Perks of booking a studio session with Kayla J Photo

Why Book a Studio Session Right Now | Kayla J Photo

If you’ve been thinking about updating your photos, this is the perfect time to book a studio session with Kayla J Photo. Studio sessions are simple, relaxed, and designed to create timeless images you’ll love for years.

No Weather Stress

In Snohomish County, the weather can be unpredictable. A studio session means no rain reschedules, no freezing temperatures, and no worrying about the forecast. Just show up and enjoy the experience.

Soft, Beautiful Natural Light

The studio is filled with soft natural light that creates clean, bright, and flattering images. This style keeps your photos timeless and focused on connection.

Perfect for This Season of Life

Studio sessions are great for:

• maternity sessions

• personality portraits

• babies and milestones

• updated family portraits

The simple setting keeps the focus on what matters most — your family.

Easy and Relaxed

No wind, mud, rain, rescheduling or distractions. Studio sessions are calm and comfortable, which helps kids relax and makes the whole experience enjoyable.

A Timeless Look

With neutral tones, natural posing, and beautiful light, your photos will feel classic and never go out of style.

Ready to Book Your Session?

If you’re looking for Snohomish County maternity photos, family photography, or natural light studio portraits, a studio session is the perfect choice this time of year.

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Legacy Sessions

If there’s one type of photo you’ll never, ever regret taking, it’s photos with grandparents and grandkids. These are the images that get pulled out at holidays, laughed over on the couch, and sometimes cried over in the very best way. They’re not just photos — they’re pure heart.

Grandparents have a magical way of loving kids. There’s extra patience, extra snacks, and usually a few stories that start with “Don’t tell your parents…” When you photograph that relationship, you capture so much personality — the belly laughs, the tight hugs, the wrinkled hands holding tiny ones, and the kind of smiles that only come from deep, unconditional love.

For kids, these photos become proof of how loved they’ve always been. Long after they’ve outgrown their favorite toys, they’ll look back at these images and see grandparents cheering them on, scooping them up, or sneaking them a cookie. Those moments matter more than we realize in the busy, everyday chaos of life.

And let’s be honest — grandparents don’t always love being in front of the camera. But years from now, these are the photos everyone will be thankful for. They show the legacy being built in real time. They capture the people who helped raise us, guide us, and love our kids like their own hearts are walking around outside their bodies.

Kids grow fast. Grandparents change too. What feels like “we’ll do photos next time” can quickly turn into “I wish we had.” That’s why now is always the right time. You don’t need perfectly posed smiles or matching outfits. The best images come from real moments — giggles, snuggles, silly faces, and maybe even a little chaos.

Photos with grandparents and grandkids are joyful, meaningful, and incredibly powerful. They’re a reminder of where your family started, how it’s grown, and the love that ties it all together. Take the photos. Laugh a lot. Hug a little tighter. You’ll be so glad you did.

Studio Maternity Session with Kayla J Photo | Snohomish County Maternity Photos

The first session of 2026 was simple and stunning!

This studio maternity session was one of those sessions that just felt easy. From the start, this mama knew exactly what she wanted—simple, natural poses, beautiful natural light, and a few flowers to make the space feel soft and feminine.

We kept everything relaxed and comfortable, focusing on natural movement and gentle posing that never felt forced. There was no pressure to “perform”—just space to slow down, breathe, and connect with the little life growing inside her. Those are always my favorite sessions, because the emotion comes through so effortlessly.

The studio was filled with soft natural light, creating a clean and airy look that perfectly highlighted her glow. Natural light maternity photography has a way of making everything feel calm and timeless, and it allowed us to keep the focus exactly where it belonged—on her and her baby bump.

She also asked to bring in flowers, which added the sweetest finishing touch. The florals brought in texture and warmth without taking away from the simplicity of the session. Sometimes it’s the smallest details that make maternity photos feel extra special.

As a maternity photographer in Snohomish County, sessions like this are a reminder of why I love what I do. Your photos don’t have to be complicated to be meaningful. Simple, intentional moments often tell the most beautiful stories.

If you’re dreaming of maternity photography that feels natural, personal, and true to you, a studio maternity session with Kayla J Photo is the perfect way to document this season—just as it is, and just as you’ll want to remember it.

2025 Recap

2025 Year in Photos: A Kayla J Photo Recap

If 2025 had a soundtrack, it would be a mix of belly laughs, tiny toddler squeals, shutter clicks, and the occasional “Just one more photo.” It was a year packed with new faces, returning favorites, big milestones, and more memories than my camera cards were ready for.

