Lilac & IVY
photography
Seattle Family Photographer
As a parent of a newborn, you're experiencing a whirlwind of fleeting moments—tiny fingers, sleepy smiles, and the overwhelming love that fills every second. How often do you pause to capture the pure, unadulterated beauty of this newborn stage? You deserve more than just quick snapshots; you deserve timeless, artistic portraits that encapsulate the magic of your baby's first days.
As your Seattle newborn photographer at Lilac & Ivy Photography, I believe newborn sessions are about crafting something truly extraordinary. Together, we'll transform the delicate beauty and profound connection you share with your baby into an artistic expression that transcends the ordinary. This is a collaborative journey, blending your unique story with my vision and expertise to create portraits that are as personal as they are breathtaking.
During your session, we'll move beyond the typical and create something intentional, gentle, and meaningful. With patient guidance and an eye for detail, I'll capture those precious, fleeting moments—the soft curve of their cheek, the gentle grasp of their tiny hand, the peaceful slumber. The result will be more than just pictures; they'll be works of art—evocative, timeless, and full of the newborn's soul.
These portraits will remind you, every day, of the incredible miracle you've brought into the world and the love that surrounds your new family. They're a legacy for your child, a way for them to see not only how tiny they once were but also the immense love and care that welcomed them into the world.
Your newborn's story is extraordinary. As your Seattle newborn photographer, let's create art that celebrates this precious, fleeting time.
The Seattle newborn photographer to capture your joy...
serving seattle, wa
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the process?
When is the best time to reserve my session?
Who is included in a Seattle newborn photo session?
The first step to booking a newborn photoshoot is submitting an inquiry form, click here to fill it out. After that, I'll email over my investment guide for your to review. After perusing that we set up a time to chat on the phone and discuss the details before I send over the invoice.
The best time to book your newborn portrait session is when your baby is between 5 and 14 days old. While beautiful photos can be taken outside this window, this age range allows for those classic, sleepy newborn poses and minimizes the chances of fussiness or colic, making the session smoother and more comfortable for everyone.
In a Seattle newborn portrait session, I use lifestyle natural posing, which means for the most part baby will be held or wrapped in a cozy blanket. These sessions include immediate family. As the years fly by you will never regret being in the photos with your newborn. Make sure to check out the 4 photo lockets I offer, this is a beautiful way to keep these precious memories close to your heart.
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!
Once payment is processed for the album, I will put the purchase in for you and it will be delivered ~6 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, however I offer studio sessions near Capitol Hill nearby. This keeps everyone warm, dry and comfortable. To see what seasonal outdoor locations I offer, feel free to click here to email me!
Lexus said...
"The Best Experience I've Had To Date."
Before session I got multiple emails on various days with both a reminder of the photoshoot and tips for how to dress, do hair, and makeup in a style that is complimentary to her studio space. Days leading up to the shoot, and the day of, she was quick to respond to any questions I had. Day of the shoot she offered to help me from my car to her studio, which with a toddler in tow and being 22 weeks pregnant was very helpful! Click here to read the rest...
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.
The Mer Family
"Mercae did an amazing job!"
Mercae 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!
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.
