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Timeless imagery that honors your legacy, from Seattle and beyond

Life, as it's lived

A Personal Approach Grounded in Your Everyday Life

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.

two dogs look up at the camera
mother watches her son reach for his father's hand
little girl wearing a red beret points at a red tulip
mother, father, and daughter smile while they look up at a disco ball

Compassionate, Honest Photography for Families

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.

little boy holding a wooden bowl, trying to scoop water from a pond

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.

family photo: mother and father are smiling; son holds his baby sister while he smiles at the camera
pre-teen boy, sitting on his bed and wearing his medals, looks down at a basketball while he holds it

Client Love

woman braids leaves while her husband holds it; their son looks at the leaves with curiosity

"We are so grateful to have worked with Charissa for our first family photoshoot at home. She joined us during a very special moment—our traditional Hawaiian land blessing ceremony to welcome spring—and was incredibly respectful and mindful throughout. 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. We will treasure these photographs as a timeless reminder of this chapter in our lives, as we continue to grow our family and nurture our home."
 

~ Alyssa

Let's create timeless family pictures

Purple Butterfly is 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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