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another day at the beach

This kid knows how to have a good time!  We took a stroll down to the beach, dug around in the sand and splashed in the waves.  Wow, does he LOVE the water!  Then he, mom, and I made our way through downtown Edmonds to Walnut Street Coffee to indulge in some caffeinated deliciousness…but not before a quick change of clothes for one of us!

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Kim - ooh, that light makes me happy & the kid is super cute!July 1, 2009 - 10:11 am

Jennifer Berry - wow jessica, you nailed the skin tones and colors in that first shot. great angleJuly 1, 2009 - 10:36 am

sneak peek-a-boo

Playing peek-a-boo, exploring the great outdoors, and some hip-hop dancing was the perfect way to spend a sunny morning with three gorgeous girls!  I heard a rumor that there was some good napping going on after I left too.  Thank you for having me over to play!

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Nicole Todd - Adorabliss!June 24, 2009 - 7:59 pm

Jessica Hanaumi Photography - Thanks!June 24, 2009 - 8:13 pm

Sara Goetz - Jessica, your images are so rich! I feel like I could look at them all day. And fantastic processing! Great work! SaraJune 24, 2009 - 8:17 pm

Cathy and David Photographers - These are so stinkin' cute!!! EEE!!!! :-D Give us more!June 24, 2009 - 10:47 pm

Jennifer Berry - love how focused she is in the that first photo.June 25, 2009 - 6:10 pm

Gerald - Absolutely adorable!June 29, 2009 - 9:20 am

why we love dads

Earlier this month, I photographed my little boy and his daddy in a moment of pure happiness!  A friend of mine mentioned that it was the perfect shot for Father’s Day (thanks, Maryjo!) so I’m featuring it in my blog today to celebrate the occasion.  (It will soon be featured as a large canvas on our wall.) Every time I look at it I can hear the little guy giggling with delight, and that makes me smile.  I also smile because I know my husband wouldn’t be able to get this shot…not due to lack of photo skills, but because I’m pretty sure there’s no way I could bring myself to toss my baby in the air!  Hence, the title.   Dads have their own way of doing things, and most of the time, we love them for it!   Thank you to my husband for being such an amazing dad to our favorite munchkin!  A Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there (^_^)!

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Jennifer Berry - pure happiness sums that picture all up!!!!June 22, 2009 - 8:28 am

Laurel McConnell - Your images are just precious, Jessica!! And your blog looks great, love the branding! Keep it up!July 1, 2009 - 10:12 pm

joy

- a sweet, cuddly newborn -

- the joy and promise of a growing family -

-  stopping time for a moment as the little one grows and changes so quickly -

- the expressions as parents get their first peek at photos -

- these are the reasons I love what I do -

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Sara Goetz - I LOVE it. Simply beautiful! And I love your approach, so soft and gentle. Great work!June 15, 2009 - 10:54 am

Jessica - Sooo sweet! Love this :) So adorable...June 15, 2009 - 11:50 am

lin - Awww, he's so cute sleeping! He looks so comfy too. Makes me want to curl up on that fuzzy blanket too!June 15, 2009 - 1:08 pm

Mary Marantz - beautiful!!June 17, 2009 - 4:46 am

Jennifer Berry - ridiculously good.i love the peacefulness and the lightJune 17, 2009 - 9:17 am

Christine Bentley - Completely and absolutely gorgeous! I am so in love with this blog!June 17, 2009 - 8:07 pm

little chubs

This little guy was born with lots of sweet chubba-rolls to love on!  I was so excited to meet him that I could hardly sleep a wink last night.  He’s such a contented, easy-going baby.  He’s sure to cause a case or two of baby fever!  Mom and dad are good friends of ours, and I’m so incredibly happy for them.  Congratulations to big sis too!

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Catie Ronquillo - Oh how cute! Congratulations to your friends!June 4, 2009 - 3:44 pm

kelly - Love, love, love that last photo. So precious, I wish I had a shot like that of my own kids.June 5, 2009 - 4:05 pm

Jennifer Berry - cutie. Love the composition. sweet!June 12, 2009 - 7:46 pm

Christine Bentley - Your composition is outstanding! Amazing job once again! where were you when I had a newborn! XOXOJune 17, 2009 - 8:08 pm

I’m in a blog!

No, not mine this time (although I’m glad you’re here)!  At last month’s PUG meeting, Gerald Pope of Gerald Pope Photography was kind enough to model for fellow photographers.  He gave a very cool  presentation on off-camera lighting as well.  You can see one of the photos I took in their latest blog post!  I’m so excited…that really made my day!    Gerald and his wife Airika are such a fun, warm, and friendly husband and wife team.  I love chatting with them!  Not only are they wonderful people, but their photography is amazing!  Be sure to check out their work!

