A Thoughtful Renovation in Issaquah | Interior Photography

Some homes feel collected over time, with a mix of natural materials, vintage pieces, and thoughtful details that make them feel personal rather than overly designed.

This Issaquah home, a collaboration between Brooke Solinsky of Brooke Anne Studio and Jen Tamblin of Drift Interior Architecture, is a beautiful example.

The renovation reimagined an older, compartmentalized home into a warm, layered space designed around family life. Natural stone, white oak, unlacquered brass, and rich, earthy colors bring depth and character throughout, while thoughtful changes to the layout make the home feel more connected and functional.

I photographed the home to capture the details that make it special, from the material combinations in the kitchen to the quieter moments throughout the living spaces.

A Collaboration in Design

What makes this project particularly special is the collaboration behind it. Brooke brought a clear vision for the home, while Jen helped translate that vision into a thoughtful architectural plan. The result feels personal and timeless, balancing classic European influences with the character of the Pacific Northwest.

The renovation also marked the beginning of a new chapter for Brooke, inspiring her to pursue her own design business, Brooke Anne Studio.

The home was recently featured in Rue Magazine, sharing the story behind the renovation and the people who brought it to life.

Interior Photography in Seattle and Beyond

I love working with interior designers and architects who approach their projects with this level of intention. My approach to interiors photography focuses on natural light, thoughtful composition, and the materials and details that give each space its own character.

Based in Seattle, I photograph residential and hospitality projects throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Project Credits

Interior Design: Brooke Anne Studio
Architectural Design: Drift Interior Architecture
Featured In: Rue Magazine

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Vale Matcha | Commercial Interior Photography in Seattle

A Thoughtful Take on a Matcha Bar in Belltown

Located in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood, Vale Matcha brings a considered design perspective to the matcha bar experience. Designed by Design Well Spent, the space offers an opportunity to explore how thoughtful interiors shape the way we experience a place.

I photographed the space with an emphasis on the details, materials, and overall atmosphere, capturing the interior in a way that feels true to the design.

Design in the Details

The spaces I’m most drawn to are the ones where every decision feels intentional. From the overall composition to the smaller finishing details, good design creates a sense of cohesion without needing to overcomplicate things.

Photographing hospitality spaces is about more than documenting the interior. It's about capturing the feeling of being there and the elements that make a place distinctive.

For DWS, I focused on the relationship between the interior design and the experience of the space, creating a collection of images that showcase the work of the design team while giving the brand visual content for its own marketing.

Hospitality Photography in Seattle

I work with interior designers, hospitality brands, and creative businesses to create editorial photography that showcases their spaces and tells a story about their work.

Whether photographing a neighborhood café, a thoughtfully designed restaurant, or a boutique hotel, my approach centers on natural light, considered composition, and the details that give a space its character.

I'm always excited to collaborate with designers and independent brands who care about the visual identity of their spaces.

Project Credits

Design: Design Well Spent
Location: Vale Matcha, Belltown, Seattle

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Shoreline Kitchen Photography | Seattle Interior Photographer

This warm, functional kitchen remodel in Shoreline, Washington was designed around the realities of everyday family life. Originally built in 2001, the home had good bones but a dated, builder-grade kitchen that no longer worked for the family. BB Meyer Design reimagined the kitchen and adjoining sitting room as a more cohesive, functional space designed to grow with their family.

The renovation centered around improving both the flow and functionality of the space. An awkward peninsula was removed in favor of a central island, circulation was reworked, and a custom pantry wall was added to provide much-needed storage. A nearby dining room bar also adds a practical spot for entertaining.

The palette is warm and understated, with painted cabinetry in Sherwin-Williams Natural Linen paired with Cambria Dovestone Quartz countertops and backsplash. The quartz was carried around the kitchen window, creating a subtle architectural frame while keeping the overall space light and cohesive. Competition Cabinets built the custom cabinetry.

The goal was never to create a kitchen that felt overly precious. Instead, the design embraces the messiness and movement of real family life while still feeling elevated and considered. Warm materials, layered details, and thoughtful storage make the space both beautiful and genuinely usable.

I photographed the project for Rue, focusing on the details that make the renovation work so well: the relationship between the kitchen and adjoining spaces, the warmth of the materials, the functionality built into the cabinetry, and the everyday moments that make the space feel lived in.

The project was featured in Rue's Rooms We Love series in May 2026, with interior design by BB Meyer Design and photography by Emily Keeney.

Interior Design: BB Meyer Design
Cabinetry: Competition Cabinets
Publication: Rue
Photography: Emily Keeney

Bainbridge Island Interior Photography | Emily Keeney

Photographed for Seattle magazine, this Bainbridge Island home is a study in modern architecture, natural light, and the quiet beauty of life on the water.

Located on the west side of Bainbridge Island, the 3,200-square-foot home was designed by architect Peter Brachvogel as a long-term “legacy” home, with a strong emphasis on durability, sustainability, and connection to the surrounding landscape. The owners, Dilip Wagle and Darshana Shanbhag, envisioned it as a second home where they could slow down, spend time outdoors, and feel immersed in the rhythms of the water and surrounding natural environment.

Large windows and expansive openings make the landscape feel like an extension of the interior. Throughout the home, clean architectural lines are balanced by warm wood, collected artwork, sculptural furnishings, and a restrained palette that keeps the focus on the views beyond.

The home was built in 2012 and refreshed in 2020 with an emphasis on sustainable materials and systems, including radiant-heated concrete floors and a geothermal heating system. Its substantial roof overhangs protect the cedar exterior while also shaping the way natural light enters the home.

For the interiors, the owners wanted to maintain a feeling of light and space while incorporating an eclectic collection of art inspired by nature and modern interpretations of humanity. The result is contemporary but relaxed, with the feeling of a true retreat rather than a highly formal second residence.

As an interior and architectural photographer, this project was especially rewarding to photograph because the architecture and landscape are so intertwined. The strongest images often came from allowing the spaces to breathe and letting the water, trees, changing light, and surrounding landscape become part of the composition.

The home was featured in the March/April 2025 issue of Seattle magazine in the story “Tide and True.”

Publication: Seattle magazine
Feature: Tide and True
Architecture: Peter Brachvogel
Photography: Emily Keeney

Read the feature in Seattle magazine