Newborn black and white portrait by Smallish, a maternity and newborn photography studio in Seattle WA.
Dad with his new baby. Portrait by Smallish, a maternity and newborn photography studio in Seattle WA.
Mom kissing her newborn baby. Portrait by Smallish, a maternity and newborn photography studio in Seattle WA.
Simple clean newborn photography. Portrait by Smallish, a maternity and newborn photography studio in Seattle WA.
Black and white studio newborn photography at Smallish Photo Studio in Seattle Capitol Hill of a curly-haired mother in a dark sweater holding her sleeping baby over her shoulder against a dark backdrop.

Newborn Portraits

Naturally timeless and simple newborn and maternity photography without props.

The best newborn portraits aren't always when they're sound asleep and tucked in tight. They happen when they curl up small against your shoulder. When they yawn so wide their whole body stretches. When you hold them close and simply can’t stop staring.

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

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  • Yellow circular background with a white line drawing of a rocking horse

    Natural & Simple Style

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

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    Relaxed Experience

    We allow lots of time in a calm and comfortable environment and provide all you need.

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    Heirloom Print Products

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

Black and white studio newborn photography at Smallish Photo Studio in Seattle West Seattle featuring a man's hand supporting a seated baby's head against a dark backdrop.
Simple clean newborn photograph. Portrait by Smallish, a maternity and newborn photography studio in Seattle WA.
Mom with newborn baby. Portrait by Smallish, a maternity and newborn photography studio in Seattle WA.
Dad with newborn. Portrait by Smallish, a maternity and newborn photography studio in Seattle WA.
Natural light newborn photography session by Smallish Photo Studio in Seattle Madison Park featuring a swaddled yawning baby on a white blanket.
Unique black and white newborn photography session at Smallish Photo Studio in Seattle Laurelhurst featuring a black curly-haired dog looking at a newborn baby against a white backdrop.
Artful black and white newborn photography by Smallish Photo Studio in Seattle Magnolia showing a baby in footed pajamas stretching its arm up against a dark backdrop.
Black and white family portrait session at Smallish Photo Studio in Seattle Leschi featuring parents seated together holding their newborn baby against a dark background.
Black and white newborn photography by Smallish Photo Studio in Seattle Capitol Hill featuring a baby looking over mother's shoulder against a white background.
Cute newborn without props. Portrait by Smallish, a maternity and newborn photography studio in Seattle WA.
Studio father and newborn portrait session by Smallish Photo Studio in Seattle Bellevue showing a dad holding his smiling baby against a dark backdrop.
Dad with newborn baby. Portrait by Smallish, a maternity and newborn photography studio in Seattle WA.
Studio newborn photography session at Smallish Photo Studio in Seattle Madrona showing a mother's hands supporting a seated infant on a white surface.
Overhead black and white newborn photography by Smallish Photo Studio in Seattle Mercer Island showing a baby in a knit sweater framed by mother's hands.
Silly newborn expression portrait. Portrait by Smallish, a maternity and newborn photography studio in Seattle WA.
Full-length black and white studio newborn photo by Smallish Photo Studio in Seattle Queen Anne featuring a mother in a maxi dress holding her baby against a white backdrop.
Black and white studio newborn photography at Smallish Photo Studio in Seattle West Seattle showing a baby in a fuzzy white sweater resting over mother's shoulder.
Minimalist black and white newborn portrait photography by Smallish Photo Studio in Seattle Madison Park featuring a newborn stretching on a white backdrop.
Black and white newborn portrait photography session by Smallish Photo Studio in Seattle Laurelhurst featuring a close-up of a baby's face over a shoulder against a dark backdrop.
Tender studio newborn photo session by Smallish Photo Studio in Seattle Magnolia showing a mother in a white sweater kissing her sleeping infant against a dark backdrop.
Sweet newborn photo. Portrait by Smallish, a maternity and newborn photography studio in Seattle WA.
Black and white studio newborn photography by Smallish Photo Studio in Seattle Leschi featuring a mother cradling her sleeping baby in a high-back armchair.
Simple clean newborn Studio. Portrait by Smallish, a maternity and newborn photography studio in Seattle WA.
Black and white studio newborn photo session by Smallish Photo Studio in Seattle Capitol Hill featuring a father holding his infant baby vertically against a dark backdrop.
Black and white mother and baby studio photography by Smallish Photo Studio in Seattle Bellevue showing a mother kissing her baby's cheek against a white backdrop.

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 to a fully equipped changing table with Coterie diapering supplies, 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

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Photo session options

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

Maternity sessions by Smallish, a maternity and newborn photography studio in Seattle Washington.

Maternity

Look and feel beautiful as we document this amazing time in your life.

Newborn Sessions. by Smallish, a maternity and newborn photography studio in Seattle Washington.

Newborn

2-hour portrait session for baby and parents.

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Tender black and white newborn photography session showing parents loving on their sleeping baby at a studio in Seattle, WA.

CLIENT REVIEW

“My husband and I brought our newborn to Smallish and had the most fabulous time! They truly captured the essence of our daughter. The atmosphere was calm and warm. We can’t wait to go back!”

- STEPHANIE S.

Print products

  • Wall portraits by Smallish, a maternity and newborn photography studio in Seattle Washington.

    Wall Portraits

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

  • Albums by Smallish, a maternity and newborn photography studio in Seattle Washington.

    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 maternity and newborn photography studio in Seattle Washington.

    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 new baby, 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.

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