Baby~Baby~ Baby.....

Meet Dave & Adrienne...

 I first met them back in 2005 when I shot their engagement photos.... and then I did their wedding photos in 2006 and have loved staying friends beyond their big day. 

I was over the moon happy when I found out this spring that they were expecting their first child- and even happier when they asked me to again journal their lives through photographs.

Not only do I love hanging out with them but they are both so gorgeous that you cant help but over-shoot because it's just so good.....

I can't wait to meet the little guy coming our way... very, VERY soon!

xoxoxo Didi V.

***Adrienne puts the "S" in stunning & sexy pregnant for sure!***

Emily

Meet Miss Emily- Jackson HS Senior and absolutely beautiful...

You have to love a girl who looks this flawless who shows up in purple kix and a hoodie with only mascara, liner & chap-stick-  wow!

With a look and a cool of someone much older than her teen years- I'm sure that this young lady will be a powerful force to be reckoned with in the work world.... watch out!

Best of luck beautiful girl!!!!

xoox Didi V.

The Gaggle of girls

And speaking of beach photos that I am crazy behind in posting.....

{I'm pretty freaked out how fast summer came and went and how little I got out and did with my family}  Just in case you were wondering if I ever get out from behind this computer...... I did manage to grab my two daughters and my two nieces and head to Jetty Island for the afternoon with my Sis-in-law Heather.  A little pic-nic action, some photos and lots of swimming, splashing and sand... everywhere.... 

But they had fun- and so did I.

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.

Miss E

It's beginning to make me feel kind of old every time I photograph a senior session for  kid I've watched grow up....  I'm so thrilled that they have turned into the wonderful people they are now.... and really sad they aren't the children I once knew....  I'm getting all teary and she's not even mine!

{sniff- sniff-whimper-sniff}

But I'm sure proud of the gorgeous woman before me now- E- you rock sister!

Have a kick-ass year honey!

xoox Didi V.

Making Strides

Welcome to October- and Breast Cancer Awareness Month!!!!!!

Think Pink- think health, advocacy....and support.

Most all of us at some point in our lives, have been deeply touched by cancer.

Either you're a survivor, a caregiver, friend & supporter of someone who has it, has had it- or will get it.

I have been all of the above.....  so I champion non-profits like ACS and The Komen Foundation and volunteer whenever I am able.

I love that my girls have been joining me- walking the whole way- of their own volition since they were 5.  We fund-raise together, we walk together, we laugh together- and we cry together.  We celebrate our dear ones who have survived their monsters- and we honor those who lost their battle- by doing what we can every year to help bring us one step closer to ending cancer.

You can view the huge  gallery of images that I shot while volunteering and walking for ACS this weekend in the Everett/Snohomish County Making Strides 5K event here:

http://www.naturalapproachphoto.com/

Go to the client gallery

Enter the password Strides2011

You can see the world through my eyes- If you were there and are a scrapper and want great photos of the event or  see photos of a loved one there and would like to order prints....

I'll donate the net profits of these event prints....to ACS for the whole month of October to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

As my sweet friend Nan used to say, "Do small things with love..."

This is my small thing.

{RIP in my friend}

Net, Serve, Love....

And speaking of love.... I just love this kid!

{uahhemmmm.... I mean young man!}

Meet Kody- Snohomish HS senior and all around great guy. 

A man with a plan he is- and a great subject to work with! 

Have an amazing year my new friend!

xoxo Didi V.

KP

Not only does this beauty have the same initials as her gorgeous momma... but she looks just like her too!

{lucky girl!}

I've known the P-fam since they became a fam.... and have followed and photographed them for years... and I can't even believe that K is a senior this year!  I was honored when they asked me to snap her senior portraits- such an easy subject- made it quick work!

Best of luck sweet girl- have an amazing year!

The Sweet Life...

Like fine wine.... some things really do get sweeter with time.

Meet Tommy & Ilene... they are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary!

*****

I love that they called on me to help capture the essence of who they are- both as individuals and as a couple.  It's no small accomplishment to make it 20 years together- especially when you still like each other's company- and make the other laugh out loud.

  To find solace and comfort in the other's touch is a blessed thing and to know that 20 years later- you made the right decision.

