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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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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.

Portfolio

January 25, 2025

Seattle Family Studio Photoshoot

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

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

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

June 23, 2024

June 23, 2024

How much does it cost families to live in Seattle?

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

Tips

June 23, 2024

Cheap Summer Activities for Seattle Kids 2024

Seattle family in front of the Puget Sound

About Mercae

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

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