Family
When You’re In It… It isn’t Always Pretty.
You’re covered in spit up, or this morning’s breakfast. Your kids are in their mismatched and stained daycare clothes, your house looks like a tornado ran through it & you haven’t showered in 3 days.
But let’s make an excuse to put on some makeup & do your hair. To see your kids in those adorable outfits you forget to let them wear. To spend an hour PLAYING with your kids, loving on your partner, enjoying being a family.
Allow me.
Let me show you your wonderful family through my eyes. I see the magic. The laughter, the little touches. The love in the snuggles.
We’re not just taking photos, we are capturing a moment in time. So let’s enjoy it. Embrace the chaos. Let’s have some FUN!
Full Family Session
A full session is the perfect amount of time to get both candid, natural photos, as well as joyful portraits.
45-60 minutes, one outfit, one location of your choice
Available on weekdays + weekends
All sessions include your edited, high resolution images in an online gallery with printing rights
Investment: $850
Mini Family Session
Ideal for quick + easy sessions, great for baby milestones!
20-30 minutes, one outfit
Choose from my favorite Seattle area locations, or an alternative location for a fee
Available on select weekdays
All sessions include your edited, high resolution images in an online gallery with printing rights
Investment: $600
Album Design
I am thrilled to start offering beautiful linen-bound layflat albums. It took me over a year to print our professional family photos. Let me take the work out of printing your session photos for you!
I make the process simple + easy for you! Just select your favorite 20-30 images from your final gallery, and I will design a beautiful, linen layflat keepsake album for you, shipped right to your door!
Seasonal Specials
I do offer seasonal specials throughout the year! These include: Mommy & Me Minis, Holiday Tinies, Spring Bloom Minis, Snow Sessions, Summer Sunrise Sessions +more!
They often sell out very quickly! Sign up for my newsletter to know when session dates are released, tiny sessions are announced, and seasonal specials are shared!
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The process: What to expect
PNW Family Photographer
Book Online
I make it easy to see my availability, and book your session right online! Choose your session type, pay your deposit and sign your contract. That’s it!
Have Fun
Come to your session ready to have FUN and love on your family! Let the parenting worries go. I’ll wrangle the kids (and the dogs)!
Enjoy Your Photos
Your session fee includes all of your best images in an online gallery - edited, with download + printing rights! Easy peasy.
“Meredith has photographed our family for years and her images fill our home! She is kind, professional and amazingly talented. Meredith captures wonderful candid photos and we always have many beautiful images to choose from that capture the spirit of our family.”
— Alexis
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your session price includes your edited high resolution images in a downloadable online gallery and printing rights.
I also share guidance on location selection and wardrobe styling!
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Number of final images varies based on how long your session is. Full sessions tend to be around 75-100 images, minis are about 25-50 images, lifestyle around 150-200.
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It happens a lot in the PNW! We wait for the 24-48hr forecast comes out to make any calls, and I also offer suggestions for alternative locations. I also love shooting in people’s homes and recommend this in the wetter fall/winter months! I work with my families to shift when possible.
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Turn around time is 2-3 weeks. I typically send you a sneak peek within a couple of days!
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I am happy to share styling tips and suggestions! My main recommendations include wearing what makes you feel like YOU and something you can be playful in!
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Yes, please! If your dog is particularly energetic, you may consider asking a friend to help wrangle, and/or only include your pup in part of your session.
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TIPS FOR SUCCESS:
- Get everyone excited for the session by talking it up! Tell your kids about “your friend Meredith” and how special + fun these photos will be. You can even show them other family photos to prep them for what to expect!
- Make sure Dad is on board, too! No grumpy adults allowed!
- Arrive early to allow for parking, getting changed, using the potty, etc.
- Arrive with a full belly! Make sure kids (and grown ups!) are fed. I recommend avoiding using snacks during your session unless it’s necessary (we’ve all been there). If bribes work for your kid, offer something that won’t be too messy (mini marshmallows work great!) or suggest a fun outing afterwards as part of the experience.
- If your kiddo is having a hard time, cuddle, soothe and PLAY!
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