THE SMILEY BLOG

Booking senior pictures can feel like the beginning of an end. After all, this is your chance to show off your accomplishments and celebrate the conclusion of high school. At the same time, you want to be sure you book with plenty of time before graduation actually arrives. It can be hard to get the […]

High school is such an important time in your teenager’s life. This is their time to build up friendships that are going to last them for the rest of their life. At the same time, it’s their chance to pursue their own interests and find their strengths, which will eventually inform their career. So, when […]

When you live in the Pacific Northwest, you need a go-to spot anytime you want to get a warm summer glow. The truth is that while we have some of the best sites for getting out into nature, we don’t always get the premium sunshine you need for a good tan. If you could use […]

High school is such a critical time in your child’s life. This is going to be the stage when they start exploring what they are passionate about while laying the foundation for their future career. This is also going to be the time when they build friendships that will be there throughout the rest of […]

When you are preparing for your senior portrait session, there is a good chance you are looking for ways you can show off your personality. Props are not only going to help you add some character to your sessions, but they will also give you more natural ways to pose so you are not standing […]

Let’s be honest for a second. Seattle can be great for so many things, like going for a nice, long hike or grabbing a really great cup of coffee. It’s not, however, the place you go when you need to get a tan. Whether you want to look warm and glowy for your prom or […]

When you are in school, a tutor is one of the best tools you can have. Not only are they going to be there to take complicated subjects and make them more accessible, but they can provide you with personalized help for everything from exams to college applications. Essentially, a tutor is going to be […]

While I believe there’s never a bad reason to treat yourself to a manicure, I always suggest my clients get one before they book a portrait session. This is the easiest way to add in a bit of personality while coordinating with the rest of your outfit. Whether you are getting ready for your own […]

Your child’s school is a big deal. This is where they will spend much of their time building friendships that will last for years. Even from elementary school, they are creating a foundation that will affect the way they learn for years to come. So, when it comes time to pick out a private school, […]

Throughout your senior year, homecoming might take a backseat to prom, but it is still a pretty exciting ordeal. This is the last time you are celebrating the start of school, the beginning of the end, so to speak. This year is all about making memories with your friends before you go off in different […]