Seattle Documentary style newborn, and family photographer

Hi! I’m Elizabeth.

I am a Seattle based lifestyle, business branding, and birth photographer. I have been photographing people and their stories for over 8 years. My work has a documentary feel and capturing love and connection in life’s moments is what I do.

I am a wife and the mama to three beautiful humans and two of the best dogs anyone could ask for. Becoming a mother started me on my journey as a photographer. Capturing the moments of my own family story became my passion and it has developed into something I love to share with others.

When I am not at work, you can find me running around to all of my children’s activities, daydreaming about travel with my wife, working on house projects (even ones that I maybe shouldn’t try to tackle on my own :), or relaxing with coffee and a book.

I am so glad you are here!

This life is beautiful…

I believe in the importance of recording our stories. Let me show you the beauty in the moments…The tiny details that we don’t want to forget.

FAQ

  • For most sessions your gallery will be ready 2 weeks after your session date. For small weddings and events the delivery will be 3 weeks from your session date. Fresh 48 sessions will have their gallery ready 1 week after their session.

  • What to wear is the number one most frequently asked question and for good reason! Everyone wants to look and feel their best during a photo shoot. I have guides and pinterest boards set up to inspire you and help you as you are choosing outfits. I will also be here every step of the way to answer questions. You can find more information on what to wear on the blog. You will also get more details on what to wear and how to prepare in your client welcome email after booking.

  • Sessions at home are so special and have a documentary feel to them. They can’t help but capture your family authentically. Kids especially are at ease and themselves in their own space, which is exactly where the magic happens. Preparing for these sessions is simple. I need a few spaces that are clutter free and have some window light. The kitchen is a great place to gather in many homes. Hallways, steps, the entryway of your home, bedrooms, and living spaces can all be used. Included in your client welcome email will be additional information on preparing your family and your home for our session.

  • Babies always com whenthey are ready and that is most often not on their due date. Newborn sessions are booked using your due date as just a placeholder. We will adjust the day of your session once your baby arrives.

    A fresh 48 session will be booked in the same way. Please book your due date as a placeholder. For these sessions I ask that you or a member of your care team let me know when you have gone into labor so that I can plan to get there within 48 hours. Once your baby arrives you can just let me know and I will coordinate a time with you to arrive at the hospital, birth center, or your home following a home birth.

  • I have made it simple to order print products directly through your gallery. Once you receive your gallery, you will see a “shop” tab at the top. Thee you can scroll through and see your gallery images displayed as examples for a wide variety of print products, albums, and enlargements.

  • No problem! I do not charge for reschedules. At least a week prior to your session just choose a different available date on my scheduler and you can move your session. If you are within a week of your session and need to reschedule for any reason, just reach out and I will help you to find a new open date for your session.

  • If you are looking to have your family photos taken outside of your home, I am happy to suggest several places to choose from. I would encourage you to pick a spot that you feel fits your family and who you are best. There are several park and beaches that I like to suggest and some urban spots that are so vibrant and fun. If your family loves the library, a plant store, or coffee shop let me know. Documenting your family can take place almost anywhere you love to be together.

Matt Herrmann-Client

“Elizabeth is an extraordinarily gifted photographer, someone that can take the seeds of an idea and turn it into something that is far better and extensive that you could imagine on your own. She's incredibly responsive, a consummate professional as well as a truly gifted artist. Can't wait for our next project!

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These days our inboxes are full of emails and I have become careful about what I am willing to subscribe to. I want to make sure that the message you get from me are useful to you. I will also make sure that you don’t see them too often. My newsletter includes session updates, guides and how to’s as well as examples of the session types I offer. Each year I announce mini and pop up events to my newsletter subscribers first! Newsletter subscribers also get calendar release dates first so you get dibs on those sunset session times or weekend at home session dates before they fill up.

I would love to hear from you! Really… Do you have an idea for a project, or questions about how a session looks with me? Want to chat a little more to find out if we are a good fit? Click the button below to get in touch!