Business Details
23 Years
experience
Anchorage Professional Photographer for Family, Senior, and Branding Portraits
Family Art Photo has been capturing authentic, emotionally resonant portraits in Anchorage, Alaska since 2003. Founded by Wendi Bates, a lifelong Alaskan with nearly two decades of experience, we specialize in creating timeless imagery that reflects the deep connections between families, individuals, and professional teams. Our approach prioritizes natural interactions over rigid posing, ensuring each session feels relaxed and joyful while producing artwork designed to last generations.We serve local families, high school seniors, and business professionals through both studio and on-location photography, including custom branding sessions that align with clients' visual identities. Our process includes personalized consultations, professional editing, and curated presentations to help clients select the perfect images for their homes or professional profiles.
Services
Professional Headshots
Family Portraits
Senior Portraits
Branding Photography
Team Photos
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience photographing Alaskan families and professionals.
- Our sessions prioritize natural emotions over staged poses for authentic results.
- Customized senior photography highlights individual personalities and interests.
- We provide both studio and on-location shoots for flexible, personalized experiences.
- All images receive professional editing and artistic retouching for gallery-quality results.
Services
Professional Headshots
Professional headshots capture your personal brand with polished, studio-quality images. Ideal for business professionals and teams, these sessions focus on creating versatile portraits that align with your visual identity. Our lighting and composition techniques ensure consistent, flattering results suitable for websites, LinkedIn profiles, and corporate directories.
Family Portraits
Custom family portrait sessions document your unique relationships through artful, natural compositions. Available in-studio or on-location, we create timeless images that highlight genuine interactions. Our process includes wardrobe guidance, posing suggestions, and multiple backdrop options to ensure your family's personality shines through in every photograph.
Senior Portraits
Senior portrait sessions celebrate individuality through personalized locations and styling. We work with students to incorporate hobbies, sports, and personal interests into their photo sessions. The package includes multiple outfit changes, location scouting, and specialty props to create a unique visual story for graduation announcements and keepsakes.
Branding Photography
Branding photography services create cohesive visual identities for businesses through strategic portrait composition. We collaborate with companies to develop imagery that reflects their brand values, including team photos, office environment shots, and lifestyle content. Sessions include pre-shoot consultations to align with marketing goals and brand guidelines.
Team Photos
Professional team photography sessions accommodate groups of all sizes with customized arrangements. Whether for sports teams, corporate departments, or event groups, we use specialized lighting and composition techniques to ensure every individual appears clearly in the final image. Sessions include multiple poses and background options for comprehensive coverage.
People
Wendi Bates
Founder & Lead Photographer
Wendi Bates is an Anchorage-based portrait photographer with 20 years of experience capturing Alaskan families and professionals. Her work focuses on emotional authenticity and timeless composition, earning recognition as one of Alaska's premier portrait artists. She personally oversees every session and post-production process.
Questions
How do I book a photo session?
Book through our online scheduler or contact the studio directly to reserve your session date and time.
What are your studio hours?
Sessions are available by appointment during optimal lighting conditions for photography.
What does the session fee include?
The $225 fee covers consultation, photography time, and a private image presentation with music accompaniment.
How many images will we receive?
We select and edit 20-30 best images from your session for final selection during the presentation.
Do you offer on-location photography?
Yes, we provide both studio sessions and on-location shoots at Anchorage-area locations.