Business Details
Custom Portrait Photography in Sammamish, WA
Life Under the Stars Photography was founded on a deeply personal journey that transformed grief into purpose. As the owner, I bring both technical expertise and emotional authenticity to every session, specializing in capturing families, newborns, maternity moments, pets, and life's unscripted beauty. My approach combines formal training as an Affiliated Photographer with Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS) and over a decade of experience in the pregnancy and infant loss community. We prioritize meaningful storytelling through composition, color, and cropping to create timeless images. Clients in the Puget Sound region and Ocean Shores, WA, trust us for custom sessions that honor their unique stories.Our work extends beyond photography - we actively support families through NILMDTS volunteer initiatives. Every image we create carries the weight of understanding that photographs preserve irreplaceable moments. The business maintains strict safety protocols while embracing the joyful chaos of real life. With a focus on quality over quantity, we guide clients through wardrobe choices and session planning to ensure authentic results. Our commitment to excellence has made us a trusted choice for those seeking to document life's most precious chapters.
Services
Family Portraits
Newborn Photography
Maternity Sessions
Pet Portraits
Engagement Photos
Senior Portraits
Private Beach Sessions
Composites
Headshots
Highlights and features
- Specialize in emotionally authentic family storytelling
- NILMDTS-certified photographer with loss support expertise
- Custom sessions tailored to your unique story
- Serving Puget Sound and Ocean Shores communities
- Comprehensive guidance from wardrobe to final prints
Associations and certifications
- Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS) Affiliated Photographer
Services
Family Portraits
Capture authentic family moments in natural settings. Our sessions embrace both joyful chaos and quiet connections to preserve your family's unique story. Specializing in multi-generational portraits that highlight relationships and milestones. Every session includes professional guidance for wardrobe and location selection.
Newborn Photography
Document your baby's earliest days with safety-focused, posed and lifestyle photography. We specialize in creating timeless images that showcase your newborn's unique personality while maintaining strict safety protocols during sessions.
Maternity Sessions
Celebrate your pregnancy journey with artistic portraits that honor both strength and beauty. Sessions focus on emotional connections and body positivity, offering both studio and outdoor location options for expectant mothers.
Pet Portraits
Professional pet photography capturing your furry family members' personality. Sessions include outdoor lifestyle shots and posed portraits that highlight the special bond between pets and their owners.
Private Beach Sessions
Ocean Shores location sessions for family portraits, senior photos, and special occasions. Includes composition guidance for optimal lighting and natural posing against coastal backdrops to create dramatic, memorable images.
People
Ali
Photographer
Owner and lead photographer with NILMDTS certification. Specializes in emotional storytelling through portraiture. Former President of Parent Support of Puget Sound. Creates authentic images focusing on life's meaningful moments.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in family portraits, newborn photography, maternity sessions, pet portraits, engagement photos, senior portraits, and private beach sessions.
Do you travel for photography sessions?
Yes, we serve the Puget Sound region and Ocean Shores, WA for private beach portrait sessions.
How do you handle safety during sessions?
We follow current health guidelines and maintain safe practices while capturing authentic moments outdoors or in your home environment.
What makes your photography approach unique?
Our work combines technical precision with emotional authenticity, focusing on storytelling that honors both joyful and challenging life experiences.
How should I prepare for a session?
We provide guidance on wardrobe choices and session planning to help you feel comfortable and create natural, meaningful images.
