Tacoma has no shortage of talented people. That’s not exactly breaking news, especially if you live here. The local arts scene continues to grow, with artists and makers showing up at markets and building something real with their work.
This session is a look into one of those artists.
I first came across Amelia’s work on Instagram back when she was going by “Two Hands Full.” Since then, she’s transitioned to using her own name—Amelia Wrede Davis—to represent her ceramic work, and it fits.
There’s something to be said for people who really dial in their aesthetic. When someone clearly cares about how their work is presented, it shows. That attention to detail carries through everything.
We connected and set up a time for me to come by and photograph her in her space. As a Tacoma artist studio photographer, these are some of my favorite sessions—documenting people where they actually create.
Amelia’s studio had everything you’d hope for: a thoughtful workspace, great texture, and two dogs that followed us around the entire time. The environment felt lived-in and real, which always translates well in photos.
I especially enjoyed photographing her ceramics in context. Shooting work in the space where it’s made adds another layer—it tells more of the story than a clean product shot ever could.
There was also a large sliding glass door bringing in a ton of natural window light, which made the whole session come together. Good light, a strong environment, and meaningful work—that’s really all you need.
If you’d like to see more of Amelia’s ceramics or support her work, you can visit her site here:
https://www.ameliawrededavis.com/
