honest
joyful, heart-led
intentional
I believe the ordinary days are often the ones that matter most
The mornings that feel slow. The way your home holds your life. The quiet shifts happening beneath the surface as your family grows and changes.
My work is about honoring those seasons with care and clarity. I approach each session with a steady presence and a thoughtful eye — noticing nuance, light, and the subtle dynamics that make your family yours.
Motherhood is deeply personal and no two journeys look alike. No two families move through life in quite the same way, so I shape each session experience around what feels true to you, creating a space for your family to simply be.
I believe connection will always matter more than perfection, and that some of the most meaningful and compelling images emerge from the beautifully imperfect, messy and chaotic nature of real family life.
Years from now, when the house feels quieter and the days look different, these ordinary days will be the ones you miss the most. These photographs ensure they are not forgotten.
BEHIND THE LENS
ABOUT tanya
As a mom of three and former software engineer, I bring both emotional intuition and thoughtful precision to every session.
I'm a Seattle lifestyle maternity, newborn and family photographer drawn to the soft, fleeting beauty of motherhood and the depth it carries in everyday moments.
My journey began in Kyiv, Ukraine, took me through Toronto, Canada, and eventually led me to the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I spent over a decade building a career as a software engineer, working within a fast-paced, demanding tech industry. It was work I was proud of but I also felt a growing pull toward something more personal.
Photography began as a creative outlet, then slowly became the work that felt most aligned with who I was, especially after I became a mom. Life with three little ones reshaped my perspective on time, presence, and what truly endures and I found myself craving work that felt more personal, connected, and meaningful.
After years of balancing both worlds, I chose to step fully into photography — not as an escape, but as an intentional shift towards work that values connection and creates something lasting.
My "why" is simple: I’m endlessly inspired by the strength and complexity of modern motherhood. The leadership you embody, whether in your career or at home. The invisible weight you carry so effortlessly. The tenderness you hold, even on hard days. My heart is in documenting mothers not just as caretakers, but as the steady anchor of their families, worthy of being seen, celebrated, and remembered.
Motherhood is both ordinary and overwhelming. It’s layered. It’s messy. It’s deeply meaningful in ways that are easy to overlook while you’re in it. Through photography, I want to help you see it differently.
It would be an honor to document your story, exactly as it is: full of love and entirely yours.
my APPROACH IS SIMPLY THIS:
emotive images rooted in connection
My work is rooted in calm, intention, and care, centered on presence and connection over perfection. I create space for you to slow down, breathe, and simply be with the people who matter most, When you feel comfortable and at ease, the images reflect that — layered, intimate, and true to who you are in this season.
get to know ME
I was born in Ukraine, where I spent my early childhood before moving to Canada. After college, life brought me to Seattle, where I’ve built my home and family.
I spent over a decade in big tech as a software engineer. I loved my job, but I craved something more human, more heart-driven, especially after becoming a mom.
When I’m not taking photos, I’m usually at the rink - either skating or watching my kids out on the ice. I’m fully in my skate mom era, and I love it!
Travel is a passion and it’s where my curiosity and appreciation for storytelling come alive. I hope to one day show my kids the world, not just through destinations, but through the richness of people and places.
The beach is my happy place, I love chasing the golden light and watching my kids dig in the sand. The best!
isn’t built in milestones alone, but in the everyday moments we choose to
legacy
remember.
let's TELL YOUR STORY
together
If you’re looking for timeless images that feel like home, I would be honored to tell your story.
your life matters
