Family

My favorite photo locations in Gig Harbor for family, senior, and engagement sessions, from Jerisich Dock to Kopachuck, with light, parking, and permit notes.

My favorite photo locations in Poulsbo for family, couple, and senior sessions, from the Liberty Bay boardwalk to Little Norway downtown, with light and parking notes.

Album, wall art, or digital files? An honest guide to how to actually enjoy your family photos, what each option is best for, and how we help you choose at the reveal.

Mini session vs full session: the real differences in time, photos, and value, who each is best for, and how to choose the right family photo session in Kitsap.

A local photographer’s guide to the best photo locations on Bainbridge Island, from Bloedel Reserve to Fay Bainbridge, plus ferry tips and the Bloedel permit rule.

You do not need to memorize family photo poses for your Kitsap session. Here are the natural prompts I guide families through for real, candid photos.

What a mini session actually is, what is included, what it costs, how to prep, and why Kitsap families book fall minis for their holiday cards, plus how to tell whether a mini or a full session is right for your family.

The five color palettes that photograph best for family photos in the Pacific Northwest, why each one works in our greenery and soft gray light, how to build a palette without matching, what to skip, and a season by season cheat sheet, from a Kitsap County family photographer.

The seasons of childhood are short. Here is why photographing your family at a Kitsap park right now is worth it, and how to make sure the photos get enjoyed.

A local photographer’s guide to the best parks for family photos in Bremerton and Kitsap County, with what each park does best and how to choose the right one.