Photography Olympia Newborn, pregnancy, child, family, high school senior photographer studio

And another adorable two year old toddler | Tacoma baby, child portrait photographer

2012-01-31T21:07:00.000-08:00

I have been working with this family for a while now and I always enjoy the sessions :) Enjoy....

Newborn grins | Olympia newborn photography, Lacey newborn photographer

2012-01-25T14:29:00.000-08:00

This petite newborn had quite a few grins for us during the photo session. Very sweet...

Are you on Pinterest?

2012-01-25T14:26:00.000-08:00

I admit that it's pretty addicting so you may not want to sign up if you haven't already, but....check it out and if you follow me, I'll follow you back :)

http://pinterest.com/littleme77/

Adorable two year old | Olympia child portrait photography, Lacey, Lakewood, Dupont

2012-01-23T14:30:00.000-08:00

I was so happy to see this little girl again :) She was full of adorable expressions...

A smiley seven-monther | Olympia baby photographer, Tacoma baby photographer

2012-01-17T07:50:00.000-08:00

This little seven month old had no lack of smiles! Apparently, that's how she rolls most of the time and the parents are truly lucky in that department ;) Enjoy...

Fun photo links | Olympia, Washington

2012-01-12T08:16:00.000-08:00

Taking the snapshot debate to a whole new level:

http://9-eyes.com/

(Google street views)

http://streetsofoly.wordpress.com/

I heart Oly: Pictures of People

Family portraits | Olympia, Lacey family photographer

2012-01-11T10:24:00.000-08:00

This is such a fun family to work with! In celebration of baby Zoe, the extended family had portraits done. Little Zoe, being a newborn, just calmly slept through it all :)

An elegant evening wedding | Olympia wedding photographer, Puyallup wedding photographer

2012-01-11T07:03:00.000-08:00

Here's a look into a wedding I photographed in Puyallup. Their ceremony was at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Puyallup, and their reception was at Frontier Park Lodge in Graham. I really enjoyed working with Myja & Brian -- best wishes to the two of them!!

Hair stylist and makeup artist: Peppers Styling Salon
Florist: Leah Rauberg
Caterer: Elicia, O'Shea's Catering
Wedding cake: Celebrity Cakes
DJ: Dewayne Campbell, Sound-A-Bout

A pretty belly | Olympia maternity photography, Tacoma maternity photographer

2012-01-04T13:43:00.000-08:00

This mother to be was very comfortable in front of the camera and we got some gorgeous images...

Happy New Year! | Olympia family portrait photographer, Tacoma family photographer

2012-01-02T13:27:00.000-08:00

Yet another year has passed...and so quickly! My husband has a theory that the older you get, the faster time passes by and I think he's right. It was a great year, meeting new clients and working again with return clients. Thank you so much and have a great twenty-twelve.

Here's a peek into a recent family portrait session. This little girl was super sweet and very pretty...enjoy!

Child portraits in art history

2011-12-21T19:15:00.000-08:00

Back in the day, I studied art history. Now I create portraits of children and families. You can probably understand my excitement after stumbling upon this blog: http://iamachild.wordpress.com/

Some things never change:
"I'll give you this cookie if you'll sit still, cooperate, and look at the artist over there trying to do his job..."

Father and daughter portraits...

Mother and child portraits...

"Oh, I've got a novel idea. Let's go outside, and I'll run around with Junior on my back while you paint really fast."... (A.k.a today as "Lifestyle Portraits".)

Try as he might, the painter could not get all three siblings to look straight ahead, stop fidgeting, and give pleasant expressions. To his relief, the mother loved the natural moment captured.

Sleeping newborn portraits...

Running through a grassy field, outdoor family portraits..

Boys will be boys | Olympia family photographer, Lacey family portraits

2011-12-11T10:58:00.000-08:00

This was FUN. And it was great seeing this family again :)

Claire | Olympia newborn photographer, Tacoma newborn photographer

2011-12-11T10:51:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to this family of this very beautiful little girl!

Two cute boys | Olympia family portraits, photography Dupont

2011-11-29T15:14:00.000-08:00

I just think that these two little boys are adorable and I abosolutley love how the black and white interaction shots turned out. Thanks again and so nice to see this family again!

Family portraits | Olympia child and family photographer, Tacoma child and family photography

2011-11-25T15:29:00.000-08:00

I always enjoy my sessions with these guys! We had a great fall morning for our outdoor session, and everyone had a lot of fun. Our goal was to capture fun and sweet family images and that's what we got!

Misty, fall morning | Olympia Washington photography, Olympia family photographer

2011-11-20T11:31:00.001-08:00

This was such a beautiful fall morning...the fall color was gorgeous, the mist was just rolling out, and the family was a joy to work with! Enjoy...

