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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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Spring is here, and with it comes one of the most cherished traditions for families in Seattle: Easter egg hunts! Whether you’re a long-time Seattle resident or new to the area, these fun-filled events are a wonderful way to celebrate the season with your little ones.

Tips

April 5, 2025

The Ultimate List of Seattle Easter Egg Hunts & Activities

Doing your makeup for your family photoshoot in a way that is natural and “looks like you” is something I highly encourage. It’s important to me to capture you as you are, so if you wear heavy makeup go for it, but if you wear little to no makeup we don’t need to change that […]

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

How to do your makeup for a photoshoot

Best Places to Dine with Kids Finding a restaurant that offers a welcoming atmosphere, a great kids’ menu, and space for little ones to wiggle can make all the difference in an enjoyable dining experience. Fortunately, Seattle is packed with fantastic family-friendly restaurants that make eating out with kids both easy and fun. From cozy […]

Tips

March 25, 2025

Family Friendly Restaurants in Seattle

As I normally photograph family, maternity and newborn sessions, it felt natural to step into the role of “Seattle family film photographer” during this creative session.

March 21, 2025

March 21, 2025

Seattle Family Film Photographer

“My photoshoot with Lilac and Ivy photography was the best experience I have had with a professional photographer to date.”

Maternity

March 20, 2025

Seattle Maternity Studio Portrait Session

Designing a nursery isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about creating a space that feels warm, peaceful, and deeply personal—a place where love lives in every detail.

March 18, 2025

March 18, 2025

Create the most gorgeous nursery for your baby

The Power of Collaboration: Elevating Your Portrait Experience scroll to view the gallery Photography is about so much more than just taking pictures—it’s about crafting an experience that feels seamless, luxurious, and truly special. That’s why I believe in collaborating with other trusted professionals to bring my clients the very best. When you book a […]

Motherhood

March 11, 2025

Serene Seattle Motherhood Photos in Studio

Embracing Film Photography: A New Chapter in Capturing Timeless Family Memories There’s something undeniably special about film photography—the richness, the nostalgia, the way it captures light and emotion so effortlessly. While I’ve always been drawn to dreamy, heartfelt images, I recently took the leap into shooting film photography alongside my digital work. While the gallery […]

March 4, 2025

March 4, 2025

Ethereal Seattle Motherhood Studio Session

You’ve probably seen those dreamy, fairytale-like photos of families at the Quad twirling under the pink blossoms, looking like they have the whole place to themselves. Magical, right? But here’s the secret…

Uncategorized

February 28, 2025

How To Get Cherry Blossom Magic

Seattle’s unpredictable weather can make outdoor sessions tricky, especially during the colder months. A studio photoshoot eliminates those concerns, offering a cozy and stress-free experience for families.

January 25, 2025

January 25, 2025

Seattle Family Studio Photoshoot

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

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