Headshots. Families. Athletes.

Photos that feel like you—at your best.

A sports portrait of a young girl in a bright green soccer jersey and goalkeeper gloves, holding a soccer ball against her chest in front of a goal net.
A family of four, smiling and hugging outdoors family photo session with Seth James Photography in a wooded area during the daytime.
A professional headshot of a woman with wavy light brown hair, smiling, dressed in a dark blazer over a white top, against a plain gray background.
A professional headshot of a young man in a blue button-down shirt and a dark blazer, smiling against a light blue background.
A woman holding a newborn baby during a newborn photo session while a man leans over and looks at them, in a living room with framed photos on a shelf in the background.

I’m Seth Allen, a Birmingham-area photographer specializing in professional headshots, lifestyle family & newborn sessions, and high-impact sports portraits. Whether you need a polished image for work, a meaningful family season captured, or an athlete’s story told with intensity—my job is to make the process easy and the results undeniable.

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Services

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Headshots

Modern, confident headshots for LinkedIn, websites, internal directories, and leadership branding—made simple from start to finish.

For individuals, teams, and events.

A family of four celebrating together in front of a window during a family photo session. The father holds a crying baby girl, the mother holds a smiling young boy, and they all appear happy.

Family Photography

Lifestyle family sessions that feel relaxed and authentic—images you’ll actually want on your walls.

Real connection. No stiff posing.

Sports photography of an ice hockey goalie in white uniform with black and red accents, wearing a helmet and pads, standing in front of the net on the ice rink during a game.

Action coverage that tells the story of the game.

Sports

From big plays to quiet moments—dynamic images for athletes, families, and programs.

What It’s Like to Work Together

Reach Out

Tell me what you’re looking for (headshots, family, newborn, sports, or a creative portrait).

Plan the Details

We’ll pick the right session type, location, and timing. I’ll guide wardrobe, logistics, and expectations so it’s easy.

Shoot Day

I’ll direct you the whole way—confident, clear coaching that still feels natural.

Enjoy Your Photos

You’ll receive your final images through a private online gallery—clean, professional retouching, simple download, and no confusion.

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Hey—I’m Seth.

I’m a photographer who cares just as much about the experience as the final image. People don’t book me because they “love being photographed.” They book me because they want a result they’re proud of—and they want the process to feel straightforward.

My style is clean, bold, and timeless. Whether I’m photographing a corporate team, a newborn at home, or an athlete under dramatic lighting, my goal is the same: create images that feel authentic, intentional, and worth keeping.

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Client Reviews

“Seth is a fantastic photographer. Professional, timely, responsive and creative. He made our corporate shoot a complete breeze, and put a lot of people at ease. His pricing is competitive, fair and flexible. I highly recommend his services and skill.”

— Beth A.

“Absolutely blown away by my experience with Seth. I really have never loved any professional photo of myself, so I've learned to drop the bar to the floor in terms of my expectations from a headshot session. Seth completely knocked this out of the park.”

— Kendall T.

“Seth was wonderful! He did a great job with my large family of 23 people and one pup! That's no easy task. We did not feel rushed at all. My family was talking about how much patience he has and how kind he is. He helped me pick a great location that I would never have thought of. Everything was perfect! I will definitely use Seth again! I highly recommend!”

— Sherri R.
Ready when you are.

If you’re not sure which session fits, just tell me what you’re trying to accomplish—I’ll point you to the best option.

Contact

Seth Allen Photography is based in Birmingham, Alabama, and works throughout the surrounding metro area. I regularly photograph clients in Homewood, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, Hoover, Pelham, Alabaster, Trussville, and Chelsea, with on-location sessions available for offices, homes, schools, and athletic facilities.