Senior portraits | Olympia Washington senior portraits, high school senior photographer

2011-11-15T22:55:00.000-08:00

Meet Chelsie! Don't let her great smiles fool you, it was a very cold and blustery day, but didn't she do a great job? She was a trooper and so comfortable in front of the camera for her senior portrait session. Enjoy...!

A fall family | Olympia outdoor portraits

2011-11-07T12:17:00.000-08:00

Always so nice to see this family! The little guy has grown up so much and is always a pleasure to photograph :) We had some great light and some beautiful fall color that afternoon...

Family in a portrait studio | Olympia, Tacoma baby photographer, Tacoma family photographer

2011-11-05T16:42:00.000-07:00

How cute are these girls and this family?! We tried so hard to have an outdoor session, but the rain...the rain...but it all worked out super-fab in the studio :)

Hunter & Seraphine | Olympia photographer

2011-11-04T16:49:00.000-07:00

Can't help but post a few recent shots of my son Hunter and daughter Seraphine...

Meet Mia | Olympia Washington family and baby photographer, Tacoma baby portraits

2011-11-02T17:48:00.000-07:00

This little three month old did such a fab job at her portrait session! Just check out her stylish little hat and Metallica tee :) I look forward to future sessions with this sweet family!

One fall morning | Tacoma baby photographer, Tacoma baby portraits

2011-10-21T10:19:00.000-07:00

I enjoyed seeing this adorable little girl again! And now she's one year old...look at her go :)

So new | Olympia newborn photographer, Tacoma newborn photographer

2011-10-21T09:42:00.000-07:00

I love this little look we got from this newborn last week...

Woodland girls | Olympia child and family photography, Olympia child portraits

2011-10-21T09:19:00.000-07:00

These sisters were so cute, and I love these images we got of them together :)

Fall family fun | Olympia outdoor family portraits

2011-10-10T11:48:00.000-07:00

I have been working with this family for a while now...always a pleasure :)

Senior portraits | Olympia high school senior photographer, senior pictures

2011-10-10T10:09:00.000-07:00

Fall is always such a busy time for portraits! I will be posting more blog posts soon, but in the meantime here are some fun high school senior portrait sessions... :)

High school senior 2012 | Olympia Washington high school senior photographer

2011-10-06T10:30:00.000-07:00

We had a lot of fun at this session! Have a great year.

Engagement session | Olympia wedding photographer

2011-10-06T10:28:00.000-07:00

Such a cute and sweet couple -- all the best :)

More toddler fun :)

2011-10-06T09:06:00.000-07:00

I was so happy to see this little guy again...he's so stinkin' cute, huh?!

Two week old newborn | Olympia newborn photography

2011-10-06T09:00:00.000-07:00

Such nice fun meeting with this family and their little girl :)

New holiday cards

2011-09-28T09:32:00.000-07:00

Here's a look at some of the new holiday cards for 2011!

Toddler-rama! | Olympia child photographer

2011-09-24T16:03:00.000-07:00

I enjoyed catching up with this family :) This little 20-month-old kept me on the move ;) Don't you love those curls?

A new arrival | Olympia baby and family photography

2011-09-21T14:25:00.000-07:00

I really enjoyed this session, and moreover, I truly enjoyed hearing the story behind this family's new arrival. They are both so lucky to have each other. Congratulations!

Look at those cheeks | Lacey newborn photographer, Olympia photography

2011-09-11T20:39:00.000-07:00

Don't you want to take a pinch or two on those adorable apple cheek?! This little newborn slept through most of the portrait session! Congratulations to this wonderful family.

Tacoma newborn photographer, Olympia newborn photography | Makenna

2011-09-06T14:29:00.000-07:00

This seven day old newborn and her family were a joy to work with!

Olympia family and child photographer | The V family

2011-09-06T14:25:00.000-07:00

Did everyone have a great summer? I think that our family had one of our best. Summer ends and school begins tomorrow. Enjoy this end of summer family session :)

Another cute bro & sis | Olympia photographer, children and family

2011-08-14T10:55:00.000-07:00

And here's another cute pair of siblings that came in recently :)

Olympia family and child photographer | The C family

2011-08-09T20:18:00.000-07:00

I don't think I could have asked for sweeter kids or better light for this session!

Little Adeline | Olympia newborn photography

2011-07-28T15:09:00.000-07:00

Congratulations :)

100 Days | Olympia, Washington portrait studio

2011-07-28T14:56:00.000-07:00

This sweet little girl (love her dress!) has just turned 100 days old. The tradition with this family is to celebrate this milestone! Here are some images of the 100 day old 'gal and her family :)

Recently...

