The Lovely Liz ~ Boudoir Photography, Monroe, WA Photographer

Isn't she lovely?!?! I think so. Though we both were nervous...this being my first "boudoir" photo shoot and her being my muse...I feel we both rocked this! And these pictures below show that we did! We need to give ourselves snaps Liz!! We are AWESOME!! You are one gorgeous woman, both inside and out. I can't thank you enough for such a great session. You mean the world to me my friend!!!  XOXO

The Bernier Family ~ Duvall, WA Photographer

Oh how I adore this family! One sweet, yet awfuly rainy, Saturday morning, I was greeted at the door by the lovely Kelsey, drinking coffee and rising her family to get ready for pictures. Jullian, the sweet little man that he is, entertained me with trains and his Spiderman Halloween outfit as I tried to get little Jayden to warm up to me. After a couple pictures and the flash going off to catch his attention, Jayden, who like any little one meeting someone new was a little standoffish to say the least, warmed up to me and flashed me a little smile here and there. And the pictures I got...well...lets just say this family nailed it! Courtenay, Kels...I hope you enjoy these little gems I captured. And thank you so much for letting me enter your world on this joyous Saturday morning!

© Ellynn Aven Photography 2011



Nathaniel Merry ~ Ellynn Aven Photography ~ Leavenworth, WA Photographer

Oh The Places You'll Go. Happens to be one of my favorite Dr. Seuss books, but, when it comes to this young man, that phrase means sooo much more. Meet Nathaniel Thomas Merry. Bright, talented, down-to-earth kid who loves his family, loves his friends, and most importantly...loves the Lord. Now for those of you who know Nathaniel personally, know exactly what I am talking about. But one thing you might NOT know is... I get the privilege of calling him my brother...baby brother to be exact...who happens to be a foot taller than me. Inside joke...but not really if you saw us standing side by side. Now, why the Dr. Seuss reference? Well, it's the phrase that comes to mind when I look at him. So much potential, so much talent, so much drive to succeed that it just amazes me...but greater than all of these is the want and desire to serve and please the Lord. In this day and age, you don't see this much in any child... which truly breaks my heart. I feel blessed to watch him grow into his beautiful (yes, beautiful) soul and character. A while back I got the chance to spend a day with him just walking around Dad's ranch and with my camera in hand...I got some pretty awesome pictures of him. Take a look...at the little boy...that I actually named before he was born!!! Now, I'm not sure if anyone else remembers that...but I SURE DO!!!!!!!!! Like it was yesterday!! LOL!! I love you baby brother...

  

  

© Ellynn Aven Photography 2011