It’s no lie that I love indoor photos, but there’s something special about an outdoor session in spring. Spring is a great time for family photos in the Seattle area. The weather is normally starting to warm up, flowers are in bloom, sunset is at a reasonable time, and spring fashion is so fun. Spring sessions are perfect for families, and maternity sessions, and can be booked directly from my website here.
Best Seattle Area Photography Locations for Family Sessions
Now that you’ve booked your family photography sessions, you may be wondering what the best Seattle area location to have your photo session is. We are so lucky to live in Washington state with all its beauty, the options are endless. I’m going to list my favorite locations by three groups:
Close
Near
Far
1.Close
One of my favorite places to photograph families doesn’t get any closer than this - your own home! It’s no secret that I believe that the four walls in which you feel the most comfortable are the perfect backdrop for you family photo session. You don’t even need to put shoes on!
2. Near
If you want to stick to parks and beaches around Seattle, here are some of my favorites.
Discovery Park
This park has it all, views of the water, a forest area, wildflowers in the summer, a beautiful old church, a big open bluff area. It really is the perfect spot to photograph your family.
Richmond Park Beach
You would think all Seattle area beaches are alike, but for some reason, I just feel like this one photographs better than some others. There is a lot of driftwood to sit on or for kids to run and play on.
Pike Place Market
Want a fun and truly Seattle feeling photo session? Nothin says Seattle like Pike Place Market. I don’t recommend this location for active toddlers, but if you have babes in arms, or older kids, this is such a fun place to photograph your family.
3. Far
If you’re up for an adventure and want to explore somewhere else in Washington, I have some great locations.
Mt Rainier
Mt Rainier is an iconic part of the Washington landscape. Set about 2.5 hours from downtown Seattle, this is a truly epic location for your family photos. If you want a location your friends will be talking about, this is it!
Rosario Beach
Located in beautiful Deception Pass State Park, lies gorgeous Rosario Beach. With both a rocky beach with driftwood and trees that the light filters through, plus a gorgeous bluff area, there is a ton of opportunities for beautiful backdrops for your family photos.
Artist Point
Artist Point is a breathtaking spot with gorgeous views of Mt Baker and Mt Shuksan. It is located about 2.5 hours north of Seattle in Whatcom county. Yes, it’s far, but trust me, it will be worth it.
