Queen Anne Modern Tudor | Seattle Interior Photography

The very first neighborhood my husband and I lived in when we moved to Seattle was Queen Anne. Known for its stunning historic homes, we often enjoyed long walks through the neighborhood to take in the charm. Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing one of these beauties and am so excited to share it with you.

Keeping with the classic style of the home, Laura Libby of Edition 82 spearheaded the design on this project. She managed to maintain the original spirit while working in pops of design that surprise and delight (see: that hallway wallpaper). This project really came to life through attention to detail in every aspect. From the custom woodworking to the light fixtures and hardware, everything tells a story and invites further inquiry.

We photographed this project on a moody autumn morning using natural light wherever possible. Even on the darkest of days, it’s very possible to achieve well-lit images through an HDR-driven approach. Most images in my portfolio are actually composites, where many images are layered together and blended to achieve the final look. This ensures the lighting is well-balanced, ambient, and inviting.

Enjoy this beautiful space!

Design: Edition 82

Build: Archer Smith

Cabinetry: Benchmark Custom Cabinets

Eclectic Kitchen Remodel | Seattle Interior Photography

What a cool project to photograph! This classic Seattle craftsman home got a big injection of modern eclectic design with this total kitchen remodel. I loved the mixture of textures (those polished floors!) and the thoughtful styling of the space to reflect its well-traveled homeowner.

Before I start each photoshoot, I like to spend time perfecting the styling of the space to make lifestyle vignettes that help to tell the story of the space and its inhabitants. I work with my client to strategically place art and prop items that will create visually appealing moments, and this almost always includes adding some fresh greenery. I usually just clip it from outside! My tip is go bigger than you think you need. Dainty little greens just don’t do it the same as big dramatic branches! Interior design photoshoots are a little theatrical in nature: you’re setting the scene for a viewer and it should definitely have a point of view and some fun.

North Bend Airbnb | Seattle Interior Photography

When I think of a quintessential PNW cabin on a rushing river in the mountains this will now and forever come to mind. North Zen is a cozy respite quite close to Seattle in actuality but really far removed in feeling. The riverfront tranquility is unmatched!

I love how the owners adapted this space to create a restful retreat for Airbnb guests. My absolute favorite feature were the glass sliding doors that separated the cozy living room from the airy bedroom with views of the river. For being a relatively small building the feeling is open and airy. Surrounded by lush greenery, the light inside tends to glow.

I photographed this lovely space in all natural lighting, creating a lifestyle feeling that draws in potential guests. When the interior photographs feel more like a magazine editorial than a real estate listing it’s a good thing! In all of my shoots, Airbnb or interior design based, I love to lean into all the details and create vignettes that strike the viewer and create an emotional response.

You can book North Zen right here!

Tacoma Kitchen Remodel | Seattle Interior Photographer

So excited to feature this beautiful home at the Ruston Waterfront in Tacoma. My client, Benchmark Custom Cabinets, installed custom cabinetry throughout the kitchen with sweeping Puget Sound views, as well as other built-in storage solutions in the hallway and library, and bathrooms. I love the juxtaposition of the light and airy kitchen with white marble countertops and gleaming white wooden cabinetry compared to the dark and moody library in black floor-to-ceiling shelves.

I typically do all my photoshoots in totally natural light, but when there are lighting features that create an architectural point of interest in can be worth it to capture in photos. In this case, the cabinet under lighting creates a bit of modern drama in this otherwise classic kitchen.

I really love when there is a feeling of texture and imperfection in client spaces. The library has the homeowner’s impressive book collection as the only source of color, and the almost dizzying effect of the floor to ceiling shelves filled with the collection is stunning. When interior photoshoots capture a bit of life as it really is it makes me really happy. That lifestyle element creates a warmth and relatability to a gallery and makes for a more authentic portfolio.

Enjoy this beautiful project!

Client: Benchmark Custom Cabinets