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Miss “N” : Kennewick Senior Photography

Sandy Summers Russell — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 07:44:13 +0000

Meet the lovely Miss “N”. This star athlete is so excited about starting her Senior year at Kamiakan High School. She’s such a doll too. She made my job easy and fun as we spent a sweltering summer evening capturing her senior portraits. You’d never know it was well over 95 degrees out. In fact, the only hard part for me was deciding which images to show off here on the blog. She looked absolutely gorgeous in all of them. Poor photographer, such a dilemma to be in. LOL

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.

Enjoy!

The “O” Family : Tri-Cities Family Photography

Sandy Summers Russell — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 03:19:01 +0000

What’s better than one adorable baby? How about two! I’ve photographed twins before, but this is my first time photographing two baby cousins, so it was super fun. You sure can see what a difference only a few short months make in a baby’s development.

Welcome Baby Sophie Jo : Tri-Cities Newborn Photography

Sandy Summers Russell — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:32:09 +0000

Hey folks! You’ve probably noticed I’ve been derelict with the blog posts lately. Besides photo shoots and the gazillion albums I’ve been designing, I’ve also been exercising my editorial alter ego. Associated Press has me shooting the Washington high school basketball tournaments in my old stomping ground the Yakima SunDome. One set of championship games down, two more weeks to go! Boy I can’t tell you the last time I shot at 1600 ISO. Talk about ugly grain. But it’s good to know my trigger finger is still up to par. If I get a chance I’ll post you some fun stuff from it.

In the mean time, I just had to show you this cutie patootie from a recent newborn session. Little miss Sophie Jo was such a sweetheart, and such a good sleeper! We did the session at her grandmother’s house. I just loved using all her antiques for the photos. Let me tell you, this baby girl already has the whole family wrapped around her tiny little finger. What a lucky family!

Enjoy!

Welcome Baby Alton : Kennewick Newborn Photography

Sandy Summers Russell — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:30:00 +0000

I’d like to introduce you to sweet little Alton. At almost one month old, he is a doll with a full head of red hair and dark blue eyes. With the wind whipping up a gale outside, he stayed nice and warm inside wrapped in the arms of his brand new mommy, as I snapped photo after photo of his cuteness. I particularly like the first one. I’d like to think I was channeling Rembrandt with the colors and the way the light falls on him. I also adore the photos of Alton cuddled with his mom. If you look closely you can see his “brothers”, two little Silky Terriers, sitting with them on the chair.

“C” Family : Tri-Cities Family Photography

Sandy Summers Russell — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:36:00 +0000

Yes, Fall is definitely here. Crisp days, beautiful colors, and sweaters! This is my favorite season, and I love capturing fun family photos that will be sent out as Christmas cards at the end of the year. The “C” family where a lot of fun and we got great photos despite looming rain clouds.

Enjoy!

Welcome Baby Max : Kennewick Newborn Photographer

Sandy Summers Russell — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:54:00 +0000

Say hi to little baby Max. I photographed his mother, Corie, for her maternity session just a few weeks ago. I love getting to document both sides of the equation: belly and baby. He’s a lucky little boy because he was born into such a loving family. I really like the photo of his dad soothing him after he was a little fussy. Sleeping babies are beautiful in their own right, but it’s always nice to have a slice of reality in there too. An image that shows the connection between parent and child is precious, and I’m honored they invited me into their home to capture those moments.

Welcome Baby Braeden : Kennewick Newborn Photographer

Sandy Summers Russell — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:48:00 +0000

Sweet little baby Braeden was just over a week old when I photographed him this week. So new he still had all of his peach fuzz…I love that! He also had the most perfect ears and lips. The girls will probably be so jealous, and I bet he gets the long eye lashes too. His parents were also lots of fun and so lively considering how little sleep they’ve probably been getting lately. I adored all of the bright colors in their house, and I had a blast incorporating them into the photos. In the end, I actually had a hard time picking out my favorites for this preview. So enjoy, and I can’t wait to show you the rest.

Beckett : Tri-City Family Photographer

Sandy Summers Russell — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:40:00 +0000

Meet handsome Beckett and his awesome parents Shannon and Seth. Beckett is almost one, and his startling blue eyes and happy-go-lucky personality where charming. I loved spending the evening in the park with his family capturing photos of them together. The portrait session was a birthday present for Shannon from her son and husband. Way to go guys!

Corie : Tri-City Maternity Photographer

Sandy Summers Russell — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:43:00 +0000

I love Maternity Sessions. It is right up near the top for one of my favorite things to photograph. I feel honored that I’ve been chosen to document such a momentous time. These women are on the cusp of bringing new life into the world. Their bodies are powerful and beautiful, and I want my photographs to reflect that. I also find it a quiet and introspective time as they get ready for what’s to come, and I think it’s important to capture that too.

Meet Corie and her lovely family. Her husband, Ryan, and son, Tye, where so loving. I was really looking forward to her session because she wanted to be outside for it. It was a beautiful summer day and the sunlight-kissed meadow near the river was lovely.

Enjoy.