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Seattle and Greater Puget Sound Newborn and Maternity Photographer
For those who prefer a more lived-in approach, lifestyle newborn photography sessions take place in your home in the Seattle area, including, Edmonds, Shoreline, Bothell and other cities in the greater Puget Sound area, These in-home newborn sessions are relaxed and intimate, focusing on connection, comfort, and the joy of welcoming your baby into your world, and is great for babies who are past that initial 15 days of age.. I also offer milestone photography to celebrate your baby’s first year — from tummy time to sitting up, crawling, and those first birthday smiles. Whether you choose a lifestyle session at home, outdoors, or a milestone session in my home studio, my goal is always the same,: to create timeless, heartfelt images that tell your little ones story.
Maternity and newborn photography sessions are best scheduled in advance to ensure your spot is held — many clients book during the second or early third trimester. Maternity sessions take place at a location of your choice in the Seattle and Edmonds area, whether that’s a quiet beach, a wildflower field, or somewhere meaningful to you. Newborn photography sessions are held in my cozy Edmonds home studio, designed to feel warm, calm, and welcoming for both parents and little ones. Newborn sessions are ideally scheduled within the first 5–15 days after birth, when babies are still fresh and sleepy, though I welcome newborns at any stage. Each session is baby-led and unrushed, with time for feeding, soothing, and snuggles built in.
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Hi, I’m Samantha, the photographer behind Thistle and Bloom Photography. I specialize in newborn, maternity, and milestone sessions in Edmonds, Seattle, and the greater Puget Sound area. With soft lighting and baby-led posing, my studio sessions are calm, safe, and stress-free so you can focus on what matters most — enjoying your baby.
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Seattle MATERNITY Photography
As a Seattle maternity photographer, I create soft, natural portraits that document your journey through motherhood. Sessions take place in an outdoor location of your choice or in your home, within the Seattle, Edmonds, or greater Puget Sound area.. I focus on capturing your beautiful journey into motherhood, and while your motherhood journey may have began already, each pregnancy (and baby) is different than the last.
Seattle NEWBORN Photography
The first days with your baby are tender, and fleeting. Newborn sessions take place in my home studio in Edmonds, or in your home in the Seattle area for a more lifestyle approach. As your newborn photographer, I focus on calm, safe, and timeless sessions. I'm here to preserve the moments you never want to let go of.
Seattle MILESTONE Photography
From first smiles to first steps, milestone sessions capture the little details and big changes that unfold in your baby’s first year. These sessions are simple, playful, and designed to reflect your child’s personality as they grow. Whether photographed in my Edmonds studio, in your home, or outdoors in the Seattle area, milestone portraits create a timeless way to remember each fleeting stage of your baby’s story.
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FAQ's
Q: When should I book my maternity or newborn photography session?
A: Most families book maternity and newborn sessions in the second or early third trimester. Photography sessions for newborns are finalized after baby is born and held within the first 5–15 days after birth. Booking early ensures your spot is reserved.
Q: What is lifestyle newborn photography?
A: Lifestyle newborn sessions focus on natural, everyday moments in your home, highlighting connection and love in the spaces where your family memories are made.
Q: What should we wear for our maternity or newborn session?
A: Soft, neutral tones photograph beautifully and keep the focus on connection. I’ll provide guidance and suggestions to help you feel comfortable and confident with a full style guide. Mom's and babies will also have access to my client closet.
Q: Can siblings or pets be included in the session?
A: Siblings are welcome during lifestyle sessions and maternity sessions, as long as policies outlined in the guide book that I will supply are followed. I do not photograph pets during any newborn sessions, but they are welcome during maternity sessions
Q: Do you provide props, wraps, or outfits for newborn sessions?
A: Yes, my Edmonds home studio is stocked with soft wraps, blankets, and simple props for newborn photography. For lifestyle sessions, we keep it natural with items from your home.
Q: Do you travel for sessions outside of Edmonds and Seattle?
A: Yes! I photograph maternity, newborn, and lifestyle sessions throughout the greater Seattle area, including Shoreline, Lynnwood, and surrounding PNW locations. Travel outside these area may be available by request.
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Reviews from families I've worked with as a newborn and maternity photographer in Seattle and surrounding areas.
