Lilac & Ivy
photography
The fact that you’re willing to gather everyone into the car and head to a photo session after a long day speaks volumes about your dedication as a mom. You love your kids so fiercely that you want to pause time and hold them close as they are today.
Your children love that about you, even if they can’t always express it. You deserve an experience that lets you soak in the love, joy, and playfulness of this moment in your life. Imagine time spent together where you can dance around and be silly, with no pressure to pose or force smiles. Whether you arrive straight from school, work, or daycare, I have top-notch hair and makeup artist recommendations ready for you—no extra errands required. I provide a detailed packing guide with everything you’ll need to keep your kids happy and focused, so even when little Timmy is having a meltdown, we’ll still capture a gallery of frame-worthy pictures.
Gone are the days of stiff studio sessions without guidance on what to wear or how to prepare. Here, it’s all about relaxed fun and games, making this the most enjoyable Seattle family photography session you’ll ever have—pinky swear. I guide you through every step with email guides and packing lists.
Want to bring your pups along for your family session? Maybe you’d like to include intimate nursing photos or a cake smash at the end? Whatever your vision, we can customize your session to meet your every wish.
Your family’s legacy deserves the very best.
The Seattle family photographer you've been searching for...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get started booking?
When is the best time to reserve my session?
Who is included in a Seattle family photo session?
I'm so excited to work with you, Click here to check out the investment and get an idea of which package you'd like to book!
When you know you want to work with me, please reach out. The earlier we can start planning details, the better, and it also ensures that your date is secured on my calendar and I have availability. Fall and Spring are the busiest times for Seattle family photography and when our outdoor dates are reserved the quickest.
Parents, children and grandparents are welcome to your session. To add additional (human) family members beyond 6 people there is an fee of $50 per person. This accomodates the additional work and time it can take to get a larger group comfortable and posed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you design a wall gallery or album?
Do you cover hair and makeup?
What locations do you photograph?
Yes. The design service is included in each session and this ensures that any artwork purchased for your home is custom and fits perfectly. Just let me know that you're interested in this service! After the design process is complete, you'll receive the artwork on your doorstep approximately six weeks later.
I send a list of makeup artists I recommend and you are welcome to reach out to them to inquire on pricing and availability. You'll pay them directly, many will come to your home or you can go to those who have studios of their own; whichever is easiest for you.
I shoot outdoors at specific locations seasonally. I limit outdoor sessions to March - October, during the winter months sessions move to the studio I use in the U District. This keeps everyone warm, dry and comfortable. To see what seasonal outdoor locations I offer, feel free to click here to email me!
All of the below packages are available for all session types - motherhood, families and maternity bookings. I found this was the best option because life doesn't just isolate itself into a category. Maternity, family and motherhood are not silo's - they are muddled all together in the kaleidoscope of life.
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This package is perfect for maternity sessions and families with smaller children. Photographing in a studio eliminates weather and lighting concerns, I highly encourage these sessions when working around nap times or winter weather. These are perfect for families who prioritize print-worthy images with gorgeous color balance and light.
INCLUDES:
Studio in Seattle
One hour session
Up to two outfits
Up to 6 people
20 digital images
Online gallery for viewing, downloading, ordering
Studio
Investment: $525 + TAX
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Perfect between March and October, for maternity sessions or larger families with older children age 2+ and those who love to brave whatever weather Seattle may throw at you. This provides enough space for older kids to get their wiggles out.
INCLUDES:
Outdoor location in Seattle proper
One hour session
One outfit
Up to 6 people
20 digital images
Online gallery for viewing, downloading, ordering
Outdoor
Investment: $475 + TAX
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Petite sessions are for shorter sessions - great for kids with short attention spans or smaller families.
INCLUDES:
Up to 30 minutes
Outdoor location in Seattle
One Outfit
Up to 6 people
10 digital images
Online gallery for purchasing additional images and tangible photographic products
Petite
$300 + tax
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email: hello@lilacandivyphotography.com
The Woodhead Family
"help[ed] our little out of her shell"
We have a very particular toddler who shies away from new faces so we were worried what kind of photos we would get but omg they came out stunning! Mercae did such a wonderful job staying calm and helping our little out of her shell to get some wonderful memories in photos.
Mercae is an amazing family and maternity photographer. We loved working with her for our photos. She is very talented and the photos ended up so stunning in her beautiful studio. We will cherish these photos that she captured of our growing family. Thank you so much for everything!
"We will cherish these photos"
THe Kunsberg Family
The Chen Family
"We had a great experience"
We had a great experience with Mercae for my maternity session! Mercae is very easy to talk to and very responsive from the start of inquiry for a session to delivering the finished photos. Whole experience went smoothly and we are happy we had Mercae as our photographer! The photos are lovely! We will definitely reach out again for future photo shoot opportunity.
The Mer Family
"Mercae did an amazing job!"
Marcae did an amazing job with our photos! We love them! She is also great with kids and is so patient. We received our photos in just few days after the shoot, which is impressive. She absolutely works hard and is great at what she does. Book her for your next photoshoot!
