Families – Markie Jones Photography LLC

How to Prep a Nervous or Shy Child for a Santa Session (From a Photographer Who’s Seen It All)

Markie Jones — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:10:20 +0000

Believe it or not, having a nervous child at a Santa session happens more often than you think. Imagine this: It’s a Saturday evening in December, the studio is glowing warm and cozy, and a little three-year-old is standing in the doorway clutching her stuffed bunny like it’s a life raft. She has been talking...

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Why Inviting Grandparents (and Everyone You Love) to Your Family Session Is Always the Right Call

Markie Jones — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:09:02 +0000

If you’ve ever wondered who to invite to your family session (or if you can invite anyone at all) here’s the lowdown on who I love to meet at sessions! Because sometimes “family” isn’t just the parents and kids; it’s the cousins, grandparents, aunts, uncles and chosen family that make up all of your favorite...

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A Photographer’s Honest Take: Why One Family Photography Session a Year Isn’t Enough

Markie Jones — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:50:14 +0000

I want to say something that might be a little uncomfortable coming from a photographer: One family photography session a year is not enough. I know. I know what you’re thinking. You already feel guilty that it’s been two years since the last one. You don’t need me adding to the list. But stay with...

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Seasonal Family Portraits: Weather Considerations for Planning Your Family Session

Markie Jones — Tue, 12 May 2026 12:12:00 +0000

Here in Washington opportunities for capturing beautiful seasonal family portraits is nearly endless. Whether you’re planning a springtime bloom shoot or a cozy winter session, understanding how to make the most of each season can elevate your family portraits from ordinary to extraordinary. In this guide, we’ll explore outfit recommendations, lighting considerations, and other essential...

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Family Portraits: Tips from Your Trusted PNW Family Photographer

Markie Jones — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:25:12 +0000

Planning family portraits sometimes feels like an unnecessary chore, but family portraits are more than just pictures; they are a celebration of your family’s unique story, capturing the love, laughter, and connections that define you. As a PNW Family Photographer, we can honestly tell you that planning ahead is crucial to ensuring your family portrait...

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Online Privacy: You Can Have Beautiful Photos and Protect Your Privacy. Here’s how we do it.

Markie Jones — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:24:56 +0000

Let’s talk about something real for a second. That elephant in the room we’ve seen popping up more and more in conversations with the amazing couples, moms and families we photograph: online privacy. You’re not just booking a wedding photographer or a family photo session anymore. You’re navigating the wild west of the internet, where...

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A Real Look at Austyn’s Session with Newborn Photographer Markie Jones

Markie Jones — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000

You know what you almost never hear from your newborn photographer? That sometimes your brand-new baby will look you dead in the eye and say (with their tiny, nonverbal energy), “Nope, sleep is for the weak.” And that’s exactly what little Austyn did for her newborn session at our studio this past March. But guess...

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The Sweetest Set of Two: Orion & Quentin’s Twin Newborn Session

Markie Jones — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:04:00 +0000

There’s something about a twin newborn session that tugs at your heart a little extra, right? Maybe it’s the way they naturally snuggle up to each other, or how they stretch out side by side like they’ve been choreographing synchronized womb dances for nine months. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s because when you’re a mom...

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A Cozy In-Home Newborn Session | Welcome Darcie

Markie Jones — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:35:00 +0000

Welcome to Darcie’s In-home Newborn Session Few things in life are as precious as welcoming a new baby into the world, and when it’s your own niece, the joy is even sweeter. This past summer, my brother and sister-in-law welcomed their third daughter, Darcie, into their family, and I had the absolute honor of capturing...

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Wheeler Maternity Painting Session

Markie Jones — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:00:00 +0000

A Maternity Painting Session: The Wheeler Family’s Paint-Filled Adventure Maternity sessions are always special, but when you mix in a little paint, a lot of laughter, and a whole bunch of kids who are more than ready to dive into some mess, magic happens. This past summer, I had the absolute joy of photographing my...

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PNW Family Adventure Session | The Landrus 2024

Markie Jones — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0000

I’ve said it before, but it’s always a blessing to share a PNW family adventure with clients who return year after year. When Wayne + Miranda hired us in 2019 for their 2020 Brookstom Creek Wedding, we were thrilled to learn they were down for anything I recommended. We journeyed to Gold Creek Pond for...

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Meeka’s Family Session

Markie Jones — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0000

By request this year, I’ve begun offering mini pet sessions, with our indoor event planned for this October. But Miss Meeka recently had a puppy spa session and didn’t want to wait! So we met at Van Lierop Park in Puyallup for a quick photo shoot. Miss Meeka is super sweet and loved the camera....

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