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What to Wear for Maternity Photos: Amazon Inspiration Picks
Briana Tresko Briana Tresko

What to Wear for Maternity Photos: Amazon Inspiration Picks

Need help picking a dress for your maternity photo shoot? This post has several ideas for inexpensive dresses from Amazon that will look great on camera. Mood boards are complete with outfit ideas for the whole family. Many of these dresses aren't just for maternity and therefore can be used for any family photo shoot!

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Puyallup River Family Photo Shoot on the Sumner Link Trail
Briana Tresko Briana Tresko

Puyallup River Family Photo Shoot on the Sumner Link Trail

Family photos and anniversary photos by the Puyallup River just off the Sumner Link trail. During our shoot, the love and connection between this couple was so evident. They danced together, held hands, and shared sweet moments that spoke volumes about their love as a husband and wife. Their son, full of energy and curiosity, skipped rocks along the shore and brought a sense of childlike wonder to the session.

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Channing Baby & Co:  Boutique Tacoma Shop Perfect for Young Families and Moms with Style
Briana Tresko Briana Tresko

Channing Baby & Co: Boutique Tacoma Shop Perfect for Young Families and Moms with Style

If you’re looking for a baby gear as an expecting mom or needing to upgrade, check out Tacoma children’s boutique, Channing Baby & Co. This shop has toys, baby and kids clothes and even some outfits for moms for your next photo shoot. It’s a great spot to fill your baby nursery or stock up some stylish kids clothes! Check out the interview with founder Krystal Hogaboam.

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Accessorize Your Photo Shoot with Handmade Earrings by Bonney Lake Business Thea and Grace
Briana Tresko Briana Tresko

Accessorize Your Photo Shoot with Handmade Earrings by Bonney Lake Business Thea and Grace

You’ve heard me talk about what to wear for your photo shoot plenty of times, but I’ve only ever talked about clothing! Now I’m going to go one step further and remind you of the special touch accessories bring. Specifically jewelry! I reached out to the amazing woman behind the Bonney Lake business, Thea and Grace who specializes in handmade polymer clay earrings. She has such a talent for envisioning and creating these earrings, all on her own, and is always coming up with new ideas for the seasons.

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Looking for a Make-up Artist for a Photo Shoot?   Meet Beauty By Yoana based in Tacoma
Briana Tresko Briana Tresko

Looking for a Make-up Artist for a Photo Shoot? Meet Beauty By Yoana based in Tacoma

Make your next photo shoot a reason to pamper yourself a little! And if you’re wondering where to find a local make-up artist ready for this task, look no further. The lovely Yoana of Beauty by Yoana, has been in the beauty industry for nearly 8 years and is also a licensed esthetician. So if you’re looking for your skin to glow, your lashes to lift or a make-up palette that suits your style, here’s your girl!

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Stangley Family Travels to Tipsoo Lake for a Mountain View Photo Shoot  |  Mt. Rainier Photographer
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Stangley Family Travels to Tipsoo Lake for a Mountain View Photo Shoot  |  Mt. Rainier Photographer

The best time to book a photo shoot at Tipsoo Lake in Mt. Rainier would be between July and October. Midsummer is when the wildflowers start to spring up and create a lovely texture to the fields out there. It’s one of the reasons I love it so much and why it made my list of top 5 places for wildflower pictures in the Pacific Northwest! This is one of the best spots to get Mt. Rainier view!

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