01 / TINY TOES. VERY BIG FEELINGS.
Come as you are, even if that means you’re running on very little sleep! I’ll have the studio ready, we’ll go at your baby’s pace, and together we’ll make something beautiful.
FOR YOUR PEOPLE. FOR ALL THE LITTLE YEARS.
Goodness, they
grow fast.
Olympia photographer for newborns, maternity, families & weddings
The tiny details. The big personalities.
All the love in the middle.
the good stuff, right here.
01 Family
02 Newborn
03 Maternity
04 Wedding
01 Family
02 Newborn
03 Maternity
04 Wedding
A FEW LITTLE REASONS TO REMEMBER
Life doesn’t stand still.
Let’s keep a little of it.
01 / THE REAL GOOD STUFFThe beautifully unposed bits.
02 / THE REAL GOOD STUFFA whole new kind of love.
03 / THE REAL GOOD STUFFBefore the next chapter.
04 / THE REAL GOOD STUFFHold on to this feeling.
05 / THE REAL GOOD STUFFRight where you belong.
06 / THE REAL GOOD STUFFYour people. Your day.
HEY, I’M AMBER. I’M REALLY GLAD YOU’RE HERE!
You bring the people.
I’ll help with
everything else.
If you’re already thinking, “But my kids won’t sit still…”—you’re in the right place.
I’m an Olympia photographer, a mom of three, and very familiar with the fact that family life rarely follows a perfect plan. You don’t need to arrive knowing how to pose, what to do with your hands, or how to convince everyone to smile at exactly the same time.
That’s what I’m here for! From choosing a location and figuring out clothes to making room for newborn feeding breaks, I’ll guide you through the practical bits so you can enjoy being with your people.
And when it comes to your finished photographs? I’m a details person. Your selected images are carefully retouched by hand, because I want you to look at them and see the love first.
those first, sleepy days
before you finally meet
and all the lovely chaos after
A LITTLE REASSURANCE, BEFORE WE GO ANY FURTHER.
Wiggly kids? A sleepy baby?
A partner who’s “not a photo person”?
Honestly, that sounds like a perfectly normal family to me. We’ll make a plan that fits you, leave room for real life, and keep things feeling comfortable along the way.
You don’t have to have it all together.
WHAT ARE WE CELEBRATING?
There’s a session
for your kind of moment.
Choose a chapter and take a peek.
I’ll walk you through the details.
02 / YOUR HOME. YOUR NEW LITTLE PERSON.
The nursery you’ve been getting ready. A quiet cuddle on your bed. Everyone gathered around the newest little member of the family. For this session, I come to you.
03 / BEFORE YOUR WORLD GETS A LITTLE BIGGER.
Whether you’re imagining a flowing dress in the evening light or a striking studio portrait, I want you to feel comfortable—and a little amazed when you see yourself in your photographs.
04 / A LITTLE WIGGLY? YOU’LL FIT RIGHT IN.
If you’re wondering whether your children will cooperate, you’re in very good company! Let’s take the pressure off, find somewhere you’ll enjoy and make photographs of your family being your family.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
Let’s find
your fit.
You don’t have to know all the session names. Tell me what’s on your mind and I’ll point you in the right direction.
A FEW MOMENTS I’VE BEEN LUCKY TO PHOTOGRAPH
Lots of love.
A few favorite frames.
Click a photograph. Stay a little while.
I’ve got the little things covered.
A REAL STUDIO. A WARM WELCOME.
Come in.
Put the bag down.
Take a breath.
The studio is right here in Olympia, off Martin Way. There are props, wraps and backdrops ready for our newborn sessions, a client closet to explore, and somewhere comfortable to settle in.
There’s free parking outside, refreshments and a separate waiting area. Because getting out of the house with a new baby is quite enough work already!
THE SHORT VERSION? I’LL HELP.
From “we should
do photos” to
“I love these.”
Here’s how we get there.
01
Say a little hello
Tell me who we’re photographing, when you’re hoping for, and any ideas you have. Still working out the ideas? That’s fine too.
02
We’ll make a plan together
We’ll choose your session, talk about the setting and clothes, and go over the details so you know what to expect.
03
Show up and be yourselves
I’ll help with posing and keep the session moving at a pace that works for you. We can take a break when we need one.
04
Choose what you love
You’ll see your photographs and select what you’d like to bring home. For portrait sessions, images are purchased separately from the booking fee.
FROM ONE OF THE FAMILIES IN FRONT OF MY CAMERA
The best part?
Seeing you come back.
“Amber is professional, friendly, and has an excellent eye for capturing genuine moments.”
— Kecia Pickard
BASED IN OLYMPIA. HAPPY TO MEET YOU NEARBY.
Your local photographer,
with a little room to roam.
Newborn and maternity portraits at the Martin Way studio. Family photographs near Lacey and Tumwater. A wedding in Tacoma, or a session closer to home in Centralia. I work within a 50-mile radius of the Olympia studio, and we’ll choose a setting and a plan that work for you.
A LITTLE HELP WITH THE PLANNING
Good things
to know beforehand.
THE THINGS YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING
Go ahead.
Ask me anything.
These are a few good places to start. If your question isn’t here, I’m always happy to help.
Do you only photograph in Olympia?
Olympia is home, but I photograph families across Puget Sound, including Lacey and Tumwater, and travel for sessions and weddings. Tell me where you’re thinking and I’ll explain any travel arrangements.
I’m not sure which session to choose. Can you help?
Of course! Use the little session finder above or send me a message. We’ll talk about what you want to remember and find an option that fits.
Are your photographs AI-generated?
No. The photographs you see are real portfolio work. My selected final photographs are retouched by hand. I care about showing the kind of work and settings you can actually book.
Where can I book a seasonal mini?
The seasonal minis page takes you to my existing booking website, where you can see the events currently available. Dates and settings change throughout the year.
NO PERFECT PLAN NEEDED.
Tell me what you’re
dreaming up.
A new baby? A very overdue family photo? A wedding date?
Send me a little hello and we’ll figure out the rest together.