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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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Parents know the importance of safe sleep methods and how vital it is to reduce risk for children in the early months of their lives. So while these products are marketed to soothe and comfort little ones, there are safety concerns that parents should be aware of.

Tips

August 6, 2024

Planning for safe sleep: weighted sleep sacks

For this session, I created a warm, colorful session to really highlight the autumn (and golden hour) hues. While it’s not as true to color as my usual artwork, I loved creating this perfect season appropriate fall maternity session in Seattle. This family-to-be loved their session! I hope you enjoy a few of my favorite […]

July 23, 2024

July 23, 2024

Fall Maternity Session in Seattle

Get the down low with making your photoshoot at Volunteer Park a success and check out this gallery from a motherhood petite session at the park!

Motherhood

July 20, 2024

Motherhood Photoshoot at Volunteer Park

Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing a beautiful family of three. They booked my most recent package addition, a petite session, for their maternity photoshoot in Discovery Park. Scroll to view their gallery! A petite session (lasting up to 30 minutes) is perfect for busy families or little ones with short attention spans. I […]

June 29, 2024

June 29, 2024

Maternity Photoshoot in Discovery Park

maternity photoshoot in Discovery Park

Use this break down of major costs involved in living in Seattle and find out How much it costs families to live in Seattle.

Tips

June 23, 2024

How much does it cost families to live in Seattle?

The Seattle school system boasts a vibrant and diverse educational landscape. This article makes choosing the right school easy.

June 23, 2024

June 23, 2024

Top-Rated Seattle School Options for Your Kids

Keep your kids cool and entertained with this comprehensive list of free summer activities for kids in Seattle.

Tips

June 23, 2024

Top Free Summer Activities for Seattle Kids 2025

Seattle family in front of the Puget Sound

Looking for the perfect grandmillennial baby shower gift? Check out this guide for 15 chic and sentimental ideas for the modern mom-to-be!

June 21, 2024

June 21, 2024

Grandmillennial Baby Shower Gift Guide

Find local 4th of July festivities for your family and even some other summer fun in July!

Tips

June 18, 2024

Family Friendly: Seattle 4th of July

Seattle 4th of July Fireworks on Lake Union

Use this easy to read guide to plan and prepare so you can enjoy at your next family photoshoot at Discovery Park.

June 16, 2024

June 16, 2024

Family photoshoot at Discovery Park – how to prepare

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

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