Best Fashion Photographers in Seattle

While fashion photography is primarily about showcasing clothing and/or accessories, it’s evolved into so much more than that. It’s about highly stylized shoots, exotic locations, and ethereal aesthetics that have created a genre that’s all its own.

While New York and Los Angeles are major hubs for the fashion industry, Seattle is quietly making its mark as home to some of the most talented fashion photographers in the country. In this guide, we’ll introduce 10 of the best and the style that defines their work.

Leo Lam

Leo Lam is an award-winning fashion, beauty, editorial, and lifestyle photographer who has worked with clients throughout the Seattle area for more than 20 years. He was recognized as the Fashion Photographer of the Year 2015 by “DList Magazine” and was a finalist for the Iconique International Fashion Photography Award. He’s renowned for his exceptional technical skills and joyful images, which capture human connections and spontaneous moments. Previous clients include Condé Nast, Levi Kreis, and Carte Blanche.

Sarah Wolfe

Sarah Wolfe is an animal and coffee-loving fashion photographer who is based out of Seattle and has garnered a reputation for her fresh and casual portraits. They are often set within the gritty streets of Seattle and reflect the city’s urban energy and dramatic light. She describes herself as someone who laughs loudly and her quirky sense of humor is translated in her upbeat images. Aside from being a fashion and beauty photographer, Sarah regularly captures weddings, engagement sessions, and family portraits.

Karla Melgarejo

Hailing from Bolivia, Karla Melgarejo is a talented photographer and digital marketing strategist who has combined her skills to create a successful business. She has a knack for capturing visually engaging images that work for her clients, which include big-name companies like Samsung, Coca Cola, and Amazon. Not only was she responsible for launching and selling Bolivia’s first digital magazine (and being a CEO at the age of 23) but her work has appeared in “Institute Magazine” and “Socialite Bolivia Magazine”.

Elizabeth Zuluaga

Specializing in commercial and branding photography, Elizabeth Zuluaga is originally from Los Angeles but now calls Seattle “home”. Her focus is on lifestyle, fashion, and product-based brands, with a sense of moody nostalgia to many of her images. She says her work is about seeing people for who they are and “celebrating their goodness”, which she achieves with the help of her vibrant personality and dedication to helping brands recognize themselves through imagery.

Sung Park Photography

Sung Park is an outstanding portrait photographer who specializes in the fashion, wedding, and business industries. Aside from his richly colored and striking fashion shots, he’s a popular Seattle photographer for corporate headshots, family portrait sessions, and maternity shoots. His talents have seen him work with jewelry and lifestyle brands to help market their products, with names such as Microsoft and Penguin Market House among his previous clients.

Michelle Moore

Michelle Moore is an award-winning travel and lifestyle photographer who is based out of Seattle. She specializes in natural light and on-location portraiture and regularly captures destination lifestyle shoots for both individuals and brands. Her work has been featured in “Marie Claire”, “Seattle Magazine” and “The Huffington Post”, as well as in advertisements for Free People, Amazon, and Report Shoes. Aside from being a skilled photographer, Michelle has an extensive network of makeup artists, prop stylists, and model casters she can draw on to help bring your visions to life.

Vera Pash

Born in Belarus and raised in Germany, Vera Pash has been photographing since she bought her first camera at 16, just before she moved to the United States. It sparked a love of visual storytelling that saw her embark on a Bachelor of Arts focusing on art history, creative writing, and photography. Her previous clients have included Recycled Cashmere, Vintage Creations, and Shot Studio, with her style described as organic, artful, and documentary.

Stephanie Severance

Stephanie Severance is a photographer and creative director who works between New York, Los Angeles, and Seattle. She has shot for countless publications that include the likes of “Free People” and has captured portraits for numerous bands and musicians. Her style has been described as capturing “strong sexuality while blending in the grit of the environments that surround her” and there is a dreamy, sometimes nostalgic quality to her images. In addition to her editorial work, Stephanie also has a compelling portfolio of fine art images.

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