Seattle Maternity, Newborn & Family Photographer
Natural, timeless photos for growing families, with clear preparation, direction throughout the session, and the experience to adapt when babies or children need something different from the plan.
You may be expecting a baby, settling into newborn life, planning a first birthday, or realizing it has been too long since your last family photo.
I photograph all of those stages in my Kirkland studio, outdoors around Seattle, and in your home for newborn lifestyle photos.
When you book, you are not left to plan the outfits, figure out the posing, and manage everyone while also trying to be in the photographs. I’ll help you prepare, direct the session from start to finish, and adjust when your baby or child needs something different from the plan.
Photographing Seattle-area families since 2008 • 2,000+ families photographed • Award-winning photographer and NAPCP Master Photographer • 230+ reviews with a 5.0 average rating
You Don’t Have to Have It All Figured Out Before You Book
Most people who reach out already know they want the photos. The hesitation is usually everything it takes to get them.
Will my toddler cooperate? What if the baby is awake? What should we wear? Will I feel awkward? Is this going to be worth the time, money, and effort?
Those are normal questions. Helping with them is part of what you are hiring me for.
I’ll keep an eye on the posing, pacing, light, and small details that affect the final photographs. You can focus on your family instead of trying to direct the session yourself.
Your children do not have to behave perfectly. Your newborn does not have to sleep the entire time. And you do not need to arrive knowing what to do in front of the camera.
Start With Your Family’s Stage
Maternity Sessions
Newborn Sessions
Milestone Sessions
Family Sessions
Why Families Choose Lana Sky Photography
Experience with Real Babies and Kids
I’ve photographed thousands of Seattle-area families since 2008, across maternity, newborn, milestone, and family sessions.
That experience shows up in the practical parts of the session: how I guide posing, handle newborn needs, work with siblings, respond to changing moods, and keep things moving without making your family feel rushed.
If your baby needs to eat, we pause. If your toddler needs to move, I work with that. If a child needs time to warm up, I give them that time.
The value of experience is not that everything goes perfectly. It is knowing what to do when it doesn’t.
Clear Help Before the Session
Once you book, I’ll send the information for your specific session. Depending on what you choose, that may include a prep guide, styling help, location details, and a clear outline of what happens next.
You will not have to piece together the outfits, timing, location, and preparation on your own. You’ll know what matters before photo day, what can wait, and what I will handle once you arrive.
Help with Posing and Movement
You do not need to know where to stand, what to do with your hands, or how to hold the baby for the camera.
I’ll help with angles, movement, and small adjustments while leaving room for feedings, snuggles, outfit changes, or a child who needs a quick reset.
That direction helps us create a fuller mix of classic portraits, movement, and connection instead of relying on one pose or everyone looking at the camera the entire time.
Transparent Pricing and Easy Booking
Pricing and session details are posted online, so you can understand the investment before you book.
Most sessions can be reserved online with a deposit. You can review the details, choose a date, and move forward without emailing back and forth just to learn the basics.
A Natural, Timeless Style
My editing stays warm and consistent, with natural-looking skin tones. I keep the attention on the people in the photograph rather than heavy trends, busy props, or overdone setups.
The posing, styling, and editing are planned to work together, so the finished gallery feels cohesive rather than like a collection of unrelated images.
These are photographs you can print, frame, place in an album, and add to as your family changes. Years from now, I still want them to look like you.
A Photographer Your Family Can Come Back to as Your Children Grow
Many families first meet me during pregnancy or after the baby arrives. Later, I see them again for a first birthday, seasonal photos, or an updated family session.
There’s something valuable about not starting from scratch each time. You already know how I work. Your children often warm up more easily because they have seen me before. And the photographs keep a consistent look as your family changes.
Over time, you are building more than a set of separate galleries. You are creating a record of your family with someone who already understands how to photograph you.
I want to be the photographer you can come back to for the next stage, too.
What Families Often Say After the Session
Many of these families started with the same questions: Will the baby settle? Will the kids cooperate? Will we feel comfortable? Will the effort be worth it?
Here’s what they said after their sessions.
Meet Lana
I’m Lana, a maternity, newborn, milestone, and family photographer based in Kirkland. I’m also a mom of three.
So I understand what happens before a photo session. You’re getting everyone dressed, working around naps, managing moods, and trying to leave on time. By the time you arrive, you have already done a lot.
You do not need to show up feeling calm, fully prepared, or comfortable in front of the camera. I’ll give you enough direction to know what to do while making room for baby needs, kid energy, and short breaks.
My style is simple and centered on the people in front of me. My process is practical. I’ll help you prepare, direct the posing, keep things moving, and notice the small details that make the photographs feel like your family.
Studio, Outdoor, and In-Home Options for Your Session
I photograph families throughout Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, Mercer Island, Woodinville, Bothell, Issaquah, and the Greater Seattle area.
Depending on what you book, we can work in the Kirkland studio, outdoors, or in your home.
Kirkland Studio Sessions
My private, light-filled Kirkland studio is used for maternity, newborn, milestone, cake smash, family, and studio holiday sessions.
I designed it to feel welcoming to families and cozy for newborn photographs. Every setup is planned and tested with the finished gallery in mind, so the space supports both the experience and a cohesive final result.
For styled studio newborn portraits, I select from a collection of thousands of premium newborn pieces curated over well over a decade from professional newborn makers around the world. The pieces support the baby and the finished gallery rather than making the photographs feel busy.
Outdoor Sessions Around the Seattle Area
Outdoor sessions are available for maternity and family photos at selected Seattle-area locations.
They give us more scenery, seasonal color, and room for children to move.
In-Home Newborn Sessions
An in-home newborn session means I come to you. It can make those early weeks easier while giving us a natural way to include siblings, pets, and the spaces connected to your baby’s first days at home.
Your home does not need to be spotless or styled.
The baby is the star, not the home.
I only need a few workable areas with good light, and I’ll take it from there.
Awards & Recognition
My professional recognition includes NAPCP Master Photographer certification in Maternity, Newborn, and Child categories, along with awards in print and international digital image competitions.
