Families often ask me where they should take their family portraits. I always encourage my clients to consider where they love spending time together. Whether that is your local park, or in your home, there are so many options! I’ve rounded up a few of my favorites though to get those creative juices flowing. I’ve […]
Category: Photography
Beyond Birth: Postpartum Care from an Integrative Medical Perspective
Guest post by Seattle Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist, Grace Chang, NC, LAc What to look out for and how to maximize your postpartum visit The body is capable of amazing things, especially when it comes to carrying, developing, and delivering a baby. Your hormones shift, ligaments stretch, and organs move to literally level up your […]
Hot Air Balloon Themed 1st Birthday Party at the Golf Club at Newcastle
Guest post by Seattle Wedding Planner, BreeAnn Gale of Pink Blossom Events … With two months to plan Sahaee’s Hot Air Balloon-themed 1st Birthday I discovered finding a balloon company during fall as well as a venue that suited my client’s vision proved a challenge. Yet this October my clients stood in front of an inflated […]
Nursery Decor Inspiration & Tips
Guest post by OMC founder + Seattle family photographer, Meredith McKee Ruth! What are your favorite nursery decor ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Pop in the the free Mighty Network community and start connecting with other parents! Nursery Decor & Inspiration By specializing in in-home newborn photography, I get to see a lot […]
Meet Andrea | Owner of Seattle Events Venue Ravenwoods Farm
Meet Seattle owner of Events Venue, Ravenwoods Farm, Andrea Woods. Andrea is a Farm-trepreneur and mama to 3. Her business Ravenwoods is a Seattle Events Venue offering a unique experience for elopements, weddings, parties, photoshoots, field trips & more. … Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the […]
Meet Brittany : Seattle Film Photographer
Meet OMC Collective Member Brittany of Blue Rose Photography. Brittany is a master of Film photography and we wanted to learn more about her process, why she prefers film, and where she goes for inspiration. … When and How did you become a photographer? I got into photography when I was about 21. My boyfriend […]
Modern Boho Surprise Baby Sprinkle
How do you design an event for an event planner? Pull together some of the best wedding vendors in Seattle for a surprise Baby shower (sprinkle) and maternity shoot! From the photographer: So I had the idea to throw Tammy a surprise sprinkle after we had chatted about doing some maternity photos for her at […]
Feature OMC Photographer Sessions | Low Tide Adventure Sessions with Alec Mills
Alec Mills of Alec Mills Photography is a Seattle Area Family and Newborn Photographer documenting the stories + textures of our every day and turning them into art. … Imagine arriving at the beach, taking your shoes off, rolling up your pant legs, and slowly walking into the easy waters of low tide. The water […]
Frosting Dreams Come True at This One-Year Cake Smash
By OMC Founder, Meredith McKee Photography, Seattle Family Photographer … This might be one of the best cake-smash reactions ever! Right before I was about to pack up, the sugar rush hit and Jace was FEELIN’ IT! Haha! Such a fun family celebration – and extra joy getting to see another family client (Jace’s cousin!) […]
What to Wear for your Maternity Session
Guest post from Seattle maternity, newborn + family photographer (and founder of Om Mama Co.) Meredith McKee Ruth! Maternity fashion has come a long way & I love all of the variety I see in what my mamas-to-be are choosing to wear for their maternity sessions! There are several different shapes & options you can […]
Feature OMC Photographer Sessions | Chach Photography
Today we are featuring a gorgeous golden hour family session from Om Mama Collective member, Christina Chacharon of Chach Photography. Christina specializes in birth, newborn, and family sessions. When was the last time you had family photos taken? No, not a selfie or a self-timer shot. Or a grainy, too-dark photo taken by the first […]
Jewish Naming Ceremony for little Tova
Guest post by OMC member Alec Mills, Owner of Alec Mills Photography … As a newborn photographer in the Seattle area, I am honored to be asked to document such intimate family traditions, growth, and loss. Recently, I was asked to document a beautiful and meaningful event for a client, and I was blown away […]
4 Different Types of Newborn Photography
Guest post by OMC founder + family photographer, Meredith McKee Ruth of Meredith McKee Photography Types of Newborn Photography Woohoo! You’re having a baby! Congratulations – this. is. HUGE. If you’re thinking about having a photographer document your journey into parenthood, there are a lot of different ways to capture this incredibly monumental experience for […]
Feature OMC Photographer Sessions | Erin Schedler
Today we are featuring a gorgeous at home newborn session from Om Mama Collective member, Erin Schedler! We love how she capture the true authentic beauty of new parenthood! This was a pretty typical newborn session for me! It happened to be my last session of 2019, before I went on break. Such a beautiful […]
Feature OMC Photographer Sessions | Alec Mills
Fresh 48 Session If you have been searching for Newborn Photography on the Google or Pinterest or Instagram…you may have run across the term “Fresh 48”. I know when I was pregnant and looking for new services or products, I would constantly wonder what I was signing up for…and reading “Fresh 48″… I had a […]
Feature OMC Photographer Sessions | Brittany Marshall
By OMC Vendor Brittany Marshall of Blue Rose Pictures, Seattle Newborn Photographer This was the third time I have had the pleasure of capturing Tamara’s maternity session. The last two times were for her boys and this time for her baby girl! I really love being to capture one family’s milestones throughout the years. It […]
