Close-up of a partially eaten cookie with a golden-brown crust and chocolate chips, set against a white background.
A nonbinary person with tattoos, wearing glasses, a sleeveless shirt, and jeans, sitting outdoors on grass and fallen leaves, with trees in the background. Shot by photographer Holly Stevens.
A woman and a young boy are by a small creek in a forest, with sunlight filtering through the trees. The boy is touching the water, and the woman is kneeling nearby watching him. By photographer Holly Stevens.

Luminous film photography capturing you just as you are

A dark, abstract, swirling design with curved arm-like shapes radiating from the center.
A person with light skin is shirtless, with various colorful flowers and eucalyptus arranged on their torso and waist, wearing light blue jeans. Shot by Seattle portrait photographer Holly Stevens.
A woman with dark skin and long black hair smiling, standing close to a man with long black hair, glasses, and a slight mustache, in front of a large bush with pink and red flowers. The woman is wearing a sleeveless purple dress, and the man is wearing a black jacket over a white shirt and dark green pants.
A person wearing an orange sweater holding a child in a green sweater among blooming branches of a flowering tree. By queer Seattle photographer Holly Stevens.

For all bodies

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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.

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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 .