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Intentional & Refined Imagery for Those Who Value Genuine Moments

Seattle, Washington

seattle newborn photographer

I held her hands in mine as the tears fell from her eyes...

After completing her little one’s Newborn Session, Alyssa began tearing up. “You don’t know how much this means to us,” she said. “We tried and prayed for years to have a baby and now here we are with our new love. I can’t believe I’m living out my biggest dream.” I held her hands and replied, “I know exactly how you feel because I went through that same journey too.”

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I know intimately what it is like to hope for a baby after experiencing years of infertility. When your miracle baby finally arrives, it feels like the greatest gift of all. That’s why I put all my love and care into newborn photography - because these precious moments deserve to be documented. This lifelong dream deserves to be celebrated. 

As your newborn photographer in Seattle, I promise to create images that genuinely showcase your love and preserve your legacy for you and your family to enjoy now and for future generations.


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We are so thankful for Shaunae! I loved how she instantly made us feel comfortable and at ease. The process was a lot of fun and she managed to get a lot of variety in such a quick and efficient time frame.

— Meulemans Family

Shaunae has such a calm presence and is great with kids and so patient. She has captured the most beautiful connected moments with my toddler even as he ran totally wild. Her imagery is such a family treasure already.

— Rueter Family

Shaunae not only captured the most beautiful and precious early memories with our daughter but was so friendly and understanding. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone I know! She is so talented and so kind, would rate her higher than 5 stars if I could.

— Florence Family

COLLECTIONS

The First Year Collection

Individual Sessions

Seattle, WA Newborn Photography

Welcoming a little one into the world is a journey filled with wonder, change, and countless fleeting moments. My First Year Collection is designed for families who know they want every chapter beautifully documented. This collection includes a Maternity Session, Newborn Session, Six Month Session, and One Year Session, giving you a seamless and thoughtful experience from beginning to end. Each milestone is preserved with intention, artistry, and heartfelt care so you can cherish your baby’s first year forever.

If you’re looking to capture a single milestone or prefer to build your own journey, individual sessions are always available. You’re welcome to choose just one or pair multiple moments together, like maternity and newborn, to create a more custom experience. Whether it’s one chapter or several, each session is designed with the same care, artistry, and intentional guidance so you can preserve the season that feels most meaningful to your family.

SEATTLE NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHERS

As Michelle was getting ready for our newborn session, she said, “I know I want photos of my baby, but I don’t know if I want to be in the photos. My body feels different to me, it’s hard to feel beautiful.” I told her to trust me, I promised her it would be worth it.

As we started our session, I perfectly positioned her so the sunlight radiated behind her, casting a magical glow on her and her baby. I prompted her to give her little one a few kisses and she smiled so big, not even realizing I was documenting the moment. I showed her the back of my camera to see the photo and she could not stop smiling. “Wow, I actually look and feel so pretty!” 

My goal is to make you feel as comfortable and beautiful as possible. There is nothing more sacred than beginning this motherhood journey. You are becoming an incredible and powerful new version of yourself and I’m here to help you celebrate it all.


She thought about not being in the photos at all...

Complimentary Consultation  

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Schedule Your Sessions

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Once the contract has been signed, it’s time to plan your sessions.

Special Delivery

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I'll send over my exclusive Motherhood Guide to help and inspire you. During this process, I will be available to answer any questions too.

Prep and Planning

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I'll help you with location choices, share best tips to prepare, and even offer outfit styling complete with options you can wear from my Client Closet.

Photo Session Day

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Whether it's your Maternity, Newborn, Six Month, or One Year photo shoot, it's time to enjoy the moment. 

In Your Hands

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After receiving a few previews within 48 hours, you'll receive your full gallery within four weeks. Then we can start designing a beautiful Heirloom Album for you to enjoy now and for generations to come.

After sharing your story, we'll schedule a phone call where I can learn more and perfectly craft a session just for you.

the process, at a glance

Love & Expert Care In Every Session

Planning for this sacred season can feel overwhelming, but you’re never doing it alone. Once you’re booked, you’ll receive my exclusive Motherhood Prep Guide and I’ll help you through each step so you feel supported and ready for a beautiful, effortless session.

Studio Sessions are Available

My Capitol Hill studio is filled with soft, natural light and is perfect for timeless images. It’s ideal if you prefer to avoid changes in weather, want a controlled environment, want to avoid prepping your home, and love clean, light-filled photos. 


Client Closet

I offer a complimentary Client Closet with beautifully curated dresses and children’s pieces in a variety of sizes and styles. You can schedule a try-on or I can bring options to your session. Every piece is chosen to help you feel confident, comfortable, and effortlessly beautiful on camera.

LOVE AND EXPERT CARE

You will not be disappointed hiring Shaunae as your family photographer! Her photos are always beautiful! She makes you feel so natural in front of the camera and captures you at your best.

— Frankze Family

beyond the newborn session

The story of your family doesn’t end after the newborn stage or that first-birthday milestone. It continues to unfold in the beautiful ways you grow together year after year. That’s why I offer Family Sessions, designed to honor every season of your family’s life, no matter your children’s ages. These sessions are an opportunity to pause, be fully present, and preserve the moments that matter most in an intentional and elevated experience from start to finish.


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How to Prep for Your Newborn Session

As a Seattle newborn photographer, I’m sharing my best tips for preparing for a calm and beautifully seamless newborn session.

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What to Wear for Your Family Photos

One of the most common questions I’m asked as a newborn photographer in Seattle, WA is what to wear for your session. This guide walks you through everything you need to feel confident and prepared.

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I provide a full service experience perfectly tailored to the needs of my families to give them the very best. Your personalized photography coverage comes with all my love, care, and expertise to make this process intentional and enjoyable. Full Portrait Sessions begin at $1050.

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