences that make me so grateful to have a place behind the camera. It allows me to meet amazing people, to capture a special connection between them and to reveal their inner selves swirling to the surface. This family is one of a kind beautiful and I’m proud to share a glimpse of them with you.

 

Psst. That little belly of hers had a tiny baby boy inside. And soon after he was born, my camera and I headed back over for more. So stay tuned for little Oxani’s debut!