Business Details
16 Years
experience
Professional Newborn & Family Photography in Palmer, Alaska
As the founder of Susan Wetlesen Photography, I bring 15 years of dedicated experience in capturing life's most precious moments. Our studio specializes in newborn, maternity, and family photography, focusing on authentic, unposed interactions that reflect your unique family dynamics. Understanding the challenges of photographing young children, we employ patient, adaptive techniques to ensure comfort and natural expression. Our services extend to special events like courthouse weddings and our signature Santa Experience, which combines fine art photography with heirloom-quality products. Clients consistently praise our ability to create warm, stress-free environments while delivering timeless images that preserve generational memories.Every session is tailored to your family's needs, emphasizing emotional connection over rigid posing. We prioritize client satisfaction through transparent communication, from initial consultation to final product delivery. Our studio's investment in professional-grade equipment and curated props ensures consistently exceptional results. Located in Palmer, Alaska, we serve families seeking to document their journey through high-quality, meaningful photography. With a commitment to continuous improvement, we stay current with industry trends while maintaining our core philosophy of capturing genuine human connection.
Services
Newborn Photography
Maternity Sessions
Family Portraits
Santa Experience
Maternity Photography
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- 15 years specializing in newborn and family photography
- Expertise handling all age groups from newborns to teens
- Personalized sessions in a warm, stress-free studio environment
- Heirloom-quality fine art products available
- Proven ability capturing authentic, unposed family connections
What people say
Patient with babies
Beautiful heirloom products
Stress-free environment
Capture genuine moments
Exceptional results
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialized newborn sessions focus on capturing delicate details and natural interactions. Our studio provides professional-grade props, wraps, and accessories while maintaining strict safety protocols. Parents appreciate our flexible approach that accommodates baby's needs, resulting in timeless images that preserve early developmental stages. Sessions include professional editing and multiple print-ready digital files.
Maternity Sessions
Maternity photography celebrates the beauty of pregnancy through artistic compositions. Sessions emphasize emotional connection and body positivity, offering guidance on posing and wardrobe selection. Clients receive high-resolution images suitable for wall art and family albums. Our studio provides specialized maternity wear and prop selections to enhance the celebratory atmosphere.
Family Portraits
Custom family sessions capture multi-generational connections in natural settings. We specialize in coordinating complex group dynamics while maintaining authentic expressions. Sessions include location scouting assistance and wardrobe coordination guidance. Final products range from digital collections to premium wall galleries that become family heirlooms.
Santa Experience
Exclusive fine art Santa sessions feature personalized letters, elf interactions, and heirloom gifts. Limited November appointments include custom props and handcrafted art products. Each session produces museum-quality prints and ornaments designed to last generations. Advance booking required for this seasonal offering.
Maternity Photography
People
Susan Wetlesen
Photographer & Studio Owner
Professional photographer with 15 years specializing in newborn, maternity, and family portraiture. Known for patient approach with children and eye for authentic moments. Studio owner and lead photographer in Palmer, Alaska.
Questions
What should we wear for our family photo session?
We recommend coordinating colors rather than matching exactly. Bring multiple outfit options that reflect your family's personality and comfort level.
How long does a newborn photography session take?
Sessions typically last 2-3 hours to accommodate baby's needs, including feeding and soothing breaks while capturing various poses and setups.
What safety measures do you use for newborn photography?
All sessions follow strict safety protocols with professional equipment and spotters. We never leave infants unattended and prioritize natural posing techniques.
Do you offer print products or just digital files?
We provide both high-resolution digital files and premium print products including albums, canvases, and framed artwork using archival materials.
How far in advance should we book Santa sessions?
Santa Experience slots fill quickly - we recommend booking by early October for November appointments to secure preferred time slots.
What happens if our baby is fussy during the session?
Our experienced team works at the baby's pace, taking breaks as needed. We have soothing techniques and props to help create calm, natural expressions.