Looking back at everything we created together across Greater Snohomish County, I can’t help but smile. Here’s a playful peek at the moments that made this year unforgettable for Kayla J Photo.

👶 New Beginnings & Growing Families

This year was full of tiny toes, big personalities, and families who welcomed me into their world with open arms. I photographed newborns who slept like absolute angels and others who were determined to stay awake for every moment. Toddlers turned sessions into obstacle courses, sprinting, giggling, and keeping me on my toes in the best way. And the multi‑generation portraits? Those felt like living time capsules — the kind of images that become heirlooms, framed and cherished for decades.

✨ Limited Edition Sessions — Snuggles, Rivers & Fall Magic

My Limited Edition Sessions were some of the brightest highlights of 2025. The Snuggle Sessions brought soft blankets, warm tones, and families curled up together like they were starring in their own cozy movie scene. Kids loved the comfort, parents loved the simplicity, and I loved capturing every sweet, squishy moment.

The River Sessions were pure Pacific Northwest magic. Cool water, glowing sunsets, and families who weren’t afraid to splash, explore, and embrace a little adventure made these sessions feel like summer bottled up into a gallery.

Then fall arrived and put on a show. The Fall Sessions were filled with crunchy leaves, warm colors, and that perfect golden glow that makes every image look like a postcard. These sessions always book fast for a reason — they’re iconic, and this year was no exception.

🎅 Santa & Holiday Magic — In Studio

Nothing brings out pure chaos and pure joy quite like the holidays. This year, the Kayla J Photo studio transformed into a cozy winter wonderland, complete with twinkly lights, festive sets, and a Santa who honestly deserves his own fan club. Toddlers stared at him like he was a full‑blown celebrity, big kids whispered their wish lists with absolute seriousness, and parents tried — and failed — not to laugh behind me.

The holiday minis were just as magical. Cozy sweaters, warm vibes, and families creating the kind of photos that end up on every fridge, mantel, and holiday card across Greater Snohomish County made the season feel extra special. It was magical, messy, and absolutely perfect.

📸 New Client Accounts & Fresh Faces

One of the biggest joys of 2025 was welcoming so many new clients into the Kayla J Photo family. From first‑time parents to small business owners needing fresh branding photos, this year brought a wave of new relationships that made my creative heart incredibly happy. Meeting new people and getting to tell their stories is one of my favorite parts of this job, and I can’t wait to see where these connections go in 2026.

💛 Thank You for an Incredible Year

To every family, student, athlete, business owner, and tiny human who trusted Kayla J Photo with your memories — thank you. Your stories shaped my year. Your laughter filled my studio. Your moments became part of my own story.

Here’s to 2026 — more magic, more milestones, more adventures, and more memories captured forever.

~Much appreciation, Kayla

Mason ~ Snohomish Newborn and Children Photographer

I absolutely love being a Newborn Photographer Snohomish. And photographing siblings with their baby brother or sister is the best! Newborn photography is one of my passions and I couldn’t be more grateful for my career!

This baby boy was a dream baby and slept his entire photography session. We did a a newborn mini session. We started with poses in my studio with big sister then just focused on him alone. His brown hair and perfect little features were amazing. He had the best lashes.

Mom wanted grey and white for his session. I always want to choose colors that are cohesive so that parents can print them accordingly. They make for wonderful wall collection collages and albums with this mindset as well.

Based in downtown Monroe Washington and we serve Seattle and the surrounding areas, including Snohomish, Lake Stevens, Everett, Woodinville, Kirkland, Marysville, Redmond, Mulkiteo, Snohomish County, King County, in my Portrait Studio along with outdoor newborn, maternity and family photography sessions on location at nearby scenic areas in Monroe, Snohomish, and the surrounding areas. We are your maternity photographer, newborn photographer, baby photography and family photographer.

To book your own session with Kayla J Photography please use the contact tab at the top of the page or contact me directly at kaylajphoto@gmail.com

SNOWMAGEDDON BOREDOM HAS HIT.

Hello Friends, 
 I hope you are all enjoying the snow. We have been sledding, built snowmen, had a few snowball fights, rode our quads to the near friends who live about a half a mile away and drank more hot coco than I care to admit.  We have about 20 inches up at my home and it's still coming down. I don't know if you are like me but I feel like I am running out of ideas so I searched the internet and found some fun things to that I wanted to share with all of you. My sidekick and are currently watching a movie snuggles under a mountain of blankets and have drawn out the plans for the next few days.  

