About

Little kids opened my eyes to how quickly life changes. Photos of my family are everything to me. As a mom of five, I know how easy it is to spend every day documenting everyone else while rarely stepping into the frame. I photograph families so parents can be part of their most cherished photographs, not just behind the scenes.

Every photo session is a small time capsule. This exact version of your family will never exist again. Before long, the toddler who insisted on being carried will run ahead. The kid who hid behind your legs will grin at the camera. There may be another baby, another home, another chapter. These ordinary seasons become extraordinary with time, and it’s my mission to help you hold onto them.

My work is shaped by a background in graphic design, photographing weddings and families since 2008, and raising five energetic boys of my own. I love photographs that feel both beautiful and genuine, with thoughtful composition, real connection, and personalities that shine through. Kids don’t need to sit still to create meaningful photographs. I capture families the way I’d want mine captured. 

In my free time, you might find me wandering estate sales, camping with my family, working in my garden, hunting down good coffee and pastries, exploring new cities with my camera, planning a party, or trying to keep up with my boys on bikes and scooters. 

Based in Gig Harbor, Washington, serving the Seattle–Tacoma area, and always happy to travel.

I’d love to hear your vision for your dream family photos!

Email: juliamanchik@gmail.com
Instagram: @juliamanchik