Engagement Session — $450
Ninety minutes of unscripted exploration in your favorite forest or coastline, delivered with fifty edited high-resolution images ready within three weeks.
Family Portrait Session — $350
One hour capturing authentic family movement in natural daylight, focused on real connection and unprompted laughter without stiff studio arrangements.
Full Wedding Collection — $2,500
Up to eight hours of unobtrusive documentary coverage across Seattle and Puget Sound, including timeline guidance, full-resolution digital gallery, and personal print rights.
Unscripted Stories in Pacific Light
Based in Seattle, Lumina Story began with a commitment to unhurried, natural storytelling. The truest photographs emerge between formal moments—a quiet glance during rain, unprompted laughter, and coastal wind through cedar branches.
We guide you through Pacific Northwest weather, locations, and timelines so you can stay fully present with the people who matter most.
Real Days, Remembered Honestly
Working with Lumina felt like spending the afternoon with an old friend. Our wedding photos look like how the day actually felt—intimate, joyful, and completely unforced.
Elena & Marcus, Olympic Peninsula
We usually dread family photos with our toddlers, but our session at Discovery Park was relaxed and fun. The resulting portraits are genuine treasures we will cherish forever.
The Chen Family, Seattle
From our rainy engagement shoot to our reception in Snoqualmie, every image captured genuine emotion. The turnaround time was prompt and the gallery blew us away.
Sarah & Julian, Snoqualmie
Galleries deliver within four to six weeks, with preview frames sent within forty-eight hours. Sessions require a twenty-five percent deposit to secure your date.
Clear expectations for your Pacific Northwest wedding or portrait session, from our initial conversation through final heirloom gallery delivery.
What is your gallery turnaround time?
Portrait sessions arrive within three weeks. For full wedding collections, you will receive an editorial sneak peek within 72 hours, followed by your completed private online gallery within six to eight weeks.
Do you charge travel fees across Washington?
Travel across the greater Seattle area, Bainbridge Island, and Tacoma is included in all base collections. For the Olympic Peninsula, North Cascades, or San Juan Islands, we charge only direct ferry fares or modest standard mileage.
How does the booking deposit work?
To secure your date on our calendar, we require a 30% retainer alongside a signed digital contract. The remaining balance is split and due thirty days prior to your celebration or scheduled portrait session.
How many final photographs will we receive?
Have a Different Question?
We prioritize intention over artificial volume. Portrait sessions typically receive 50 to 80 carefully color-graded files, while eight-hour wedding days yield between 500 and 800 timeless, high-resolution documentary frames with personal printing rights.
Every celebration is distinct. We are always happy to discuss bespoke timelines, ferry logistics, or custom destination packages.
What should we wear for our session?
Choose breathable, textured natural fabrics such as linen, wool, and washed cotton in muted earthy palettes that harmonise with regional greenery. We provide a tailored styling guide and encourage dressing comfortably for movement in the outdoors.