Darrah Parker

i heart photographing friends | seattle family photography

Darrah Parker — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 16:51:42 +0000

This fall, I’ve had the pleasure of photographing many families I’ve photographed in the past. It’s been a great honor to witness kids growing and families evolving over time and being able to document the magic of childhood with my camera. The only thing I love more than photographing families over and over is when those families are friends of mine. Such is the case with Gretchen, Ben, Elsie, and Sylvie. I’ve known them since Elsie and my daughter were babies and got to photograph their second child on the day of her birth. Recently, we returned to a favorite park – one we did a photo session at two years ago – and had a lovely time playing and reminiscing.

Here are a few of my favorite moments…

amelie + elodie | seattle family photography

Darrah Parker — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 19:40:04 +0000

Four years ago, I photographed Baby Amelie and her mom and dad at Green Lake in Seattle. I remember her being the happiest baby, so it was no surprise that when I photographed her again four years later, she showed up with her sunshiny personality – along with her 9-month-old baby sister, Elodie. We returned to the scene of the crime on a similarly warm summer day. Here are a few of my favorite moments.

home sweet home | a seattle lifestyle photo session

Darrah Parker — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:15:02 +0000

I photographed this sweet family almost exactly two years ago when they were a family of three and was thrilled to return to photograph their family of four at their home. Logan now has a little brother, Conrad, and mom and dad have their hands full with these adorable siblings. Take a peek at our time together!

elliot, take 2

Darrah Parker — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 16:47:54 +0000

A few days ago, I had the opportunity to photograph sweet Elliot and his sweet parents again. I photographed them last August when he was just six months old. This time, I visited their lovely home and documented them doing what they love to do – reading, playing, making music, and more. There’s a lot of love in this family and I feel honored that I got to witness it with my camera.

sweet lo | seattle family photography

Darrah Parker — Wed, 31 May 2017 17:11:25 +0000

I can’t believe it’s been seven years since I photographed Matt and Ashley’s engagement party. We’ve kept up with each other over the years as our lives changed and families grew. Six months ago, they welcomed little Marlo (a.k.a. “Lo”) and the world gained an adorable, feminist, social justice warrior baby. Every time I see a photo of her on Facebook, I make an audible squealing sound. I just can’t help it.

So when Ashley asked me to take some family photos for Father’s Day, I was so excited! I finally got to photograph Lo! I tried to keep my cool and keep my squealing to a minimum, but it was HARD. Check out a few highlights from our session and consider yourself warned. Cuteness abounds!

and baby makes five

Darrah Parker — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 04:14:15 +0000

They’ve done it again! My friends, Ben and Theresa, have made another beautiful baby boy. I’ve had the pleasure of photographing their family many times over the years and was thrilled to photograph their newest addition a few weeks ago. Here are a few highlights from our session…

lord family | seattle family photography

Darrah Parker — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 14:15:03 +0000

Jessica and I met in a prenatal yoga class over five years ago and the rest is history. Since then, our lives have intertwined in so many wonderful ways. We have seen each other through new motherhood, new jobs, new homes, and much more. It has been a joy to watch her family grow! Thank you, Jess and Nate, for your friendship and for the honor of photographing your beautiful family. And thank you, Natalie and Theo, for being so darn cute!

baby tyler | seattle newborn photography

Darrah Parker — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 16:46:49 +0000

Baby Tyler is here! I had the pleasure of photographing his family in August when he was still cooking in his mama’s belly. But now he is here and he is beautiful! Last week, I got to meet 1-month-old Tyler and hang out with his adorable big brother and amazing parents. Here’s a sneak peek…

latta family waits for baby #3

Darrah Parker — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 00:54:25 +0000

I have had the great honor of photographing the Latta family since the very beginning. I photographed the oldest girl when she was just a few days old, then two years ago when they were expecting baby #2, and recently as they awaited the arrival of baby #3. Just as last time, Katy had her belly henna tattooed prior to the session. The henna was beautiful, as was Katy. She looked like a goddess among the autumn leaves of the Arboretum.

Thanks again for sharing this special time with me, Latta Fam! What an honor to witness your family blossom over the years. I can’t wait to wait the newest Latta Lady!

seattle summer maternity session

Darrah Parker — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 02:48:30 +0000

This family of three is about to become a family of four! We celebrated with a sweet maternity photo session at a favorite playground. I had so much fun getting to know Danielle, Jeff, and 2-year-old Miles and can’t wait to photograph the newest little one when he makes his appearance next month.