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{maternity} Josie + Derek + 1

Josie and Derek are expecting their little girl in a little over a month.

Expecting Baby C: Seattle maternity photographer Jennifer Tai

Expecting Baby C: Seattle maternity photographer Jennifer Tai

Expecting Baby C: Seattle maternity photographer Jennifer Tai

Firstborns are always exciting, looking at the earnest anticipation in Josie and Derek’s eyes. The enthusiasm is contagious!

Expecting Baby C: Seattle maternity photographer Jennifer Tai

Expecting Baby C: Seattle maternity photographer Jennifer Tai

Josie is one of those long-torsoed expectant mommies who carry so elegantly.

Expecting Baby C: Seattle maternity photographer Jennifer Tai

Expecting Baby C: Seattle maternity photographer Jennifer Tai

It was a rainy afternoon. My pretty see-through brolly came out to play once more.

Expecting Baby C: Seattle maternity photographer Jennifer Tai

THanks Josie and Derek! I’ll see you guys in a month!

{hitched!} Lise + Eric

This is my first wedding of the year, an intimate little affair right in my corner of the world.

Seattle wedding photographer Jennifer Tai: Lise + Eric

Albeit a stressful start (my husband lost our car keys – we only had the one car), we were just in time for some fabulous shots as the sun broke out for a good half an hour.

Seattle wedding photographer Jennifer Tai: Lise + Eric

And as luck would have it, the front yard of Lise and Eric’s home faced west!

Seattle wedding photographer Jennifer Tai: Lise + Eric

Seattle wedding photographer Jennifer Tai: Lise + Eric

Lise + Eric: Seattle wedding photographer Jennifer Tai

Seattle wedding photographer Jennifer Tai: Lise + Eric

Seattle wedding photographer Jennifer Tai: Lise + Eric

Seattle wedding photographer Jennifer Tai: Lise + Eric

Seattle wedding photographer Jennifer Tai: Lise + Eric

Seattle wedding photographer Jennifer Tai: Lise + Eric

After a few pictures at home, we drove down the hill to take some more at our beautiful valley.

Seattle wedding photographer Jennifer Tai: Lise + Eric

Seattle wedding photographer Jennifer Tai: Lise + Eric

And on to the wedding at Lake Tye. It was cold but Lise was a trooper and braved it for more pics!

Seattle wedding photographer Jennifer Tai: Lise + Eric

Seattle wedding photographer Jennifer Tai: Lise + Eric

Seattle wedding photographer Jennifer Tai: Lise + Eric

Seattle wedding photographer Jennifer Tai: Lise + Eric

This has got to be my fave. I love the look on Lise’s face. This was right before they exchanged their vows.

Seattle wedding photographer Jennifer Tai: Lise + Eric

Seattle wedding photographer Jennifer Tai: Lise + Eric

Seattle wedding photographer Jennifer Tai: Lise + Eric

Seattle wedding photographer Jennifer Tai: Lise + Eric

Seattle wedding photographer Jennifer Tai: Lise + Eric

Seattle wedding photographer Jennifer Tai: Lise + Eric

Seattle wedding photographer Jennifer Tai: Lise + Eric

I wish you all my best, Lise + Eric. Congratulations!!

{babies} Baby Boy A @ 6 months

My second Baby A for the day, this time a boy!

Baby A | Seattle newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

Baby push-ups!

Baby A | Seattle newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

Such a smiley chap.

Baby Boy A | Seattle newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

Baby Boy A | Seattle newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

Very drooly too :)

Baby Boy A | Seattle newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

Baby Boy A | Seattle newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

Baby Boy A | Seattle newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

Ticklish!

Baby A | Seattle newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

A picture with dad.

Baby Boy A | Seattle newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

Baby Boy A | Seattle newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

Baby Boy A | Seattle newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

Baby A | Seattle newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

Fun family pic. Thanks Charltons!

{babies} Baby A Turns One

The Coles moved from Kansas City to Seattle a few months ago and mom Lisa found me on Google to take pictures of one-year old Baby A.

Back in KC, Lisa had worked with another photographer who she said had a similar style to mine. And whaddya know, the photographer is Malaysian too! What are the chances?!

Baby A | Snoqualmie newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

Look at those baby blues!

Baby A | Snoqualmie newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

Beautiful day for some shots outside.

Baby A | Snoqualmie newborn photographer

Baby A | Snoqualmie newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

With mom Lisa.

Baby A | Snoqualmie newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

*muaks!*

Baby A | Snoqualmie newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

Baby A | Snoqualmie newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

Baby A | Snoqualmie newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

Such a cutie patootie and easy to work with!

Baby A | Snoqualmie newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

Baby A | Snoqualmie newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

Mmm…good!

Baby A | Snoqualmie newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

Grabbing dad’s glasses…

Baby A | Snoqualmie newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

And wearing them!

Baby A | Snoqualmie newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

Love those little rolls!

Baby A | Snoqualmie newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

Priceless expression!

Baby A | Snoqualmie newborn photographer Jennifer Tai

Thanks Coles!

