A couple of weekends ago, I met up with Mary Collier of MKC Photography of Wenatchee, Washington in Seattle, WA for a fun relaxed session for her family. I was nervous for so many reasons. I was nervous to be photographing another photographer. I know that its not often we are able to be on the other side of the lens and I wanted to really give Mary a session that would remind them of how fun, fast and beautiful this stage of their family is. Meeting them in Seattle also marked my first visit to Washington and obviously to Seattle. I only saw a tiny bit of Seattle since I was only there for a day, but WOW, what a gorgeous, buzzing, creative city. I don’t know if I’m ever going to feel familiar with navigating all the ins and outs of driving in big cities, its intimidating to me. I am becoming very experienced at getting lost and wandering around and apparently not all who wander are lost, so I guess that’s not really a bad thing 
Fortunately, my fears about both things were unfounded. Mary and her family were totally fun and full of energy and completely beautiful. I loved getting to know them and I loved working with Mary to create a session that was real and mostly unscripted. And driving from Portland to Seattle turned out to be a breeze, I didn’t get lost at all and even had some time to wander around in downtown Seattle. It was a fantastic day and I’m so glad I got to spend it with the Colliers. Here are just a few of my favorites.
oh wow, I really love your work!! These are so great!
Thank you Gretchen, from the bottom of my heart.
These are blow me away beautiful! That shot with L climbing between them gave me goosebumps! Mary- you are beautiful
OMG – how do you continue to blow my mind! seriously I hope you appreciate your work as much as I do (and a zillion other photogs and your clients OF COURSE). Your style is a constant evolution that only continues to get better and better.
Wow, wow, wow! Gretchen, you did such a fabulous job capturing such a beautiful family. Love them all!
I have to say I’m a little jealous…what wonderful photos to have! And I second Shannon…the one of L crawling on you two is so beautiful…it’s speaks family to me. And I can’t believe how big he’s gotten too…I had to do a double take!!
im in love with these. with everything you do. you are a true artist gretchen. these are so perfect in everyway. mary is so lucky to have these. and my word. what a gorgeous family!!
You can just feel the love and energy from this sweet family. It looks like you had a great time and, as always, your images are just beautiful and timeless, Gretchen!
these are amazing!!! i’ve already looked at them 3 times!
Oh goodness Gretch I love these so much, YOu did fabulous. Mary your family is so beautiful, I can’t believe how big your little guy has gotten. I love the fun interactions you captured, such precious memories. These are beautiful guys, so in love!
Out of this world. Ridiculous light. Beautiful family. Love all the love goings on. xoxoxo
such a beautiful family session … perfectly filled with gorgeous light, lots of love, and wonderful connections! you did it again friend … love it!!!