I had the honor of photographing portraits of my cousin’s family during my recent visit to Seattle, and we had so much fun! We took pictures at the University of Washington (one of the most beautiful college campuses!) and it was PERFECT timing because the leaves were turning colors and beginning to fall.

We started off on Memorial Way and it’s one of my favorite spots to take photos because of the gorgeous backdrop. The light was soft and warm, and the beautiful crisp leaves were perfect for throwing! After capturing a couple of group portraits of the family, it was time for tossing the leaves in the air. And wow, the results were A-MAZING!!! The happiness captured on the kids’ faces was absolutely priceless! See for yourself below!

We also documented individual portraits of the twins and they were incredibly funny, silly, and oh so adorable! I love capturing multiple expressions when it comes to children photography because kids are so animated, uninhibited, and carefree. The twins had SO much energy and excitement, and it absolutely came through in the photos!

Childhood is so fleeting and capturing this moment in time is so, so precious. I still remember when they were born and just how little they were…and now they are running around, asking lots of questions, and have such an enthusiasm and curiosity for the world! How did they grow up so fast?!

All this to say, I hope y’all enjoy the highlights below!

Location: University of Washington, Seattle

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Whenever I pause to reflect back on past events, I'm always in awe of God's perfect timing. I booked tickets to Seattle (my hometown) months earlier, and I later learned that my dear friends, Alison and Mark, were going to have a baby around the same time I'd be in Seattle! Who knew that baby Zachariah was going to make his debut on July 6th (a day after his expected due date) AND while I'd be in town?

We started out by photographing some beautiful portraits of Alison holding baby Zachariah. I had Alison stand next to the window (I'm a huge fan of natural, window light!) because I wanted to use the soft light that was organically coming from the window. I thought it would be meaningful to capture the tenderness and intimate connection between mother and child during the first few weeks of a baby's life. We captured a few portraits of Mark and Zachariah later in the shoot, too, to also illustrate the connection between father and son. I want parents to be able to remember the joy of holding their babies because they're only little for so long!

We also captured candids of the two older brothers and the interaction they were having with Mark, their dad. They were eating popcorn, and Mark was balancing Ty beanie babies on their heads! It was so funny, and their giggles and smiles were priceless. We captured additional portraits of the whole family inside and outside their home, and it was perfect in every way! Baby Zachariah, you are so loved by your mommy, daddy, and older brothers :)

To capture the wonderful gift of family is one of the greatest honors and joys I have, and I'm truly blessed to do what I love to do! Enjoy the photos.

-Genevieve

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