Seattle Interior Photographer | Whidbey Airbnb

If you’ve ever been to Whidbey Island, you’ll know how magical it is to experience a summer week just across the water from busy Seattle in a whole world of its own. With pastoral views, quaint little towns like Langley and Coupeville, and views of the Puget Sound all around, it’s an idyllic place to get some rest and relaxation.

This Airbnb, sweetly named The Kingfisher, is about 20 minutes from the ferry terminal and down a long private road where you end up in this serene setting right on the waterfront. The tide comes in and out dramatically offering a walkable beach at times, and a refreshing plunge from the seawall at others. It’s a great place to launch a kayak or paddleboard for a quiet moment out on the water.

The interiors of this home were so wonderful to capture! Between the open beamwork and the nearly floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows offering insane water views, there was quite literally no bad angle. The homeowners prepared for this shoot so well by supplying fresh cut (but not too precious!) flowers and plenty of charcuterie supplies and pastries. Orange juice is kind of a magical secret for vibrant photos — the color! Leaning into the styling of these shoots really helps to set the images apart from more traditional looking real estate photos. The goals couldn’t be more different. A lifestyle shoot like this takes time — like a full day! And it’s so worth it to capture the changing light and many beautiful styled scenes in addition to listing photos that show full spaces in full natural light.

I approach most every single shoot with all natural light. We were lucky to have a sunny day for this shoot, but I do the majority of my shoots in the midst of some kind of weather (we are in Seattle after all!). Whether its a hazy marine layer morning or full-on January gloom, bright light is not necessary for stunning interior images because of the technical approach that I use. It’s been tested over many years of photographing throughout the Pacific Northwest (and as far over as the East Coast!) in less than ideal weather conditions. Anything goes!

You can book the Kingfisher right here!

Laurelhurst Renovation | Seattle Interior Photographer

I’m so excited to share this renovation with you today! In one of the historic neighborhoods of Seattle, this home got a full lower level refresh with a new kitchen, living room and dining room. It’s beautifully designed for its resident, a baker (who graced us with scones on the shoot day — they were props and then became our snacks!). I worked with the Seattle interior design team Corr & Steele on this shoot day. A wonderful pair, we collaborated on making each shot just perfect.

My approach to photography is all about collaboration and creativity. I focus on maintaining consistency in my work through careful composition, natural lighting, and elevated styling. The best shoots happen when both my client and I enjoy the process of capturing beautiful spaces. I'm passionate about what I do, and shoot days are always enjoyable. By shooting tethered to a screen, we can make small adjustments to styling and composition, resulting in inviting, editorial-quality images. When it comes to editing, I prefer a clean and natural style, with minimal use of Photoshop tricks. I achieve a bright and natural light look without the use of flash, which I feel makes for a flattened image.

I’m based in Seattle but take projects all over! I was recently in Orange County and Atlanta, and often take photography projects in my hometown of Chicago. The best thing about traveling for interior photography work is seeing how architecture and design styles vary depending on the location.

Design: Corr & Steele

Construction: Darren Patt Construction

Bright and Blue Kitchen | Seattle Interior Photographer

When it comes to kitchens, Jennifer Gardner designs some of the freshest. This traditional Seattle craftsman got a big and bright update when she planned an open design that would let light through and reflect off of the stunning marble tile backsplash into the light cabinets and white countertops.

Staging and styling this space was an effort in restraint — the space itself is already so beautiful and full of detail. We paid attention to balancing the polish with some rugged elements, like the bowl and vase in the corner. Wooden cutting boards also bring a good dose of something organic which every space needs.

As usual, I photographed this kitchen using natural light only (with a few tricks up my sleeve of course). I turn the lights off whenever possible (unless the light source is architectural or aids in the design). As an artist, I feel like it’s important to observe the way light naturally enters the space. It’s an equal player to the design elements, and impacts every single thing in the space. When you’re looking at the difference between traditional real estate photography and editorial interior photography that’s one of the biggest changes. For me, good photography means telling the truth in an organic and elevated way. Sometimes it’s the simplest of production setups that have created my favorite work.

Design: Jennifer Gardner

Contractor: Western Red Homes

Backsplash: Tilebar

Range: Bertazzoni

Faucet: Brizo

Hardware: Rejuvenation

Seattle Interior Photographer | Suncadia Modern Farmhouse

Are you ready for this one? I was so excited to capture the new and beautiful Suncadia Farmhouse, situated in the new Cabins at the Farm development in Suncadia Resort.

With a perfect balance of modernity and warmth, this home is situated on a nature preserve, giving incredibly peaceful views of a vast field backed by Cle Elum mountains.The combination of modern and bohemian styles creates an inviting atmosphere in this short term rental, with a design plan by Jessica Nelson. As an interior photographer, I strive to capture the unique character and charm of the home with the use of clean and natural light. I approach each room differently, bringing out the best features, both big and small.

When I’m able to combine listing photos with lifestyle, editorial photos I’m able to feature an effortless blend of modern travel vibes, making it look inviting and comfortable. It’s one thing to see a beautiful home through listing photos, and another to visually experience it through the lens of a lifestyle shoot inspired by magazine editorials and lifestyle blogs.

Don’t hesitate to check out this house for your next Suncadia visit on Roam.