Lisa’s motto is to “Live life with Strength, Love, and Adventure!” It is even tattooed on her arm as a daily reminder!
Born and raised in Washington, and now living on Puget Sound on her boat, MV Our Dance, she seeks out any adventure outdoors: kayaking down a waterway, hiking and backpacking along endless trails, listening to the waves crash while sleeping on the beach, biking a gorgeous trail, traveling by motorhome in foreign countries, or just casting off lines to see where the Salish Sea takes her, but she is doing it all, camera in one hand and her husband’s hand in the other!
As a photography educator, local and world travel, landscape and portrait photographer, Lisa has a burning passion for photography and living a purposeful life. She loves sharing what she sees, feels, and experiences to bring the World to people who cannot see it themselves and then to inspire others to seek out their own beautiful places and adventures. After her son’s suicide, she is determined and driven to share and remind everyone that there IS still beauty, hope and good in this world!
She also love to celebrate people! Portraits are an amazing way to keep your memories alive and to hold on to your moments! Her portrait photography finds and captures the uniqueness and personality of each individual person that she photographs!
Contact Lisa with any questions or to book a portrait session! Be sure to check out her "Workshops and Events Page" to help YOU along with your own photography journey!
Thank you for being here!
What people are saying:
Tanice M:
A Review of Lisa Mize Photography: Capturing Memories with Warmth and Fun!
Hiring Lisa Mize Photography for our family photo session was an absolute delight! Not only did the final images turn out fantastic, exceeding our expectations, but the entire experience itself was enjoyable and engaging for everyone involved.
Lisa has a truly special talent for putting people at ease. She created a fun and relaxed atmosphere, allowing our family to be ourselves and truly connect with each other in front of the camera. This genuine connection shines through in the photos, which capture our personalities and relationships in a beautiful and authentic way.
We were particularly impressed with Lisa's creativity and eye for detail. She found amazing locations and used natural light to create stunning backdrops for our portraits. She also had a knack for capturing candid moments that truly reflect the joy and love within our family.
Without hesitation, we would highly recommend Lisa Mize Photography to anyone looking for a photographer who not only takes amazing photos but also creates a memorable and positive experience. The Myers family wholeheartedly agrees: Lisa Mize Photography is the perfect choice for capturing precious memories!
Matt C:
Lisa is a lovely person and did a fantastic job on my daughter's senior photos, then again on our couples photos too! She is a great communicator and shares how to prepare, then makes you her feel very comfortable when she arrives, and then she works her magic. The photos turned out amazing and my daughter loved them and had a blast. We are so excited about working with Lisa again in the future. We would definitely recommend Lisa Mize Photography for family, senior, couples, landscape portraits, and more. Thank you Lisa for being so welcoming and easy to partner with on our sessions!
Lisa I:
If you are on the fence at all about signing up for one of Lisa’s workshops, let me give you a great big push!
Haha seriously though, I cannot recommend Lisa enough, I did a workshop with her on Mt. Rainier and I’m still thinking about that day, it was a phenomenal day! She does not make you feel pressured or slow about anything. She is patient and kind and incredibly knowledgeable and relatable, like spending the day with an old friend. She truly just loves photography and people and loves to teach and help and it definitely shows! She is an inspiration in many ways and very talented.
I highly recommend her and her classes to anyone, I am a beginner but she has so much to offer that even more skilled photographers would have a blast. Thank you Lisa for a dream come true, and one of my all time favorite adventures!
You are amazing and I learned so much! 
Suzanne N:
Lisa has been taking photos of my kids for several years now and we always love the results! Her photos are so precious and always help the kids look their best. During the photo sessions she is always encouraging and positive.
I highly recommend her!
Kim E:
Lisa really made me feel at ease during our photography session and brought out the best in me! I love the photos she took and use them both for professional purposes as well as social media. Thank you, Lisa!
Dana Y:
I was looking for professional headshots. Lisa suggested we do an outdoor session which I had never done before. Not only was it easy and relaxing, it turns out that websites wanted me to submit headshots taken outdoors! Voila! I never would have known nor been prepared had it not been for Lisa's suggestions. A delight to work with too!
Morgan:
Lisa is fantastic to work with and so patient with kiddos! Definitely recommend her and will be going back for some more! Quick turnaround time with your photos too!
Terra:
Lisa was incredible kind and talented. She has taken photos for our family on multiple occasions and each time we are impressed with her professionalism, flexibility, and the final product. She works well with whole families to capture incredible shots with difficult subjects. The color, lighting, and composition of her photos is excellent. Each time she sends the gallery of our photos I tear up just seeing her beautiful work. She also gives back to the community by donating photo packages for fundraising for local high school arts and music funds. We cannot recommend Lisa highly enough for your family, senior, lifestyle, and headshot photography.
Published or show in:
Explore Washington State, published images and stories
1889 Washington's Magazine, published photo
The Wall Street Journal's "Off Duty", published photo
Washington Tasting Room Magazine, published photo
Dragonfly Magazine, published photos and featured photographer
3 Elements Review Magazine, published photo and contributing photographer
Komo 4 News, Seattle, multiple images
48 Degrees North Magazine, multiple images
Betz Family Winery, gallery
Sol Stone Winery multiple solo galleries
Zerba Cellars, solo gallery
Dusted Valley Winery, solo gallery
Lynnwood Library Artist Gallery, solo gallery
Woodinville Weekly Newspaper, interview and spotlight