Seattle Custom Home | Seattle Interior Photography

This contemporary custom home brings together clean architectural lines, warm natural materials, and thoughtfully considered interiors.

Designed by Roger MacPherson and Dan Buchser, with interiors by Kara Stupfel and construction by MacPherson Construction & Design, the home balances a strong architectural framework with a warm, inviting approach to residential design.

Natural wood, stone, expansive windows, and layered furnishings create a palette that feels both refined and relaxed. Throughout the home, contemporary architectural details are softened by tactile materials and carefully selected furnishings, creating spaces that feel sophisticated without becoming overly formal.

As a Seattle interior photographer, I focused on the relationship between the architecture, interiors, and natural light throughout the home. Wide architectural compositions establish the flow and proportions of each space, while closer images highlight the craftsmanship, material details, and thoughtful interior styling.

The result is a home where architecture and interiors feel completely integrated, with a restrained material palette and a strong emphasis on warmth, texture, and livability.

Design: Roger MacPherson & Dan Buchser
Interiors: Kara Stupfel
Builder: MacPherson Construction & Design
Photography: Emily Keeney

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

Transitional New Build | Seattle Interior Photographer

When McKith Interiors and Herron Homes invited me to photograph this beautifully crafted Seattle residence, the creative direction was clear: highlight the modern architectural details, honor the classic design elements, and celebrate the warm, lived-in elegance that both teams brought to life. This home is a seamless blend of thoughtful construction and refined styling — the kind of environment where clean lines, layered textures, and timeless choices work together effortlessly.

From the moment I stepped inside, the abundant windows and long, uninterrupted sight lines created a natural openness that was a dream to capture. Herron Homes’ architectural execution made every angle feel intentional, offering dynamic pathways for light to travel and revealing new layers within the space. Each room held a perspective where materials, textures, and structure interacted in quietly dramatic ways — the kind of detail that makes Seattle interior photography so rewarding.

Styling and furnishing from McKith Interiors added another dimension of depth and narrative. The mix of cozy, tactile accents and elevated, sophisticated pieces expressed the dual personality of the home: warm and inviting, yet undeniably polished. It’s the kind of design that feels luxurious without feeling precious — a space meant to be lived in, lingered in, and appreciated from every viewpoint. Haley, the owner and creative director, has a knack for blending vintage and antique items with contemporary high-end pieces to create an intelligent, wise, and inviting atmosphere.

As a Seattle interior photographer, I always prioritize natural light, and this project was no exception. Photographing the home entirely in natural light brought out its true essence — the softness of fabrics, the authenticity of tones, and the way sunlight shifts across surfaces throughout the day. Natural light reveals honest texture and color, allowing the construction details from Herron Homes and the furnishing and styling choices from McKith Interiors to shine in a way that feels real and connected to how the home is actually experienced.

This project wasn’t just documentation; it was visual storytelling. A celebration of modern design grounded in classic elements, elevated through expert craftsmanship and thoughtful interior styling. It’s the kind of collaboration that reminds me why I love Seattle interior photography — capturing spaces that feel warm, human, inspired, and beautifully layered, with every angle thoughtfully composed to reflect the character and lifestyle of the home.

Staging, furnishing & styling: McKith Interiors

Build: Herron Homes

Edmonds Traditional | Seattle Interior Photographer

With Seattle real estate being so competitive and limited, home satisfaction is sometimes best achieved by a renovation approach. When it comes to designing for a kitchen renovation, function and form are key. Sometimes, to move forward with joy, we need to look to the past to take hints from traditional design elements, while tuning them to a modern flow. I loved the way that Reanna Channer of Design to Elevate approached this project.

While the kitchen maintains a mostly while palette, it’s anything but sterile. The layered textures come from the floor-to-ceiling tile, combined with the cabinetry, built-in banquette, and elevated hardware finishes. This layered neutral approach continues through the living space, where definition is create by detail and texture. A natural wood theme carries throughout these spaces, too, reminding us of the soaring pine trees surrounding this Edmonds home and the trademark of our beautiful Pacific Northwest region.

I photographed this project in natural light, allowing for the minute textures to shine through. Allowing natural light to dictate the highlights and shadows creates a natural, inviting, immersive experience while viewing. My greatest hope is to convey a feeling through my images, and my best partner in doing so is utilizing light. There are quite a few steps in the editing process to make this approach successful, but it’s so worth it! (Just remind me to sit up straighter as I’m curled over my monitor editing.).

The styling for this project really helped bring the photoshoot to life. Reanna’s team did a great job bringing enough materials to work with. Everything felt native to the kitchen, even if it was produced for the shoot. Between each and every shot, there’s a meticulous rearranging of prop elements. I have my image previews up on an iPad screen, so the styling is truly a team approach. This takes time as well, but creates the most beautiful stories within the photos.

Feeling grateful for a brand new year and all the beautiful spaces I have yet to see!

This project was a winner of the Seattle Design Center NW Design Awards. See more here!