Hi I'm Holly Stevens
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Hi I'm Holly Stevens •
I’m a queer parent and interdisciplinary photographer living on unceded Duwamish territory in Seattle, WA.
I am a college dropout, a polytheistic animist, and a deeply inquisitive person. I'm honored you're here checking out my work and I hope we get a chance to connect!
Raised between Montana and Florida, I picked up photography as a pre-teen and never put it back down. Like many kids, I started out taking pictures of flowers and dogs before slowly discovering the thrill of photographing people. After my first "official" portrait shoot with a friend at age 15, I was hooked. There is just something incomparable about the experience of taking someone’s picture, giving them a chance to feel truly seen.
Although photography is the foundation of my artistic practice, I have several other creative touchpoints that keep me grounded and inspired. I am an avid walker, quilter, flower essence practitioner, and nonfiction reader. I love sharing my favorite books, many of which have informed the anti-oppression lens through which I approach my work. If you're interested, you can find my book recommendations here!
Above all, I love connecting with people and conversing about what gives life meaning.
My values
In my work I explore themes of anti-perfectionism and radical presence, in addition to emphasizing connection to land, each other, and ourselves.
Photo credit: Elisa Law
Coming from a background of religious trauma and gender conformity, I am deeply committed to a lifelong healing process, both collectively and as individuals. Photography has been an incredibly restorative part of my journey, and the goal of my work is to be a channel for other people to access that power.
I endeavor especially to document and elevate the lived experience of the queer community as well as other communities that face underrepresentation and erasure.
I am on a lifelong journey of learning how to make my photoshoots truly inclusive and truly accessible to all. If you are part of a marginalized community and having trouble affording a session with me, feel free to reach out so we can discuss a discount, payment plan, or trade.
What’s it like working with me?
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Ready to connect?
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Photo credit: Mary Campbell