Catie Ronquillo - Love those sets of photos! I saw them on your FB too :) keep posting!!May 29, 2009 - 11:43 am

Tessa - Way to go on Gerald's pic ;)May 29, 2009 - 1:21 pm

fresh from the oven

Those that know me well probably did a double take with that headline as I don’t spend much time in the cooking department!  That’s actually an understatement.  If I do happen to be in the same room with the oven and other culinary utensils, it’s most likely because my computer is in there and has taken over a whole counter top!  So I admit that I don’t do much in the kitchen, but I HAVE been cooking up some delicious goodies of another sort!  First up is my Sweetpea Series…made from a delightful recipe especially for mommies and daddies (and grandparents, of course!) to enjoy.

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Sound yummy?  Contact me for the details.

Kelly Bowie - I am loving your style. Excellent eye and seriously the backdrops are nothing short of fabulous. A very cute little man you have as a model!May 29, 2009 - 9:29 am

Jessica Hanaumi Photography - Thanks, Kelly!May 31, 2009 - 4:22 pm

mom - Your website is always a treat to the senses. It is charming and very sweet like a great "goodie", you always want to come back for more! Thank you for the calorie free delight! Your very proud momJune 3, 2009 - 10:01 am

OSPW

Meet the lovely Nayima, our model for the senior shoot at OSPW here in Seattle.  She was a trooper walking around downtown Seattle in those heels!

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lin - Love the second and last photos!May 8, 2009 - 4:28 pm

jenberry - ditto that on the last shot. great light, composition and comfortable subject!May 8, 2009 - 4:43 pm

Nicole Todd - These are fabulous!May 8, 2009 - 6:38 pm

Kim - I love these. Beautiful work.May 8, 2009 - 7:48 pm

Kim - Jessica. The model is lovely & the shots are awesome!May 10, 2009 - 1:06 pm

Kelly - These are awesome!! You just keep getting better and better!!!(: My favorite is the last one-keep rockin'!!!!May 10, 2009 - 5:59 pm

Christine Bentley - Lovely! You did a fantastic job! These are truly great lady!May 17, 2009 - 8:06 am

Paige Green - well isn't she a little fox? love the lighting in the last one.May 18, 2009 - 3:29 pm

Catie Ronquillo - Awesome shots. Love the lighting on the last one. Keep posting! :DMay 20, 2009 - 8:37 pm

background check

Spring is here (technically, at least!) and the flowers in our neighborhood are starting to bloom.  I haven’t quite gotten a plan together for our own garden, but I was inspired to add some color with these!  They’re not the typical “Springtime Easter Photos,” and I love how they turned out.  Of course, I couldn’t resist a couple of black and white shots.  Thanks again to my little model for testing out the new set-up!

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Lisa - These backgrounds are FAB - looking forward to seeing more of them in future shoots :-)April 9, 2009 - 12:57 pm

michele bowman - i LOVE these backgrounds!!!! wow. where did you get them? i don't have a studio, but i have a friend that does and i think she would love them!April 9, 2009 - 1:02 pm

whitney elizabeth - those are the cutest backgrounds (of course, the baby makes them all the more cuter!!) :)April 9, 2009 - 2:50 pm

Sadie Kim - Great photos! Give your little model a hug and kiss from us!April 10, 2009 - 12:08 am

Alyssa Turner - LOVE the backgrounds!!April 10, 2009 - 4:04 pm

Emily Steffen - LOOOOOOVE these backgrounds....super fun and waaaaay springie!!! YOU GO GIRL!April 11, 2009 - 11:35 am

Catie Ronquillo - Great backgrounds! They are so fun :) How did you set these up? PS, I want all those fabrics now!April 11, 2009 - 1:41 pm

jenberry - very very cute backgrounds AND of course awesome photos. well done!!!!April 11, 2009 - 6:14 pm

Kim - these are awesome & so fun!April 11, 2009 - 6:32 pm

Mindy - Lovin' the colors! :)April 12, 2009 - 11:00 am

Paula Herko - Thank you so much for the comment on my blog... but, I have to say that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these backgrounds! Please share where you found these!!!April 12, 2009 - 5:06 pm

Kim - OK these are just awesome. I love the background and the lighting. Where did you get those backgrounds? Too cool :)April 12, 2009 - 10:24 pm

Mara (Wedding Cabaret) - LOVE these Shots!April 13, 2009 - 1:57 pm

Araxi - These backgrounds are so fun!April 13, 2009 - 6:07 pm

Aly - Absolutely darling! Where did you find them?April 23, 2009 - 10:03 am

brooke bowland - totally diggin the colours!! the fabrics are fantastic!May 2, 2009 - 1:00 pm

lin - Love those backgrounds. The last background in black and white is awesome.May 7, 2009 - 8:50 pm

contemplating spring

The sun made a dazzling and much celebrated appearance here in Washington this weekend!  This handsome guy and I didn’t waste a second getting out and making the most of it.  As you can see, the sand and rocks were a hit with this little thinker!

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Riz Crescini - Great pics, Jess! Love the shallow DOF.April 8, 2009 - 7:08 am

Michelle Waters - OMG...he is gorgeous! :) Great images, Jessica.April 8, 2009 - 7:31 am

Fiona - Very nice Jessica!!April 8, 2009 - 7:32 am