Close-up black and white milestone portrait of a little girl giggling with hand over her mouth, photographed in the Greater Seattle area.

Kid’s Portraits

The best children's portraits aren't about sitting crisscross with a practiced, polite smile.

They happen when a belly laugh takes over their whole body. When they give you that fierce, unapologetic look that is so uniquely them. When they forget anyone is watching and just exist as they are.

That's what we photograph. Not poses. Moments.

  • White rocking horse illustration on yellow background.

    Natural & Simple Style

    Classic, timeless portraits of your little one without props or baskets.

  • Outline of a book and a mug against a yellow circular background.

    Relaxed Experience

    We allow lots of time in a calm and comfortable environment, provide diapers, and drinks.

  • Yellow circle with a white diamond and three white star-shaped sparkles.

    Heirloom Print Products

    Archival-quality expertly curated products that last and will be cherished for generations.

Our process

  • Line drawing of a customer service representative with a headset, smiling.

    1. Consultation Call

    We’ll use this time to learn about your portrait goals and what artwork you’d like to create for your home and family.

  • Checklist with three yellow check marks and a yellow pencil on a clipboard.

    2. Planning

    An in-person planning session and wardrobe consultation at the studio where we'll discuss all the details.

  • Two yellow balloons, one larger than the other, with strings hanging down.

    3. Photo Session

    Have fun and enjoy being in the studio as we play together and take the time to get amazing portraits for your family.

  • Yellow check mark inside a circle on a white background.

    4. Ordering Appointment

    Following your photo session, we will meet to review your portraits and choose those you’d like to purchase.

About Smallish Studio

From drinks and snacks to a fully equipped changing table with Coterie diapering suppliers, we’ve thought of every last detail for you...so you don’t have to. You just get here. We’ll do the rest.

Located at 1113A 34th Avenue in Seattle, WA 98122

Studio toddler portrait of a young girl holding her cheeks on a modern white couch, captured by a Madrona child photographer.

CLIENT REVIEW

Christina made each milestone session comfortable and fun for everyone. It felt like working with a good friend. We are thrilled with the beautiful portraits and album that she produced for our family!

-KANDACE M.

Print products

  • Framed wall portrait featuring museum glass framing by Smallish Photo Studio in Seattle Capitol Hill showing a black and white portrait of a boy with glasses on a shelf.

    Wall Portraits

    Choose from a curated selection of frame styles in the Studio and finish with Museum Glass® or Optium Museum Acrylic®.

  • Layflat family portrait album display by Smallish Photo Studio in Seattle Bellevue showcasing black and white portraits of young girls open on a vanity.

    Albums

    Crafted by hand with custom bindery, each 12x12" album is a work of art tailored for your family to last for generations.

  • Matted portrait folio box with fine art prints by Smallish Photo Studio in Seattle Madrona featuring a black framed box holding thick matted black and white portraits.

    Fine Art Prints

    For those who want their portraits printed in the most special way. Printed in the Studio on Hahnemühle fine art paper.

Satisfaction guarantee

At Smallish Photo Studio, completely delighting our customers is our top priority! We want you to be over the moon about the portraits we create for you, and if you’re not, we’ll offer a re-shoot to make sure we capture portraits you can’t live without.

How It Works

It starts with a phone call. You tell me about your child, your home, and what you're hoping to create. And if you're not sure yet, that's my favorite place to start. I'll help with styling, we'll plan everything together, and then you show up, have the best time, and I’ll take care of the rest.