Business Details
28 Years
experience
Newborn & Family Photographer in Olympia, WA
Fairies & Frogs Photography was founded in 1998 by Anne Paich, who has dedicated her career to capturing the fleeting moments of newborns, babies, and families. With over 23 years of experience and a portfolio of over 8,000 families served, we specialize in newborn, maternity, milestone, and birthday photography. Our studio in Olympia, Washington, is equipped with curated props and backdrops to create timeless, heirloom-quality portraits. Anne's expertise, combined with a baby-led approach, ensures each session is stress-free and tailored to the unique needs of every family.We are committed to professionalism, holding licenses and insurance, and maintaining a registered business with the state of Washington. Our work has been featured in local medical offices, publications, and even a Seahawks game-day brochure. Beyond photography, we offer workshops to train aspiring photographers in newborn techniques. Our mission is to preserve the magic of life's earliest moments through artistry and technical excellence.
Services
Newborn Photography
Maternity Photography
Milestone Sessions
Birthday Photography
Imagination Sessions
Newborn Workshops
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have 23 years of experience photographing over 8,000 newborns and families.
- Our studio offers curated props and backdrops for unique, timeless portraits.
- We use a baby-led approach to ensure stress-free, safe photography sessions.
- We provide all necessary session materials, including clothing and accessories.
- We hold professional licenses and insurance for client protection.
What people say
Amazing with newborns
Pictures turned out beautifully
Amazing experience
Works on baby's time
Made us comfortable
Services
Newborn Photography
Our newborn photography sessions capture the delicate beauty of infants using a baby-led approach. With 23 years of experience and over 5,000 newborns photographed, we create timeless portraits in our Olympia studio. Sessions include professional styling, props, and safety-certified posing techniques to ensure both artistic quality and infant comfort.
Maternity Photography
Maternity sessions celebrate the beauty of pregnancy through elegant studio or outdoor photography. Clients choose from curated gowns and settings to create images that highlight their journey to motherhood. Our 1.5-hour sessions include styling consultations and digital artistry to produce timeless maternity portraits.
Milestone Sessions
Milestone photography documents infants' developmental stages from 3 months to 18 months. These sessions capture key moments like first smiles, sitting up, and early steps. Our studio provides themed props and backdrops to create cohesive visual narratives of a child's first year.
Birthday Photography
Birthday sessions specialize in first birthday celebrations with themed cake smash photography. Packages include multiple set designs, professional styling, and all-party coordination. Sessions incorporate traditional portraits, themed backdrops, and cleanup photos to create comprehensive birthday memories.
Imagination Sessions
Imagination sessions transform children into storybook characters through themed photography. Using custom digital composites, we create fantasy worlds that reflect each child's personality. Sessions combine natural portraits with artistic digital enhancements to produce magical, personalized imagery for ages 1-12.
People
Anne Paich
Photographer & Owner
Anne Paich has specialized in newborn and family photography for 23 years, serving over 8,000 families. She combines technical expertise with artistic vision to create timeless portraits, holding professional licenses and insurance. Her work has been featured in local medical offices and publications.
Questions
What age range do you photograph for newborn sessions?
Newborn sessions are best scheduled between 5-14 days after birth to capture natural poses and sleepy behavior. We accommodate slightly older infants with adjusted posing techniques.
Do you provide clothing and props for sessions?
Yes, we provide all necessary props, wraps, and accessories for newborn and maternity sessions. Clients may bring personal items for milestone or birthday sessions.
How long does a typical session last?
Newborn sessions typically take 2-3 hours to accommodate baby's needs. Milestone and maternity sessions average 1-1.5 hours, with birthday sessions lasting 1-2 hours depending on package.
What safety measures do you follow for newborn photography?
We prioritize safety with trained spotters for all posed photography, sanitized props, and temperature-controlled studio conditions. Sessions follow baby-led timing to ensure comfort and safety.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, we offer flexible payment plans with 4, 5, or 6 installments. A 50% deposit reserves your session date, with remaining balance due before the session.
Can family members be included in sessions?
Yes, parent and sibling involvement is encouraged. All packages include options for family portraits, with additional time available for extended family compositions.
