Mercer Island Maternity, Newborn & Family Photographer

I’ve photographed Seattle-area families since 2008. My job is to guide the parts most people do not want to figure out alone: where to take the photos, what to wear, how to pose, and how to keep the session moving when things do not go exactly as planned.

Why Mercer Island Families Choose Lana Sky Photography

For Mercer Island families, Lana Sky Photography gives you options without making the planning feel complicated.

The Kirkland studio is close enough for maternity, newborn, milestone, and family sessions without turning the day into a drive across the region. It gives you a clean indoor setting, consistent light, and fewer decisions around weather, location conditions, or sunset timing.

Outdoor maternity and family sessions are available at selected Seattle-area locations. After booking, I send location guidance with sample photos, so you can choose based on the season, scenery, walking distance, and the kind of gallery you want.

For newborn sessions, I also offer in-home lifestyle sessions on Mercer Island. This is often the better choice when you want to stay home, include siblings or pets more naturally, or photograph an older newborn in a way that feels less centered on posed studio portraits.

You still have choices, but you are not left sorting through all of them alone. I help narrow the plan based on the session type, the season, the light, and what makes the most sense for your family.

What Lana Helps With

Most families do not come into a session knowing exactly what to do. That is normal.

I guide posing, hands, angles, movement, and where to look. I’ll also help you know when to interact with your child and when to pause for a portrait.

Before the session, I send prep guidance so you know what matters and what is not worth overthinking. Clothing is usually the biggest source of stress, so I help you think about outfits in a way that feels coordinated without making everyone match.

During the session, I adjust for the people in front of me. A newborn may need feeding or soothing. A toddler may need a reset. Older kids may need direction that does not feel stiff. A larger family group may need a clear plan so the session does not turn into everyone standing around waiting.

The session has a clear plan, but it is not rigid. I keep things moving and adjust as needed so toddler energy, shy kids, or small pauses do not throw off the whole session.

Studio, Outdoor, and In-Home Options from Mercer Island

Studio Sessions in Kirkland

The Kirkland studio is used for maternity, newborn, milestone, birthday, and family sessions.

The look is clean and simple, with the focus on people rather than a busy background. Studio sessions are especially useful when you want an indoor option, privacy, and fewer decisions about weather or location.

Outdoor Sessions Across the Seattle Area

Outdoor sessions are available for maternity and family photography.

After booking, I send a curated list of outdoor location options with sample photos. This helps you choose based on the season, the amount of walking, the scenery, and the kind of final gallery you want.

For Mercer Island families, this means you can consider Seattle and Eastside locations without having to research every park, field, lake, or seasonal option yourself.

In-Home Newborn Sessions on Mercer Island

For an in-home newborn session, your home does not need to look perfect.

I look for workable light, a few usable areas, and places where your family can naturally be together. The baby is the focus, not the house.

In-home newborn sessions are often useful when siblings or pets are involved, when your baby is past the earliest newborn window, or when staying home simply feels better for your family.