Gretchen Fawn Photo - part of the Snoqualmie Moms Support Collective

We finally got caught up, well almost caught up yesterday with our home and our photography, so now onto posting more to the blog of our recent adventures! The weather has been so very delightful this end of summer and beginning of fall, that we have enjoyed several outdoor sessions in the last few weeks. It's another exciting time of year when seniors are getting their final portraits done. What I notice parents see when they get their children's senior portraits done, is that their child now looks "so grown up!" They get teary and so do I, as I realize how fast time goes by. My own daughter is 16 and growing up so fast. Soon I will take her senior pictures (only one more year), and be the mom tearing up as I watch how grown up she is. SIGH! I don't worry too much, because I plan to be the overly helpful, involved mom and grandma when she someday gets married and has kids. Don't worry, I keep telling her so she won't be surprised! Here's an image of C...

Joe and I had a wonderful time getting to know Luke and taking his senior portraits yesterday. Even though they go to our church, we hadn't gotten to know Luke very well. He has a great personality, sense of humor and a very intellectual mind. I enjoyed our hour together and I hope he did too! Pictures were not what he was used to or comfortable with, but we were able to get some wonderful images of this fine young man. His mom told me she doesn't have any pictures of him, so I can't wait to show her all the images we captured. Fun, serious and all things in between. It's beautiful weather here lately, and we shot in Fall City, WA. Such a quaint and down to earth place. Enjoy~ Gretchen

I love this time of year! Taking Senior Portraits! It's so fun to see these young adults, their enthusiasm for life and the hopes they have for their futures. No two are alike. We were blessed to work with Bailey last year. We also got the chance to design a card for her to send out to friends and family. Enjoy! Gretchen

Oh I had such a fun and hot time photographing Ryder Thomas Warren last week. He was such a trooper after two doctors appointments. He was already ten days old, so we didn't want to wait too much longer to keep his sleepy new babyness for his portraits. I warmed up the house and boy was it hot! I wanted him to be very comfortable for his pictures, so I didn't mind. Sigh, he's just such a sweetie. His mommy, Julie, was so patient. I was delighted to do Ryder's portraits. She was given the session by Therese Duvall who won our FB auction to supports Krohn's disease a few months ago. What a sweet lady! I showed the images to Julie and Brian yesterday. Julie was so happy, she kept saying how it put a smile on her face to see the slideshow and could she come model Ryder for me again?? How's that for a happy customer!  Hope you are staying cool, it's been an unusual 100 degrees here in Snoqualmie. Almost time to jump in the lake. Whew! Gretchen

I have so much fun on instagram! I take pictures of whatever hits my fancy that day, walls, chairs, people. I rarely put "work" stuff on, but I have fun in whatever I take. Sign up to follow me: Gretchenfawn   Get to know me and my family and see what we're up to around town. Send me a note with your info and I'd love to do the same. Gretchen

I was talking to my little girl about weddings and looking on the web for more inspiration. Then I thought, "wouldn't it be fun to play dress up with her in my wedding dress?" I had a vintage lace Jessica McClintock dress. We got it out and did a practice session today with Bacca as our reluctant groom. One thing he did like, was licking the tie (sorry Joe)! Josie and I had a blast and I hope you enjoy these sweet images. Gretchen

I got the idea today to play dress up with my little girl in my wedding dress and have our puppy, Bacca, be the "groom". We were taking some cute shots and he was not cooperating very well. I told Josie to blow on him and we laughed and laughed as we saw what the camera shot that we hadn't seen! Puppy in action! More "serious" pictures to come later. Enjoy~Gretchen