Forest Park | Mukilteo, Washington

I’m in love with this session!!

I’ve been photographing this beautiful little girl for four years now. When I realized I had the opportunity to photograph her again, peonies immediately came to mind. I knew she would love a peony inspired shoot!

Two weeks ago, I had stopped by Metropolitan Market on a typical shopping trip. My eye was instantly drawn to the amazing peonies they had just started carrying. I immediately snapped up two bundles just for fun.

Last week, I ended up picking up SIX more bundles for this perfect Peony inspired shoot!!  It took a few trips. I ended up going to PCC and Metropolitan Market four times to make sure I had the perfect colors. A cashier who recognized me at one point exclaimed to the bag person, “Go grab me a thing of peonies, because this lady is going to buy them all!”. There were so many varieties and colors of peonies, and I love them all.

The week of the shoot, I happened to find the perfect dress!! Value Village is my one stop shop for stylized shoot. This session was no exception. I found a super sweet peony dress from Abercrombie & Fitch. It was fate!

We ended up shooting at Forest Park in Mukilteo at golden hour. We were surrounded by woods, ferns, and the grass was carpeted with daisies.  She wore a peony crown, held a peony bouquet, and of course wore the beautiful peony dress. You can never have to many peonies.

I’m thinking I’ve found my new love, flower crowns.

Seattle, Washington Child and Newborn Photographer