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You can find full galleries for previous sessions, helpful tips for your session, as well as amazing advice for families and families to be. 

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When I started my business I decided to focus on family photography to help mothers preserve the beautiful, fleeting memories of early motherhood—a time that often feels like a blur. For many moms, the postpartum period can be challenging, with sleepless nights, rapid changes, and sometimes even mental health struggles that make it hard to […]

Newborn

November 5, 2024

Why I Photograph Families

Welcoming a new baby into your family is one of life’s most precious moments. Capturing these early days through a newborn lifestyle photoshoot creates timeless memories you’ll cherish forever. I took some time to put together some essential tips and insights to help you prepare for a beautiful photoshoot.

August 23, 2024

August 23, 2024

Newborn Lifestyle Studio Photoshoot in Seattle

About Mercae

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

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