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About Us

Photography by Armando provides full service photographic services, specializing in weddings and Quinceañeras. We use professional digital and traditional cameras, as well as professional lighting equipment. Photography by Armando provides a comprehensive range of products and services, with friendly and efficient service. A very professional approach and personal style ensures excellent results. Photography by Armando is located in Sammamish, a suburb east of Seattle, Washington. Visits to the studio are by appointment only; there is ample free parking.

Armando Betancourt is a professional photographer with more than 30 years experience, specializing in wedding, Quinceañera, and portrait photography. His wife and business partner, Terri-Ann, is a photographer who specializes in photojournalism.

Photography by Armando is one of the leading photographic studios in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in Quinceañeras, the Hispanic tradition that celebrates a 15-year-old girl reaching adulthood. The Betancourt’s have been taking photographs since the mid 1970s. They are known for their spontaneous journalistic photographs, along with poignant documentary photographs and portraiture.

Professional Experience: Today’s Photographer, Lewisville, NC – Press Photographer (freelance) 2003; Photography by Armando, Pacific Northwest Region – Freelance 1988-Present; Home Portrait Studios, Seattle, WA.- Portrait Specialist (Owner) 1978-1987; Victor Bloom Agency, Honolulu, HI.- Photo Journalist 1976-1978; Parklane Studios, Los Angeles, CA.- Portrait Specialist (Owner) 1973-1976; Keys Studios, Los Angeles, CA.- Portrait Specialist 1970-1973

Education: Hiram “Armando”  Betancourt — Masters Degree/Business Administration, City University, 1998; Bachelor of Science/Business Administration, City University 1993; California Institute of the Arts, Valencia, CA. 1970-1971; Faculty Member, City University 2001.  Terri-Ann Betancourt — Bachelor of Science / Journalism, Northern Arizona University, 1980; Graduate Work at University of Florida, 1982-83

You can be assured of quality work and professionalism at reasonable costs. The Betancourt’s take pride in their work and assure customer satisfaction.

Primary Area of Coverage: King County, Snohomish County, Pierce County