2011-07-28T14:51:00.000-07:00

I got a chance to meet and work with these two cute brothers last week.... :)

www.staceymcrae-photography.com
360-556-9858

Tacoma baby photographer | Sweet Pea

2011-07-07T16:27:00.000-07:00

This little one was such a little sweet pea :)

Out in the garden... | Tacoma child photographer, Olympia family photographer

2011-06-24T17:00:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago, I got to work with this sweet family. We got some beautiful shots out in the garden...

Nice hair, little guy | Tacoma newborn photographer, Puyallup newborn photography

2011-06-24T16:44:00.000-07:00

Look at this gorgeous little newborn.... :)

Brother & Sister | Tacoma family photographer, Olympia family photographer

2011-06-24T16:39:00.000-07:00

It's always nice to catch up with this family :)

Almost one! | Tacoma baby photographer, Olympia Washington

2011-06-24T16:20:00.000-07:00

How cute is this little guy?!

Now one! | Olympia baby photographer, Tacoma baby photographer

2011-06-24T16:00:00.000-07:00

Another adorable little one year old!

Gig Harbor Baby Photographer | Happy go lucky six month old cutie!

2011-06-09T13:47:00.000-07:00

Look at this little cutie! She was full of smiles and giggles and all around cuteness :)

Olympia Baby Photographer | Adorable little six month old

2011-06-04T14:32:00.000-07:00

The last time I saw this little cutie was back in October for her newborn session. She has grown so much, and is so happy and big!

Ages & Stages | Olympia Baby & Child Photographer

2011-06-04T14:13:00.000-07:00

Parents often ask what some of the more memorable ages and stages of baby portraits are. Here is a little rundown:

Newborn portraits ~
Newborns are photographed best during the first two weeks after birth.

3-4 month baby portraits ~
Your baby is developing a little personality, and while not sitting or standing yet, baby is usually able to lift head, lay on belly, and giggle and smile!

6-8 month baby portraits ~
Around six months, your baby will start to sit and this is a great stage to document. These "smiling sitters" are a joy to photograph. This stage is the quintessential baby portrait. As soon as baby starts to sit, schedule an appointment for a few weeks out to allow baby to become a strong and steady sitter. Your favorite outfits, adorable hats/bow, and fun toys all make great props.

12 month baby portraits ~
It's the one year milestone for baby! Baby is now able to pull-up with some one year olds crawling and walking. Fun items to have a the session are favorite toys, balloons, cupcake/cake, and favorite outfits.

18 month baby portraits ~
18 months is a big stage for baby. She's leaving the babyhood for toddler-hood! During this stage, baby will be expressing her independence and we will document cute and fun expressions. The 18 month old is less likely to "pose", so we will capture her in action.

If you'd like a brochure with further information about baby and child photography, please send an email to: sm@staceymcrae-photography.com Be sure to include your mailing address.

Thanks!
Stacey

Tacoma baby photographer | Seven month sweeeetie!

2011-06-02T13:38:00.000-07:00

This is was such a cute and happy baby!! We had a great portrait session at the client's home, and it was a wonderful, sunny day!

Tacoma Baby Photographer | Studio Portraits

2011-05-26T13:31:00.000-07:00

Sweet image of a mother and her one month old baby boy.

Sleepy newborn | Olympia Washington newborn photographer

2011-05-23T12:39:00.000-07:00

This little guy posed like a pro ;)

Three year old cutie | Olympia child photography

2011-05-17T07:19:00.000-07:00

I was seriously looking forward to working with this little guy again. Doesn't he just love the camera?!

Stories of Autism | Olympia photography

2011-05-16T14:09:00.000-07:00

I recently had someone ask...what do you like to photograph best? Babies? Families? Weddings? I really like photographing everyone and everything. Seriously. So when I was approached by Charles Cotugno, the founder of Stories of Autism, to work with and photograph area children and young adults with autism I said yes! The kids I met were truly unique and fantastic, and I really enjoyed working with them. Some highlights from the sessions are below.
Stories of Autism

This is cool: Young me/ Now me

2011-05-14T13:52:00.000-07:00

I stumbled upon this site a while back and have been meaning to share it: http://www.zefrank.com/youngmenowme/
Readers submit an image from the past (usually their childhood) and then submit a current image re-creating the original image. I'm going to have to try this sometime...

On the shore with the C. family | Olympia family portraits

2011-05-13T09:00:00.000-07:00

Here's another wonderful family that I've been working with the past 2! years. Their little girl just turned one, and we decided on outdoor portraits for the one year session. Amazingly, we got lucky with sunny and warm weather at the shore that morning. Enjoy!

She's now one year old! | Olympia, Washington family photographer

2011-05-10T13:03:00.000-07:00

I had another great year with this family! It's always a pleasure watching the little ones change soooo much throughout the year. Thanks so much guys.