seattle children & Teen's photographer
creative, EMPOWERing PORTRAITS for kids & teens
CONFIDENCE-BUILDING SESSIONS FOR young dreamers | dancers | athletes | adventurers
My Empower Portrait sessions are confidence-building experiences to celebrate and preserve your child and their accomplishments. They are custom sessions for young dreamers, dancers, gymnasts, athletes, artists and kids who dance to the beat of their own drummer. Whatever lights up your child at this stage is what we'll capture together. Are they budding artists? Harry Potter fans? Athletes? Dancers? Thespians?
My imagery for kids is bold - imaginative - dreamy & fun.
I also offer modeling portfolios for kids and teens, and we can work with your agent on what you need or if you're new to talent agencies, be sure to download my free guide for parents.
Capturing the magic of childhood through timeless portraits in Sammamish, Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland and the surrounding Seattle areas.
your kids are one-of-A-kind. So why settle for cookie cutter images of them?
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You know those images that INSTANTLY bring you back to a certain age when your child was at <THAT STAGE> and obsessed with <THAT THING>? Yup! Images can be so powerful to capture all their quirks, passions and stories at a certain age.
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FAQ
What makes Kelly Anderson different from other Seattle portrait photographers?
Feeling nervous in front of a camera is completely normal — and it's exactly why Kelly's clients consistently describe their sessions as fun, low-pressure, and surprisingly easy, even for teens and young people who swear they hate having their picture taken. With a perfect five-star rating across all Google reviews and more than 35 years behind the lens, Kelly has a genuine gift for drawing out real expressions, building confidence, and creating images that feel completely authentic — whether that's a high school senior stepping into this next chapter, a young dancer or athlete building a professional portfolio, or a woman ready to see herself the way others already do. She brings warmth, expert direction, and a healthy dose of fun to every session, so you can walk in focused entirely on showing up. She handles the rest.
What does a portrait session with Kelly Anderson Photography cost?
Custom portrait sessions with Kelly Anderson start at $1,100 and are designed as fully personalized, on-location experiences — strategically planned around your family, your style, and the story you want to tell. For clients looking for a more accessible entry point, Kelly offers mini session events one to two times per year at a lower investment, with limited spots available. These sell quickly. The best way to stay informed of upcoming mini session dates, locations, and availability is to subscribe to Kelly's newsletter.
What should I wear to a portrait photo shoot?
Wear what makes you feel like the most confident, beautiful version of yourself — in solid colors or simple patterns that complement your skin tone, and clothes that fit well right now, today. For families, aim for a cohesive palette rather than matching outfits: coordinated colors and complementary tones photograph beautifully and feel more natural and current than everyone in identical white shirts. Plan for one or two outfit changes if your session length allows — the variety gives your gallery a range of moods and looks to choose from. Avoid busy prints, large logos, and anything uncomfortable — it always shows on your face and in your body language.
Once you book, you'll receive Kelly's detailed style and prep guide with specific recommendations for your session type, and you're welcome to send mirror selfies for personalized feedback before your shoot day so you arrive feeling ready and at ease. Still unsure? Bring a few options you love and Kelly will help you choose on the day.
My Services
senior portraits
Senior year is a fleeting moment in time that you will never want to forget. Let's capture your graduate as they are right now - authentic and real.
Custom sessions will be designed around your teen and their personality - from locations and outfits, sports gear, pets or whatever helps them shine!
Includes:
-2 to 3 outfits/looks
-1 to 2 locations
-Print credit for albums, wall art, gifts
Starting from
$1100
empower portraits
My imagery for kids is bold, creative and confidence-inspiring. These won't be simple cheesing at the camera photos. We'll design a custom session that highlights your young dreamer, athlete, artist, dancer to create something unique to them at this very stage.
Includes:
-Custom session
-Print credit for wall art, albums or gifts
Starting from
$1100
KInd words from families
The Spencer Family
My Services
talent portfolios for models & actors
I love working with young people to create their portfolio for talent agencies. I'll guide you through the process of what most agencies require, we'll plan a variety of looks and you'll end up with a commercially viable portfolio of images and 'leave behind' comp card. It's a fun and confidence-building experience for your kids or teens!
Includes:
-Talent agency headshots,
-Portfolio with multiple looks,
-"Leave behind" comp card for go sees
Starting from
$950
magical childhood - custom fine art creations
For parents who want something truly special and one-of-a-kind for their child. This is conceptual fine art and will be imagery that you cherish for a lifetime.
No two projects are alike so we'll uncover what is magical for your child and then I'll bring it to life for epic wall art and keepsakes.
Includes:
-Creative concepting
-Fun photoshoot
-Photoshop magic
-Epic wall art
Starting from
custom quote
Modeling and acting portfolios for kids & Teens
Kids, Teens & Graduates
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Tiffany - Modeling Client Mom
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Many of my clients have secured representation with leading talent agencies
creative photography to capture the magic of childhood
I believe we can create something timeless together ...
... and have a lot of fun doing it
