MATAU Photography

Want to book a couples session but unsure if it’s worth the investment? Here are some reasons on why it IS ✨

⤜ Every session is different and is tailored around YOUR love story. I’ll send out a thoughtfully crafted questionnaire to get to know you both better, and then get into the logistics.

⤜ Selecting the perfect OUTFIT can be a challenge, but don’t worry—I’ve got you covered! I’ll provide a helpful ‘What to Wear’ guide to make the process easier and, if needed, assist you in coordinating colors.

⤜ Choosing the perfect location or specific time for great lighting is tough—but don’t stress! Part of my job is to know these helpful tips already. So rest assured, I’ve got every detail covered, from selecting the perfect location to handling all the nitty-gritty aspects of planning your session, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for you & your partner!

⤜”But, what if we’re awkward and not good at posing?” Before our session, I always let my couples know to get comfortable—think of this as a date! I’ll give more prompts than poses, we want this experience to feel genuine and not forced. I’ll walk you through every single aspect of our session! You paid me so trust me, I GOT YOU.

⤜ Lastly, photoshoots are SO FUN! Come expectant of a great time, dressed and feeling your best while putting your trust in the person you hired. With me by your side giving creative direction, you’ll be like a pro in front of the camera!

⤜ If I’m not available or within your price range, I’ll email you a list of talented photographers in our area that I GUARANTEE will leave you feeling satisfied! Creativity knows no competition among artists, just a shared passion for expression and individuality.🫶✨🥹

So if you were to ask me, “is it worth booking a session?”
10000x yes! This is the best way to freeze memories in time and preserve them in tangible form. Photoshoots are always so worth it! Link in bio.🤍

Alisha + Aaron 🤍
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Last Stop: Tacoma🔥🇼🇸🇦🇸🇺🇸

Here’s another beautiful Mother’s Day session with my sweet friend and her baby🥹🤍
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These warm tones warm my heart!🥰
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I really need a social media manager because I have been slacking on posting on Facebook but man!!! Allow me to catch up hehe.🥹🤭
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Loved this Mothers Day session with this beautiful momma and her girls🤍 It’s Mothers Day Weekend everyone! How are you celebrating that special mother in your life?
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Didn’t even need to give prompts, S&J took over and I just followed🥹🤎 (I am a certified third-wheeler🫶🤣)
Thinking of a location for your couple’s session? Just plan a simple date and be yourselves🥰 you won’t even know I’m there📸
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Cynthia had me gasping every shot haha this mama to be came to serrrve, okay🔥🔥🔥
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Excited for this couple awaiting their bundle of joy on the way!
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I absolutely love maternity sessions. Book yours today if you’re preggo, ladies! Be confident in the body that’s growing your little human. You are BEAUTIFUL!🤎
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Booking link in bio🎉
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O le malaga e nofo ae olo…🍃
Cultural sessions with the beautiful 🇦🇸🇼🇸
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Sāmoan lā’ei by the talented Del Tunupopo
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Hello, everyone!!! Happy February!🌱🌻🌞 Just popping up to say how grateful I am for the amount of love and support I’ve received since revamping this page.

I wanted to share that I am currently booking limited amount of sessions these next couple of months before summer as I am a full time student and a first time momma. So if you have a session in mind that you’d like to book in the upcoming months, please schedule in advance instead of squeezing in last minute. Be mindful when booking as turn around times have varied as well—where it would usually take me less than a week to email client galleries, but now it can be anywhere from two weeks or less depending on the queue of sessions I am editing before yours. I am driven to give you the best experience and will do my best to get you your gallery in a timely manner!🤍

Please stay updated as I do plan on doing a giveaway soon! 👀 If you haven’t already, follow my IG for more updates as well. Thank you so much for being patient, my heart is exceedingly grateful and I am looking forward to freezing these special moments for you all this year!📸

With love,
Belle

Spontaneous sessions in the city with Alicia & Conor🤍

You don’t need a reason to book a couples session, just do it for the memories!🥰📸

Hi, to all who are new and who have been following and supporting me since the beginning.🫶

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Please leave a review if you have worked with me before. As I mentioned in the past, my page prior to this one got taken down when I wasn’t actively posting for a whole year last year due to brewing my little one.🤰I’ve lost all of my reviews I’ve built up since then.🥺 But that’s okay! With that being said, I am starting from scratch. I would LOVE to hear how your experience was with me, and I hope to maintain the same clientele, and gain a whole lot more as well! I’m looking forward to booking more sessions this year. Love you all!🥹📸

