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Bringing a new baby home is a beautiful whirlwind. You’re adjusting to a whole new rhythm, barely sleeping, and soaking up the sweetest (and most exhausting) days of your life. If you’re wondering what to expect or how to prepare, here are 5 newborn session tips I share with every new mom before their newborn […]
Family photography has come a long way from stiff, posed portraits in a studio. Lifestyle family photography is a more modern and natural approach that captures families in their everyday lives. This style of photography focuses on capturing real moments, emotions, and interactions between family members. Lifestyle family photography is all about capturing the essence […]
As a mom, I feel like we never have enough photos with our kids. We are always the ones behind the camera, chasing our little ones and trying to capture the perfect moments. We ensure that we capture memories for everyone else, but rarely get any photographs of ourselves. This is why motherhood and family photography is […]
I was thrilled when this family booked me for a maternity session this time of year. I’ve been wanting to shoot a maternity session during a cherry blossom season for a long time. Cherry Blossoms in Seattle When it came to deciding on location, there were so many options in Seattle. Of course, UW Quad […]
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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.
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