
Full Color Family Photography in Spokane Washington
What Is Full Color Family Photography?
Full color family photography uses intentional lighting, location, wardrobe, and editing to create portraits with rich, natural color while keeping skin tones and family connections at the center of the image. At my Nine Mile Falls studio near Spokane, these sessions can use indoor studios, outdoor settings, or both depending on the look your family wants.
How Full Color Family Photography Works
Full color portraits are not simply about making every color brighter. The goal is to balance skin tones, clothing, backgrounds, light, and contrast so the image feels lively without looking artificial. Color can also help set the mood of a portrait, from soft garden tones to richer studio backgrounds or seasonal outdoor settings.
Read the full article: The Full Color Family Photography Style
Experience and Portrait Accreditation
I hold Associate Level Accreditation from The Portrait Masters. That training and evaluation inform how I plan color, lighting, posing, and location choices around the people in front of the camera rather than forcing every family into the same look.
Indoor Studio Options for Full Color Family Portraits
The indoor studios offer different backgrounds, textures, furniture, and lighting possibilities for full color family portraits. The Old Cabin Studio, Grey Studio, White Studio, Apothecary Studio, and Greenhouse Studio each create a different visual feel, which gives families several options without leaving the property.
Outdoor Full Color Family Portraits
The five-acre property also offers outdoor settings with very different color palettes, including the vintage truck, flower gardens, vineyard, and old warehouse gate. These locations can add seasonal color, texture, and depth while still keeping the focus on your family.
Explore the KTP indoor studios and outdoor photography venues near Spokane.
Hair and Makeup Options
Professional hair and makeup are available on-site for family members who want that added preparation before the session. The goal is a polished look that still feels like you and works naturally with the color, wardrobe, and setting chosen for your portraits.
Planning a Full Color Family Photography Session
A full color session can be tailored around the season, wardrobe, studio choice, and outdoor locations that best fit your family. Contact Kelly Tareski Photography to talk through ideas, or browse the Spokane family photography portfolio for inspiration.
Full Color Family Photography FAQs
Does full color photography mean heavily saturated editing?
No. The goal is balanced, natural-looking color with healthy skin tones and enough contrast to give the portrait energy without making it look artificial.
Can we use both indoor and outdoor settings?
Yes. Depending on the session plan, combining an indoor studio with an outdoor location can create more visual variety while keeping a consistent family look.