{Just for Clicks} Ana

Remember Ana, mom of Baby A?

She came by for some headshots today.

Headshots by Duvall photographer: Ana

She has the most beautiful eyes.

Headshots by Duvall photographer: Ana

Headshots by Duvall photographer: Ana

Headshots by Duvall photographer: Ana

{boudoir} Subtle

My friend, let’s call her Subtle, is surprising her hubby with a few pictures of her sexy self.

Redmond boudoir photography: Subtle

Redmond boudoir photography: Subtle

And since this IS a surprise, I can’t ruin it with too much.

Redmond boudoir photography: Subtle

And yet, creative cropping makes boudoir photography so much sexier.

Redmond boudoir photography: Subtle

Redmond boudoir photography: Subtle

Redmond boudoir photography: Subtle

See what I mean?

Redmond boudoir photography: Subtle

Hope he likes it, my friend!

{Just for Clicks} An Afternoon with Miss N

I spent the afternoon with Miss N.

Duvall family photographer Jennifer Tai: An Afternoon with Miss N

Duvall family photographer Jennifer Tai: Miss N

It was a rainy day so we stayed in for a while.

Duvall family photographer Jennifer Tai: Miss N

And took some pictures.

Duvall family photographer Jennifer Tai: An Afternoon with Miss N

Duvall family photographer Jennifer Tai: Miss N

Duvall family photographer Jennifer Tai: Miss N

Duvall family photographer Jennifer Tai: Miss N

Doesn’t she have the prettiest eyes?

Duvall family photographer Jennifer Tai: Miss N

Duvall family photographer Jennifer Tai: Miss N

Duvall family photographer Jennifer Tai: Miss N

That is one cute chair.

Duvall family photographer Jennifer Tai: Miss N

And one cute girl!

Duvall family photographer Jennifer Tai: Miss N

Duvall family photographer Jennifer Tai: An Afternoon with Miss N

Duvall family photographer Jennifer Tai: Miss N

But we finally decided to go out because we had an awesome umbrella!

Duvall family photographer Jennifer Tai: Miss N

Duvall family photographer Jennifer Tai: Miss N

And I was treated to some very entertaining stories because Miss N is a very expressive storyteller.

Duvall family photographer Jennifer Tai: Miss N

All in all, a very fun afternoon!

{babies} Baby E turns One!

I photographed baby E one year ago. How she’s grown into the chubbiest little girl! I had the most fun shooting this beautiful little princess. It is clear she is just pure joy to her parents – and to anyone who has the privilege of meeting her!

Seattle baby photographer Jennifer Tai visits Baby E

Seattle baby photographer Jennifer Tai visits Baby E

Dad Randy was right behind me making her just burst into smiles all session long.

Seattle baby photographer Jennifer Tai visits Baby E

Seattle baby photographer Jennifer Tai visits Baby E

Seattle baby photographer Jennifer Tai visits Baby E

Seattle baby photographer Jennifer Tai visits Baby E

Seattle baby photographer Jennifer Tai visits Baby E

Just a bundle of pride and joy!

Seattle baby photographer Jennifer Tai visits Baby E

The curious case of her belly button.

Seattle baby photographer Jennifer Tai visits Baby E

Seattle baby photographer Jennifer Tai visits Baby E

Seattle baby photographer Jennifer Tai visits Baby E

Seattle baby photographer Jennifer Tai visits Baby E

Seattle baby photographer Jennifer Tai visits Baby E

Seattle baby photographer Jennifer Tai visits Baby E

Oops. Did not like her spoon to be taken away!

Seattle baby photographer Jennifer Tai visits Baby E

Seattle baby photographer Jennifer Tai visits Baby E

See you in 6 months Baby E!

{maternity} Tessa + Tyson + 1

Tessa and Tyson are expecting their first, a girl, in two months.

Bothell maternity photographer Jennifer Tai photographs Tessa

Bothell maternity photographer Jennifer Tai photographs Tessa

Bothell maternity photographer Jennifer Tai photographs Tessa

Bothell maternity photographer Jennifer Tai photographs Tessa

Bothell maternity photographer Jennifer Tai photographs Tessa

Bothell maternity photographer Jennifer Tai photographs Tessa

Bothell maternity photographer Jennifer Tai photographs Tessa

Bothell maternity photographer Jennifer Tai photographs Tessa

Bothell maternity photographer Jennifer Tai photographs Tessa

Bothell maternity photographer Jennifer Tai photographs Tessa

Bothell maternity photographer Jennifer Tai photographs Tessa

Bothell maternity photographer Jennifer Tai photographs Tessa

{Just for Clicks} Jeanne

Jeanne came back for some studio headshots today for her new website. She is a consultant for women entrepreneurs based out of Gig Harbor.

Yes, she said she’s been told many times she looks like Jamie Lee Curtis!

Love that shawl, lady!

Loving that afternoon sun! Rare these here parts during the winter!

And such a terrific smlaugh :)

With the lovely Gypsy.

Thanks for visiting, Jeanne!