Michelle (www.michellebates.net) has been a photographer since 1991when she began studying at the Maine Photographic Workshops. She recently published her first book Plastic Cameras: Toying with Creativity which features her fine art work with a Holga plastic camera. Her work has been exhibited and published internationally, and she teaches workshops across the US. Michelle has also been photographing performers, artwork, and community art events, such as the Fremont Solstice Parade, for more than 10 years. She is the second photographer to be chosen to work with Jennifer because of her creative eye, her passion for fine art, and her friendly and fun personality. She has trained with Jennifer since the beginning of 2005 and handles maternity shoots in Seattle, San Francisco and New York. Here is her portfolio.

Joelle was born and raised in Seattle where she discovered her love of photography at an early age. When her mom came home with a plastic camera, bought for a buck at a garage sale, she immediately got to work hauling all of her dolls from bedroom to backyard, and strategically placing them around the yard in an attempt to capture their beauty. As the years went on, she’s happy to say that she used real people in her photos and her love of outdoor portraiture never left. Through a mutual friend, Joelle discovered Jennifer and came to work for her in the summer of 2007. She has the task of helping Jennifer manage her office as well as client film, prints and framing. She’s also known for spinning a good tune and at the studio has become the official music DJ, providing Jennifer with hours of new music to play in her three studios.

Ariana, originally from San Diego, Calif., moved up to Seattle to start and establish her photography career. She has been passionately involved with creating images for about 6 years, and attended Brooks Institute in California. Ariana's work has been exhibited in San Diego's County Fair and she has also won various photography contests. She loves and appreciates all forms of photography, but visual journalism has become her passion.

Karen met Jennifer in 2004 when she was searching for a maternity photographer. Karen is the primary designer for Jennifer Loomis Photography. She and her daugher, Kira, come once a week to the Seattle studio to work on graphic design projects and have lunch with Jennifer.

Salvador is an 8-year-old flat-coat retriever. Born in Seattle and rescued from the animal shelter by Jennifer, Sal overcame his childhood memories of abuse to connect with his passion - tennis balls and swimming. He prides himself on being able to find a tennis ball anywhere and swim far out in the lake for hours in any weather. He earned the title, Head of Security, because he does defend Jennifer and her studio with a deep bark or growl when he sees or hears anything suspicious. He has been an advisor and life coach of Jennifer's for 8 years and constantly reminds her that she needs to go to the park.