IM Artistry’s Master Class Makeup Event✨
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Haven’t properly introduced myself, here are some facts about myself:

❀Hi to all who are new here! My name is Lizabelle, call me Belle for short.
❀ Born and raised in American Samoa. I moved to WA on military orders.
❀ I LOVE Jesus. By His Grace I am saved.✞
❀ Wifey to Aundre (check out his barber page) and a boy mom to Zakai. I love my boys so much!
❀ I kicked off my photography journey when Aundre bought my first camera in 2019. I started with Sony and then saved up enough to convert to my first Canon. Without him, I wouldn’t have gotten my foot out the door to start pursuing what I really love. May I add that he also took these photos of me.🥰📸
❀ I’ve always loved capturing photos since I was in middle school. I was a super techy child. Back when MP3s/MP4s were cool, I would use my MP4’s camera to take flower photos, edit them on our computer and post them to my MySpace. Hopefully I find a pic to share. I also used to sneak my sister’s camera to take pics of my classmates in high school.😆
❀ I’m an Army veteran. Joined a little after high school as a medic and got out in Dec 2021. The military was one of the best experiences of my life, and is also where I’ve gained lifetime friendships.🫶
❀ I love KDramas. Watched them since I was a kid. When I got orders to be stationed in South Korea, I was so HYPE because I love the Korean culture.
❀ Weird fact, but if I weren’t pursuing photography, I think I would’ve been a phlebotomist or lab tech. When I was in the army, I loved drawing blood and giving IVs.😬
❀ I’m definitely an extrovert
❀ I would rather be behind the camera than in front of it, trying to change that this year
❀ I LOVE COFFEE! I’ve recently started cutting out Big Foot Java, because you’ll find me either at home, or at a BFJ drive thru.🫣
❀ I love helping others. Mental health is SO important to me. Which leads to my next point, if you feel overwhelmed with life or just need someone to talk to, my inbox is open! We are not meant to do life alone.🤍
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That’s all! I absolutely love what I do, and pray for continuous growth so I can better capture all these beautiful moments you choose to share with me. I love y’all!🥹

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! May God bless you all!🥰🤍

The Romans🎄🎁😍
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It’s my niece Jhoné’s first Christmas🥹 love this bunch so much.
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Athena + Setefano, with their plus one on the way.🤰🤍 When my sis hit me up for a maternity session, it was my duty to deliver.🫡🥹 The chemistry between these two made this session a hundred times better!
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If you’re pregnant and wondering if you should get a maternity shoot done, I highly recommend that you do! I remember being pregnant and debating whether or not to get photos done but when I did, I did not regret the decision one bit. I still look back at my maternity photos even after having my son. Maternity sessions not only make you fall more in love with your little love on the way, but it emphasizes the beauty of being a mother. You are carrying life within you and it is such a precious moment to freeze in time!📸 With that being said, book your maternity sesh with me! I’ll help you feel comfortable and beautiful, mama.😍🥰
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Bday session in the city 🏙

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Love is in the air especially this holiday season!😍❄️🎄
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Hi, everyone! Please refrain from messaging my personal page for bookings. DM my business page for availability or email me at [email protected] so I can better keep track of all inquiries. I will get back to you all the best that I can—as I have a high volume of shoots this season. This will be my last week shooting Christmas Minis, so please be patient and kind as I go through editing & responding to DMs/emails—all while shooting clients I already have booked this week.

Thank you and Happy Holidays!
—Belle🤍

Ringing in the holidays with the Jackson family🤍😍

I have some slots for Christmas minis! Message for details.

✨ Mr. and Mrs. Koria 🤍
✨ Loved shooting with these two! Couple sessions are always *chefs kiss*. Book your engagement shoot with me!📸😍
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✨Love when my pregnant mommas show up and show OUT!
✨If you’re pregnant and unsure of doing a maternity shoot—DO IT! You will always get direction if you don’t feel comfortable in front of the camera, and we will have fun bringing a vision to life! And it is so worth the memories.🤎

Feat. beautiful Kamo😍
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✨ Flashback Friday
✨Maternity Shoots are a fave📸

feat. The Jackson’s🤎
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I love me some maternity sessions!📸🤎

Excuse me while I repost all of my work lost from my old business page. Trying to rebuild!

Maternity shoot, but make it fierce🔥
Featuring my beautiful sister, Mirah.🤍

The Fouvales🤎
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