Here's to 100 more years guys!

xoxo Didi V.

back2skool

Ahhh... fall.... crisp air, turning leaves... the chaos of back to school shopping.... admit it- you know you secretly love back to school time.... everyone has to clean out their closets before you stock them back up.... your kids have to get their act together, get a haircut, find their alarm clocks and get back to a routine.... {sweet-sweet routine}

The only bummer is the generic school photos-  hence why my friends Brooks & Samaya are bucking the trend.  We went and played somewhere fun, modeled some of their new duds and got some super fun pix along the way!

Don't be afraid to break tradition- Let's go play, make some memories and get REAL photos of your kids!

xoxo Didi V.

Sweet Nothings....

A sneak peek for a recent boudior session....  Ms. M..... smokin' hot!!!!

{Remember ladies.... Xmas is just around the corner &

hubby would absolutely love photos of you in stockings....in his stocking}

It's a twin thing....

What a fun way to spend an early foggy morning in the Puget Sound...

Hanging out at the beach with a set of my favorite twins!

Gavin & Sophie are SOOOOO BIIIGGG now!  Blows my mind at how they interact now- it's been a year since I've seen them and they are completely different people now... Sophie has gone from being super shy and clingy to open, sassy-cute  and gregarious.  The girl who hid her face was saying "look at me!"  The girl who didn't want to touch the grass... was running barefoot on the sand picking up slimy seaweed and chasing her brother around with it!

Gavin the G-man is definitely more serious now- and independent- the quiet explorer.

It's almost as though the have swapped roles for a bit.  I had a fabulous time guys!  Always a treat to play with you!

xoox Didi V.

hmmmm....

........and this is what happens when the photographer sets her camera down to bang out a head of hair during a wedding.....  things start to get a little kooky......

Hailey's fam

And as promised... here's a sneak-peek at the rest of Hailey's family!!!

It's also my girl Amy Janelle's family... the crazy talented pianist/composer  from the Album Shining True.

{yes that raven haired beauty who is the music on my website!!!}

We got together at the Evergreen Arboretum for some quick snaps of family because everyone is grown up and going their own way... so it was time to bookmark their lives.

So glad you chose me guys- it was great to meet all of you!

xoox Didi V.

Hailey

Meet Hailey.

I love Her. 

I mean it- I'm in love.... this little girl was any photographer's dream subject!

That hair- those eyes- that skin.... positively dreamy! 

{And she liked having her photo taken- which I can tell you lately- is a very rare and good thing!}

Hailey is part of a larger family group that I'll share next- and no offense to the rest of that beautiful family...

but I could have played with little Miss- all day!

So stay tuned for more cuteness coming your way soon!

Jordan

This was my second time photographing a senior for this sweet family-

{I shot big brother Brandon two years ago}

and can't believe how fast the time has gone!!!

I was most impressed with Stanwood HS senior Jordan's excitement and commitment to his firehouse.  Most 17 year old guys are not as focused on their future careers....  Jordan has been involved with the Explorer's program for the last couple of years and he's a man with a plan for sure!

He's a quiet rock star.... humble and not a man of many words- but you can tell will get exactly what he sets his mind to.

Best of luck Jordan!

Farm & Fam

Meet more hard working Idaho folks....  Renee & Delvin.  Friends of mine for- uhm... yeah- forever. 

{And parents to pretty girl  Readaun}

I was tickled that Renee asked me to do some family photos for them while I was home- It had been FAR too long since they'd had any...

{life is short- leave your family a photographic bookmark of your life ~ they'll be so glad you did!}

Thanks for choosing me guys!  Mwah! xoox Didi V.

*the pitch fork photo makes me giddy happy BTW*

Country girls....

Country girls.....

A mix of pretty & sweet~ tough as nails~hard working~and do it just like the boys....

I love going home...... back to Grangeville where I was born and raised.  It was- and still is a great place to raise a family.  My trips home now are to visit with my dear ones and to show my own daughters the joys of growing up in the country....And to now photograph the daughters of my childhood friends...... 

*the girls who remind me so much of who I used to be*

 

Meet Raedaun.  Country girl.  Beautiful. {check out those peepers- WOW!} 

Cousin and neighbor to the beautiful Brooke below.  I love that her choices of location were deeply sentimental to who she is.

Thanks for choosing me! xoxo Didi v.

Beautiful Brooke

Just a quick teaser for the beautiful Brooke from Grangeville High School..... gorgeous girl- I had so much fun ripping around the Camas Prairie and down to Skookumchuck with you!!!

Thanks for choosing me! xoox Didi V.