Family photography for adventurers in Boise and seattle!
- Jesus follower
- milspouse
- former horse trainer
- homeschooler
- mom to 2
- lover of the northwest
- oat milk mocha please
- pasta and bread and cheese is my love language
- enneagram 7 (and 3)
hello!
about me
Update!
My husband is in the process of retiring from the Navy! We will be moving to Boise in December of 2022. I plan to start booking Boise in spring of '23. I will be back to Seattle summer of '23. In the meantime, check out my education and products page for digital tools!
After having kids I found my lifelong sought after career of horse trainer and riding instructor was no longer the best thing for our family. I picked up my camera when my son was born and was so encouraged to find that I could learn something new and really enjoy it. I quickly got bored of taking photos of only my kid and found a real love of photographing families.
My husband is moving in on 20 years with the military and likely retiring out soon, so our family is looking at a big change in the next year! We're not quite sure where we're going to land yet (taking suggestions for awesome communities in the greater Northwest region) but regardless I will continue to take Seattle area family sessions for years to come.
My Great Grandpa Ike homesteaded in the hills about Sequim (we still have the cabin and land in the family 100 years later) so the Puget Sound will always be home.
i do it for them. and for me.
about us
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my work
-becca
We love our pictures from Whitney! Our 2 year old was definitely in the “no” stage, and I was so worried that we wouldn’t get very decent pictures. He’s a wiggler, explorer, and does not stay still for very long! Whitney worked her magic and was able to skillfully deliver us beautiful pictures. I like how she just let us explore and walk around without posing us too much. The whole family felt very comfortable with her. Also, she delivered the finished pictures in a very timely manner. We can’t wait for our next session! Thank you Whitney for these memories that we’ll treasure forever. ❤️
-Harriet
We have been thrilled with each of the 6 photo shoots we have had with Whitney. The photographs always turn out to be the most beautiful shots of our family of 5. We have a difficult time choosing which ones to print and frame in our home as there are so many great choices. Our children (7 and under) look forward to photos with Whitney because she is so great at making them feel happy and encourages quality family play time during shoots. Would recommend without hesitation!
Whitney was amazing. I came to her as a new client for Christmas pictures. I told her preemptively about my special needs daughter and she set aside extra time for us and made sure she could accommodate her sensory issues. She worked with her beautifully when she had a meltdown over Santa and was patient and kind and reassuring to me the entire time. What started out incredibly stressful ended with both kids smiling and happy and we left the shoot with beautiful pictures that we will treasure a lifetime. I can not thank her enough for her incredible kindness and undeniable talent.
-Stephanie
"Any time you leave family photos smiling and talking about how much fun you all had is a win in my book! Whitney is an absolute treasure of a photographer and the only hard part is choosing your favorite one❤️"
- rachel
This is perfect for the newborn or just your family cozy at home.
$550 introductory rate - Booking Boise now!
This is new! Let me come film your family just as you are! Add onto any family session for $100!
$550 - Snohomish county
family film
Lifestyle indoor
The Olympic National park is near and dear to me. This spot is great for families. July '23
$1200
This is my favorite mountain location and it sells out the quickest! Late August '23
$1200
Mt Baker
adventure Sessions
My signature session is for families who want to come and play in a beautiful location and get photos to remember it by! Boise and Treasure Valley Locations.
$825
Inquire about a session built around your family! Travel locations available!
Starts at $825
Newborn
HUrricane RIdge
Storyteller
Family Sessions
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Lets work together
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Opens soon
Opens soon
Custom Session
2023
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Opens soon
2023 travel locations:
Montana, Sun valley, big sur
April 9th!
Seattle. 15 minute Minis.
Spring Minis
$275
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Summer Minis
FAll Minis
TBD but seattle based location
June 23rd.
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TBD but seattle and north bend based location.
October
Mini Sessions
Half sessions
30 minute sessions only available a few times a year.
$425
Wenatchee Wildflowers April 30th. Inquire for more info!
$275
Do I have to shoot at Sunset?
Yes! Ha, well most of the time. You're probably picking me because you like the look of my photos and time of day is a BIG part of that.
My kid has an early bedtime, how do I deal?
This is a super common question! I will have some prep for you to help. Most of the time having a late nap and snacks and being somewhere fun and new will be all it takes.
Can I bring Grandma?
For morale support and hand outer of snacks, sure! To add people to be photographed outside of your immediate family will be an additional fee.
Do you travel?
Often! You can find my current travel dates by clicking below.
Do you shoot on weekends?
Generally, no. As my kiddos get older weekends are reserved for family time. Plus the benefit of less crowds!
FAQ
Get Control of Your Camera Roll!
Is your camera roll a mess? How good are you at printing off photos every year? Are your photos backed up somewhere other than the cloud? If not, this is for you! I will cover strategies for sorting and deleting your photos, printing in books, and backing up securely. This problem is only going to get bigger, so jump in today!
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