What if mini sessions were like short stories? An activity that brought your family together, spending time engaging with one another, unplugged, and focused on the people you love most. Ignoring the camera and just allowing your life to be documented.
Read MoreEvery time I photograph your family, I will take portraits of your family. This helps tell a cohesive story of your time together as a family. Portraits are a great way to show the details of your children’s faces and show their personalities through their expressions.
Read MoreLet's talk about Trinity Tree Farm for a second, because if you've been to a session with me out there, you already know - this place is an absolute blast to photograph. Tucked up on a hilltop in Issaquah with views out toward Mount Rainier on a clear day, it's easily my favorite spot for tree farm minis, and honestly, one of my favorite places to just hang out for an afternoon in general.
Here's what makes sessions at Trinity so much fun.
Read MoreOkay, I have to talk about tree farm minis for a sec because they might just be the coziest sessions I shoot all year. There's something about a tree farm in the winter - the rows of pines, the crisp air, that whole "we're about to pick out a Christmas tree" energy - that makes for some of my favorite family photos.
Read MoreHello Seattle families!
As the vibrant hues of spring paint the city with renewed energy, I'm thrilled to announce the extension of our beloved Golden Gardens sessions into the spring season!
Read MoreLet's talk about Golden Gardens for a sec, because if you've followed me for any amount of time, you already know this place has my whole heart.
Every fall (and honestly, all year round) I find myself pulling into that parking lot again and again, and I never get tired of it. There's just something about that stretch of Seattle shoreline that makes every single session feel a little magical.
Read MoreGolden Gardens faces west, which means it's practically made for sunset sessions. As the sun drops toward the Olympics across the Sound, the light turns soft, warm, and a little hazy in the best possible way. It bounces off the water and wraps around everyone in the frame. I've photographed a lot of sunsets over the years, and there's just something about the way the light behaves here — it's forgiving, flattering, and endlessly photogenic.
Read MoreAre you searching for a memorable way to freeze time and capture the essence of your family's love and connection? Look no further than our Golden Gardens Mini Sessions! Nestled in the heart of Seattle, the picturesque Golden Gardens offers the perfect backdrop for creating stunning family portraits that you'll treasure for a lifetime.
Read MoreThere’s just something about photographing families in the spring. Maybe it’s the way kids light up when they pick a flower off the ground or the way parents naturally relax in the warmth of the sun. It’s a time of new beginnings, of celebrating the little moments, and of embracing the beauty of the season together.
Read MoreWhat if mini sessions were like short stories? An activity that brought your family together, spending time engaging with one another, unplugged, and focused on the people you love most. Ignoring the camera and just allowing your life to be documented.
Read MoreIn a world filled with picture-perfect images and curated posts, there's something truly magical about capturing the raw, unfiltered moments that make up a family's journey. At Anna Nodolf Photography, we believe in embracing the beauty of authenticity and celebrating the unique love that binds families together. Join us as we delve into our approach to capturing real life, authentic images that resonate with the heart and soul.
Read MoreThere's something about the last stretch of pregnancy that deserves to be captured — that mix of anticipation, exhaustion, and pure glow, right before everything changes. If you're due sometime around summer, a golden hour mini session at Golden Gardens might be the easiest, most beautiful way to mark this season.
Read MoreThere’s something so special about Golden Gardens in the evening. As the sun starts to dip, the light turns soft and golden, washing everything in warmth. Families gather on the beach, kids run barefoot through the sand, and laughter carries on the breeze. It’s one of those moments that feels both calm and full of life at the same time.
Read MoreSo I've been thinking about what brought me here in the first place — and it's you. The families who let me into some of your earliest, most tender moments. The ones who trusted a photographer still finding her footing. The ones who came back, session after session, and made this feel like more than just a job.
Read MoreThat’s what I love most about my golden hour sessions at Golden Gardens. The light is beautiful, of course — it adds that dreamy glow everyone loves — but it’s the feeling that makes it magic. Parents slow down. Kids giggle. The whole family seems to settle into being together. It’s the perfect time to pause and soak in the moment while I capture it all.
Read MoreThere's a week — sometimes less — when the world holds its breath. The cherry trees, bare just days ago, suddenly erupt into clouds of pale pink and white. Light filters through the blossoms in a way it simply doesn't at any other time of year. And photographers everywhere know: it's time.
Read MoreThere's a week — sometimes less — when the world holds its breath. The cherry trees, bare just days ago, suddenly erupt into clouds of pale pink and white. Light filters through the blossoms in a way it simply doesn't at any other time of year. And photographers everywhere know: it's time.
Read MoreSo, if you’ve been way too busy to schedule family pictures, or you just keep putting them off because, LIFE, consider a golden gardens mini session. They are quick, easy, and build family memories like you wouldn’t believe!!
Read MoreSo, if you’ve been way too busy to schedule family pictures, or you just keep putting them off because, LIFE, consider a golden gardens mini session. They are quick, easy, and build family memories like you wouldn’t believe!!
Read MoreI'm your friendly neighborhood lifestyle photographer, and I'm thrilled to announce that I'm bringing Cherry Blossom Mini Sessions to town on March 28th! And, drumroll please...there's only one spot left! Don't miss out on the chance to capture some stunning memories among the gorgeous pink and white blooms.
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