Port Gamble Mini Session | Bremerton Child Photographer

Port Gamble Family Session | Bremerton Family Photographer

I seriously love this family. I photographed them around this time last year for their Christmas card pictures. I was so excited when they choose me again for 2015! Not only is this family super nice, the kids... their little personalities shine in pictures. 

When it started to sprinkle right before their session, I was so sad. Mom still wanted to go for it because the kids were dressed and you know what a feat that is! I ran around Port Gamble looking for covered spots. We ended up using two covered porches and I must say, I adore these pictures. 

Family Session at Scenic Beach State Park | Bremerton Family Photographer

I photographed this sweet family over the summer down at Fountain Park. This time, we got back together for a cozy fall session at Scenic Beach. 

I love getting to work with friends. They are so natural in front of the camera and with these two cute boys - extra cuddly! 

We took our time, letting big brother splash in the water and look for crabs. Scenic Beach State Park in Seabeck, WA is a little boy's paradise and a photographer's dream location.

Thank your R&S for spending the afternoon letting me chase you around with my camera. The love for your boys is apparent in every hug and giggle! - Ashleigh 

Family Session at Kitsap Lake in Bremerton, WA

Every time I get to photograph this family, I get excited. Evie never disappoints and her parents are pretty well behaved too ;) 

We spent a beautiful Sunday afternoon by the water at Kitsap Lake Park. I love this park because it's so diverse. Rustic lawns, willow trees, water... it's just beautiful! 

Featured Image! | Bremerton, WA Baby Photographer

One of Landon's favorite things to do is to try to drink from a cup. He always practices in the bathtub and in his kiddie pool. One day, he was splashing around in the pool and I had just got a new lens so I was snapping away. When I caught this moment, my heart skipped a beat. This picture is so Landon.

I submitted it to Life + Lens Blog's "Summer" competition and this image was selected for the top 10! I literally did a happy dance. I spend so much time behind my computer fretting over pictures so it feels AMAZING to have some praise from a third party. 

See feature here. 

Family Session at Harborside Fountain Park in Bremerton, WA

I love getting to watch families grow. When I first met Melissa, she was a mom to a beautiful little blonde named Ava. Fast forward two years later and she added an independent, baby wipe loving, little guy who's eyes and pouty lips will melt you into a puddle. 

We spent an evening playing in the fountains at Harborside Fountain Park. It's a cute little park tucked between the Navy Shipyard and the Ferry Terminal. As the name suggests, there are huge fountains that guide you from the street down to the water. It made the absolute best location! 

Ava quickly became my little sidekick. She was so good at helping me with her brother - even though, as most little brothers can attest, he just wanted to do things for himself! Her blue eyes lit up when I told her to let me know her ideas for pictures. I must say, most of her ideas were awesome! 

And then there was little Eli. I wish you could have seen him scoot closer and closer to the fountain until his little fingers were finally splashing in the water.

I literally could have photographed this family all night. But alas, the sun slipped behind the horizon and bedtime came. 

Melissa and Tony, 
I had so much fun spending some time with your beautiful family. You're kiddos were an absolute joy to work with. I hope you you can look back at these pictures and remember that warm summer night when Eli only wanted to hang upside down and Ava wanted to come work with me. 
Ashleigh 

Newborn Session in Bremerton, WA

Have you ever experienced overwhelming joy for someone else? I can wholeheartedly say that when I found out Samantha was pregnant I felt tremendous joy. I have known Samantha for a while, and I can remember sitting at an early morning bible study at Purpose Boutique when she asked for us to pray for a child. She fiercely wanted to be a mom and she wanted her husband to be a dad.

One day I casually was scrolling through Facebook and I saw a picture slideshow she had posted. The very last slide was an ultrasound picture! Joy.

After a smooth, and very fit, pregnancy, Lane made Samantha's dreams come true. She had a beautiful little girl to call her own. 

"Having my daughter Lane is my biggest accomplishment not only as a mom but in life so far! Not my career, not my schooling, nothing. Really her little accomplishments from each day as she grows are mine as well. Its about making her happy, seeing her start to smile, her little noises she is starting to make, snuggling with her, our moments together in the late hours/early mornings. All these little things add up to my accomplishments as her mom and absolutely nothing can replace that."

 "I want to see Lane grow up to be healthy, happy, bright and independent. To  become a responsible adult that will one day have her own loving family."

"My husband and I were recently out having dinner and I was feeding Lane. While feeding her, she had the most epic blow out. We literally had to stop, leave the table and both go into the a single stall women's bathroom to tackle this mess. To make matters worse there was no changing table, so we had to improvise. We were like a Nascar pit crew!"

 "I think family photos are important because photos create a memory. Time goes by so fast, photos capture and bring to life your memories with your family. Lane has already changed SO much from these newborn photos that were taken but now I have these photos of her at that exact time and moment in her life, which created a lasting memory for me."

Gift Ideas | Family Pictures in Bremerton, Washington

Do you have a friend who has everything? Stop spending hours coming up with gifts "that could work". Why not give a gift that will last a lifetime? A gift that they will actually use and love.

I'm so excited to announce that gift cards are now available for families living in Kitsap County (Bremerton, WA , Silverdale, WA, Poulsbo, WA, and Bainbridge Island, WA). 

You can purchase a full session or give a credit towards a session! The gift card comes ready to go. All you'll have to do is present and watch the excitement unfold. 

Contact me to purchase a gift card today!

This is gift giving made easy... and who doesn't love that?!? 

Maternity Session in Silverdale, WA

If I told you this mom gave birth to a full term baby a week later, would you believe me? Well, it's true. Doesn't she look incredible? I was so happy our schedules aligned so we could get in a session before the big day.