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Baby Jackson : Prosser Baby Photographer

Sandy Summers Russell — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:23:16 +0000

Sweet little Jackson, my have you changed! I can’t believe it was only a few months ago when I photographed your newborn session in August. You’ve gone from tiny to tank! I loved getting to use the same basket, a family heirloom, in both sessions. I think it really shows how much he’s grown. Kudos to grandma for running it over to us shortly after inspiration struck. Of course, I had to get some images of big sis, Maddie, too. She always put’s a smile on my face.

Enjoy!

Happy Birthday Drew : Prosser Child Photography

Sandy Summers Russell — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:58:18 +0000

I’ll be the first to say that I think my job is pretty amazing. I mean, how cool is it that I get to use what ever inspiration hits me, and turn it into an image that will become part of a family’s history. Take little Drew here. This wasn’t just a child portrait session for a 1-year-old. This was actually taken on his birthday. Here he is turning one. Even cooler, these images where taken at his grandparents vineyard, which Drew’s father is now farming, and maybe, someday Drew will farm it too. This past fall they took out the Concord grapes in order to replace them with wine grapes in the spring. So although the land hadn’t been bare like this for generations, it might have looked just like this when Drew’s grandpa, or maybe even great grandpa (I don’t know when it was for sure) put in the first vineyard.

Maybe it’s my journalism background, or maybe I just like to tell stories, but regardless, it got me thinking about how all of this can come together in a photo. Cue the beautiful rolling hills, the empty vineyards, the dirt road leading off in the distance, and the family’s vintage treasures, and you’ve got a really special picture that represents both the past and the future. Happy birthday Drew!

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!

Welcome Baby Camille : Prosser Newborn Photography

Sandy Summers Russell — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 04:50:00 +0000

Sweet baby Camille you are just as pretty as your name. What a joy it was photographing this beautiful new family. I was also super excited to find out that Camille’s parents, Amy and Jon, are former Midwesterners like myself. They’re from Iowa and Kansas respectively while I’m from Nebraska. We got to compare bad weather stories from back home and lament about how dusty it is here in eastern Washington. But unlike this flatlander, they actually know how to ski. I’m so jealous!

Enjoy the photos! I think my favorite is the first one…no wait, maybe the last one; those bee stung lips are to die for! Oh I just can’t decide. I like them all!

Summerland 2008 Favorite Photo Contest

Sandy Summers Russell — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:46:00 +0000

Here is the next picture posted in our 2008 Favorite Photo Contest. Voting by comments will be open for this photo for ten days and will expire at midnight on May 8.

Voting for this photo is now closed with a total of 78 comments. Way to go Luka!

ANYONE can vote by leaving a comment so have fun and help the client with the most comments win a fabulous 16×20 gallery wrap!

Those who post a comment for every contest photo will be entered in a drawing for a free Children’s Portrait session or a $150 print credit.

I had a hard time deciding between photos for little Luka. There was another photo that showed off his beautiful long lashes (why is it the boys who always get those), but in the end, it came down to his mischievous sweet smile and cute little toes in this one. When I look at it just lights me up too, and I can’t help but smile back.

Luka : Tri-Cities Child Photographer

Sandy Summers Russell — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:05:00 +0000

Meet Luka. This handsome little charmer just turned nine months old. His mother and father are such proud parents, and they wanted to get photos of him before he grew up too fast. He really was a happy baby, and I just couldn’t stop taking pictures of him.