ETHAN AVERY
WASHINGTON STATE PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER
RADIATING CONNECTION AND WARMTH.
AUTHENTIC MOMENTS COMPOSED WITH PURPOSE.
I help guide you into beautiful photos with 3 simple steps
Step 1. Dream & Connect, “I want my photos to look like…”
We start with a quick, simple consultation (by phone or video). You tell me what memories you want to create and how you want to feel when you look at your photos (joyful, proud, relaxed). I'll answer all your questions and help tailor the perfect session for your vision. (Or leave it up to me if that’s easier)
Step 2. Relax & Be Real “What do I do with my hands?”
I handle all the technical details - lighting, location, and posing guidance. Your only job is to relax, be yourself, and connect with your loved ones (or enjoy a moment of self-confidence). I give gentle, natural direction to capture genuine smiles and authentic emotion. Shoot days are filled with good vibes, lots of corny jokes, and sometimes a little walking!
Step 3. Love & Preserve “When will the photos be done?”
1-3 weeks later (project dependent) you view your personalized gallery of images. Usually I include extras to choose from, and then I guide you through selecting your favorites and choosing the perfect way to display them. You walk away with tangible memories that will last a lifetime!
Services I offer
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SENIORS & GRAD
Celebrate this milestone with tasteful, professional senior and graduate portraits tailored to reflect your personality and achievements. My sessions combine relaxed direction with expert lighting and composition to produce images that look natural, confident, and timeless.
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ENGAGEMENT & ANNIVERSARY
Commemorate your love with engagement and anniversary photos that feel authentic, timeless, and uniquely yours. Whether you’re marking the beginning of your life together or celebrating years of commitment, these sessions capture the genuine emotions, details, and stories that matter.
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WEDDINGS & ELOPEMENTS
Your wedding is a story. Intimate moments, candid laughter, and the small gestures that make your relationship unique. My wedding and elopement photography captures that story with a clean, timeless aesthetic that feels both genuine and refined. I focus on real emotion, thoughtful composition, and natural light to create images that look beautiful now and decades from now.
What others have to say
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“Wouldn’t have gotten my photos done by anyone else! Ethan is extremely talented! I’ve loved every photoshoot he has taken of me! In love with these photos for my graduation!”
- Ellora
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"Ethan is the best! After shooting multiple times with him, I can confidently say that I am always so happy with the photos I get back and he’s always the first person I think of when I need to shoot! Extremely professional and always makes the experience fun, comfortable, & easy"
- Hannah
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“Literally the most wonderful photographer!! The pictures he took made me feel so pretty & he is vibrant and made me feel so comfortable around him!! 10/10.”
- Nika
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"highly recommend! Great photographer! He also is funny and will make you laugh throughout taking pictures”
- Jessica
So nice to meet you!
My name is Ethan Avery
Most people have already seen what portrait photography looks like, but not what it feels like.
You’ve outgrown the cookie-cutter images and trendy presets. You want something with heart and artistry. You want photographs that look editorial but feel authentically you.
That’s where I come in.
I create imagery that blends timeless design with genuine emotion, so your story is captured with both beauty and honesty.
My approach is calm, intentional, and deeply collaborative.
From your first inquiry to the final gallery, I’m here to make the experience effortless - guiding, directing, and helping you feel fully present every step of the way.
I’m Ethan, an editorial portrait photographer based in Washington State. I believe your photographs should feel like art, but more importantly, feel like you. This isn’t about snapping a few pics; it’s about creating a lasting legacy.
