Close-up of a partially eaten cookie with a golden-brown crust and chocolate chips, set against a white background.
A family sits on stairs in beautiful afternoon sunlight. The two adults gaze into each other's eyes while the young child stares straight into the camera. Shot by Seattle photographer Holly Stevens.
A woman with curly dark hair lays on her back on the forest floor. Her eyes are closed serenely and dappled sunlight falls on her skin. Shot by Seattle photographer Holly Stevens.

Luminous film photography rooted in care & connection

A dark, abstract, swirling design with curved arm-like shapes radiating from the center.
A man and a woman stand under a bougainvillea. The woman has her hand on the man's chest and is smiling, while the man looks into the camera with a slight smile on his lips. Shot by photographer Holly Stevens.
Two brides dressed in white stand together as they kiss in a lush forest. Shot by queer wedding photographer Holly Stevens.
A woman crouches by a stream, watching her kiddo wading happily in the water, wearing rubber boots. Shot by Seattle photographer Holly Stevens.

Come as you are

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Come as you are •

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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

Hi! I’m Holly: a genderfluid, nerdy and highly excitable human being. I am a college dropout, a polytheistic animist, and a deeply inquisitive person.

I discovered photography as a pre-teen when it quickly became my artistic obsession, and remains my favorite thing in the world to this day.

I create imagery out of a deep love of humanity and the natural world. I'm honored you're here checking out my work and I hope we get a chance to connect!

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“I was nervous about getting my photo taken but Holly has turned this experience into a treasured memory for us.”

— Joyce G.

Sink into the moment

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Sink into the moment •

Black and white photo of a child dipping their bare foot into a small pool of water surrounded by rocks, with an adult’s hand and leg nearby.

The process of working with me is slow-paced and easeful——your experience being photographed is just as important to me as delivering an amazing final product. My work is rooted 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 approach to photography 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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Client Testimonials

  • An adult adjusts a mustard yellow knit hat on a young child with light brown hair, who is looking at the camera. Green foliage is visible in the background, creating a natural outdoor setting.

    "When I saw the quality of Holly's work I knew I wanted to see my kids through their lens. The result speaks for itself, we couldn't be more thrilled - with the artful quality of the work in particular.

    Also, they are amazing to work with - incredibly flexible, resourceful and thoughtful. You could not do better.”

    — Christina H.

  • A couple stands in a garden, smiling and holding hands. The woman in a white dress leans her head on the mans shoulder, laughing. The man, wearing a white shirt and lavender tie, smiles with flowers and greenery in the background.

    “Holly is one of those special and unique people that radiate a love for people and life itself from the moment you meet them.

    They were so expertly skilled in somehow finding the sweetest candid moments that we now have to cherish forever.”

    — Bridget R.

  • A person with shoulder-length hair and glasses sits among blooming hydrangeas in a lush, sunlit garden, wearing a floral shirt and resting their chin on one hand.

    “Holly did my author headshots and working with them was a DREAM. I felt so at ease with them and like they really understood my vision. 

    Every step of the process was collaborative, communicative, and fun. The photos turned out so gorgeous and exactly what I was imagining. Highly, HIGHLY recommend!”

    — Ray S.

  • An adult carrying a picnic basket and a bag walks on sandy ground toward a child running ahead, surrounded by scattered plants and trees in the background.

    "Holly really understood what we were looking for and made us so comfortable before, during, and after the shoot. The photos we received are stunning and we'll treasure them for a long time to come.”

    — Megan L.

  • A woman with wavy hair wearing a cream cardigan arranges flowers in a vase on a wooden table, with more flowers and garden tools visible in the background.

    "Holly was a complete delight to work with. I couldn't have imagined the depth of care, thought, and detail they brought to my photoshoot experience.

    I highly recommend them as an artist who can truthfully and gently bring images into the world."

    — Emmy G.

  • Two people standing in a grassy field, smiling and embracing each other. One has curly hair and glasses, the other has short hair and hoop earrings. Both have tattoos on their arms. Trees are visible in the background.

    “Holly did such a wonderful job capturing our relationship and our love through a queer lens and we could not be more pleased with the results!

    They’re lighthearted and casual but also professional and reliable; I couldn’t recommend them more!!”

    — Luz R .