Senior Session at Fairhaven and Boulevard Park

Amanda Powell July 11, 2019

This is Kierra.

Graceful, funny, kind, passionate.

A virtuous young woman, with a full heart.

She is patient and creative, and has the spark so many children find endearing. I first witnessed this when I met her at my daughter’s school, after she spent time playing with many of the kids. Kierra is studying special education, which has blossomed from a love of working with kids, and a deep care for her family and their specific experiences.

I AM thankful people like her exist, young folks with the desire to help others. A next generation of caring souls to keep us all moving forward. We need them, and her.

<3 <3 <3 <3

Three Sweet Kids

Amanda Powell June 28, 2019

Strong personality exists in this space.

Unpredictable dancing.

Uncontrollable laughing.

Tears and conflict that ebb and flow.

But always

We look out for each other.

Siblings are something special.

A fun, quick, traditional portrait session in a field in Bellingham, with these three lovely kids again. <3

As they grow, this trio continues to be a joy. They are a lively bunch, still funny, still happy, and still willing to have me photograph them, with plenty of breaks for hugs and sweet conversation.

Spring Family Session at Memorial Park

Amanda Powell May 10, 2019

Hold on to me

enjoy the ride

we spin and fall

and run and rise.

I’ll be here with you

but know.

I’m working on the art of letting go.

A nice day for a quick session at Memorial park with Felicia and family. Felicia is a fellow Bellingham photographer, and friend, find more of her here. https://feliciamarie.us

Gill Family at Whatcom Falls

Amanda Powell February 10, 2019

Wild and wonderful and full.

Constant motion, and a never ending supply of feelings from moment to moment.

Photographing a family with young children is dynamic, and silly, and physical in the best way.

Thank you Gill Family, for letting me be a part of this sweet season of your lives.

A Good Time in the Fall (in the Spring)

Amanda Powell March 30, 2018

Being young is a wild and wonderful ride. It contains constant new experiences, running the full spectrum of emotion. It's messy, it's fun, it's intense, and ultimately rewarding. Hopefully, with guidance and love, childhood is something we look back on with fondness. I have a feeling these kids will.