Rio Jean Photography- Bonney Lake, WA {First Birthday Cake Smash }

This is the final session for Landon and I don't think I ever captured a smile from him, seriously!  For his first birthday cake smashing session, he actually did a great job with eating his cake, I have never seen a kiddo eat a cake as delicately as Landon did (he only used one finger!) Happy First Birthday Landon!!

Rio Jean Photography - Maple Valley, WA {One Year old Birthday Session}

Guess who's cute little face is one year old?  This guy!  It's been amazing to watch him grow during the past year, to see his hair grow in, to see him do his baby push ups, and to see how his face changed.  This little man is just gorgeous and amazing!  I am so happy that his momma decided to do the Bellies to Babies with me and has trusted me to document the first year of her precious little boy's life!  We had a lot of fun during this first birthday session as we used some balls from my ball pit and it was a little exciting in the studio!  Happy first birthday!

Rio Jean Photography - Tacoma, WA (Tacoma Children's Museum}

I love taking Rio here!  Now that she is older I don't have to worry too much about her getting ran over by the older kids.  Now she can run and jump all by herself!  If you have not been to the Tacoma Children's Museum, go check it out!  I swear, your kiddo's head will explode from excitement!  AND!!  Looking for a place for your next kid or lifestyle photography session?  This place has a lot of areas that would be perfect for your next family photography session!

She's telling me to stop grabbing her string!

Her Favorite Shark Slippers!

So many places here that just have gorgeous light!

Rio Jean Photography - Lakewood, WA {First Birthday Cake Smash}

The time has finally arrived!  Nicholas is 1!  I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed working with this family for the past year and seeing this little guy grow and change. He is a beautiful boy and  I love all of his little chubs! We had a blast during his Cake Smashing session, babies are hilarious when they get their little paws into a cake. Lots of them don't like it, so you gotta stage it a little!  Happy first birthday Nicholas!

Rio Jean Photography - Year in review {Goodbye 2014!}

2014 was a pretty good year! I learned a lot more about my business and myself, I met so many wonderful families, businesses, and people.  I can’t thank you all enough, without you my business would not be in existence! Thank you a million times over for putting your trust in me to photograph the people whom you love most and to have the photographs I took of you become a part of your history.
 
It’s pretty amazing to me when I reflect on my business and what I do for people. I know I say this a lot, but it is so true, parents, hold your kiddos tight as they grow way too fast!  Document your kiddo’s journey through life, and you, yes you, be present in photographs for your kiddos!  No matter what stage you are in your life or how you may be feeling about yourself, do it for your kids!
Looking forward to 2015, I wish you all a Happy New Year, may your new year be filled with good health, good fortune,  lots of love, and of course many happy times! 

Cheers!
Melanie

Rio Jean Photography - Kent, WA {Glitter Mini Session}

A new thing, Glitter Mini Sessions!  Little girls LOVE these sessions!  How often do they have a chance to throw glitter around and make a huge mess!?  If you are interested, please email me at riojeanphotography@gmaill.com for more details!

Rio Jean Photography - Kent, WA {Family Photography}

I had the opportunity to photograph my long time friends and now their precious baby!  So happy to photograph this family.  I love the fall and the crisp sunny days and of course the colors.  This day was breezy which made it freezing!  But Lisa and Lorien's daughter was a trooper!  Dressed in her cute furry vest and little boots, she braved the elements!  Love family sessions!

Rio Jean Photography - Kent, WA {Special Edition Winter Sessions}

They are here for the first time! Special Edition Winter sessions are perfect for the holiday season!   It is only happening for a couple of weeks, so email me to book your session! riojeanphotography@gmail.com
 **Nov 22 is completely sold out BUT I can still take clients up until Nov 22!

Rio Jean Photography - Kent, WA {Glitter Mini Sessions}

I have been waiting to do these for a while! A fellow photog inspired a bunch of us to do these sessions, so here it is!  I think just about every little girl would LOVE to have one of these sessions! And apparently some of the grown-ups want to be surrounded by glitter! Of course I had to do one for my daughter and her best bud! They had a blast making a huge mess, who wouldn't right? Interested? Contact me for details riojeanphotography@gmail.com

Rio Jean Photography - Kent, WA {Scouting locations for my fairy sessions!}

I think I found a spot...but...it closes in November for the winter months! GAH! But there is always the spring.  Rio is such a little trooper and of course my unwilling model.

Rio Jean Photography - Bonney Lake, WA {9 Month old Baby Halloween Portraits}

I love this little monkey! He was so serious and didn't give me any smiles  :(  Maybe next time!   Last time I saw Landon, he wasn't sitting up, now he is sitting up AND crawling around (he's a quick little monkey too!)

Rio Jean Photography - Maple Valley, WA {9 month old baby portraits}

I love this time of year!  We decided to head over to Carpinto's Pumpkin patch for this session and it was perfect!  I brought Rio with me and she and Liam had a blast lining up the pumpkins...all around the pumpkin tables.  It was so funny watching them as they were so excited!  Look at what two toddler brains can do when they concentrate! LOL!  This was such a fun 9 month session!

Rio Jean Photography Richland, WA {Lifestyle Photography}

Do you remember playing with Rolly Pollies as a kid? I do!  They were so much fun to play with, now as an adult, I don't like having bugs crawl on me.  I was very excited for Rio to be able to play with rolly pollies and even more excited that Rio's Grandma, 할머니 (halmeoni is Korean  for Grandma) was going to be the one to introduce her to these fun bugs! Yay for me! No bugs on this hand!

I love that my mom has such a beautiful garden and that Rio is able to experience harvesting food from it!

Rio put her carefully collected rolly pollies in a container so she could inspect them all and keep her precious bugs.