The last few weeks of pregnancy are such a magical time. Your body is the most pregnant it will ever be. Days and nights feel so long. The anticipation of the new baby, and what they will be like, what the birth will be - what it won’t be; these all ruminate in your mind.
Read MoreThere’s nobody in the world like Corina Luckenbach. She is constantly brimming with ideas, playful, empathetic and brilliant. She owns BeBop Waffle Shop and is the definition of a boss. She gets it and everything done. Apart from being badass in business and community, she is a mother to her son Atlas and a wife to Natasha. In this unique interview, we chose to chat with both Corina and her wife, Natasha to discuss their perspectives on what being a tired mama translates to in their lives.
Read MoreMelanie is a force to be reckoned with and when we first started talking about The Tired Mamas Project, she was at the top of my list of women to highlight. She lights up every room she’s in, has the kindest soul and radiates love. Melanie is a single mother to her son, Taj, and they currently live in West Seattle, WA. She owns and operates We Free Hearts, co-owns the nonprofit One Million Tampons, and is also a musician in the band, Push4Luv.
Read MoreWell, it’s no surprise that I love this location in Pioneer Square and any opportunity I have to be here, I take it. Kimjoy and Dimitri are such a delight. They are both insanely good looking, and so easy to shoot. They would have these quiet moments to themselves where they’d both start cracking up and moments later, they’d be hugging and be so naturally into each other. It’s not often that you meet couples that are affectionate and comfortable with a camera in their face, all at once.
Read MoreThere’s something insanely magical about everything Magnolia Wellness touches. This space not only offers services rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, but there’s a big, open space where events are held a few times a week and community is built. Angela, the founder and lead acupuncturist, is a floating angel of a woman and holds a wealth of knowledge. She’s smart, magnetic and instantly calming.
Read MoreI love, love, love downtown Ballard. It’s romantic, nostalgic, and one of my ideal backdrops for photos in Seattle. This duo met me for cocktails in Percy and Co (because I’m a sucker for a pisco sour) and we each had a beverage while I snapped some shots inside. Afterwards, we stopped into Salt & Straw and perched down into the sweetest storefront nook, that had twinkle lights strung and a staircase. It was pretty meant to be.
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