Childhood Stories in the Seattle Area

Childhood passes in the blink of an eye. The Childhood Story captures your child’s playful spirit, personality, and growth all woven naturally into images of your family as it exists right now. This story-driven experience preserves memories you’ll treasure forever, in a gallery that reflects your child and your family as you define them. Sessions always include immediate family and the delivery of a full digital gallery within two-three weeks of the session.

A young child wearing a red Christmas sweater lying in a wooden bowl surrounded by red Christmas ornaments and holding a red ornament, with holiday decorations and wrapped presents nearby.  Milestone session, Redmond, WA.
A baby girl with a large bow on her head wearing a red dress, sitting in a small wooden wagon surrounded by flowers and wooden beads, with a vintage toy car nearby, on a wooden floor with a white curtain backdrop.  Milestone session, Redmond, WA.
Young boy in formal attire with a bow tie standing on a small step ladder.  Milestone session, Redmond, WA.
A woman with red hair smiling while holding a baby dressed in Christmas pajamas, with a girl in Christmas pajamas hugging her from behind. A decorated Christmas tree with lights and ornaments is in the background.  Family session, Redmond, WA.
A young boy with brown hair wearing a blue shirt is holding and eating a piece of birthday cake with white frosting and a red candle shaped like a number six. Milestone session, Redmond, WA.
A baby girl with a brown headband and bow, sitting inside a carved pumpkin, surrounded by small pumpkins and autumn flowers, against a backdrop of a night sky with stars and a crescent moon.  Milestone session, Redmond, WA.
A family of three, a woman, a man, and a baby girl, sharing a close moment with the woman and man kissing the baby on the cheeks. Family session, Redmond, WA.
Young girl wearing a lace dress and a floral headband, standing on a fluffy rug with a white curtain background, smiling and tilting her head.  Milestone session, Redmond, WA.
A happy young chil with brown hair in green pajamas, sitting in a wooden bowl filled with red Christmas ornaments and decorations, in front of decorated Christmas trees with gold and pink ornaments.  Family session, Redmond, WA.
Young boy celebrating a birthday with a cake, surrounded by colorful paper decorations and Winnie-the-Pooh character cutouts in the background.  Milestone session, Redmond, WA.
A baby girl with a floral headband in a red dress sitting in a small wooden basket on a fluffy cream-colored rug, looking up and smiling.  Milestone session, Redmond, WA.

Family Always Included

While the focus is on your child, every Childhood Story includes immediate family. Parents and siblings are woven naturally into the experience, so your gallery reflects your child’s life in the context of connection and growth.

Your Experience Options

Childhood Story Essentials

A thoughtfully curated session with one styled setup that highlights your child’s personality and milestone. Perfect for capturing expressions, play, and growth with a neutral backdrop and gentle direction.

  • Approximately 1 hour

  • Minimum of 15 images (average ~30)

  • Immediate family included with a neutral backdrop

  • One custom styled setup

Investment: $800 + sales tax

First Birthday Cake Smash

A joyful milestone experience that includes one or two styled setups (example: cake smash and bubbles), designed to capture your child’s first birthday and the family celebration around it. This session is designed to be fun and stress-free, letting your child explore the moment while we capture genuine expression and celebration.

  • Approximately 2 hours

  • Minimum of 25 images (average ~40)

  • Immediate family included with a neutral backdrop

  • Maximum of two styled setups: one for the cake smash and one additional if desired (bubbles, etc.)

  • Simple custom cake included

Investment: $1300 + sales tax

Faces Frame

A curated, 24×24 framed wall piece featuring nine images from your session. Captured intentionally during your time together, it highlights personality, connection, and playful moments, designed to become a lasting centerpiece in your home.

Available as a pre-session add-on.

Privacy & Image Use

You can choose to keep your gallery private. Your family’s privacy is always respected.

Add-Ons & Heirloom Options

Preserve the Childhood Story with physical prints, albums, or wall art. Many families choose a first-year album that can include newborn and milestone sessions.

Session Details

Each session is guided by your child’s pace, with time for play, exploration, and natural interaction. Our approach ensures photos feel genuine, not forced, while still delivering a cohesive, beautiful gallery.

Highlights:

  • Flexible and playful approach for children

  • Gentle guidance for posing while prioritizing comfort

  • Curated gallery with fully edited images

Planning Your Session

  • I completely understand that not every child feels excited about having their photo taken, and that’s okay! It’s my job to connect with your kids and help them participate in a way that feels natural and fun.

    As a mom of two, I know firsthand that little ones can be unpredictable, and I want you to know there’s no need to feel stressed or embarrassed if things don’t go perfectly.

    During our session, I’ll adjust to what works best for your child; we’ll play games, sing songs, explore different props, or even take a snack break (with your permission). The most important thing is that we make the experience fun and exciting, because that’s when the most genuine smiles and natural photos happen!

  • You will receive your online gallery of images within three weeks of your session. Since all packages include the curated full gallery, you will be able to download all photos directly from the gallery.

    There are options to buy prints of any photos if you do desire and have them shipped to your house.

  • Your gallery is thoughtfully edited and intentionally selected to represent the very best of your session. I include all images that contribute to the story of your collection, ensuring that every photograph has purpose and adds value.

    Each session includes a guaranteed minimum number of images, and any additional photographs beyond that are included at no extra cost when they enhance your final gallery.

  • Payment is done through an online portal with a credit card. A 25% retainer (of the original session fee) is paid upfront, the rest of the payment is due the day of the session and the card on file will be charged.

    All pricing is transparent, and listed on the website. Sessions list the deliverables and the cost. Sales tax will be applied.

  • As photography is not something that most families do frequently, it is understandable that you are nervous! There is no need for concern. I will guide, prompt, and direct you and your family. I strive for session that authentically captures your family as best as possible, so there is no need be anything other than yourselves! I will prompt for natural-looking poses and capture candids throughout the session.

  • I have an extensive selection of newborn and infant props, from buckets, baskets, bathtubs, bowls, chairs, etc with lots of different backdrops. I have hundreds of headbands and hats for newborns. As well as, a large selection of outfits for newborns and infants up to a year. I am happy to work with any theme or color palette that you desire! I will reach out to you after you book your session to go over your vision and the details of your session to determine the props that I will be using. If you have any specific questions on props or themes, please feel free to reach out to me!

  • Please discuss with me if you have anything you want incorporated! I would suggest only bringing things of sentimental value. I would not recommend buying and bringing your own props as they may not have been designed or tested for safety for newborn photography. If there is anything that you are hoping for that you are unsure if I have, please do let me know! I have quite the extensive collection and would be happy to discuss your vision to see if I already have something or am willing to add to my collection!

  • My cozy studio is in Redmond, near Ames Lake, where you can have the session of your dreams! It is located at 27510 NE Quail Creek Dr, Redmond, WA 98053.

    My clients typically travel from all over the Greater Seattle Area, including but not limited to Redmond, Sammamish, Issaquah, Bellevue, Kirkland, Duvall, Snoqualmie, North Bend, and beyond!

  • Absolutely! Please reach out to me directly to do so!

    Sessions will be paid in full so whomever you are gifting the session to, does not have to worry about anything besides picking the date!