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In late August, I’ll be gathering mothers with small children at the stunning Woodland Park Rose Garden. This creative coming together is for Seattle-area mothers who deeply resonate with emotional, artistic motherhood photography.

Announcements

June 28, 2025

Seattle Motherhood Photographer: Celebrating Moms this August

These Seattle Lavender farm sessions are short, sweet, and filled with golden-hour glow, designed to capture the magic of summer without the stress of a long photoshoot.

May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

Seattle Lavender Farm Mini Sessions

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Spring in Seattle is bursting with beauty, from cherry blossoms to tulip fields, fresh markets, and outdoor adventures. This ultimate guide will help you fill your spring days with fun and memorable experiences for your family, friends, or even solo outings. Cherry Blossom Season (Late March to Mid-April) 1. Book a Cherry Blossom Photo Session […]

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January 20, 2025

60 Spring Things To Do In Seattle

Join the waitlist for Cherry Blossom Sessions, which launch February 15th! Seattle’s iconic cherry blossoms are almost here, and I can’t wait to capture the magic of your family under their stunning pink blooms! The blossoms only last from mid-March to mid-April, and these sessions always book up fast.

January 13, 2025

January 13, 2025

Dreamy Cherry Blossom Family Photos in Seattle

It brings me so much joy to finally share some exciting news with you: Lilac and Ivy Photography has a new family photography studio! This is a dream come true, and I can’t wait to welcome you into this space that I carefully designed with your family in mind. As a family and maternity photographer, […]

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January 3, 2025

New family photography studio

Seattle Family Photography Studio

For a limited time, I’m offering petite session packages as a Black Friday special offer!! Perfect for expecting parents to get maternity and newborn portraits, families to get Spring and Autumn portraits, or anything in between.

November 1, 2024

November 1, 2024

Black Friday special offer!

Capture the magic of the season with a Christmas Mini Session in Leavenworth – a beautiful, snow-covered Christmas wonderland! Just a day trip away, Leavenworth’s sparkling holiday lights and snow create a magical setting, perfect for a day trip with family gathered for Thanksgiving. These bite sized photoshoots are perfect for big families to get […]

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October 15, 2024

🎄 Book Your Christmas Mini in Leavenworth! 🎄

Celebrate your family’s milestones with my exclusive Membership! For a small monthly fee for 12 months get 4 sessions!📸 Capture a year in the life of your wonderful family OR the magic of your little one’s journey with four unforgettable full sessions: maternity, newborn, 6-month, and 1-year portraits. Whether you prefer the cozy comforts of […]

March 23, 2024

March 23, 2024

Join the Membership

As a motherhood photographer, I help capture the joy and love you share with your babies. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to try a session with me without busting the bank!

Announcements

March 8, 2024

Book a Mother’s Day Mini Session

Family in a studio photoshoot in Seattle

About Mercae

Mercae is a family, maternity, and newborn photographer in Seattle, WA.

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