FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY+ADOPTION AND FOSTERING WITH LOVE

Something that is so near to my heart and lays heavy with so many others that I know. Something that is His will for some of us.  This something has always been heavy on my heart and often in my mind.  It isn't something you can just ignore, it's something you are called to do and something that will impact your life and others in such a way that wont ever be able to be forgotten.  This something... Adoption. 

This family that is so close to my heart is in the process of adopting two precious little boys to add to their already beautiful family of five.  Stay at home mom and homeschool fanatic Britta is always looking for some new way to serve, some new way to brighten someones day, week, or life in general.  She's become a dear friend to me over the last two years and a light in my life.  Here is a little of the A-team's (Britta's ever growing family) Testimony.

Scott + Britta met in February 1994 and were married seven months later.  Soon after, they welcomed a wild, red headed baby girl onto their team and named her Bailey. Five years later a blonde haired son was born and he was named Simon. Quickly the A-Team was growing because only 21 months later another son, this time with brown hair, joined the family. He was named Silas. Such sweet times…They had Strawberry, Vanilla, & Chocolate and the family felt complete. The A-Team started homeschooling in 2006. This began a journey of discovery for everyone. Also, around this same time a small seed was planted in Britta’s heart for adoption. It took five years for that seed to grow and eventually bloom. At the beginning of 2011 the A-Team started a new adventure; they became licensed for foster adoption. At 1 day old a baby boy joined the A-Team, they named him Solomon. Then only 14 months later another baby boy, this time at 2 days old. They named him Samuel. By the end of 2013 these brothers will become permanent members of the A-Team. This family of 7 also enjoys serving together at their church, camping, bike rides, going to the beach, and just being together. Their story isn’t finished yet…there is much more to come…so stay tuned!!
The A-Team…

I had the honor to photograph this amazing family back in the fall. Go A-Team!

MOTHERS DAY PHOTOS + KATIE TYREE PHOTOGRAPHY CANVAS SPECIAL

I feel the need to be transparent today. Something tender to my heart... The loss of my mother just 4 years ago taught me so much including how much I miss her and wish I had more photos of her and I together. I often reflect on the kind of woman she was. A kind, unconditional loving and truly the kindest, tender hearted person I knew. Although I never forget how amazing she was, I often feel the need to look back on photos of her to keep her face fresh in my memory. Don't take for granted any day you are able to have your mother. You only have one and she and you both deserve to celebrate her.

In Celebration of my momma and all you other amazing mothers (young, old, sick, healthy, etc) I'm offering something special for you this mothers day.  You can purchase your session on or before May 19th.  The session just has to be complete by July 30th, 2013 

CAKE SMASHING + TACOMA CHILDRENS PHOTOGRAPHER KATIE TYREE PHOTOGRAPHY - LINCOLN

TACOMA CHILDRENS PHOTOGRAPHER // TACOMA SEATTLE PHOTOGRAPHER

KATIE TYREE PHOTOGRAPHY

I had the pleasure of photographing this adorable little guy's first birthday photos!  Is he not absolutely adorable?  Cake smash photos are not just for the little guy or gal in your life that you want to have photos of JUST smashing his or her cake.  Cake smash sessions include a full line of images that feature your little guy or gal in their first birthday outfit.  Who wouldn't want to capture the before AND after of their photo session? 

 Just because he or she will be smashing cakes today does not mean we cannot capture that adorable little personality at one year of age befor we see their bodies head to toe covered in cake.

This handsome little guy is feauturing one of my hand made bow ties (made by Katie of Katie Tyree Photography) and a cream colored cloth Fuzzi Buns diaper and the banner behind him is also hand made by Katie to compliment the colors in the bow tie and the cake.

Are you wondering who made this adorable cake? Rachel of Mystical Cupcakes out of Olympia.  These cakes are absolutely tasty and I would suggest ordering one ANY TIME you get the chance.  It's not just a cake made for a baby... it's a cake mom and dad will love too.  Rachel hand crafts every piece of her desserts from the "from scratch" butter she puts in her butter cream to the vanilla bean paste to make her frostings and fresh fruit fillings.  Any mom or dad would be lucky to have her cakes, cupcakes or mini cake pops at their little ones first birthday

Every cake smash photo session by Katie Tyree Photography includes a custom backdrop, banner, cake and for boys handmade bow ties and for girls hand made or boutique style hair piece.

Birth Photography + Newborn Photography TACOMA SEATTLE

How would you like to win a free Newborn Photography session?

Katie Tyree Photography (Tacoma Newborn Photography) is taking inquiries for one lucky Newborn Photography Session (lifestyle session) for someone in the greater Seattle // Tacoma area.

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What next?  Email us or Tell Us WHY you want a newborn session and tell us your story by going HERE and filling out a contact form!

We will be connecting with the 3 top Inquiries based on why your story is special and unique TO YOU!  Maybe you are having your first baby.  Maybe you had a hard time getting pregnant.  Maybe you're a  single mom and you would be so blessed by a newborn shoot.  Let us know, we really do care and want YOUR story.