Julie Harrell: Photographer

Last night, despite the day o’rain, we took the girls up to Semiahmoo for a little shoot when the clouds broke, and the sun came out for a couple hours.  The adorable headbands are made by Kelsey Parker of Urban Fields.  She makes headbands and clips for women and kids, with amazing quality.  I think the little white chiffon one on Juliet would be super cute on a little flower girl Below are just a couple of her creations. There are so many fun combinations and colors she has in her shop. I’m just happy to have 3 girls to play dress up with… but we’ll see how long that lasts, Clara already has her own tastes in clothes, which really means “If mommy picks it out I want something different!”  Anyways, happy 4th of July!  Be kinda safe tonight.

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Justine’s baby shower is featured on Life and Baby! Thanks Evelyn for the lovely post! Check out her blog for all kinds of fun parities and raising young ones wisdom.

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So I know there are a lot of headbands on the market these days, and I’m not complaining one bit because its my personal belief that no little (or big) girl should ever be without one. I have to say, though, when my dear friend Arianne brought her handmade clips, headbands, and barrets over I could not contain my appreciation for their perfectness and awesomeness!! I’m seriously in love with her product. Her website is in the making, but if you are local you can find her at some of the craft shows. If you are not local, she is on facebook here. I promise when her site is up I’ll share… and my PSA, get yours now before prices increase, I told her she should be charging more for them And I honestly don’t know if she will increase prices, but I do know that Madeline and Clara love their Woolly Mama headbands, and I’m sure Juliet does too–she just can’t talk yet. When the girls wear them, they get way more compliments than any hair accessory I’ve made for them. Woolly Mamas are very well made <3

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Oooh, look what I got in the mail a couple weeks ago (I know, I’m backed up on blogging, its summer though)! Little Ava’s announcements turned out sooooo perfect. Since her name signifies a bird, it seemed fitting to add a little pop of color on the modern yet whimsical styled card. I love the simplicity of it, but I think my favorite part of the whole announcement is Ava’s waiving “Hello World!” to everyone. How cute is she?! These were printed 5×7, and were super glossy with a UV coating. You would really have to see it and hold it to get the full feel of these announcements, but here are a couple pics to share. Next week I’ll be in Walla Walla shooting a beautiful wedding, and after I return home I get to do my very first twin newborn session! I cannot wait to meet Annie and Violet In the meantime I have some fun blog posts in the making, Madeline’s birthday party and 7 year old photos, and a gorgeous senior! Can’t wait to share it all. Have a great weekend!

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Lucas’ baby announcements came in a couple days ago, and I love how they turned out. When my clients ask, I will put together samples of custom photo announcements let them choose their favorites. These ones were printed front and back on a pearlized card stock, and then UV coated. The UV coating adds a thick glossy finish creating a very polished card! The back has no writing, so family can keep it in a frame, on their fridge, or in a photo album forever! Although I would keep the part with writing in a frame, but that’s just me… I have had Lucas on my own fridge the past couple days, he’s so scrumptious!

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Chris’ mom, Jennie, flew out to visit last week. His parents moved from Bellingham to Orlando two years ago, and we miss having them around sooooo much! Chris, Madeline and I constantly scheme on how to get them to move back here, but once you leave the damp and cold winters of Western Washington for golfing everyday on the best greens in Florida, I guess we have our work cut out for us! Here are some photos from our jaunt to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. I can’t say my dear husband was as thrilled as we were to visit, but it sure was beautiful. And take note… if you’ve never been before, wear boots. The fields can be really muddy!

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Clara is a very persnickety baby. She isn’t colicky, she just knows what she wants and cries until she gets it. Mostly that “something” is sleeping on my chest, or Chris’ chest… or she just HAS to be held standing up. She fights sleep, thinking she might miss out on life. It’s really cute, but tiring for all of us. So my saving grace has been my Moby Wrap. There are so many different carrying styles, and it is so soft and comfortable. Clara has been a happier baby since I’ve been using it. Coincidence? Maybe. But that’s fine by me! Here is Clara bundled in the Moby. I’m doing the best I can photographing her with my camera in the air and me shooting blindly!

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The Harrell Family is excited to announce that:

I’m 21 weeks pregnant, just returned home from an ultrasound, and we are having a baby………………..

Sucking her thumb no less! I guess we’ll have to find another “bunny” for her!

I’ve been home from New York for a week, and I can hardly even begin to describe what an amazing trip it was. I was working for Alee & Press at the New York Stationery Show. Amanda launched her line of custom letterpress wedding stationery, baby announcements, and note card line. We were blown away by all our visitors. I just loved meeting Grace from Design Sponge! You can also check out the feature of our line on her blog, Pre Show Feature (yes those are my photos for the pre-show feature), and Post Show Feature. I’ve been reading her blog for a couple of years, so meeting Grace was super cool! We had our share of great magazine editors and directors visit our booth also, the style director for Martha Stewart Weddings, Redbook, Better Homes and Gardens, Brides Magazine, Sprig, Country Living and such! I’m also excited for all the retailers around the world who are now selling Alee & Press products! If you check out her site, you can see more of the photography I did for her! The site is still undergoing transformation, but amazing things are on the way! YAY!

Each night after the show, we would take the subway into West Village, walk around to find the perfect restaurant, then end the night with cupcakes and banana pudding from Magnolia Bakery! YUM. I wish I could overnight some to my house right now! On our last night in the city, we watched a film crew set up to film a movie scene starring Catherine Zeta Jones!! We were eating by the window, and were just a couple feet away from her. Unfortunately I didn’t have my camera with me that night (they probably would have thought me to be paparazzi). We aren’t part of the filming area, but I can’t wait for it to come out and think, “I was there!” when the scene comes up! I think the title of the movie is Rebound…but I could be wrong!

Here are a handful of photos from our time in NY. Since we were inside all day, I did not have a lot of time to do photography, but I did manage to sneak in a very quick shoot with Amanda’s parents. They just returned back from a show, and since they were all dressed up, I thought a midnight photo shoot in Time Square would be perfect!

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Some of Amanda’s Products:

Booth Before:

Booth Set Up:

Booth After:

Amanda and me on our last day!

Our super cool building, the Javits Center:

Taking the Subway:

Walking around to find that perfect restaurant:

And Jeff and Sandy in Times Square:
(the elevator kiss)

I know this wonderfully talented artist, Kaz, who takes photos then alters them into digital paintings. I love the different textures and vibrant colors in her paintings. Please check her out by clicking on her name, they are fun to look at. Below you will find the photo of mine she chose to paint. This is a bridal photo from Curt and Katie’s session last summer.

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