Christina Miller Photography

As summer wraps up, we get ready for fall. The cool, crisp air arrives. The morning fog makes everything misty and damp. The leaves start to change color. The perfect time for new branding photos!

I had a blast with earlier this year!

Rain. Leaves. Remembrance. Fall. So much for one day.

A day of remembrance - September 11th. For most, today is about remembering the nearly 3,000 people who died at the World Trade Centers. For most people, today is all about the tragedy of 9/11. But for me, today is about something else completely - very emotionally conflicting. Today is my dad's birthday. While he isn't here on earth to celebrate it, it's one of the few ways I stay connected with him and his memory. He died when I was 6, so I didn't get very many of his birthdays actually with him. Every year, it's a flood of emotions.

Today is also the first really fall like day here in the PNW. Rain, clouds, leaves starting to change color and fall. It's finally boot season! It's absolutely beautiful 🍂

My heart is heavy, but so happy and full today ❤️🧡💛

I love exploring new places to photograph clients!!! While this is in Seattle, it's a suitable alternative to a nursery that closed earlier this year. It has a cafe, tables and chairs, a beautiful fountain and pond with Koi, and beautiful green houses. I am so excited to keep finding new gems like this!

You know those moments where you have a chat with someone, and you are just filled with the Holy Spirit?

I had this experience yesterday. I got to meet with an amazing person who goes to my church and I left absolutely filled to the brim with joy.

We spent an hour talking about photography, business, and our goals in life. We connected in ways I never would have predicted and I am now bursting with excitement.

I was reminded that all good things come to those who wait. Success comes after time and consistency. And that I just need to have patience.

We discussed how my method of doing too much too fast has led to burnout (obviously) and that my goals need to be so so much smaller.

I've been trying to take leaps, and then I wonder why I am too tired to carry on. So it's back to baby steps. Small, tiny, consistent, baby steps.

We also talked about the WHY behind my passion of Sacramental photography, which just resulted in me reminding myself how much I absolutely LOVE it. It fills me, in a way I could never describe. It is such a blessing and an honor to witness and capture the beautiful sacramental moments my clients hire me for.

Here's to success, progress, and consistency! Have a beautiful Monday friends!

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas...In order to help your business thrive, Christmas has come early! The Holiday Season is the busiest time of year - get those branding photos done in time for your holiday sales! Book before September 30 to get Extra Downloads!

🎄Use these branding photos for your own Holiday Specials!
⭐️ Branding photos help your business gain trust and connection
🎄Branding photos elevate your brand
⭐️ Professional photos of your product help attract more customers
🎄All packages

For more information and to book, Go HERE >> https://www.christinamillerphoto.com/christmas2024/

New Christmastime special launches tomorrow!!! Stay tuned!!

I am so excited to share (again) that I have placed as one of 11 runner ups in Verily Magazine’s “Adventure” photography contest. It was a honor to take part!
The other photographs are absolutely stunning as well and it's been so cool to read all the stories behind them.

This photo was taken as a way to process my journey, my adventure, in being a special needs mama. A mama of a tubie. All the extensions, syringes, bags….tubes - so many tubes.

Here are some comments from their guest judge, Ashlee, about my photograph, “Tubes” :
"Captivating and haunting. A beautiful, profound take on 'adventure' -- super powerful."

Check out the blog post here: https://verilymag.com/2024/03/announcing-the-winners-of-our-adventure-themed-photography-contest-2024

You can check out the rest of the series that I have so far, here: https://gallery.christinamillerphoto.com/fineart/thespeciallife/

I also want to extend an offer, in case you are interested - a special 50% off discount to use on any issues of Verily magazine (digital and/or print) in their online shop including the Adventure issue, as well as annual subscriptions (which gives you four beautiful print issues a year for just $30 instead of the usual $60). Simply enter the coupon code: PHOTO50 at checkout to have 50% off applied to your cart.
https://verilymag.com/

Paul said, “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the one coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” - Acts 19:4

While my main focus is on commercial work, my ministry and passion lies in religious event photography.

I adore my parish community and I am so excited to work with families in capturing these amazingly special moments.

Make your day easier by allowing me to capture all the special moments. That way you can focus on what truly matters and the beauty of the sacrament.

INVESTMENT$350 per hour
Includes:
Group Photos (with presiding officiant, parents, siblings, Godparents, etc.)
Details (clothing, feet/socks/shoes, candles, oils, rosaries, etc.)
Baptism Photos (oil, blessings, water, etc.)
Downloadable online gallery with 50 to 100 images
Professional prints and other products available for purchase directly from your online gallery

https://www.christinamillerphoto.com/baptism/

Introducing....me! Here is a little bit about me - do we have anything in common?

