evidence of life photography

Making family memories in the hazy autumn sun on a rocky PNW beach. Since I was a child, Lincoln Park has been one of my favorite Seattle parks. It has everything from wooded trails to grassy fields to playgrounds to beaches. I was delighted to do a family portrait session with a fellow Seattle family who grew up loving and playing right here. A sisterly walk on the beach. Mom and dad share a moment while the girls skip rocks. Here comes the ferry. A natural beauty. Mom joins in on the skipping rocks fun. Just the girls share a moment watching the ferries come and go. Mom and her beautiful girls. And now for a driftwood balancing act! Exploring for beach treasures. Found a pretty shell. Snuggling in and getting warm with mom and dad. Let's see where this path leads. Practicing sister poses on the cool rock steps. Another treasure! Father-daughter moments. Daddy's girls! ...

I had the tremendous privilege of capturing Bret and Tiffany's beautiful engagement  and wedding memories last year. When they contacted me this year about a trash-the-dress session for their one year anniversary, I was over the moon! ❤ I said it on Instagram and I'll say it again here: TLC was wrong, chasing waterfalls is TOTALLY worth it...   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heather Reis Fike | I am a portrait and wedding photographer and a lifelong Seattle-ite. My little world is wrapped up in my soulmate, Josh; my soul-mutt, Lola; and all the people who let me capture a little glimpse into their lives on film. For as long as I can remember, I have loved photographing people. I find inspiration in humanity - our uniqueness, but also our commonality.  Read more...