We hired Alex and his team for my photo and video. We had a 7-hour package from 2 PM to 9 PM at…read moreWillows Lodges. We scheduled the photo start time for 2 PM, annd Alex showed up at 12:00PM to begin setting up. My makeup artist told me this is Alex style. Once he finished setting up the video equipment, he went to the site to start capturing the details--shots of my dress, my beautiful high heels, and jewelry. He was so detailed, trying to get different angles of the shots, which I really liked. I spent a lot of money on my dress and accessories, and I definitely wanted to capture them in my book. The ceremony was outside under the stage, and he guided us to the back area, which had more greenery, for our family and wedding party portraits. He was so funny and creative--everyone enjoyed his sense of humor. I believe he has a gift for making people feel comfortable and de-stressed. He even made my 85-year-old grandmother smile, which I hadn't seen in a long, long time. During the ceremony, he captured so many different shots, from wide angles to close-ups. He stayed close to us but kept enough distance so that the guests felt comfortable. I remember at my sister's wedding, her photographer stayed too close to everyone, and it felt awkward. We received over 2,000 proofs to select from and ended up choosing 250 instead of the 200 we planned. Thank you, Alex and your team, for capturing this wonderful lifetime memory for us. We really appreciate your hard work and sense of humor. Whenever I visit my grandma, she still remembers your name. You definitely have a gift and talent for bringing happiness to others. Irene K.

We just had our third outdoor family session with Alex in the last three years recently. This time…read morewe had a total of 8 people (my sister's and my families with grandma). As parents, family sessions can sometimes feel stressful especially with a large group, but Alex made the entire process effortless and fun. He was incredibly patient with our kids and captured such beautiful, candid moments that truly reflect our family's personality. He also very patiently full-filled my sister's wishes of have many different poses with her two impatient teenagers who normally reluctant to pose "intimately" with their mother. Somehow, Alex was able to make the boys follow his directions with different beautiful poses. The final gallery was amazing and we will treasure these photos forever. Highly recommend!"

We feel so lucky to have found Dorothy. She is such a lovely person to work with--she makes…read moreeveryone feel comfortable and relaxed, and the whole experience feels easy and natural. She's amazing with kids (even with multiple kids of different ages!) and somehow always captures the right moments without anyone feeling posed. The final photos are always stunning, and she consistently delivers on time and above expectations. We'll definitely be booking more sessions with her!

Dorothy was sooooo easy to work with and she clearly has a lot of experience working with babies…read moreand families. We had a lot of fun doing an in-home newborn session and it felt super comfortable from the very start. She worked easily around spit-ups and outfit changes (for baby and mom) and worked well with our dogs, too. We ordered rushed delivery and I think the quality of photos + editing was well worth the price. Will definitely work with her again!

I truly cannot say enough good things about Sasha. She is so unbelievably talented and makes it…read morelook so effortless. She brings such an amazing energy to every shoot and makes you feel right at home. Sasha has seen our family through so many stages of life. From wedding days to first family photos to post-baby boudoir. Her incredible talent speaks for itself, but her welcoming nature and badass boss lady energy is the icing on the cake. We truly love working with Sasha and getting to have her talent as a part of our family history. Feeling awkward in front of the camera? Don't worry, Sasha will make you feel like a natural-born model. Worried about logistics on your wedding day? Don't worry, Sasha has it down to a science. Feeling tired and worn out from being a new parent? Don't worry, Sasha will bring the light back to your eyes. Trust me, you won't regret working with Sasha. She is truly amazing.

Sasha's vibrant nature was such a great plus point on top of being an absolute pleasure to work…read morewith; her professionalism, direction, and vision were top-tier and truly conveyed her experience! I had found Sasha while looking for a photographer in the Seattle area and I absolutely loved her style; her editing really feels natural and realistic and it's a true testament to why she's as good as she is! My girlfriend and I had an outstanding time working with her as we had never done a photoshoot before and Sasha made us *feel* like we had been working together for a while! You will not be disappointed with the experience you'll have with her and the final products will simply blow you away!! Thanks again Sasha! - S&M

Awesome work! Very polite, very proactive, engaged with everyone on the party, covered every…read moreperson, a mix of people, an extremely wide area of activities, and the results were amazing ... great photos (candids as well as posed)

I, master procrastinator, contacted Yari with only 3 days before our wedding party. Yari was quick…read moreto respond and had availability. He arrived at our party and was very nice and personable. I was a bit blown away of how many pics he was taking all around the party. He took perfect pictures and got great pics of all of our guests. We are 100% satisfied with the pics he took. He was a pleasure to work with, and I highly recommend him.

I highly recommend Mae Lan's Photography. Samira graciously took time out of her busy schedule to…read moreshoot my son's senior pictures. Our photos were due within a month and she made it happen for us. Her warm personality made my son feel comfortable and at ease. We had so much fun during the photo shoot and the photos looked amazing. She was able to capture his charisma and fun personality. She also made the experience memorable by catching candid mother and son moments. For that I am truly grateful.

From the owner: Welcome! I'm Samira - a Seattle and Bellevue family photographer and I specialize in creating…read moreheartfelt family photos that blends genuine connection with timeless artistry. My sessions are relaxed, guided, and deeply personal — designed so you can be fully present with the people who matter most. Alongside photographs that you can cherish for decades to come, I offer a one-of-a-kind immersive digital keepsake that lets you step back into your session and relive those moments as they unfolded.

I reached out to Mason to get some new professional headshots, since I needed new ones after eight…read moreyears. Mason was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire project, being communicative before meeting up and choosing the perfect location to match the vibe I was looking for. During the shoot, he was great at directing me for the poses while making the shots look as candid as possible. I had a wonderful time meeting up with him and was satisfied with the final product. I'll definitely reach out to Mason again the next time I need professional photos taken. Would gladly recommend!

It was awesome working with Mason for some fall family photographs! He was communicative and guided…read moreus along locations and poses. Edits were beautiful and prompt! Overall, it was a fantastic experience!