PNW Photography

Introduction I am Melisa Thomas, a maternity and newborn photographer on the Eastside. I myself am a mother and it has changed me in more ways than I ever expected. It has shown me both the most beautiful and the most vulnerable parts of myself. Somewhere between the sleepless nights and the overwhelming love, I […]

Introduction So you’ve booked your Bellevue pregnancy photos with me, and now it’s time to get ready. This session is truly a gift to yourself, and I want you to feel fully prepared so you can enjoy every minute of it. Thoughtful preparation plays such an important role in creating a relaxed maternity session and […]

Introduction Feeling confident in maternity portraits doesn’t always come easy. Everyone says pregnancy comes with a “glow,” but when friends told me I had it in my third trimester, my honest response was, “it’s probably just sweat,” because I wasn’t feeling very glowy at all. As a mother myself, I have learned both the beauty […]

Introduction Whether this is your first pregnancy or not, this stage is worth remembering. Seattle lifestyle maternity photos are a great way to document this season. However, before anything else, I’d like to offer you a huge congratulations on your pregnancy. What an exciting chapter of life to be in. I am a Bellevue, WA-based maternity […]