About your Seattle Film photographer
About the artist
I'm a quiet person but I take loud photos. A film photographer drawn to quiet light, emotion, and the beauty of the in-between moments.
Seattle Film Photography
I'm Lena
A Seattle film photographer who’s life experience has shaped my approach to photographing couples and families. After the birth of my fourth child, we made a decision to take newborn photos. Having experienced a complicated birth (almost dying twice), my husband and I realized this was something we didn’t just want to do, but that we had to do. To document what matters most — our family.
And yet, I remember feeling so overwhelmed and tired. Finding something to wear, attempting to do my hair and makeup — despite my good intentions — made me feel more exhausted and mentally drained.
Even though I was a photographer too, and knew all of the ins and outs for incredible photos, I still felt almost hopeless, and like I wasn’t prioritized. This is why I bring a unique, supportive approach to my work that eases your worries. To help you love the images, yes, but to feel relieved, delighted and relaxed throughout the process.
From the first musings of love to growing your new family and the years that follow, my intent as your photographer is to curate tangible memories while providing the stress-free, refined experience that you deserve.
Film photography obsessed Enneagram 4 with a soft spot for imperfection, emotion, and the little details that make your story entirely yours.
my favorite things:
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places i've been
The French countryside (riding through by train) and Sayulita, Mexico where we were married.
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guilty pleasure
Buying too many antique dressers. Watching SVU over and over again. And really good chocolate every night.
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Painting
View of Paris, my favorite painting from the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.
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meal
Literally anything spicy and messy, from tacos to philly cheesesteak. (Cocktail hour? Moscow mule, please)
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humans
My Husband and our children, who make everything possible and drive me crazy.
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part of my job
Designing albums and watching the story come together one image at a time.
Seattle Film Photography
Inspired by the softness of light on film and the beauty of imperfection, I use photography to stir hearts and yet, my heart is stirred too.
Drawn to the depth of emotions, intimacy, and memories, I’ve spent the last 16 years documenting the lives of others in Seattle and throughout the Pacific Northwest. I shoot with medium format film and digital—a hybrid approach that lets me slow down, see more, and feel more. Film’s softness, its depth, and the honest imperfection of each frame are why I fell in love with it. It’s not just about capturing what something looked like, but how it felt to be there.
My work spread its roots with weddings and elopements, but the smaller moments day to day called me back to the newborn portraits and photos of motherhood that I first began with. Olympia is where I call home, and I miss my family the instant I step away (and my homemade oat milk hazelnut lattes).
As a mother of four, I hope to lighten your load in every way possible. Selecting outfits, finding the perfect location, and even the hair and makeup are all taken care of on your behalf. And of course, I’ll make sure that the photos are tangibly delivered, putting the time into tailored albums that will let you breathe a sigh of relief, while soaking up the days that, in hindsight, passed by too quickly.
Film photography obsessed Enneagram 4 with a soft spot for imperfection, emotion, and the little details that make your story entirely yours.
why film photography
Lena Porter is an award-winning Seattle film photographer, renowned for her emotional imagery and client-centered approach. Her artistry evokes feelings of nostalgia and romance, creating a visual narrative of each of her subjects.
about you
Our clients are lovers of art, world travelers, with a taste for adventure and sea salt in their hair.
The timeless photos you hoped for. The artwork you would have been too busy to figure out. The stress free experience you deserve. If you’re looking for Seattle film photography that feels effortless and personal —you’re in the right place.
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Do you feel it?
It's all about the connection
Between you and your partner, your children and the season of life you are all in. I hope you feel a connection to myself and my work because much like your love and your family, that connection will allow us to create something beautiful and worth while.
