ABOUT ME
Hi! I’m Holly Stevens (they/she), a queer photographer, artist and parent. I have been taking portraits for over fifteen years, starting in Florida where I grew up and eventually making my way to Seattle, WA, in 2014 as a young adult.
Although I love to work with a wide range of subjects, there is an underlying intention that weaves all of my work together: to create intimate imagery of all bodies, for all bodies. Whether that be in the form of empowering nudes, tender family photography, or artist portraits that capture exactly who you are, I am excited to collaborate on some beautiful images that fit your needs!
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MY APPROACH
Creating nude & semi-nude photography has been an incredibly restorative and empowering part of my life, and one of the purposes of my work is to facilitate other people accessing that power. That being said, there is never any pressure to include nudity in your session when you are working with me. I am here to hold space for you and capture your authentic self, and I couldn't be more excited to do that!
When I had my first kid, I became deeply interested in photographing parenthood in the same vulnerable way that I photograph people on their own. Consequently, I started creating imagery of couples & families, and it turns out that my desire for capturing people exactly as they are weaves beautifully into sessions involving multiple folks!
It is a thrill to have been able to expand my offerings in this way, and I am particularly eager for opportunities to capture more families that are outside of the norms of the hetero-patriarchy.
In my work 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, let me know and we can discuss a discount, payment plan, or trade.
Reach out anytime. I'm stoked to connect with you!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is your turnaround time?
Final photos are typically delivered in 4 weeks or less! Shorter timelines can be accommodated, please just let me know before booking if you will need the pictures faster than that, and I will let you know if I can accommodate a shorter turnaround.
Will anybody else see my photos?
Typically, I post photos from each session to social media and my website, in order to promote my work and expand my portfolio. However, if that makes you uncomfortable please let me know when you are booking your shoot.
Can I bring a partner or friend?
I love it when clients bring supportive loved ones to a session! Feel free to invite whoever you would like to sessions, just try to give me a heads up first so I know who to expect.
Can I post the photos you take for me?
Yes! Post your photos anywhere you want! I just ask to be credited whenever possible.
Can I edit or add filters to the photos you take?
No, I ask that you don't edit or add filters to the photos I take; I invest a lot of attention and time into editing your photos and it's an important part of my artistic integrity. Cropping is totally fine though. Please reach out if you have any further questions about this!
How much retouching do you do on photos?
A big part of my photography is that I want to capture people just as they are. So I only minimally retouch my photos, removing temporary "blemishes" such as pimples and subtly whitening teeth if it seems called for. I don't offer any airbrushing or other types of extensive photoshopping, but if there is something small that you would like me to pay attention to while editing, please let me know.
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Where can I view full galleries of your work?
If you'd like to see a few full galleries to give you a better idea of what exactly you'll receive from a session, just shoot me an email at holly@aqueerphotog.com!
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