Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Seattle Wedding & Portrait Photography Studio
Laurel McConnell Photography has been capturing life's most meaningful moments for two decades. Founded in 2001, our boutique studio specializes in wedding photography, portrait sessions, and commercial projects. Our team of three artisans combines technical expertise with a passion for storytelling, using both film and digital mediums to create timeless imagery. We prioritize personalized service, limiting our annual client load to ensure dedicated attention to every project. Our work has been featured in prestigious publications like Junebug Weddings and Seattle Bride, while our global experience includes destination weddings across diverse locations from urban warehouses to remote islands.We maintain strong industry credentials through recognition as one of the world's best photographers by Junebug Weddings. Our commercial portfolio includes high-profile clients like Nikon and Alaska Airlines, demonstrating our versatility in both creative and corporate photography. We emphasize emotional authenticity in every shoot, focusing on candid moments and meaningful connections. Our commitment to quality extends to premium heirloom products and albums that preserve memories for generations. While based in Seattle, we embrace opportunities to photograph stories worldwide, maintaining the same artistic integrity and attention to detail regardless of location.
Services
Wedding Photography
Portrait Sessions
Corporate Headshots
Destination Weddings
Event Coverage
Commercial Photography
Album Design
Heirloom Products
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- 20 years of experience photographing diverse events worldwide
- Personalized attention with limited annual client capacity
- Award-winning team featured in top industry publications
- Specialized expertise in destination weddings across challenging environments
- Proven commercial photography experience with major brands
Associations and certifications
- Junebug Weddings World's Best Photographers
Services
Wedding Photography
Documenting weddings with a blend of artistic portraits and candid photojournalism. Our approach captures emotional moments while maintaining technical precision. We specialize in both local Seattle venues and international destination weddings across diverse environments. Each package includes curated albums and digital collections.
Portrait Sessions
Creating authentic portraits that reflect personal stories and relationships. Sessions include family portraits, maternity photography, and individual lifestyle shoots. We focus on natural interactions and environmental storytelling while maintaining artistic composition and lighting control.
Corporate Headshots
Producing polished headshots and corporate event photography for businesses and professionals. Our commercial expertise ensures consistent branding while capturing authentic expressions. Services include on-location shoots and studio sessions for individual and group portraits.
Destination Weddings
Specialized wedding coverage for international and remote locations. Our experience includes challenging environments from hurricanes to deserts. We provide location scouting assistance and logistical planning while maintaining the same artistic standards as local events.
Commercial Photography
Creating visual content for marketing campaigns and brand storytelling. Our commercial work includes product photography, corporate events, and advertising campaigns. We combine technical precision with creative vision to deliver compelling imagery for both public and confidential projects.
People
Laurel McConnell
Photographer & Founder
Award-winning photographer with 20 years of experience in wedding, portrait, and commercial photography. Recognized by Junebug Weddings as one of the world's best photographers. Specializes in capturing authentic moments with technical precision.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in wedding photography, portrait sessions, corporate headshots, and commercial projects. Our expertise includes destination weddings and advertising campaigns for major brands.
How long have you been in business?
Laurel McConnell Photography has been operating since 2001, with over two decades of experience in both personal and commercial photography projects.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, we photograph destination weddings worldwide. Our experience includes challenging environments from hurricanes to deserts, with expertise in international logistics and location scouting.
What's included in wedding packages?
Packages include full-day coverage, curated digital images, and heirloom albums. Pricing starts at $1,000 with most clients investing between $2,000-3,000 for complete collections.
How do you handle commercial projects?
We create visual content for advertising campaigns and brand storytelling. Our experience includes major clients like Nikon and Alaska Airlines, with capabilities in both public and confidential projects.
Are you currently accepting new clients?
We are on maternity leave and not taking new clients at this time. Please contact us directly for availability and scheduling inquiries.
