Lilac & Ivy
photography
This is the chapter where you step into the beautiful role of becoming a mom. It’s a moment you’ve likely dreamed about for so long—choosing names, imagining their eyes, feeling those two pink lines turn into the flutter of a heartbeat at the first ultrasound. And now, the search is on for the perfect Seattle maternity photographer. It’s official: you’re having a baby!
Everyone’s giving advice on what you need, the latest baby gear, and tips on parenting. But you know what they often forget? When all is said and done, advice changes, gear gets donated or sold, but the pictures? They stay on our walls for years and years to come.
Hi there! It’s me, Mercae Benge at Lilac and Ivy Photography, your new best friend for the next few years. I’m here to ensure your best moments are documented and cherished.
I’m a parent too, and I’ve been through it all. While choosing the right car seat might be tough, deciding to work with me is easy.
I handle everything so you can simply show up for your Seattle maternity photography session feeling prepared and excited.
Here are some of my most asked questions, in case you’re wondering the same things…
Looking for a Seattle maternity photographer?You deserve heirloom worthy photographs...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is family included in our Seattle maternity photography session?
When do I get my maternity session done?
I'm ready to book, how do I do that?
I love family maternity sessions. Whether it’s just you, your partner, and the baby belly, or you’re welcoming your third kiddo, it’s important that everyone is included. But, do you want to make this session all about you? Perfect, we can choose beautiful dresses and spend time blasting music that empowers you and create pictures to help you remember this time and the body that helped you create life. Basically, it’s all about you!
We typically photograph Seattle maternity portrait sessions between 28-32 weeks gestation. The aim is to capture your beautiful round belly before you reach the uncomfortable stage of pregnancy. This timeframe usually achieves that, though there are always exceptions, such as when you're expecting twins.
I'm so excited to have you onboard! Click here to check out the investment and contact me!
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I reserve my maternity session?
Do you cover hair and makeup?
what locations do you photograph?
I always recommend doing this early in your second trimester, to ensure that we have availability on our calendar. Most families also reserve their Seattle newborn photography session at the same time, too!
I connect you with our preferred stylist and she ensures that all of the details for your hair and makeup are taken care of. You'll pay her directly, however you are more than welcome to get ready at their studio or your home; 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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LET'S GET BOOKED
Fill out the form below and I'll be in touch within 24 hours. I can't wait to hear from you!
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!
