The Secret To Summer Family Photos

(scroll all the way down to see my latest summer session!)

Meet your Seattle Family & Maternity Photographer

Hey y’all! I’m Mercae, Seattle Family and Maternity photographer, and mother who works with babies and toddlers. I used to teach dance to kids two to eight, so I know how to work a room so to speak.

I serve mothers and expecting parents because I know how important capturing classic and elegant images while preserving the whimsy and playfulness that define childhood is. You will get timeless portraits that preserve the real (no crazy Photoshop) while getting curated experiences that build bonds and create memories.

I’m tellin’ you, there’s a secret to getting the perfect family portraits in the summer. Weekday morning sessions. Stick with me, taking that morning off work and you’ll see. Here’s why…

Avoiding Crowds

If you’ve lived in Seattle for any length of time, you’ll notice people here spend their evenings and weekends soaking up as much sun as they can. Even the most undercover of park locations are still popping off in the evenings and even more so on the weekends. It makes it hard to relax and play with your family when other people are watching. Weekday mornings give you so much more privacy (and fewer people to edit out of the background photos.)

All my outdoor locations: Parsons Park, Discovery Park Beach, Volunteer Park, and Washington Park Arboretum are significantly less crowded on weekday mornings.

Optimal Lighting Conditions

Soft, flattering early morning light creates the perfect conditions for capturing beautiful, light, and airy photographs. This gentle light enhances natural skin tones and brings out the delicate details, making your family and maternity photos look ethereal and timeless.

Cooler Temperatures

Before the heat of the day sets in, your family will feel much more comfortable and much more willing to play and have fun if it’s not 80 degrees already.

Preserving Weekend Plans

By scheduling your photoshoot on a weekday morning, you free up your weekends to enjoy uninterrupted family activities and special plans. I know my own little one has his activities and games on weekends for most parents, so it can be a lifesaver booking on a weekday.