Birthday Sale is Live

A toddler standing in a crib holding a stuffed animal, with an adult woman leaning in and interacting with him in a bright, decorated nursery photographed on 35mm film.

A once-a-year thank you—every year on my birthday, I open up a limited number of sessions at a discounted rate — a little thank you to the clients, friends, and families who make this work so meaningful. These are real sessions, real moments, and real memories — offered at a price I only share once a year. Booking is first come, first served. Sessions will fill fast.

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The moments you want to relive forever, captured in a way that feels like you.

A family sitting on the floor in a living room with a dog and a baby, looking at photo albums on a small round table photographed on 35mm film.
A family relaxing on a bed with a dog in the foreground. The woman is holding a baby, and a man is lying on the bed smiling. The dog is sitting on the bed, looking at the camera.
A man holding a young child indoors near a window
A young woman with dark hair, wearing a floral dress, sitting on the floor and reaching out to a small child. The child has light hair, wearing pajamas with yellow and white stripes, and is standing next to a toy shelf, reaching for items on the table.

Birthday sale offering

STUDIO SESSION

Included

30 minute session

50 digital images

Located at my personal studio in Mount Vernon, WA, on select dates

$300 (Deposit $50, $250 due later)

LIFESTYLE SESSION

Included

1 hour session

100 digital images

1 roll of 35mm film or  1 pack of Polaroids

$500 (Deposit $50, $450 due later)

SUPER 8 MOTION PICTURE LIFESTYLE SESSION

Included

1 hour session

200 digital images

1 roll of 35mm film

1 pack of polaroid film

1 cartridge of Super 8 motion picture film

Highlight + B-roll edit

$900 (Deposit $50, $850 due later)

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A family of three with a dog sitting on the front steps of a house, smiling and enjoying a sunny day.
Black fluffy dog with brown highlights smiling indoors on a gray carpet.

real people, real moments

Every photo on this page was taken during a real birthday sale lifestyle session — no models, no setups, just an honest connection. These sessions are built on trust, ease, and a shared love for preserving the now. If these images speak to you, you’re exactly who I made this offer for.

A young child looking through a glass window, resting on a red surface with the number '7817' on it.
A family of four with a dog, a woman, a man, a baby, and a dog, on a bed in a bright room.
A toddler standing near a door window looking outside, with a large shaggy dog beside him, inside a home.
A young child standing in a crib holding a stuffed animal in a bedroom decorated with wall art and toys.
A young child and a dog looking through a glass door. The child is smiling and waving while the dog is looking to the side.
A family is sitting at a wooden dining table in a bright kitchen. The father is on the left, leaning on the table. The mother, holding a spoon, is smiling at the toddler sitting in a high chair on the right. The toddler is looking at the camera. The
A woman with long dark hair holding a young child with blonde hair, sitting at a table looking at a photo album.
A woman in a floral dress holding a young boy wearing a cap in a backyard.
A family of three sitting at a dining table playing a game with small pieces, with sunlight streaming in through large windows and indoor plants in the background.
A young child sitting in a high chair at a dining table, eating a snack, with scattered cereal on the table. The room is bright with natural light from large windows and is decorated with plants and candles.
Dog with a gray coat standing behind a green hedge, partially hidden from view.
A woman holding a young child while sitting on a sofa, with a table in front of them that has a coloring book and a large book titled 'City Quarters' on it; another person is partially visible on the right side, holding a dog.
A family sitting around a coffee table in a cozy living room, with a woman and a small child engaged in arts and crafts, a man sitting with a large dog on his lap, and warm decor including books, artwork, and a fireplace.
A family of three, a man, a woman, and a small child, gardening in a backyard with tomato plants. The man is bending over, the woman is standing behind him, and the child is crawling on the grass near the plants.
A young child crouches by a garden bed, observing tomato plants with ripe and unripe tomatoes. The child is wearing a blue hat, beige shirt, and striped shorts, and is looking closely at the plants with a curious expression. Potted plants and green g
A woman holding a young child while standing in a garden next to tomato plants, with a man walking by holding a metal bowl.
A couple stands on a porch, smiling and looking down at a crawling toddler. The porch has a white railing and is surrounded by green foliage.
Family of three with dog sitting on front steps of house, woman holding baby, man petting dog, in sunny outdoor setting.
A woman holding a young child outside on a porch with greenery in the background.
A happy family sitting on front porch steps of a house, with a woman, a man, a baby, and a dog.
A woman with children in a garden with tomato plants in large white planter boxes, and a man working near the plants.
A woman and a young child gardening together in a lush garden with various plants and vegetables, including a tomato plant and flowering plants, on a sunny day.
A woman holding a child on a staircase landing near a window with foliage outside, in a black and white photo.
A man giving a high five to a young child in a baby crib. A dog is partially visible in the foreground, and a teddy bear is inside the crib. The room has a colorful blanket and children's wall art, including an abstract painting and butterfly sticker

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Your Questions, Answered

  • Each package includes a mix of digital, film, and Polaroid images depending on the session type. Some include Super 8 motion picture film — perfect for families who want a nostalgic, cinematic touch. You’ll receive a detailed proposal after booking with everything laid out clearly.

  • Absolutely. You can add:

    • 35mm Film: $150/roll

    • Polaroids: $75/pack

    • Super 8 Film: $500 (includes filming, development, and editing)

    Just let me know in your intake form or email after booking, and we’ll build it in.

  • Studio sessions will be offered on select pre-scheduled dates in Mount Vernon — you’ll get a booking link with available time slots after you’ve paid your retainer.

    Lifestyle and Super 8 sessions are scheduled individually and must be scheduled by 12/27/2026

  • The $50 retainer is non-refundable and holds your spot. If you need to reschedule, I totally get it — life happens. I just ask for as much notice as possible so we can find a new date within the session’s expiration window.

  • Yes, as long as your session hasn’t happened yet and there’s availability. Just email me and I’ll send you an updated proposal.

  • You’re in luck! You can still use your deposit from a past sale — just be sure to book before December 27th, 2026. After that, the retainer can still be applied to full-priced sessions.

  • Yes! Just email me directly.

  • Item descriptionYou’ll receive an online gallery with all your digitals and film scans. Super 8 sessions are delivered as a high-res MP4 file ready to download, share, or screen.