PHOTO JOURNAL

Most treasured moments are never captured by the camera or posted to social media platforms. They are often kept private and cherished collectively by the people experiencing the love. This journal is a small peek into a few treasured moments that I have been lucky enough to capture. It’s an amazing gift to share little bits and pieces of their hearts with you and an honor to have photographed them. I hope you take the time to explore this body of work and find inspiration of your own.

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Lillegard Family Newborn | Tacoma Newborn & Family Photographer

Having a newborn shifts the focus from the hustle and bustle of daily life to the simple, precious moments that truly matter. Whether it's watching the baby's first smile or marveling at their tiny fingers and toes, these moments become the anchors of joy that ground the family in the present.

Devon Takenouchi 12/11/23 Devon Takenouchi 12/11/23

Kuhlman Extended Family | A Downtown Tacoma Rooftop Family Session

Lets talk about extended family sessions and what it means to work with everyone at different points through a year!

Devon Takenouchi 12/4/23 Devon Takenouchi 12/4/23

Wilson Family | Mini Session at Norman Farm in Eatonville Washington

A studio mini session at Norman Farm in Eatonville is as cozy as it is fun with these girls.

Devon Takenouchi 11/27/23 Devon Takenouchi 11/27/23

Hanson Family | A Cozy Chambers Bay in-home Family Session

Lets cozy up for the Holidays with a peak into this beautiful in-home family session!

Devon Takenouchi 11/13/23 Devon Takenouchi 11/13/23

Porta Family | Gig Harbor, Washington In-home Session

A fun winter in-home session with the sweet anticipation of whats to come.

Devon Takenouchi 11/6/23 Devon Takenouchi 11/6/23

The Johnson Family | Downtown Tacoma's Wright Park in the Snow

Do you wanna build a snow man?? I’m all about getting your family photos done when it snows!

Devon Takenouchi 10/23/23 Devon Takenouchi 10/23/23

Autumn & Charley | Spanaway in-home Family Session

An intimate session to mark a transition to a new and hopeful season for this sweet family.

Devon Takenouchi 10/16/23 Devon Takenouchi 10/16/23

Gibbons Family | North Tacoma Golden Fall Family Session

The changing of the season makes for amazing and emotional backdrops as these families get older!

Devon Takenouchi 10/2/23 Devon Takenouchi 10/2/23

Northup Family | A Golden Hour Fort Steilacoom Park Family Session

Three years had passed since I’d seen this family and WOW how the kids had grown! My heart was filled as we caught up, danced through the fall grass and watched as the sun slid behind the trees.