Family

Should you include your pet in your family photos? A Bremerton photographer explains when pets work, how to prepare them, and tips for calm, genuine shots.

A local photographer’s guide to Kitsap Memorial State Park photos in Poulsbo: best spots on Hood Canal, sunset light, and the Discover Pass and permit rules.

A Kitsap photographer’s honest guide to Sequim lavender field photos: when the fields peak, which farms to consider, session fees, and the best light and outfits.

Worried rain will ruin your Kitsap family photos? Here is my honest rain plan, why PNW overcast is great light, and how a gray sky never wastes your session.

A Tacoma photographer’s guide to Point Defiance Park photo spots: the Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Owen Beach, and the permit rules pros need to know.

When is peak season for photographers in Washington? July through October. Here is how far ahead to book family, senior, wedding, and event sessions in the PNW.

When should you book fall family photos for holiday cards? A Kitsap photographer’s month by month countdown so your cards mail on time without the panic.

A complete guide from a Kitsap County family photographer: the best locations, seasons, what to wear, sessions with kids, pricing, and how to get photos you will love.

A Kitsap photographer’s guide to stress free extended family photos: how to plan a large group session, the best big group spots, coordinating outfits, a rain plan, and getting everyone in one frame.

The complete guide to Kitsap County summer festivals and events: Viking Fest, Whaling Days, the Kitsap County Fair and Stampede, Blackberry Festival, free concerts, farmers markets, and family tips.