A queer woman in Seattle holding a young child, who is reaching towards her breast, in a black-and-white photograph.
Close-up of a partially eaten cookie with a golden-brown crust and chocolate chips, set against a white background.
A nude woman in Seattle with curly dark hair and fair skin lying on green moss in a forest, with her eyes closed and arms crossed over her chest.

Intimate & raw photography capturing you just as you are

A dark, abstract, swirling design with curved arm-like shapes radiating from the center.
Person with curly hair, shirtless, wearing dinosaur-patterned overalls, leaning on a tree branch in a lush green forest during sunset.
A man and woman standing close together in front of a vibrant pink and red bougainvillea flowers, with the woman resting her arm on the man's shoulder.
A woman and two children standing on a rock by a pond in a park with colorful autumn trees in the background.

For all bodies

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For all bodies •

Choose your adventure:

A nonbinary photographer in Seattle looking into the camera smiling, with a camera around their neck and their hands holding the camera.

Who I am

Holly Stevens (they/them),

a queer portrait photographer based in Seattle, WA.

Credit: Anna Peters

My approach to photography is based in frameworks of body liberation and radical inclusivity. I believe every person should get to feel worthy of being in front of the camera.

My process is care-centered, communicative, and custom fit for every client. I hope you’ll come along with me for the journey!

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Holly is so calm and easeful and they make getting photographed such a joyful experience.

— Julia S.

Sink into the moment

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Sink into the moment •

Two people sharing an intimate moment outdoors, embracing each other with closed eyes amid green foliage, shot by portrait photographer Holly Stevens.

Photoshoots with me are slow-paced and easeful; your experience being photographed is just as important to me as creating an amazing final product.

From the very first time we discuss working together, I am deeply intentional about this process, with the goal that you will feel held each moment along the way.

It would be my honor to capture your unique story, creating beautiful photographs that you will cherish for years to come.

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Client Testimonials

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    "Even though we’d never met, working with Holly felt like having a friend capture photos of our family.

    They made us feel so safe, comfortable, and seen throughout the whole process. And the pictures turned out even better than I expected. We can’t wait to come back for more as our family grows."

    — Hades E.

  • A smiling person with short dark hair and colorful tattoos on her upper arm, wearing pink overalls and a black shirt, sitting at a wooden table in a cozy home setting.

    “Holly was not only clear, communicative, and professional, but also genuinely expressed an interest in me and my needs to be photographed. They not only affirmed my gender and queerness without hesitation but, made me feel seen in all parts of myself and created a secure environment to be expressive in the ways I desired."

    — Eva D.

  • A woman lying on a bed holding a baby above her, both smiling at each other.

    "Holly is one of the easiest people in the world to talk to and befriend— I felt comfortable in her presence and eyes right away.

    I am so grateful for Holly’s effortless ability to capture myself and my family with such love and light exactly as we are, and the energy she brings into every interaction."

    — Taylor M.

  • A nonbinary person with tattoos smiling and sitting on grass in front of blooming pink flowers, posing nudely outdoors.

    "Holly brings such a safe, joyful, and supportive attitude and energy to the experience. I have recommended Holly to countless people, especially folks with intersecting marginalized identities, because Holly really values celebrating ALL bodies. Seeing how amazing the photos came out was simply the icing on the cake of such a wonderful and affirming experience. :)"

    — KJ S.

  • A gorgeous woman with long dark hair standing in a stream, wearing a brown swimsuit, with a forested background.

    "Working with Holly is like receiving a warm hug.

    It can be very nerve wracking to do a photoshoot of any variety. Holly’s warmth, guidance, attention to detail and amazing camera skills make for a one of a kind experience. I’ve worked with her multiple times and will continue to do so to capture all my many beautiful changes through life in picture."

    — Ruby G.

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