Muilenberg Family

Even though I came from a relatively big family (4 kids) there's something a little daunting about a family with 6 kids! You never can predict how things will go. And then sometimes it's just sparkly and magical. Which is how it was this beautiful morning at Kubota Gardens with the 6 Muilenberg kids--sparkly and magical. A little sass, a little tickling and a lot of laughing!

Regular

And tickle-riffic!

Lacey and Davids Wedding

I've been putting off blogging about Lacey and David's wedding because, honestly, it was such a beautiful wedding that I wasn't sure how to begin. They are such a gorgeous couple though, so obviously in love and with the wonderful Fairmont Hotel as a backdrop that that seems like the natural place to begin...

And of course their "photo fun" photobooth shot!

Tourist in my own town

Sometimes it's fun to just give yourself over to being a tourist in your own town. My brother came to visit with his girlfriend and we spent the day doing to Seattle. If the troll, space needle, folklife, pikes place, international district and yummy seafood dinner sounds like a lot...it was. If you're going to go, go big!

Pico and Marc

Lots of times people ask me my opinion about their son/daughter/grandchild/friend that is considering a career in photography. I think they are looking for me to confirm that it's a hard life, a tough career, too much work for not enough money. Truth is, I'm so enthusiastic about photography and am amazed at how much opportunity and diversity there is in the field. You could photograph sports, food, weddings, wars, babies, flowers, etc.. You could make peanuts and have adventure or barely lift a finger and make big bucks (so I've heard...). Mostly I do weddings and families and it is the perfect fit for me. But sometimes I get funny little jobs that have to do with people..headshots, school publicity photos, video stills, etc..

A few weeks ago I had a great day where I got to photograph two authors that I really admire in the same day! It was a funny mixing of two guilty pleasures--travel writing and kids cartoons. For PEPS 25th anniversary luncheon the Arthur creator, Marc Brown spoke and then that evening I headed over to SAL's last lecture of the year--travel writer Pico Iyer. My job is so cool!

Same spot, same time

I have about a million of the same photo of my little buddy and yet every one seems different. And when I lay them all out (like I like to do because I'm a photo nerd) it's amazing to see how he grows. I know some people who pose the kid every year by the same tree, same pose every year. Well, we'll have a weekly shot in this booth, eating sweet stuff (it doesn't really need to be sweet but you better call it that for more hearty consumption)...

Cousin-mania!

I haven't even finished editting this sitting from last weekend but these photos made me so happy I had to share!

I love my job!

In one short sentence, this pretty much sums up why I absolutely love my job! Seeing kids grow up and knowing that people are enjoying and sharing my photos!

"Hi Libby! Thank you for another batch of great pictures! We love them and love sharing them...Everyone loves them! Thanks again, R"

baby at 1 year...


This one makes me laugh--it's attack of the giant baby...

And here's baby at 3 weeks....

Maddys Wedding

This is my first time blogging a wedding...Ah, just like a proud parent, so many firsts happening so soon. It seems just yesterday I was gazing adoringly and perplexed at my new little baby blog...

After weeks of rain and gloom Maddy and Mike had this amazingly perfect 70 degree Seattle early spring day. They had a big full communion wedding at St Joes which was streaming with beautiful natural light and then the funnest party at Pravda Studios, one of my favorite reception spots. How can you not love two sides of enormous windows, hardwood floors and a big purple wall outside.

And aside from all of the trappings, Maddy and Mike have a really nice, steadfast kind of love. The type where you turn around for a moment and they are just looking at each other adoringly or holding hands or doing something sweet and private. It was such a cute, fun splash of a party!






They had the most delicious signature drink. I'm not sure what it was but when I lost my voice in the middle of the night it really helped (I swear, it was for medical reasons...)


I've never seen a bottle of champagne so big! And everyone signed it throughout the evening..it looked so cool by the end...

Toasts are pretty much my favorite part of the wedding. I like to call it shooting fish in a barrel because it's when your family and friends are sharing stories and everyone is rapt with love and delight for you. I know, that's a sappy sentiment but it's a rare wedding when I'm not tearing or cracking up at the toasts...




Did I mention the awesome purple wall...

It's not often my audience includes all the menfolk smoking cigars and cheering on the sexy photos...



I love a good dance party--especially when it includes kids showing off their moves!