Meet the Knight family.

I'm not sure which I fell in love with first- Mommy's delicious accent, Daddy's sweet smile, or the kid's infectious smiles, curious nature or those eyes and lashes.....

In any case- it was a wonderful way to wake up and spend a morning on Edmond's beach with them

xoxox

Amazing GRACE

I know that I haven't blogged in 4-EVER.... and I do apologize.... there is oodles of beautiful to share with you and I'll be bringing it your way soon!

I met with Grace and her momma last night at Edmonds Beach in some of the most sublime light EVER!

It's a rare & wonderful gift to receive as a photographer to have that kind of light, a subject who totally "gets it" when you ask her to move a certain way and a parent who gives you full creative freedom to just make beautiful happen...

I also love watching the progression of the images from the start of a session to the end... kids sort of just "grow-up" in front of my eyes.... case in point is the second set... the ONLY thing that changed was that we took away the headband and changed her lighting... and wow....

Thanks for choosing me guys- it was a beautiful way to spend the evening <3

xoox Didi

Nothing fits like family

***There used to be a sign that hung on my mom's desk that said, "The hurrier I go-the behinder I get!"  ***

No statement seems more appropriate to my life lately.....

I am crazy late in posting a sneak peek for my friend Kristy and her wonderful family {sorry guys!}

They finally had everyone in one spot for her dad's landmark birthday from as far away as Costa Rica! 

{you'd never believe me if I told you his age!!!!}   

It was the perfect opportunity to have me tag along for a little wine & pic-nic and play time at the beach.

We had a few posed group shots but it was more about just journaling their time together in the sun.

"Life isn't about the number of breaths we take- but the ones that take our breath away...."

Enjoy your times together and snap a few pix to remind you just how glorious those days in the sun were when the rain comes down.

Thanks for having me join you guys!

xoxo Didi V.

Kam's Fam

Look who's a big boy already!?!?!?

I can't believe that baby Kameron is 10 months already! He was just a brand new little peanut when I saw him for his newborn pix! He's active and all boy- if it's a rock or a stick or sand- he wants it- and he's not far from being able to get up and get it all by himself!

Kam and his handsome family met me yesterday at Edmonds beach- despite weather forecasts that were less than desirable.... and we were certain that the weather needed some medication because it was ALLLLLL OOOOVVVEEERRR the place- huge wind gust and spitting rain and then crazy big bright sunshine and then back to blustery..... it was crazy- but the rain held off and we were able to get our session shot! And the end result was what we were after- relaxed, playful and real.

And as I was reminded- (as if from above) yesterday......'Go sit on the beach and soak it in'- take the hint that we just need to rest, restore, breathe and just *be*... We are so fortunate to live here- we are surrounded by some of the most scenic and easily accessible places here in Washington- get out there and enjoy some of it! xoox Didi~

Family Fun at the Beach

I just love it when a plan comes together! When I woke to cold drizzle this morning... my hopes were not high that today's family photo session at Edmonds Beach would come to fruition.... but it did!!! The only clear skies to be had in North King and all of Snohomish counties- were found at Edmonds Beach! And we had a ball!

Eric & Kristi and their kids were so funny and laid back- I just loved them! We played and got wet and sandy and almost got drenched in some sneaker wake... but we hopped up quickly enough to save us all from a wet boo-tay!

This family holds a corner on the effortlessly good looking.... perfect freckles- incredible eye color, great smiles and flawless skin!!! They are a photographer's dream! :)

Holland & Hunter

For as rainy and grey as the day started out yesterday... you'd never believe it was going to turn out this beautiful! It was perfection- sunny with a slight breeze coming in off the water- and two completely adorable children to play with!

I met Holland and her brother Hunter at the park at Edmonds Beach and was giddy with excitement when I saw their curly blonde hair that halos that late sun so perfectly! And talk about rockstars.... these two were awesome! We had a ball playing on the beach and skipping rocks!