Candy and coffee at Smallish photo studio in Seattle Washington

A full-service photography studio capturing photos that stand out among others

About Smallish

Located in the friendly small town community of Madrona, Smallish is a "jewelbox" space with high-end and intentional touches throughout. Providing a laid back and low-key atmosphere, we take care of the details and make it easy for you to enjoy a fun and memorable photoshoot experience.

Studio address: 1113A 34th Avenue in Seattle, WA 98122

Some of the things you can enjoy during your visit:

Nespresso coffee and tea station
Sparkling water and Izze lemonade
Coterie diapering supplies
Changing station
Vanity/makeup area
Private bathroom
Complimentary candy and treats
Studio wardrobe and styling
Treasure chest
Book nook under the stairs
Delightful surprises

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"For the past several years, Smallish has been our exclusive family photographer. Every time, our pictures are amazing! The kids always have a fun time, which is important in capturing their natural expressions. We are very impressed!"

Kimberly R.
“Smallish captures images of my children that are classic, unique, and take your breath away amazing. The kids are at ease from the very beginning, which makes for a great photo experience. Highly recommend for capturing timeless photos of your children.”

Tim S.
“Smallish made it look so easy taking photographs of 11 children and 9 adults!! Each photograph is unique and captures the closeness these share. It was a fun experience and now we have fabulous professional photographs to share.”

Maura G.
“Smallish is amazing! They really get to know you and it makes the experience that much more personal. They intuitively capture those perfect moments in a way that your child's personality comes shining through without a word of explanation needed. I would wholeheartedly recommend Smallish to anyone looking for a unique, personal, and beautiful way to capture your child.”

Robin C.

Meet the team

Christina Shires, the founded and lead photographer at Smallish photo studio in Seattle WA

Christina Shires - Founder & Photographer

A Seattle native, Christina had the biggish dream to open a smallish photo studio. With a background in brand development, product marketing, and non-profit work, Christina wanted to join her love for composing things of beauty with her professional experience developing small, meaningful brands. Through Smallish, Christina serves families who want classic portrait artwork to commemorate this time in their lives. She enjoys hiking, traveling all over the world, renovating her old farmhouse, and practicing Italian.

Katie Gunter

OPERATIONS MANAGER
Katie has worked in almost all of the roles at the studio, including Marketing and Client Care. She loves jelly beans and label makers and is passionate about creating special things. She first discovered Smallish as a client and fell in love with the studio and its mission. Her rowdy crew of three adore having their photos taken at Smallish, and their portraits are displayed all over her home!
Miki Halvorson

STUDIO ASSISTANT
Miki provides exceptional service and care to all our clients, ensuring your time at Smallish is meaningful and everlasting. She has a background in photographing dancers, dance productions, families, and events. Miki and her husband Ryan have three children who enjoy playing baseball, dancing, and riding horses.
Kimberly Jacobsen

PRODUCTION MANAGER
Kimberly is responsible for turning portraits into final products that our clients will cherish. Her background working at the Museum of History and Industry managing large-scale projects, volunteers, and exhibits honed her eye for design and ability to focus on details that impact customer experience. Outside of work, Kimberly likes to spend time with her wife and 2-year-old daughter in any Seattle park that has a playground.