Have a very blessed Sunday!

Some of us strive to do our absolute best, always putting our best work out there. I'm here to show you that sometimes our best isn't very good, but it's better than it has been in the past.

As I was editing photos last night, I saw some posts on Facebook about the Northern Lights putting on a show in my area.

So of course I had to jump outside and try to capture something.

These are not good photos, in my opinion. BUT... this was only my second time EVER shooting the northern lights that were barely there, and one of only a handful of times I've tackled night photography.

I'm proud of myself. These represent the best of what I can do right now. And I am proud of that!

Enjoy and God Bless!

Pay What You Can Senior Sessions! Whatever you can afford, however much or little.

Details: up to 2 hours, 1-2 locations (choice of location(s) up to 20 miles within 98270), online gallery, all final images for download, cap and gown optional, as many outfits as you can fit into 2 hours, personal use license only.

Book Here: https://www.christinamillerphoto.com/seniors

New blog post!! "To Begin: Part II"

This will be the most time consuming part to plan out, but one of the most important. You could just jump right in and figure this all out later, but that is risky. You need to have some sort of plan as you work towards growing your business. Your brand recognition is important, but above all, HOW are you going to grow? What is your plan to work towards your ultimate goal? What IS your ultimate goal? How are you going to achieve those goals...

TO BEGIN - Part II - Christina Miller Photography - Personal Branding, Head Shots, and Sacramental Photography This will be the most time consuming part to plan out, but one of the most important. You could just jump right in and figure this all out later, but that is risky. You need to have some sort of plan as you work towards growing your business. Your brand recognition is important, but above all, HOW a...

Summer is half over already!!! ☀️🪻🌴🌊
🖌️🛠️🪜 Calling all small business owners, painters, and contractors!!!! Clients want to connect with YOU! They want to see and get to know the real you and WHY behind your business - let's work together to make that happen!
I'm offering a very limited time offer, just for you!
🫵 $50 gets you a micro-mini personal branding session!
📲 30 minute planning call
📷 30 minute session
🌐 online gallery
✅ 3 Image downloads Limited spots available!
I have only 5 spots available at this special rate - Book Now!
DM me if you're interested or go here and fill out this form! https://hello.dubsado.com/public/form/view/648ffc173ae345003ae31472

Lavender Mini Sessions are coming up soon! There are limited spots, so book now!

🪻 The next 3 bookings get an extra *10* downloads!! 🪻

https://christinamillerphoto.pixieset.com/booking/lavender-mini-session-2024

LAVENDER 🪻 mini sessions are here!!! 📷 Dates are for July and August 2024 in Arlington, WA. Investment is $150 for 15 minutes and 5 image downloads. Link in comments!

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Come smell the lavender! 🪻Grab a bite to eat or some refreshing lavender lemonade 🍋 or some sorbet for a cool treat after the session!
For $150, you get a 15 Minute session, enough time to grab some group photos as well as individuals. You will also get a fully culled and handcrafted online gallery complete with 5 complimentary downloads. Additional downloads will be available for purchase. You will also have the option to purchase fine art prints and wall art in the online store.
If you are a returning client, please message or email me for your discount code!💲
You will also get a $50 referral credit (for future sessions) for referring booking clients!

Nothing screams summer in Snohomish county more than a farmers market trip 🥬🌽🍒🍓 and some ice cream! 🍦

I had such a fun time with ! I cannot wait to capture more with her!!



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LAVENDER 🪻 mini sessions are coming!!! 📷 Dates for July and August 2024 in Arlington, WA. Investment is $150 for 15 minutes and 5 image downloads. Stay tuned for more details!!

This was such an amazing experience and it was a blessing to be able to be there ❤️

" He who works with his hands is a laborer.
He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman.
He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist."

- Saint Francis of Assisi

Admiring the beauty within the hard therapy days.

What a beautiful faith filled weekend at the !! Thank you so much to along with the for putting on such a needed retreat. The friendships that were created and stories shared will stay with me for a long time to come.

It's so important to feed your soul as a business owner - to make sure your cup is full and your soul is healed. You can't serve others well without your own cup being full. Fill your cups!!

Until next year! ❤️

The taste of success 😍 I was able to buy my dream lens for personal branding photography - my dreams are coming true! Thank you to all who have supported me and I'm so excited to see what this summer brings!!!

Happy Birthday to the Catholic Church!!! 🎉🔥 Happy Pentecost everyone!