Family

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.

The complete guide to Christmas lights and holiday events in Kitsap County: town festivals, lighted ship parades, the best light-display neighborhoods, and a Zoolights day trip.

The complete family guide to Poulsbo, Washington: the aquarium, boardwalk, alpaca farm, Liberty Bay kayaking, Sluys Bakery, and the best things to do in Little Norway with kids.

A local’s guide to the best coffee shops in Bremerton and Silverdale, from Cafe Omni to Fraiche Cup and The Coffee Oasis, plus a photographer’s favorite downtown backdrop.

Coordinating outfits for a big family session does not mean everyone wears the same thing. Here is the exact palette formula a Kitsap family photographer gives every large group so the photos look intentional, beautiful, and like them.

A stress-free, season-by-season guide to what to wear for family photos in the Pacific Northwest — colors, fabrics, and outfit ideas that look beautiful in Kitsap County light.

Getting three generations in one frame is one of the most meaningful images a family will ever hang on the wall. Here is the system that makes a multigenerational photo session calm, organized, and worth every coordinating effort.

The best rainy day photo locations in Tacoma and Kitsap, from the W.W. Seymour Conservatory to the Manchester archways, with covered and indoor options for any session.

What a stress free Kitsap family session really looks like, from planning and outfits to the relaxed, guided day and your reveal, even with little ones in tow.