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At-home family photography in Seattle, WA

Creating timeless imagery that honors your legacy

Life, as it's lived

We start each session by getting to know your family—your values, routines, and the moments that matter most. Specializing in at-home photography, we make pictures of everyday memories like messy breakfasts, playful art time, and weekend music jams so you can remember how life really felt.

A Personal Approach Grounded in Your Everyday Life

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Compassionate, Honest Photography for Families

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We offer documentary-style family photography that celebrates your family just as you are, whether chaotic, quiet, or somewhere in between. With a relaxed, present approach, we create space for genuine moments and connection to unfold naturally.

Preserving Family Legacies, Uplifting Community Stories

With a background in documentary photography, we see family photography as a way to preserve both personal and collective history. For underrepresented communities especially, documenting everyday life becomes a powerful act of legacy-building and belonging.

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Client Love

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Charissa was incredibly respectful and mindful throughout our first family photo shoot at home. With a spirited toddler and a 170-pound dog in the mix, things could have easily become chaotic, but Charissa remained calm, professional, and remarkably patient from start to finish. The images she delivered were stunning—full of emotion and a true reflection of what matters most to our family." 
 

~ Alyssa

Let's create timeless family pictures

My name's Charissa Soriano, and I'm the photographer behind Purple Butterfly. 
We're here to honor your everyday moments, documenting the real connections, quiet rituals, and joyful rhythms that make your family’s story worth remembering.

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Follow along for tender moments and sweet chaos

Purple Butterfly

Family Photographer in

Seattle, WA

© 2025 by Purple Butterfly.

Purple Butterfly is a Seattle-based family photography practice led by Charissa Soriano, a Filipina documentary photographer and visual storyteller. We specialize in at-home family photography rooted in legacy, joy, and intimacy. Our collaborative sessions are designed to make you feel safe and seen, and we offer heirloom photo books to help preserve your family's story for generations.

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