More Seniors!!

Senior season is in full swing and this week I had the privilege of photographing 3 seniors from Southridge HS in Kennewick. As luck would have it, Spokane experienced some of its highest temps this week. The girls from Tricities felt right at home!


Here is my favorite image from Sarah's session.




On Saturday Paige and Chelsea drove up for their session. They braved the crowds of Hoopfest to make a quick stop at Nordstrom for some last-minute clothing items for their session. We circled the park and took some really fun photographs in and around the pond.






Here's my favorite of Chelsea:








And this is my favorite of Paige! I have to tell you that I photographed Paige MANY years ago when she was only about 4 years old! I would post it, but its been so long ago that it was actually photographed on FILM and I don't have a digital file on hand. Maybe I'll look it up and post in someday. It was a fabulous image of Paige and her sister, Logan, who has also grown up quite a bit. Time flies...

Colin Francis

A few years ago I photographed Jacqui and Sean and their new baby, Alaina. My favorite image from the session has since graced the walls of my studio as well as the walls of Dr. Diana Hager's office here in Spokane. Dr. Hager has since moved to Colorado, but she liked the image so much she brought it with her to hang in her new office!



So, as life goes, Alaina is now a BIG SISTER! Jacqui and Sean came back to the studio last week with the newest addition to the family, Colin. We had a fun session, and Colin, unlike his older sister during her newborn session, remained awake and alert the entire time.



We got so may great images...that seems to be the problem lately--how to choose? Well, this is one of my favorites. I promise to go back to my files and find and post the image from Alaina's session so you can see the resemblance. Genes are amazing.

Sneak Preview

Here's a sneak preview of 15 month-old Tanner from his portrait session on Tuesday!

We had a blast watching Tanner and capturing his fabulous expressions! He was wonderful and his antics kept his mom and sister and I all in stitches! I wish all the toddlers I photographed were as cooperative as Tanner!

~Diane

It's Senior Time!

Summer at my studio spells SENIORS! I had a really fun session with Ethan the other day. Ethan goes to G-Prep. Ethan got the Creative Zone Session and the weather cooperated, thankfully, and we did images in the studio and outside. Here's a studio image I really liked...

~Diane

Summer is Here--Almost!

Meet John, Amy, Kaitlin, and Victoria! We had a great session in the park the other day. We came very close to moving it into the studio because it had been raining earlier in the day. (And several days prior!) But, as if on cue, the rain stopped, the sky brightened, and we were able to get this wonderful image of the family in front the pond at Cannon Hill Park, (otherwise known as Diane Maehl's very own personal outdoor studio!)



Today I heard that the locals are referring to this month as "June-uary" As much as I wish summer were officially here, I have to admit I haven't seen the park this green in quite some time. Combine that with the blooming dogwood trees, nice soft light from the clouds overhead, and great subjects, and you have the makings of a beautiful portrait!

~Diane

Family Portraits on the Beach!

Here is my friend, Heather, and her family in two of my favorite family portraits! I will be back in Cannon Beach this summer and I would love to photograph your family! Dates for Cannon Beach will be July 31 through August 3.

I will also be at Lake Chelan in central Washington July 10-14, and in Victoria, BC August 14-16. Please call me if you are interested in any of these locations. Evening sessions are most popular, and we can only accomodate 2 families per evening. These sessions are lots of fun, and great for large family groups, reunions, etc. Even with an an extended family group, there is only one session fee of $325, which includes an 11x14 portrait. Destination Portraits make a great gift for grandparents!

Call me at 509-459-0766 to schedule or to get more information!

~Diane

Molly, Brian & Mason James

My clients and new friends, Molly and Brian, brought Mason James into the studio for his first portrait session last week. This is one of the things I love most about my profession--being there to record the important times in my clients lives. Witnessing the joy and pride of new parents, and capturing those emotions in the camera, gives me such a great feeling.

It reminds me of how I felt when my own children were born. And how those feelings never leave you. It reminds me of how precious life is. It reminds me of the hopes and dreams we all have for our children. It reminds me that of all of my life's accomplishments, my children are the greatest.

Thank you, Molly and Brian, for helping me remember those things!

~Diane