Parker is ONE Happy Camper | Vancouver, WA Baby Photographer

I haven't published a blog post in a while....like a real long while. Adjusting to life with a baby is hard and carving out time for work can be difficult. We managed to kept our little man alive for a whole year and we have finally settled into a routine and I have time to blog again! With my little man's first birthday having just passed, I thought that posting about his party would be perfect!

Parker is ONE happy camper! We held a camping themed birthday party for Parker at Lewisville Park in Battle Ground, WA. You're child only turns one once and I definitely went all out. I dedicated a lot of time to creating my vision and it turned out so well. I am still in awe that he is a year old already, nothing will ever prepare you for how fast time goes by when you have children but it was so magical to be surrounded by all of our friends and family to celebrate such an amazing milestone in our son's life.

My fantastic mother and father in law built this adorable tent for Parker's party

The center pieces took forever but they were so worth it, they turned out great

The smores sticks were a hit! 

My mother in law has a cricket which I took full advantage of to make these awesome cupcake toppers

We gave headlamps and flash lights as favors, because adventure awaits!

The cricket was so useful!!

This Is My Happy Place | Vancouver, WA Newborn and Family Photographer

Seriously guys, this is my happy place! 

I love my studio so much, every time I walk through the door I just feel like I am home. I am overwhelmed with the feeling that I am where I am suppose to be when I am in the studio, with my amazing clients, creating beautiful pieces of art.

My journey to this point has been a fun one with lots of changes along the way but I wouldn't change anything about it. So let's go back to the beginning; I moved into my first studio nearly 4 years ago. I met a wonderful friend of mine, Tara Thackeray Photography, back in summer of 2013. We instantly bonded over our love of photography. The next Spring I needed to rent a studio for a day and Tara was the first person that came to mind. After renting her studio for the day, she came to me with the idea of sharing her studio with her. I, of course, jumped at the opportunity. It was the perfect stepping stone for me, it gave me a place to grow and learn from. 

A little look into the space I shared with Tara

After nearly 2 years in her studio, I was ready to move into something that I could call my own. I knew I didn't want to leave the Academy Building. It is in such an amazing location and the building itself is full of so much history and beauty, it was a no-brainer. After a little but of looking a small little suite on the second floor became available. It was definitely a little on the smaller size but it had everything else I was looking for and it was a great first step into a space that I had control over.

The second floor studio

After just less than a year in the suite I was ready to stretch out a little and have some more room. So my wonderful friend Missy Fant Photography decided to look at some other suites available in the building and BOY, did we luck out! We found this amazing suite on the first floor that was being converted from 1 large unit into 2 smaller units. The first time we looked at the suite it was still under heavy construction being renovated but immediately I could see all of the potential. In classic Brianna fashion, we jumped on it. We signed our lease that day. The next couple of weeks waiting for the suite to be ready for move in was torture but it was so worth it. Now after almost a year in 101-A, I am still as happy as I was that first day we got our keys and I rolled all over the floor in joy. We have settled in so well and the studio is everything I could have wanted or asked for.

Please enjoy this little look through the studio. If you want to see it for yourself, I would love to have you by! Contact me to set up your free photography consult today, I would enjoy nothing more than sharing a cup of coffee with you in my happy place! 

Have you ever had a place that you just loved? A home, an apartment or a work space that made you feel at peace every time you were there? Or have you ever had to make any big decisions you have had to make in your life or maybe a business? Let's have a conversation about it, leave me a comment and tell me about your story!

Cairo's Cake Smash Session | Vancouver, WA Baby Photographer

First birthdays are a big deal. They are such an awesome milestone not only for your baby but for you! Your family made it through the first year, you made it through birth, through all of the changes and so much growth. First birthdays aren't just a celebration of the day your child was born but they are a celebration of your family and your strength. 

One really fun way to commemorate your little one's first birthday is with a cake smash session! Your baby is left with just a cake in front of them, it will peak their curiosity and force them to explore just like 1 year olds like to do. It's a great way to capture your little one candidly and chances are you will see the whole gamut of emotions through the session.

Here are some of my favorites from Cairo's cake smash sessions. 

When you try to use the straw but no cake comes out! 😂

Sometimes you just need to eat cake off your toes

I'm happy, I'm super happy! Ok, get this cake off of me now!