Cake Smash Session | Tacoma Puyallup Photographer

I can't believe it has been 1 year since I have taken little Kane's newborn portraits. He was my first newborn client in Washington since my move from Texas. Kane couldn't have been more perfect of a baby and slept his whole session. 1 year later, here we are and he is still handsome as ever. It really does tug at my heart strings being able to be a part of these special milestones and seeing how my newborn clients have grown. 

Kane was all smiles for his 1 year portraits. I felt like I was really able to capture and see how his personality has developed and grown over the year. He definitely isn't a fan of cake though! We figured that one out real quick. Enjoy a peek into Kane's one year old portraits and cake smash (not so much smash) portraits! To Joe and Mandy, It has been amazing being a part of your lives and I appreciate and am so happy you chose me to be your family photographer. 

PS

Joe is an amazing tattoo artist and owner over at Clever Rebel Tattoo in Federal Way, Washington! Follow the link to check out his work. My husband is still trying to convince me to let him get another tattoo :P 

I love being able to share my clients fine art portraits displayed in their home! It brings such a smile to my face that my work is enjoyed daily. 

JBLM Maternity Portrait Photographer | Stephanie Ratto Photography

JBLM Maternity Portrait Photographer

Stephanie Ratto Photography 

It was such a beautiful evening in McKenna, Washington when we set out to do the Bell's maternity portrait! The soft sun glow literally gave the final touches for her maternity portrait session in the JBLM surrounding area. Erica had access to my gown collection that is offered exclusively to any client that books their Maternity Portrait Session with Stephanie Ratto Photography. She chose the purple chiffon gown that complimented her beyond words. 

After we finished at their first maternity location, we then played arts and crafts. Daddy is a big Dukes fan and so we definitely had to show their team spirit! 

Thank you so much for choosing me to be your photographer for this special time in your life. I can't wait to meet baby (I love newborn baby snuggles!) to capture perfect and timeless newborn portraits. 

JBLM Maternity Portrait Photographer | Stephanie Ratto Photography

JBLM Maternity Portrait Photographer | Stephanie Ratto Photography

JBLM Maternity Portrait Photographer | Stephanie Ratto Photography

Puyallup JBLM Couples Photographer | Cormiers

It was a joy to be a part of The Cormiers first professional portrait session this last fall. I always enjoy capturing the interaction between couples. You can feel the love that these two have for each other as you view portraits from their couples session. 

They wanted a location that featured the beauty of Washington state before they moved back home. Megan shared her wardrobe choices with me and with the combined style of her vision along with mine, we created the perfect custom fine art portrait session for them. 

Here are some of my favorites from their Couples Portrait Session... 

Thank you for choosing Stephanie Ratto Photography to be a part of this special time in your life and as your preferred Puyallup JBLM Couples Portrait Photographer.

Puyallup JBLM Couples Photographer | Cormiers | Stephanie Ratto Photography

Puyallup JBLM Couples Photographer | Cormiers | Stephanie Ratto Photography

Puyallup JBLM Couples Photographer | Cormiers | Stephanie Ratto Photography

They ordered a beautiful Fine Art Canvas for their living room of their favorite portraits from their session. It is absolutely stunning in person! I am so glad they were able to have a product in hand of a piece of art from their portrait session. 

The Great Tree Hunt | Stephanie Ratto Photography

The Great Tree Hunt | Stephanie Ratto Photography

Our family had decided that now, since we are in the Pacific Northwest we would get a live Christmas tree every year. It would be a tradition we can enjoy with our children as they grow. It is much more than just getting a tree though. It is the adventure and memories created in the process. This November marked our second year in Washington and we are loving every bit of it. 

Stephanie Ratto Photography | Puyallup Tacoma JBLM Yelm Lacey Photographer

I am so thankful to have met the Smith family! Owners of S&S Evergreen U-Cut Tree Farm. This is their first year opening and I couldn't have been happier with the lovely selection of tree's they offered. You couldn't go wrong. Every tree was perfect! But after walking their farm, we found the PERFECT one for us. 

I of course was so excited to document our story this year. It is our first year celebrating Christmas as a complete family of 4!  

Kaleigh has recently discovered her love of 'candy cames' as she calls them. So when S&S Tree Farm gave her a candy cane to take on her adventure of finding a tree, her eyes lit up! I think that candy cane has a special appearance in every lifestyle portrait taken on our Christmas Tree Adventure. 

Stephanie Ratto Photography | Puyallup Tacoma JBLM Yelm Lacey Photographer

My husband even snuck a few portraits in of me and the little man Carson. He was not so thrilled that day due to us waking him up from his nap. But he enjoys looking around at everything while being snuggled up to his mama. 

Stephanie Ratto Photography | Puyallup Tacoma JBLM Yelm Lacey Photographer

I am so thankful for these times.

We shared many laughs and kisses  (sticky candy cane kisses I might add). I am happy that I can document this memories to relive. They are like little treasures I now have to hold on to that I can share with my kids when they are older and tell the stories of how we picked out our tree, and how she dropped her candy in the dirt and used the tree to clean it off (gross, I know) or got to ride their tractor with the tree farm owners son. These are all sweet little tid bits that I will hold tightly on to. Plus, did you see that guy up there ^    I mean, not to toot my own horn, but how did I get so lucky? He is so amazing. 

This is what I love about photographs. They have the ability to capture a moment that is gone forever. 

Stephanie Ratto Photography | Puyallup Tacoma JBLM Yelm Lacey Photographer

Stephanie Ratto Photography | Puyallup Tacoma JBLM Yelm Lacey Photographer

Here we are, the Ratto Family of 4 with our 2016 Christmas Tree! 

Thank you S&S Evergreen U-Cut Tree Farm for a great experience this year! If you are looking for the perfect live tree this year, stop in and let them know you saw my blog post. 

S&S Evergreen U-Cut Tree Farm is located off of Eatonville cut-off Rd. 6304 365th St E. Eatonville, WA 98328