Here are some fun things we are going to try. 

SNOW VOLCANO
https://www.science-sparks.com/snow-volcano/

MELTING ICE SCIENCE
https://artfulparent.com/melting-ice-science-experiment-with-salt-liquid-watercolors/

 ICE EXCAVATION EXPERIMENT :
https://lemonlimeadventures.com/lego-science-ice-excavation-experiment/

FROZEN BUBBLES :
http://www.housingaforest.com/frozen-bubbles/

I can foresee many more snow days which drives me crazy but also let's me soak up some quantity time with my little man. Get some house projects done and get some business things done. 

Stay warm and safe my dear friends. I will see you in a few weeks. (hopefully) 

Many Blessings,
Kayla

Lake Stevens Newborn Photographer ~ Baby Boy Theo

This little baby boy came to my studio located in Monroe, Washington I could not wait to snuggle him during his newborn session. He is number four in a family of all boys. His mama gave me complete creative freedom in styling his newborn session. He had the best hair so I wanted to show off his brown locks as well show off some of his mama’s tattoos as well. She is a very talented tattoo artist so I want to try to showcase her love for that as well.

We started off his session swaddled in some neutrals wraps and baby led posing. Cream is always a favorite because it makes for a very natural, organic and simple look. The images look great in any part of the home too. Then I placed him in one of my favorite bowl newborn props. (I think he agreed with me) I added some texture with some foliage out back of my Monroe Washington Photography studio and love how it turned out. We also used my most request baby bed for my newborn sessions. It’s perfect for all babies that come in for their newborn sessions.

Based in downtown Monroe Washington and we serve Seattle and the surrounding areas, including Snohomish, Lake Stevens, Everett, Woodinville, Kirkland, Marysville, Redmond, Mulkiteo, Snohomish County, King County, in my Portrait Studio along with outdoor newborn, maternity and family photography sessions on location at nearby scenic areas in Monroe, Snohomish, and the surrounding areas. We are your maternity photographer, newborn photographer, baby photography and family photographer.

One year birthday cake smash session ~ Lake Stevens Children Photographer

I can never believe it when it’s time for a little one to come in for their last session as part of my newborn collection (newborn, six month and 1 year session). Time really does go by so fast. When Brinley came into my photography studio located in Monroe Washington. I was so excited for her cake smash part of the session. Her one year birthday theme was all about flowers and bees. Her nickname is Baby Bee. (so cute if you ask me. We started her one year birthday session with her wearing the pink blush tutu then went for the cake. (She wasn’t so sure about it. lol) The best part about her session was that I found this amazing bath tub we got to use. (spur of the moment photography prop find. right before her session) We finished off her session with some family snuggles.

Kayla J Photography is a family newborn photographer located in Monroe, Washington. Kayla is a newborn, baby, maternity, family and child photographer serving Seattle, Snohomihs, Lake Stevens, Woodinville, Kirkland, and close surrounding communities.

To book your own session with Kayla J Photography please use the contact tab at the top of the page.

Brinley ~ Lynnwood Newborn Photography Session

 Friends at first session. I couldn't wait to meet Brinley's parents after talking to them on the phone where I learned more about her arrival in to this world, the meaning of her name, and where we planned out colors and ideas for her newborn session. They met me at my studio in Monroe, Wa and we hit it off instantly. ( I feel like we were all life long friends and it was such a joy to celebrate Brinley. )

We choose everything pink for her session. I had everything all laid out for her newborn session and she was the sweetest, tinest newborn I ever photographed. She has the most danity features and lashes for days. 

We started with family poses and then just focus on Brinley. (don't you just love that name?!?!) It's meaning is so fitting for her. Being born 5 weeks early she faced some hills and has overcome so much. Brin mean hill and her mama's name in Hillary so together you get : Brinley. (one of the best names if you ask me. 

Olivia ~ Newborn Photography Snohomish County

Miss Olivia came to see me at 5 weeks new. I was so happy when her mama contacted to about photographing her at my photography studio located in Monroe, Wa. While most little babes are photographed between 5-14 days new, Olivia was just shy of 4 weeks. She was the BEST baby!! I also got to meet her big brother who rocks at the roll of big brother. ( I literally melted to the floor while photographing their sibling poses. ) 

Here are a few of my favorite images from her session.