You’ve seen all the gorgeous, sweet photos on instagram with the newborn baby snuggled up on mom and dad’s bed or the whole family curled up on the couch. You love the idea of having photos of your family taken in the space where they spend a large portion of their time. But, you feel like your house is a total disaster and the photos will never be as beautiful as you’d like them to be. If you are thinking about getting lifestyle family photos taken but you’re worried about the messiness of your house…you shouldn’t… YOUR HOUSE DOES NOT HAVE TO BE PERFECT!!   We are not perfect people and ..read more

  Are you curious what a newborn session gallery might look like? I don’t often blog full sessions, but thought it might be helpful to give an idea of the variety you may see in your newborn session photos. Usually for newborn photos, we can select 2-3 spaces in your home that feel comfortable for you and your family. This is often the living room, nursery, master bedroom or family room. Selecting a few spots allows us to create different styles of photos with different poses and backgrounds. If we are fortunate enough to get a dry day in Seattle instead of our standard grey rainy skies ..read more

  Are you an avid hiker? Do you love being in the mountains? Do you love the smell of the evergreens and the feeling of sunshine on your skin? Me too! The mountains are my happy place =) However, after having kids, I found it a bit overwhelming to lug them and all of their needs out to the mountains. Between the 1-2 hour drive up to a good hiking spot, packing all the snacks, diapers, and extra clothes for the inevitable blowout, and finding the extra energy to carry my sweet bundle all the way up a mountain, I found myself exhausted just considering the possibility.   But, I know t ..read more

  If you’ve never had a mini session before, you may be curious to see the quantity and variety of images we can capture in such a short time. Mini sessions in the studio are super efficient because we do not have to walk anywhere in order to change the view, we can simply turn around and use a different set up. We can get a great amount of variety of shots in a very short period of time. Of course, given the limited time available for a mini session, we have the best outcomes when you arrive on time and ready to be photographed (hair, makeup, and clothes all ready to go). Mini Sessions a ..read more

  At Eickhoff Photography, we LOVE shooting outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, but we also understand that the Seattle rainy season can put a damper on locations for family photos. We have recently discovered a beautiful studio in north Seattle and I am so excited to offer this studio option for my families. The studio is available year round and is perfect for milestone photos, cake smash photos, winter family photos, if you missed the fall leaves, and branding/headshots. I will also plan to host select mini session days at the studio to make photographing you and your family a ..read more

Have you ever heard your friend say, “oh I don’t want to get photos taken yet, I still have 10 pounds to lose since my last baby was born and I just really don’t like the way I look”? Have you ever said this? I get it…I’m not sure if I said it out loud after I had my daughter, but I sure thought it.   When my son was born, my body bounced back unusually quickly. I have photos from when he was about 2 weeks old and I look almost back to my pre-pregnancy normal. This is not typical!! It really set my mind for how I expected to recover after my daughter was born 2 years later. Little did I ..read more

Not going to lie, black and white images are usually some of my absolute favorite images from a shoot. I love the simplicity of a clean, crisp black and white photo and the ease with which it can up the impact of emotion in an interaction. Here is why I always provide some black and white images to my clients.  1) Eliminate Distractions Have you ever looked at a photo and thought "this is a super cute picture of my loves, but I just can't stop seeing all of those bright toddler toys on the table behind them"? Turning the photo to black and white can make all of the colors and background n ..read more

One of my favorite ways to wrap up a photo session is with some fun silhouettes. I usually save these for last because, if the sky cooperates, we can get some awesome sunset colors. Plus, if your kids are near their limit for photo taking, we don't have to worry about goofy faces and it's a good way to work out any extra wiggles before getting back in the car. Here are some ideas to help you create the best shapes as you get ready to twirl, jump, and play while we capture some classic silhouettes for your wall! 1) Allow Space One of the big goals with silhouettes is to create defined, recogniz ..read more

Your Lifestyle photo session is about to begin and maybe you (or your significant other) are feeling nervous about how not to look awkward in all of your photos. You may be thinking, "I'm not a model, I don't know what to do with my hands, or where to look, or when to smile." But, don't worry, it is my job as your family photographer to find and photograph the moments that capture the essence of your family. I will coach you along the way to help you achieve the connected look you want and to help you feel more comfortable in front of the camera, but, if you are an information seeker (lik ..read more

  Have you ever had professional photos taken of your family? If so, then you know how precious it is to see the faces of your favorite people all together in one photo. If not, then you're missing out on something truly special.  Family photos have the power to transport you through time and allow you to relive and remember all the ups and downs of each stage in parenthood. Whether you're new to the family photo experience or a seasoned pro, here's why I think you should consider having professional family photos taken every year.  1) Kids Change So Quickly One Day you're ..read more