Every Story Deserves to be Told

Are you ready to celebrate yours?

I fell in love with photography for its power to transform how we see ourselves. My goal is to help you embrace and celebrate your unique beauty, creating images that leave you feeling deeply confident and connected to who you are.

photography journey

Seeing my genuine smile captured on camera unlocked a confidence I didn't know existed, starting at age 13. As I faced deep struggles with body image, that portrait became visual proof that taught me to see myself differently. I began picking up a camera for years, eager to give others that same gift long before it became a business.

passion behind the lens

Today, my passion is creating that same shift in perspective for others. I know firsthand how meaningful it can be to see yourself and the people you love reflected back naturally. Every session is designed to give you space to relax, connect, and walk away with photographs that feel unmistakably yours.

A few more facts about me

favorite dessert

Cheesecake

I'm obsessed with

P. G. Wodehouse

favorite animal

Wolverine

I have a degree in

History

Favorite place

Long Beach, WA

favorite movie

A Philadelphia Story

FAQ

 

What is your approach behind the camera?

I want your photos to feel like you, not like you're performing for a camera. I'll guide you through flattering poses, natural movement, and prompts when you need direction while leaving plenty of room for genuine expressions, laughter, and connection to happen on their own.

Will you alter the way I look?

My biggest goal is for you to feel comfortable, confident, and genuinely beautiful in your photos while still looking like you. I don't digitally change body size, shape, facial structure, or natural features. I may retouch temporary things like blemishes, bruises, or small distractions while using posing, angles, and lighting to help you look and feel your best.

What does your editing process look like?

Every image you receive is individually selected and professionally edited by me. My finished style is bright, vibrant, and true-to-life, with special attention to keeping skin tones natural and colors rich without looking overly processed. I want your gallery to feel polished while still looking like the people and moment that were actually in front of my camera.

Do you use AI to edit my photos?

I don't use generative AI to create or replace parts of my images. Some of my professional editing tools use AI technology for things like masking, denoising, or removing small distractions, but the photographs themselves are always real images I took and edited myself. I don't use AI to change bodies or facial features or turn a photograph into something that wasn't actually there.

Testimonials

"Lorraine put a lot of work in ahead of time to make our family photos turn out well... We want to be told what to do for a picture, and she did a great job directing. The price was fantastic, and she was so quick getting us the pictures. We also had a good time together."

Stucki Family

"We absolutely loved how our pictures turned out! Lorraine was professional while also being easy to work with. She put us at ease and made the whole experience a pleasure. She will definitely be our go to photographer for years to come."

Ell

"We had such a great experience! She did an amazing job capturing our family, even with our silly, slightly difficult crew! She was easy to work with, made everything fun, and got our photos back to us so quickly. We absolutely love how they turned out! Highly recommend."

Dunlap Family

Testimonials

"Our photos are beautiful and We had an amazing experience! the booking and contract process was a breeze and turn around time for our photos was phenomenal! Thank you for capturing this wonderful time in our life."

Edelmayer Family

"She was so nice and she would work with me the photos turned out amazing and I love them I would recommend her to alot of people love my photos plan on going back to her."

Larson Family

"She's not only an incredible photographer, but also just a genuinely kind person! She came prepared with pose ideas to guide me as the model which helped me feel confident and comfortable! Delivered my photos back very quickly & efficiently! Thank you, Lorraine!"

Aria