Life Journeys – Markie Jones Photography LLC https://www.markiejonesweddings.com Husband + Wife Photography Team specializing in Marriage + Motherhood Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:10:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/www.markiejonesweddings.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cropped-Untitled-design-5.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Life Journeys – Markie Jones Photography LLC https://www.markiejonesweddings.com 32 32 169889085 How to Prep a Nervous or Shy Child for a Santa Session (From a Photographer Who’s Seen It All) https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/nervous-child-at-a-santa-session/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/nervous-child-at-a-santa-session/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:10:20 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=24889 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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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/nervous-child-at-a-santa-session/feed/ 0 24889 Why Inviting Grandparents (and Everyone You Love) to Your Family Session Is Always the Right Call https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/who-to-invite-to-your-family-session/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/who-to-invite-to-your-family-session/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:09:02 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=22209 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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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/who-to-invite-to-your-family-session/feed/ 0 22209 A Photographer’s Honest Take: Why One Family Photography Session a Year Isn’t Enough https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/family-photography-session-membership/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/family-photography-session-membership/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:50:14 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=24844 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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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/family-photography-session-membership/feed/ 0 24844 Seasonal Family Portraits: Weather Considerations for Planning Your Family Session https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/pnw-seasonal-family-portraits/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/pnw-seasonal-family-portraits/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 12:12:00 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=22211 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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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/pnw-seasonal-family-portraits/feed/ 0 22211 Family Portraits: Tips from Your Trusted PNW Family Photographer https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/family-portraits-guide-pnw-photos/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/family-portraits-guide-pnw-photos/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:25:12 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=22213 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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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/family-portraits-guide-pnw-photos/feed/ 0 22213 Online Privacy: You Can Have Beautiful Photos and Protect Your Privacy. Here’s how we do it. https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/online-privacy-for-our-clients/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/online-privacy-for-our-clients/#respond Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:24:56 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=24020 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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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/online-privacy-for-our-clients/feed/ 0 24020 A Real Look at Austyn’s Session with Newborn Photographer Markie Jones https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/no-nap-session-newborn-photographer/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/no-nap-session-newborn-photographer/#respond Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=22944 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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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/no-nap-session-newborn-photographer/feed/ 0 22944 The Sweetest Set of Two: Orion & Quentin’s Twin Newborn Session https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/orion-quentins-twin-newborn-session/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/orion-quentins-twin-newborn-session/#respond Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:04:00 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=22946 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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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/orion-quentins-twin-newborn-session/feed/ 0 22946 The Santa Experience 2025 at Studio 253 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/santa-experience-2025-at-studio-253/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/santa-experience-2025-at-studio-253/#respond Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:23:58 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=23629 Every family has those holiday traditions that make the season extra special, like baking cookies, watching Christmas movies, or pulling out those well-loved decorations year after year. For me, the traditional Santa Experience started a little differently. Back when I was a single mom, my daughter wanted nothing more than to meet Santa. But when...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/santa-experience-2025-at-studio-253/feed/ 0 23629 A Weekend Getaway to the Resort at Port Ludlow + Why Every Couple Needs One https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/weekend-at-the-resort-at-port-ludlow/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/weekend-at-the-resort-at-port-ludlow/#respond Tue, 13 May 2025 20:59:36 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=22671 When you’re a wedding photo/video team who also happens to be married with four kids (yes, four—send coffee), the word “getaway” hits differently. We don’t get them as often as we’d like; in fact, date night is “Members only” most of the time (Aka: We go to Costco for the samples and groceries). So, when...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/weekend-at-the-resort-at-port-ludlow/feed/ 0 22671 Wedding Anniversary Gifts by Year: Celebrate Milestones with Meaningful Memories https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/wedding-anniversary-gifts-by-year/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/wedding-anniversary-gifts-by-year/#respond Sat, 29 Mar 2025 03:28:37 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=22205 It’s always a favorite thing of ours to celebrate wedding anniversaries. Not only is it a beautiful tradition that allows you to reflect on your wedding day year after year, but you also get to celebrate looking forward to the adventures you haven’t had yet! While wedding anniversary gifts during this time may seem cliche,...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/wedding-anniversary-gifts-by-year/feed/ 0 22205 A Cozy In-Home Newborn Session | Welcome Darcie https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/in-home-newborn-session-welcome-darcie/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/in-home-newborn-session-welcome-darcie/#respond Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:35:00 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=22294 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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