Issaquah Baby Photographer | cake smash session

September 21, 2016

Issaquah baby photographer Dawn Potter specializes in the art of newborn portraiture and infant photography for young children.

I was so happy when Divina’s momma called me to schedule her one year cake smash session. This girl was one of the most gorgeous babies I had ever photographed with her long beautiful dark hair and I absolutely couldn’t wait to see her again! When Divina came in, she was a little sky at first but after a few minutes, she warmed right up to me and the camera. Flashing me her darling little smile and her big brown eyes… I was smitten for sure! Such a teeny little thing, too. Sometimes I look at her photos and I think I’m seeing a doll!

I’m sharing a few of my personal favorites, as always. And of course, you can always go back and look at Divina’s newborn session, too!

**Currently booking due dates and milestone sessions through February. Contact me for details!

Enumclaw Newborn Baby | Eastside newborn photographer

September 14, 2016

Enumclaw newborn baby photographer Dawn Potter Photography specializing in the art of newborn photography serving the eastside and surrounding Seattle areas. Please contact us today for information on scheduling your newborn session.

I know I’m always talking about all the amazing things that come along with my ‘job’ of being a newborn photographer. In all honesty, I can’t imagine that anyone else could ever love what they do as much as I love what I do but I know that’s the not the case. Well, this family is one of those things that I really love about my job. I’ve known this baby girl’s daddy for a while now. He and my husband used to work together a few years back. They were friends when he met the woman who is now his wife. They were friends when I started my newborn photography business. And they are still friends today. This couple has supported my journey and when it came it time to have a brand new little girl of their own, they chose me to be their newborn photographer. I was absolutely honored and couldn’t wait to meet their little girl.

Ainsley was so beautiful! Bright big gorgeous eyes and the cutest little head of hair. And since I’m several months behind on blogging, I can tell you that she’s has just continued to grow and become even more beautiful. (She looks just like her momma, if you ask me!) I’m sharing a few of my favorite images from her session!

Eastside Newborn Session | Bellevue newborn photographer

September 12, 2016

Eastside newborn session with Dawn Potter Photography. Maple Valley’s premier newborn photographer serving Bellevue, Seattle and the surrounding areas.

One of the most amazing things about being a newborn photographer (aside from snuggling with all those babies) is meeting the most wonderful families! When little Mia’s momma contacted me to photograph their baby girl, I was so excited. I absolutely love photographing siblings together and something about a big brother holding his baby sister really just melts my heart. This family did not disappoint! Not only did baby Mia have the best little facial expressions and most delicious little rolls on her back, her big brother couldn’t have been more adorable either. They truly were an amazing little duo.

I’m sharing some of my favorite photos from baby Mia’s session, and let me tell you, it was hard to narrow it down to just these ones!

One Year Cake Smash Session | Seattle baby photographer

September 7, 2016

This one year cake smash session was done a little later than most cake smash sessions. Freya had turned one a few months before and by the time she came in, she was on her feet and on the go! The best part was truly how happy she was. The toddler age can be a bit more difficult to photograph. They become much more accustomed to their schedules and routines. They have a handful of familiar faces and voices that they’re used to. They don’t typically change their outfits 4 times in under an hour and have a camera in their face snapping their photos. For that reason, I try to be very sensitive to their schedules and make sure that we are taking all of those things into consideration when we set a time. It’s always best to schedule AFTER nap time and meal time so baby is well rested and fed. Those two things, believe it or not, can make or break a session!

When Freya came in for her session, she was a little unsure about me at first. I had photographed her before for her sitting up session, but it had been a while so of course, she didn’t remember me. But after a few minutes, she warmed up and the smiles and laughs never ended.

Issaquah Newborn Photographer | Three week old baby

September 6, 2016

Issaquah newborn photographer, Dawn Potter specializes in the art of newborn photography and serves the greater Seattle area.

This sweet little baby girl was just three weeks old when she came in for her newborn session. While most newborn photographers prefer to have babies come in when they’re still really fresh and under two weeks old, on occasion it isn’t possible. Sometimes babies spend a little more time in the hospital after birth. Sometimes mommas aren’t feeling up to venturing out right away. Whatever the reason may be, it’s my job to provide these families with beautiful portraits that they will treasure for many lifetimes, no matter how old (or young) their newborn is.

Little Hudson was an amazing little three week old baby! She slept so deeply, we were able to get through all the typical set ups and more. It was one of those sessions where you sit back and revel in just how awesome your job is. 🙂 Afterward, I had a really tough time culling down her gallery. There were just too many photos to choose from! So as a result of my indecisiveness, I’m sharing quite a few of my favorites right her on the blog.

If you’re looking for an Issaquah newborn photographer, please contact us for details on how to book your session.