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Have you ever been told you have to start some where? Sheesh, that can be really deflating to the little hustler I was in High School when I started my business. I wanted to have it all together right then and there! 8 years later…. that’s STILL what I want! One thing that I could […]

“Oh Tonie, I could cry looking at my gallery. I just wanted to thank you for something besides the gorgeous photos and all your hard work. I so appreciate your heart behind Bella and how you can capture each individual woman’s essence and personality with integrity and grace. I believe each and every one of our […]

A,B and C are growing their family by one! Alex, Ben and little Cashel are adding a new baby boy to the mix! Yet to be named, this maternity shoot was all about highlighting “New Baby J” or “Bro Bro” as Cashel so affectionately calls the baby! Usually, as a wedding (and Bella by Tonie […]

Yes, you read it right. I gave away my purity ring. Now, let’s start from the beginning. Back in the day, when I was in 6th grade, this ring was called a “promise ring”. It was given to me by my dad and mom (who are the best of the best) and by definition, this ring represented a […]

POULSBO, WA, USA Never would I have thought: 1. I would ever want a baby boy 2. I would ever photograph a baby 3. I would ever love a kid this much… Man, what being an Aunt has taught me! Seems like yesterday my best friend (sister) told me she was pregnant. I could NOT […]