THE PLAY PALACE

Step inside this cozy Seattle studio where you’re free to be yourself. Try things on, shake things off, and rediscover your sparkle — all in your own private spotlight.

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Welcome

Welcome

Photography studio with a gray backdrop, professional lighting equipment, a stool, and photography gear.

My Belltown studio, which I’ve affectionately dubbed the Play Palace™, is an industrial-chic sanctuary for authentic expression and creativity.

It’s where I dote on my clients 1-on-1 and where we play with professional hair and makeup (included with custom shoots a.k.a Portrait Playdates), styling, posing, lighting, and props to capture a variety of images that accentuate their individuality and showcase them in their best light.

Just a stone’s throw away from Elliot Bay and the Olympic Sculpture Park (for those who prefer nature as their backdrop), it features:

  • 13-foot soaring ceilings 

  • 3 large windows for flattering natural light 

  • seamless backdrops in 12+ colors that are ready to rock-and-unroll

  • professional lighting equipment & modifiers for endless creative possibilities

  • posing stools, apple boxes & chairs 

  • fabrics, props, & accessories to create captivating portraits of all kinds 

  • a private dressing room for outfit changes 

  • a makeup chair and a snazzy, silky robe to wear while you’re getting all done up 

  • a Bluetooth speaker so you can play DJ while we shoot 

  • a fridge stocked with bubbly beverages 

  • 1 professional photographer and hype girl (me)

While you’re here, you’re in the director’s chair of your visual narrative, and it’s my job to bring it to life.

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An inviting Seattle headshot photography studio with large windows, hardwood floors, and exposed brick walls. Equipment includes lighting, backdrops, and furniture. Artworks adorn the walls, and the space is decorated with sheer white curtains.
Interior of the spacious, well-lit Portrait Playdate headshot and portrait photography studio in Seattle, with eclectic furniture, yellow lockers, bookshelves, a photography backdrop, and professional lighting equipment.
The interior of the Portrait Playdate headshot and portrait photography studio in Seattle, WA, with yellow lockers, a large mirror, bookshelves, and colorfully layered backdrops on the ceiling, along with various decorations and equipment.
Colorful seamless backdrops hanging vertically from the ceiling at the Portrait Playdate headshot and portrait photography studio in Seattle, WA.
A gray backdrop, metal stool, studio lighting, and photography equipment at the Portrait Playdate headshot and portrait photography studio in Seattle, WA.
The Portrait Playdate Seattle studio's modern-kitchen-slash-hair-and-makeup-station with wood cabinets, white countertops, stainless steel appliances, hanging plants near a large window, brick wall, and yellow chairs at a small dining table.
A floral pattern robe hanging on a rail in a the Portrait Playdate studio's dressing room where clients change their outfits during their photo shoot, with a doorway and grey curtain leading to the main studio area.

Portraits in the Making

  • People on a film or photo set with a white backdrop, studio lighting, a ladder, and props, capturing a scene or interview between two individuals.
  • A woman in a colorful robe sitting on a chair, smiling as a woman pours champagne into a glass next to her, in a room with wooden wall panels.
  • A woman in a black shirt with tattoos on her arms is taking photos of a woman in a white blazer with a red tablet sitting behind a white table during a photoshoot. The background includes a brick wall, potted plants, and a large window, with photography lighting equipment visible.
  • Inside a photography studio with a black backdrop, a young woman with long brown hair and a black outfit is sitting on a wooden stool, smiling at an older bald man in a white t-shirt, who is standing and smiling back. Studio equipment, including lights and a ladder, are visible, along with yellow curtains and yellow lockers in the background.
  • A photoshoot setup with a woman in white blazer and pants standing on a white backdrop, with a photographer and assistant in a studio with lighting equipment, a large umbrella reflector, and a yellow curtain.
  • A woman with long wavy hair standing in front of a camera backdrop, while another woman adjusts her top in a photoshoot studio. The woman being photographed wears a sequined top and a leather skirt. Studio equipment, lighting, and props are visible around them.
  • A woman standing barefoot on a white platform in a photography studio, being directed by a photographer, with studio lights, a blue backdrop, and various photography equipment around.
  • Two women standing on a purple photo studio backdrop, one with short dark hair and tattoos, holding a camera, and the other with green hair wearing a purple jacket, smiling. Photography equipment and ladders are in the background.
  • A woman in a royal blue dress and high heels posing on an orange backdrop while a makeup artist adjusts her hair during a photo shoot in a studio.
  • Two women embrace in a photography studio with professional lighting and equipment, yellow curtains, and framed pictures on the wall.
  • A photo of a photography studio with a man in sunglasses and a denim jacket standing on a beige backdrop, posing with the arms slightly raised. A woman is taking photos using a camera, standing on a white box, with a large softbox light overhead. the studio has yellow curtains, a brick wall, and various equipment, including lights and tripods.
  • A photoshoot scene with a woman in a red jacket and black pants, wearing pink sunglasses, standing on a white backdrop. A photographer and an assistant are adjusting her pose, with studio lighting and equipment visible.
  • Two women celebrating a high five during a photo shoot in a studio with a red backdrop, professional lighting, and photography equipment.
  • Two women are in a photography studio with a yellow backdrop. One woman is standing behind a white podium with a yellow chair in front of her, talking into a microphone. The other woman is standing nearby, observing. Photography equipment, including large softbox lights, is set up around them.
  • A woman in an all-white suit posing for a photo in a photography studio with professional lighting and a backdrop, while a photographer in black casual clothing instructs her.
  • A woman with long curly hair stands on a white box for a photoshoot in a studio, wearing a light blue outfit and black boots, with her right hand resting on her thigh, while a photographer with long dark hair and wearing black clothes and striped slippers is taking her picture.
  • A man in black sitting on a white block, smiling with eyes closed, while a woman with a roller brush applies makeup or face paint to him on a photography set. There is professional lighting equipment and a white backdrop, with a ladder and framed art on the wall in the background.
  • Photo of two women in a photography studio during a photo shoot, with professional lighting and backdrops.
  • Person sitting on a stool in front of a green screen setup, with a person crouching down tying their shoe in the foreground. Studio equipment and lighting are visible.
  • A photoshoot setup with a woman standing on a platform with arms outstretched in front of a blue backdrop. She is wearing a gold patterned outfit and smiling. A photographer is seated on the floor in front of her, holding a camera and laughing. Professional lighting and equipment surround them in a studio setting.
  • A man with gray hair and a Yin-Yang shirt sitting in front of a dark backdrop during a photo shoot, with a woman standing nearby in front of a white backdrop, in a studio with professional lighting equipment.
  • A man and woman celebrating with a high five in a living room with large windows, a mirror, plants, and furniture.
  • A photoshoot taking place in a room with a black backdrop, bright studio lights, and a camera operator adjusting equipment. A model stands posing, dressed in a black and beige fashion outfit. Various furniture and items, including a sofa, a yellow stool, and scattered clothing, are visible in the space.
  • Two women are in a studio setting with professional lighting and equipment. One woman with dark hair and tattoos is standing and touching the shoulder of the other woman with blonde hair who is sitting at a white and yellow prop.
  • A woman with short dark hair, wearing a black dress and large earrings, is looking at a camera. In the background, a person with a cutout photo of a woman playing a guitar is sitting on a stool against a wall.
  • Photographer and model during a photoshoot in a studio, with professional lighting and backdrop.
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