Holli Dunn Photography Blog

Just a little sneak peek before I go off on a much needed camping trip with my family tomorrow!!  I can’t wait!!  I’ll be back on Monday morning. 

I had such a nice time photographing these little ones on their property in Woodinville.  It’s so beautiful there.  I love the forest and surrounding green-everything that day, with a little tiny peek of Sunshine!

Austina and Erik - thank you for having me over! Here’s a little peek of your cute family!!

{M} with her impressive rock collection!

I just HAD to post a picture of the adorable little {M}!!  She was one of the models in the Green Halloween Photoshoot last month, and oh my goodness I can’t get enough of her!!  We were all bedazzled by her cuteness - Misty - thank you so much for sharing her with me that day.

And I have to share the story behind this costume.  It was one of the first costumes I have ever made and actually one of the first things I’ve ever sewn since, oh, let’s see…. Jr. High School sewing class I think!  LOL.  (fur hides a lot of bad stitching!)   So it was so sweet to see this little one wearing it and of course, the fringe adds so much to it.  I think I’ll save this costume for a little longer.  I knew there was a reason I kept it so long…

My daughter in 2003.  

More of adorable {M} in a princess costume…

It’s hard to believe it’s August already and only one month of summer left! Ack!  July went by far too quickly.  August will too I’m sure.   SO, with that said,  there are only a few dates available left in August and starting to book September.  Be sure to call ahead to get your session scheduled this fall before it’s too late!

And if you just need a quick session to capture a milestone or don’t need a full session, be sure to sign up for a mini-session at Tot Spot Cafe held on August 22 and 23rd!

So on to the sneak peek!

Had a really fun family session at this park.    The weather was absolutely beautiful that day - perfect filtered light that evening.  And this family was equally as beautiful - and fun too!!!

On the beach with the {sweet} light.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

I’m excited to announce two days of limited edition mini-sessions at Kat’s Tot Spot Cafe in Woodinville!!   These sessions are available for sign up at the Tot Spot Cafe, and will be held every 30 minutes.   Please visit Tot Spot  Be sure to sign up soon! {Special} mini-session pricing is offered for this event only and other discounts or coupons do not apply.   Hope to see you there!

Another fun day at the cloudy beach! I’ve photographed them before, and know their little personalities and knew I would have a lot of fun with this photosession - and I did!! I was really looking forward to this one.

Meet {C}, {S}, and {T}! Little {T} just had his first birthday and just started to walk. He was absolutely adorable when he walked. So proud of himself! {C} and {S} were awesome big sisters, helping to wrangle him in for a group shot, because, he didn’t want to sit still, there are rocks to be found and eaten on the beach! And it wasn’t until I started singing Elmo’s World that he forgot he was being held against his will and looked up at me in amazement… Looking at me like “you know that song?” Hehehe… Yeah, I’ve heard it one too many times.

Thanks Shannon and Jeff!!

What’s a good reason to have a beach photoshoot on an overcast day? (despite the fact that we cherish the sunshine when it’s out)

1. No crowds! Yay!
2. No squinting from the bright sun! (my daughter used to say over and over - “too bright, too bright, too bright”)
3. Freedom! We can stand wherever we like - no worries about sun spotting through trees, harsh shadows from sun, or confining kids to shady areas.

Sure, I can make full sun work too, but it’s usually a bit more tiring for the little ones & grownups when the sun is so bright. It’s the reason why I like to book summer sessions first thing in the morning, or in the early evening when natural light is really nice and shadows are long. Actually Idylwood park is turning out to be one of my favorite places. It has so much to offer as far as scenery goes. Lake Sammamish, sand, bridges, wide open grassy areas, trail areas, and a fun playground. It can’t be beat!

I loved this session!! These boys were absolutely amazing in front of the camera and just fun to hang out with. First thing said when they hopped out of the car is “why does it take *SO* long to take my picture?” But I do have to say I am pretty certain they had a great time and barely realized that an hour had gone by and we were almost finished! I don’t normally post the goofing off type of things that go on in sessions - it’s one of the best ways to make kids laugh! But I LOVED the energy they put into this shot - Make your best incredible hulk face. ha!

Sarah and Neil, thank you for sharing them with me for a short time. It was fun!!

So, meet {J}, {E}, and {O}!

If you follow my blog, you may recognize one of the ladies in this group. This is the 3rd time she’s been in front of my camera this year!!  She’s gorgeous, but so is the rest of the clan!!

Hope you had a great visit here in Washington and have a very very safe trip back home.  It was great meeting all of you.

And for now, a few peeks!

Okay, I have been blessed with the best clients, who have the most adorable kids. Meet this little guy! He’s so cute and had the best smile! Thanks Ramona and Mark for asking me to capture {A} for this milestone. He’s really really adorable. I love photographing babies this age, they melt my heart.

Oh, I can’t forget how freakin’ cute their little doggy is…. Just look at him!

I had so much fun with you {N} and {E} thinking up for cat! cat!…..dog!!  (think duck, duck… goose!), just goofing off, searching for buddy, and exploring around the yard.

For now, here’s a little sneak peek!

True sisterhood - don’t ya think?  

LOVE this shot!

This is the first time photographing anyone at Sammamish State Park in Issaquah, and I have to say - what a great place!! Plenty of shade and areas for the kids to run around. And even though it was a busy place it was easy to avoid getting people and cars into the shot.

So, here ya go Laura and Mark - a sneak peek for you! I feel special that you asked me to photograph you and your mom on your birthday…

This one’s for you Mary!

I enjoy photographing {A & A} every time. Thanks for asking me back!