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Ben : Tri-City Child and Family Photographer

Sandy Summers Russell — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:48:35 +0000

It had been about a year since I had seen the adorable Ben and his mom, Margo. His last session had produced some of my favorite images of 2009, so you could say I had high expectations for this go round. I needn’t have worried. When Ben showed up in suspenders, wingtip shoes, and a fedora I thought I had died and gone to photo heaven. I’m pretty sure Ben is used to the ladies fawning all over him, and I must say I was no exception. To make this session even more fun, his beautiful and sweet mom is expecting another baby in a few months. I love, love, love the maternity shots we got. Scrumptious light, a golden location, and beautiful, stylish details always add up to memorable images.

Enjoy!

Kaelynn : Pasco Child Photography

Sandy Summers Russell — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:30:13 +0000

Did I mention how much I love, love, love getting to see how my newborns have grown up? Well I do. Love it. Just about a year ago I photographed little Kaelynn. Now here she is 14-months-old and still the apple of her parent’s eye, or perhaps I should say peach!

Enjoy!

Sadie & Hazel : Moses Lake Child Portraits

Sandy Summers Russell — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:52:56 +0000

Cousins, kittens, and cutie pies; oh my! Talk about a precocious combination. I recently got to check in with the always adorable Sadie Mae and her 8-month-old cousin Hazel. You all last saw Hazel at her Summerland newborn session. Hasn’t she changed! She’s got two teeth now, and she’s sitting up on her own. I’m thinking big beautiful eyes and some serious cheekbone action must run in the family. By the way, miss Sadie isn’t just a big cousin, soon she’ll also be a big sister! Keep an eye out for her momma’s maternity session I shot this weekend, and, of course, the coming newborn session scheduled for next month. August is just full of newborns. I can’t wait!

Miss “H” : Kennewick Child Portraits

Sandy Summers Russell — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 04:53:04 +0000

Meet the lovely Miss “H”. I love these photos. They look like freedom and summer and childhood. You’d never guess by looking at them that we’ve been getting so much rain lately. In fact, it’s that very rain that turned this session into a two-part production. Miss “H” so wanted to go outdoors, but the day of her portrait session was raining cats and dogs. We still got lovely photographs, but we decided to break it in half and shoot the rest of it on a sunnier day. I’m so glad we did because I think the final results are truly special.

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The “V” Family : Prosser Family Photography

Sandy Summers Russell — Sun, 23 May 2010 20:08:00 +0000

I’ve got just one word for this family: adorable! Of course, come to think of it, I could also add sweet, fun, and charming to their list. Their daughter (check out those perfect strawberry blond curls) just turned one year old, and this summer she’ll become a big sister to a brand new baby brother. We photographed the session in their family’s working Concord grape vineyard. I just love getting to incorporate a family’s heritage into their photographs. It makes the photos just that much more special.

Enjoy!

The “G” Family : Moses Lake Portrait Photographer

Sandy Summers Russell — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:33:39 +0000

Stand back because this is going to be a ginormous photo post. I couldn’t narrow down my choices, so I figure I’ll just post a bunch.

What a fun, fun family I had the honor of photographing. They laughed and joked the entire time. The weather was just perfect too, especially for this time of year when it’s usually so overcast and dreary in Moses Lake. This session was special because I also got to photograph the two girl’s grandparents as well. What a sweet and tender relationship they share. Thanks so much for letting me be there to capture that.

Don’t forget about the new blog comment contest too! Ten different comments wins you a free 8×10. Get 20 comments and you’ll get upgraded to a 12×18 print. Nothing is cooler than free!

The “W” Family: Moses Lake Family Photography

Sandy Summers Russell — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:11:00 +0000

The holidays are here! I love seeing all the lights and decorations, and what better time to show off your Christmas tutus, at least for the under five crowd.

I had the honor of photographing two adorable little sisters in their Christmas costumes. Don’t they just melt your heart? Then we all headed out to Hall-A-Day Trees to check out the Moses Lake Christmas tree farm.

The last two photos I really love. She was looking for bears amongst the trees. So cute!

The “S” Family : Spokane Children Photographer

Sandy Summers Russell — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:34:00 +0000

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas….well at least feel like it…as in freezing! Brrr it’s been so cold lately.

I had lots of fun at a recent children photography session in Spokane. What a lively group these three are. We got to travel around and explore some nearby woods for a little bit as we snapped some holiday photos. Then before we all became little popsicles, we headed inside for some hot cocoa and Christmas stories by the fire. How fun is that?

Mason: Othello Child Photographer

Sandy Summers Russell — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:14:00 +0000

Hello, my name is Sandy, and sometimes I’m a bad photo mom.

Seriously, lately my parents have been threatening to take my son to Sears just to get some current pictures. Ah well, because I do it for a living, sometimes it can be hard for me to find the time to capture images of my own son growing and changing.

So Christmas card time rolls around, and I figure it’s time to get ‘er done. Of course I waited till December, and it’s freezing out, and the poor boy is getting over a cold, but too bad because it’s finally a sunny day out. Sorry kiddo, no nap today because the light is gorgeous with a capital G and time’s a tickin’.

I guess I got what I deserve, huh. What do you think? Should I use that first picture for the Christmas card? Well he is two, and yes if you’re wondering, that last photo is of him eating dried field corn. A growing boy does need his carbs, and besides, I forgot to pack a snack.

From my crazy life to yours Happy Holidays!!!

“M” Family : Moses Lake Family Photography

Sandy Summers Russell — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:41:00 +0000

One of my favorite things about photographing children and families is getting to document how the little ones grow up. Why less than a year ago, miss Sadie Mae was just starting to stand. Now she’s running all over the place, and I have to chase her around to photograph her cuteness. All those sweet little curls and gorgeous dresses are so adorable. Thanks for the fun afternoon you guys!