Over the last 15 years we’ve had the honor of shooting over 1,000 wonderful events and portrait sessions in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, and we still see each and every one as exciting and new! Contact us to ensure your photographs are nothing short of stunning and full of memorable moments that capture the real you.
About
We are Tania and Ken of Azzura Photography, a boutique photography studio located in Bellevue, WA. We bring all of our skill and passion to our work, we put the families who trust us first, and we treat every client as someone special to us. We know that extraordinary photography requires practice, talent, and compassion in order to capture spontaneous moments and spectacular portraits that never looked fake or forced. Over the years delivering exceptional photography and an outstanding experience has simply become second nature to us.
We specialize in the ‘Illustrative’ style of photography. Blending the best of our photojournalistic approach with fun, relaxed group photography, we focus on real life as it unfolds through the lens of our own unmistakable artistic vision. The result is effortless, natural looking photographs that truly capture your story. Our distinctive approach has won us many awards and international recognition, and we are thrilled to say we've been chosen as "Seattle's Top Photographer" 8 years in a row by Seattle Bride Magazine and named "The Best of the Best" by Grace Ormonde Magazine.
Meet the Shepards
Who we are
create images that inspire, illuminate, and innovate
as artists
use our gifts to improve lives through passion projects
as influencers
give our best, seek to improve, make our clients deliriously happy
as entrepreneurs
our values
Animal lover. Obsessed with bikes of all kinds. Inspired by nature. Fitness enthusiast. Dedicated father.
ken
Azzura mascot. Will do anything for a cashew. Dating a crow (yes, really.) Escape artist. Loves to cuddle.
margarita
Loves to travel. Voracious reader. Inspired by new ideas. Foodie. Loyal friend and enthusiastic encourager.
tania
We met at a photography retreat in 2003, and after a year of long-distance dating we said 'I do' in an intimate ceremony at Salish Lodge by Snoqualmie Falls.
We love animals! Over the years our 'extended family' has included our beloved mascot cockatoo, the world's cutest kitty, a beautiful horse named Crackerjack, 7 friendly hens, a series of beta fish, and even a prized gecko.
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Ken makes a wicked-good soy latte (and brings one to Tania in-bed every morning).
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Ken spends his free nights playing base guitar with his rock band, 'Comedy of Terrors'. They’ve released six CDs of original music, and have even performed internationally at Oktoberfest in Germany.
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Tania's favorite time of the day is cuddling with Margarita right before bedtime. Our feathered friend burrows into a giant fluffy blanket and snuggles while we enjoy our favorite TV shows.
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Ken has gone on a camping trip to Lake Chelan with his daughter Michelle every year since she was born.
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Tania estimates she has eaten at least 3 times her body weight in chocolate, a delicious fact for which she has no regrets.
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As a part of our passion for life and family, we commit a portion of our revenue to giving back. Locally, we contribute through our photography to many organizations such as Race for the Cure and Operation Homefront. Internationally, we partner with extraordinary programs such as Doctors without Borders and World Vision that focus on improving the long-term health and well-being of the communities they serve. Azzura Photography is committed to providing over $10,000 annually in essential medical supplies, antibiotics, and emergency aid to those in need and we couldn’t be more grateful to have that opportunity.
This year we have added a micro-farming project to our list of passions which provides dairy livestock for children in developing countries. Farm animals (like our own wonderful hens), are a source of joy, nutrition, and income in places where these basics are absent. We love this charity for providing children with chickens and goats, and giving them a chance to learn about raising livestock while getting the nutrition that is so vital for their future and growth.
Passion Projects
