by lailamckinley

Hey there, I’m Laila, Seattle-based portraitist

When I began experimenting with 35mm film photography in high school more than ten years ago, the people in my life quickly became my favorite subjects to photograph, blossoming a love for portraiture

Comparing to digital photography, film’s manual depth and gorgeous grain immortalizes special moments with a timeless look and feel

I take pride centering nature in my work; my admiration and knowledge of local plants create beautiful, unique, and perfectly-timed portrait backdrops year-round

Film sessions start at $250 for 45 minutes and 15 final photos

Now offering digital portrait packages

starting at $175 for 45 minutes and 15 final photos

✓ Sneak peeks within 48 hours of your shoot

✓ Receive your full, edited gallery in 5-7 business days

✓ Photos are uploaded into a folder that never expires or deletes

✓ Minor imperfections and undesired scenery are Photoshopped with care and detail

✓ Photoshoots come with 2 Instagram-ready digital collages highlighting your best shots and little details

✓ Same artistic eye and direction of film, but more affordable and yields higher resolution images

✓ Add analog aspects like 36 film exposures for a vintage feel or 8 Polaroid photos to take home same day

Words of Praise

“Laila was the perfect choice for our wedding day. She brings so much care, intention, and artistry to her work. From start to finish, she was a joy to work with. Warm, professional, and deeply thoughtful, she captured our vision beautifully and helped us embrace every moment, even the unexpected rain. If you’re looking for timeless, heartfelt photos to cherish forever, Laila is the one.”

“Laila is incredibly gifted, she came to our venue with never having stepped foot at the location before, but in minutes was able to visualize the backdrop, the lightning, and our poses. Each time I look at our wedding photos, I can feel the excitement, the joy, and Laila rooting for us the entire time.”

“I cannot imagine my wedding day being photographed by anyone other than Laila. Her attention to detail and intentional directing of the photoshoot was one of a kind; she knew exactly how to instruct everyone, and she did it with such warmth and good spirits. Laila's kind and gentle demeanor is what really brought my special day to a whole other level. When I look at the gorgeous photos, I can't help but romanticize my wedding even more. I would highly recommend Laila if you are looking for someone who can capture your special moment.”

Nature-Centered 35mm Portraiture by Laila Mckinley