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Welcome to Jackie's Full Exposure - the playful, picture-perfect photography blog! I'm your guide, Jackie, and I'm passionate about capturing life's most beautiful moments. But it's not just about the pictures, I'm here to share tips, tricks, and insights to help you take your photography game to the next level or to help reduce the stress with suggestions to prep for your upcoming photography session. It's also got stories of my latest photography adventures, so let's have some fun and get fully exposed!

Showing all in "Family and Life"

Hand holding a Day of Photo Shoot Checklist printable guide with tips for a relaxed, enjoyable session.

How to Create a “Day Of” Photo Shoot Checklist

April 24, 2026

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  • Family and Life,
  • Photography Tips and Tricks
A gallery wall displays multiple framed photographs and artwork in a clean, modern arrangement against a white wall.

Tips for Choosing the Perfect Frame for Your Portraits

February 24, 2026

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  • Family and Life,
  • Printing and Design Tips
Parents share loving kisses with their baby wearing festive green holiday attire.

Holiday Photo Magic: Simple Tips for Capturing Your Favorite People This Season

November 22, 2025

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  • Family and Life,
  • Family Photography,
  • Photography Tips and Tricks
Child in gray sweater lying on floor with hands covering mouth in playful pose against dark green backdrop.

Making the First Day of School Picture Extra Creative and Special

August 22, 2025

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  • Kids Photography,
  • Family and Life
Small child in a winter jacket holds a large red bouncy ball while standing on a paved pathway outside.

How to Capture Candid Photos of Your Kids (Without Making Them Pose or Say Cheese!)

July 5, 2025

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  • Photography Tips and Tricks,
  • Family and Life
a family walking on the snoqualmie valley trail in the fall leaves photo taken by Jackie Phairow Photography

Autumn Adventures: Why Fall Mini Sessions Are the Perfect Family Tradition!

September 18, 2024

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  • Family and Life
Photo taken by jackie phairow photography of a small dog with pink paint on his paws showing the baby's gender is a girl

Capturing Joy: Creative Gender Reveal Photo Ideas for Your Pregnancy Journey

May 14, 2024

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  • Family and Life,
  • Maternity
a family portrait of three candidly walking up a sidewalk in Seattle shot by Jackie Phairow Photography

Unlocking the Magic: Embrace the Playfulness of Lifestyle Photography Sessions

April 9, 2024

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  • Family and Life,
  • Family Photography
family portrait wall collection haning on a hallway wall created by Jackie Phairow Photography and Design.

The Art of Memory: Why Printed Photography Portraits are Essential for Every Family

March 6, 2024

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  • Family Photography,
  • Family and Life
A baby with cake all over her face at a one year cake smash session with Jackie Phairow Photography

What to Expect During Your Baby’s Cake Smash Session

February 13, 2024

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  • Family and Life,
  • Kids Photography
a group of women sitting on a beach with their backs to the camera looking at the sunset.

A Quick Guide to Taking Better Vacation Photos

May 27, 2022

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  • Family and Life,
  • Family Photography,
  • Photography Tips and Tricks
a small black and tan dog with pink paint on paws for a gender reveal

Fun & Creative Gender Reveal Photo Session Ideas

March 22, 2022

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  • Maternity,
  • Family and Life
Hands forming heart shape over blue maternity dress.

Tips on Preparing for Your Maternity Photography Session

March 11, 2022

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  • Maternity,
  • Family and Life
a man and a women toucing wine glasses in cheers by Jackie phairow photography

Mission Cabana Surprise

February 9, 2022

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  • Family and Life,
  • Wedding proposal
image of a transgender person with their pet dog

A new resource for my LGBTQ+ peeps!

November 16, 2021

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  • Family and Life,
  • LGBTQ+
family portarit at jackie phairow photography studio for easter throwing eggs at the camera

Surviving a Family Portrait Session

May 21, 2021

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  • Family Photography,
  • Family and Life
a sign that says cherry hill farm made of wood and metal

Family Portraits on the Farm!

April 22, 2021

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  • Family and Life
Artistic framed view through wooden beams of figures standing against rustic metal wall.

How to Decide What to Wear to Your Photoshoot.

March 3, 2021

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  • Family Photography,
  • Family and Life
Jackie Phairow Photography laptop up close

Tips for working at home, especially with your kids around!

April 22, 2020

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  • Family and Life
Jackie Phairow Photography kid craft image

Four Photo Craft Projects Your Kids Will Love

March 31, 2020

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  • Family and Life
Jackie Phairow Photography kid photograph

Teaching my kids while working from home and experiencing family.

March 16, 2020

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  • Family and Life