Feature OMC Photographer Sessions | Jennifer Loomis
By Om Mama Collective member, Jennifer Loomis, Seattle Maternity Photographer I have worked in the field of maternity photography since 1994. Every session reaffirms my awe of the innate power of the mother. When my client J came into the studio for her pre-consultation I was immediately intrigued by her grace, beauty, and empowered sense […]
Feature OMC Photographer Sessions | Julia Kinnunen
By OMC Vendor Julia Kinnunen, Seattle Birth Photographer I first met Erika and Nick over four years ago when they hired me to photograph their wedding. I remember sitting in our first meeting and thinking “holy moly these people are so stinking cool why on earth would they want to hire me?!” but little did […]
How To Take Maternity Leave When You’re Self-Employed
Guest post by Mama member, Jenni Gritters! Jenni is a Seattle-based freelance journalist and founder of Zest Storycraft. She writes mostly about the science of healthy living and is a certified yoga instructor. Jenni and her husband are currently expecting! You can follow Jenni on Instagram. Learn more about Jenni here! When I found out […]
Meet Erin : Lifestyle Photographer
Meet Erin- rockstar mama & owner of Erin Schedler Photography! Erin is a member of the Om Mama Collective – members get exclusive deals & discounts when working with her! Find out more at members.ommamaco.com! Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you […]
Gender Reveal at the Seattle Great Wheel
Gender Reveal Parties Have you or would you consider doing a gender reveal party? I’ve seen some pretty unique & creative ideas over the years! Some favorites include: hitting a baseball that exploded in color, smoke bombs, cake filling, piñatas, pie/cake face smashes, confetti in every which way! Shannon & Joe chose something that was […]
Pro Tips For Your Own Newborn Photography at Home
Guest post by Om Mama Collective member, Jennifer Loomis! Jennifer is an artistic photographer empowering pregnant women through photography for 20 years, specializing in larger families and large image installations. Om Mama Members get exclusive deals when working any of our curated list of business owners. Learn more about Jennifer here! … Just had your […]
Tips: Photographing Little Ones
Guest post by mama & photographer, Huoy Chen. Huoy & Meredith are co-leading the Om Mama Collaboration How To Rock Your DSLR Photography 101 workshop on Sunday, June 23rd at 9:15am at General Porpoise in Pioneer Square. Om Mama Members get 50% off ticket price, register here! Only Little Once As a mom, I know […]
What is Lifestyle Photography
Lifestyle has become sort of a buzz word in the portrait photography industry lately, and a lot of photographers call themselves lifestyle photographers, but their styles can vary, so what does this mean for you, the client? According to Wikipedia, Lifestyle photography is a kind of photography which mainly aims to capture portrait/people in situations, real-life events or milestones […]
Family Photographs Year-Round
When I say “Family Photographs”, you might think… oh yeah, we need one of those for our Christmas card. Then you line one up with a photographer sometime between September and November. However, if your family is like mine, the fall is hectic and chaotic. School has just started and routines are back in place […]
Nora’s Birth Story: Puget Sound Birth Center
From a Doula’s Perspective Each and every single birth is a wholly unique and individual experience. When Jamie asked if I would help support her as both her doula and photographer, I was thrilled. This was my second birth center birth. While I tend to feel most comfortable supporting clients delivering in a hospital setting, […]
One Woman’s Journey to Motherhood
Hi there! My name is Erica and I’m new here — new to Seattle that is. My husband and I recently relocated for his job, and I’ve been exploring the Emerald City and preparing for our first baby ever since. Still acclimating to the weather 🙂 I’m a certified personal trainer, yogi, writer/blogger, and mom-to-be […]
Meet Julia: Birth Photographer & Doula
Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? What do you do for a living? Have you always done this? I grew up on Camano Island, about an hour north of Seattle. I spent some time after high-school […]
What Beginner Camera Should I Buy?
Getting a “Real Camera” Hi Omies! Meredith, here! I get this question a lot – a lot, a lot! People always ask, “I’d love to get more in to photography, what’s a good beginner camera, that takes great photos, but doesn’t cost too much?” This is especially common with new moms, or families heading somewhere fun […]
Seattle Newborn Session: Blue Rose Photography
Feature: In-Home Newborn Session by Blue Rose Photography This was a very special newborn session for me since I got to capture baby Luc’s birth only a couple weeks before. Karolina and Michael are such a wonderful and sweet couple. I was so excited when she reached out to me to document her maternity photos. I […]
What to Wear: Fall Family Photos
Guest Blog Feature: Om Mama Collective member, Jeanna Rice Photography, shares her tips for what to wear for your fall/winter family photo sessions! You can follow Jeanna on Instagram at @jeannaricephotography! Find more amazing photographers in our Collective here! Hello fellow Mamas! Fall is the most popular time for family pictures, and with good reason […]
Maternity Session at Rattlesnake Lake
Feature: Maternity Session at Rattlesnake Lake by Meredith McKee Photography I’ve done a couple maternity sessions at Rattlesnake lake now & it is just such a dreamy place to shoot! We did Kelly’s maternity session during the peak of wildfire season this summer & it cast such a dreamy pink haze as the sun began to set […]