Black and white studio family photography session at Smallish Photo Studio in Seattle Mercer Island featuring parents standing behind two teenage daughters in sweaters against a bright backdrop.

Family Portraits

The best family portraits aren't always when everyone's looking at the camera.

They happen when your daughter grabs your face with both hands. When you're holding your kids and can't stop laughing. When you forget anyone's watching.

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

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    Modern & Playful Portraits

    No stiff posing or sitting still for portraits. Actually have fun and enjoy your photo session!

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    Full-service Experience

    Let us help you design how to best display and enjoy your photographs, at no extra cost.

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    Heirloom Print Products

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

Unposed black and white family portrait of a mother holding her two laughing young children at Smallish Photo Studio in Seattle.

CLIENT REVIEW

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.

Our process

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    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.

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    2. Planning

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

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    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.

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    4. Ordering Appointment

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

About Smallish

From drinks and snacks for both you and the kiddos to a fully equipped changing table and vanity station, 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

Photo session options

A full-service experience that includes expert styling, image selection, and interior design.

Family sessions. Portrait by Smallish family photography studio in Seattle WA.

Family sessions

Have the best time together to create portraits that will be the memories you’re surrounded by tomorrow.

Children's portraits. Portrait by Smallish family photography studio in Seattle WA.

Children’s portraits

Simple and fun kids photography that truly captures their personality.

Extended family photo sessions. Portrait by Smallish family photography studio in Seattle WA.

Extended family

Invite the whole family: grandparents, grandkids, cousins, etc. to enjoy the best time in the studio.

Black and white family portrait of a young daughter hugging her smiling mother from behind, captured by Smallish Photo Studio in Madrona, Seattle.

CLIENT REVIEW

“Christina has such a special way about her that is so natural, warm and welcoming and she had everyone at ease within a matter of minutes.”

- SHARON O.

Print products

  • Wall portraits by Smallish, a family photography studio in Seattle WA.

    Wall Portraits

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

  • Premium albums by Smallish, a family photography studio in Seattle WA.

    Albums

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

  • Fine art prints by Smallish, a family photography studio in Seattle WA.

    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 family, 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.