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Artist, Musician & Photographer Seattle Mini Sessions

When I started putting together my mini-sessions for 2025, I knew I wanted to work with artists, musicians, and other photographers alongside families. The short sessions are perfect for grabbing a few photos of new work, updating your profile photos and headshots, documenting your process en plein air and playing outside. Along with inspiring landscapes, The Center for Urban Horticulture has beautiful buildings, fountains, and seating areas that are made for photos. Here are a few ways you could use photos from a mini-session:

  • Update your website

  • Create social media content

  • Refresh your portfolio

Bring your works in progress, sketch books, cameras, and instruments, and let’s take branding photos off your to-do list!

My 2025 Seattle mini sessions are on October 11th at the Center for Urban Horticulture. Click here to learn more and book.

Want to book a full session at your studio? Let’s talk!

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artist painting en plein air
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Mini Sessions at Center for Urban Horticulture (UW Botanic Gardens)

I’m scheduling Seattle, WA mini sessions at the Center for Urban Horticulture on October 11, 2025. Here’s a little background on the location and my booking link.

If you are looking for a spot for earthy photos in Seattle, Washington, The Center for Urban Horticulture (UW Botanic Gardens) is a great option with what feels like endless leafy, floral backgrounds. A short walk from the parking lot (parking here was easy, btw!) brings you to a gorgeous fountain. Go down the small hill, and you are in a grove of trees. Walk along the paths and you will find yourself in a small forest. Just beyond that is an open field with gorgeous lighting.

I cannot wait to do mini sessions here again in October. With ample options throughout the gardens, I can offer families and individuals multiple backgrounds even in a short time frame. The variety of locations also means that no matter the time of day of your session, you will leave with a collection of stunning, frame-worthy images.

My 2025 Seattle mini sessions are on October 11, 2025. Click here to learn more and book.

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Two little girls walking in a field
Little girl looking at flowers
Mother laughing and hugging her daughter
couple sitting on the edge of a fountain holding each other
Family of four stanindg together laughing
family of four in front of a tree
father holding daughter's hand walking through the woods
Mom holding son looking at a bird feeder
woman and son walking on a trail with their dog
Son kissing mother on the cheek
Woman standing in front of tree
Mother and son hugging
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Photo shoot outfits: Mix those Patterns

I’m a big fan of color and mixing up patterns. I love that toddlers can get away with one print on top and a completely different pattern on the pants. So how about adults try it?

For this shoot the family went wild wearing three different patterns, all in purple. From a distance you think the father’s shirt is solid, but nope! It’s teeny tiny polka dots. Scroll down to see upclose.

All to say, for your own shoot you can be daring and each wear a different pattern. The key is to choose a color palette that is woven throughout the outfits. I also suggest limiting the large patterns to one or two family members depending on party size.

Now you just have to pick who in your family would wear the craziest pattern!

Family Photoshoot outfits: Mixing patterns

Family Photoshoot outfits: Mixing patterns

Family Photoshoot outfits: Mixing patterns

Family Photoshoot outfits: Mixing patterns

Family Photoshoot outfits: Mixing patterns

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Introducing GULLY STUDIOS!

After a year of planning, we are ready to schedule your family's photo session at gully studios, a home-based photo studio in Arlington, WA. 

Lush, green and full of adventure, the gully is our five-acre private property packed with holiday card worthy backdrops. 

Gully Studios. family photographer. Arlington, Washington.

Gully Studios. family photographer. Arlington, Washington.

Gully Studios. family photographer. Arlington, Washington.

Gully Studios. family photographer. Arlington, Washington.

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