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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.