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Can I Include My Family in My Senior Portraits?
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Can I Include My Family in My Senior Portraits?

When was the last time you had a family photo that wasn’t a quick snapshot on someone’s phone? If you’re like most families, it’s probably been a while. Senior year is already bursting with milestones, so why not use this opportunity to capture your family together while celebrating this incredible moment for your high school senior?

The answer is a resounding YES—you can absolutely include your family in your senior portraits. And, honestly? I think it’s one of the most meaningful things you can do.

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Why Pets Deserve a Spot in Your Family Photos

Why Pets Deserve a Spot in Your Family Photos

Okay, I’m going to come right out and say it: pets aren’t just pets—they’re family. If you’re booking a senior or family photo session and wondering whether you should include your furry (or feathered or scaled) best friend in the mix, let me tell you, the answer is a resounding YES…

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5 Reasons Why Mini Sessions are a Great Choice for Families and High School Seniors

5 Reasons Why Mini Sessions are a Great Choice for Families and High School Seniors

Fall is the perfect time to capture those special moments with your family or high school senior. Here’s why you should book a mini session this season:

1. The Perfect Backdrop: Fall offers stunning natural beauty, with vibrant leaves and soft, golden light that make your photos pop. It’s an ideal setting for creating timeless images.

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Capturing Moments:
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Capturing Moments:

At Katie Niemer Photography, my goal is to create memorable experiences and capture the essence of every individual and family I photograph. I pride myself on creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, making sure that each session reflects the unique personality and connection of my clients. Here are some heartfelt testimonials from clients who have experienced my services

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Why Senior Photography Matters
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Why Senior Photography Matters

Why Senior Photography is So Important: As a Seattle lifestyle senior portrait photographer, I know that senior photography is a vitally important milestone that beautifully encapsulates a significant transition in a your child’s life. It’s not just about capturing a moment in time; it’s about celebrating individuality, growth, and the exciting path that lay before them. These high school graduation portraits serve as a heartfelt tribute to the years of hard work, dreams, and aspirations they have worked so hard, and sometimes fought so hard, for.

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Come As You Are
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Come As You Are

Do you ever mishear a lyric and like your version better? For the longest time, I though the lyric to the Nirvana song Come as You Are was, Come as you are, as you were, as I want you to be, as a friend, as a friend, as an old memory…Turns out it was always: As an old enemy. I spent years of my life singing enemy as memory. I liked the ring of old memory a lot better don’t you?

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A Conversation About Photography Pricing Models:
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A Conversation About Photography Pricing Models:

So, you’ve just started to research local photographers, and you see that pricing is all over the place. Some photographers charge a flat fee, while others have a sitting fee with packages. What’s the deal? Why are the pricing structures so different and which one is better? It’s enough to drive a consumer bananas. That’s where I can help. I’m here to break down the pricing structure models and talk to you about why I price my photography the way that I do in the hopes that you can make the right choice for your family. Let’s have a look together, shall we?

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Return on Investment | Why Photography Has a Long-Term Payoff
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Return on Investment | Why Photography Has a Long-Term Payoff

I have been mulling this blog post over in my mind for several weeks. It was like a faint whisper at first, and then it turned into a shout that the universe would no longer let me ignore. So, I started small. Instead of creating a full-scale post, I did a short carousel post on social media that outlined my thoughts and vision for this content. The post asked a very poignant question: What would you pay to preserve your memories forever?

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Why You Should Consider Pioneer Square | seattle is the Perfect Location for your Senior Photos
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Why You Should Consider Pioneer Square | seattle is the Perfect Location for your Senior Photos

Location is always the first thing we discuss when you book a session with Katie Niemer Photography. There are a lot of things to think about when choosing a location, and not all locations are suitable for the needs and desires of every graduating senior. When considering locations for high school senior portraits, many people choose a more natural environment such as Discovery Park, Golden Gardens in Seattle, Gold Creek Pond in Snoqualmie Pass, or a beach park on the Sound, but if those don’t suit your personality well, you should consider Pioneer Square in downtown Seattle.

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