Wondering where to take your senior pictures in and around Seattle? You’re in luck – there are so many incredible places here for your senior photoshoot! We are surrounded by forests, cityscapes, mountains, fields, flowers, beaches, and lush greenery.
Once you book your photoshoot with me, we’ll meet on a video call to plan your photoshoot and decide on your locations. I’ll have you fill out a short questionnaire before we meet so you can let me know what types of locations you are interested in (e.g. city, forest, flowers, beach, etc). Then when we meet to plan your photoshoot, I will show you a specially-curated slideshow of location options with photos so you can decide which one(s) you like best.
Of the three senior photoshoot packages I offer, Packages 1 and 2 include multiple locations, which is great if you’re looking for lots of variety in your senior photos.
Here’s a list of some of my favorite photoshoot spots in the greater Seattle area organized by type of location. I hope this helps inspire you with ideas for your senior photoshoot!
Fields
Want to spin around in a tall, grassy, field for your senior photoshoot? Do it! You’ll be totally immersed in nature while still being the center of attention in your photos. From spring to early summer you can expect fields of green, but in later summer through winter the grass will be more dried out and golden. Here are a couple of my favorite field photoshoot locations near Seattle:
- Discovery Park (Seattle)
- Magnuson Park (Seattle)
City/Urban
If you want a location that looks great all year long, you can’t go wrong with the city. Whenever I photograph a senior session in the city, we always find new and unique backdrops for their photos. My go-to city locations include:
- Seattle
- Cute neighborhoods like Fremont and Ballard for small town vibes
- Downtown Seattle parking garage rooftops, waterfront, piers
- Bellevue
- Kirkland
- Everett
- Edmonds
Flowers
Between the summer wildflowers in Seattle parks and many amazing flower farms, there are lots of great flower backdrop options for your senior photos. Some of my favorite flowers to include in your photoshoot are sunflowers, pink wild sweet peas, lupine, daisies, zinnias, and dahlias. If you want flowers in your senior photos, aim to book your photoshoot between June and October. Some wonderful flower photoshoot locations near and in Seattle include:
- Scattered Seeds Flower Farm (Monroe)
- JB Family Growers Lavender Farm (Woodinville)
- Woodland Park Rose Garden (Seattle)
- Bellevue Botanical Garden (Bellevue)
- Magnuson Park (Seattle)
Forest
In the Pacific Northwest we are surrounded by so many beautiful and lush forests. If you want a nature backdrop for your senior photos but fields and flowers aren’t really your thing, the forest is a great option. Some of my favorite forest parks are:
- Carkeek Park (Seattle)
- Hamlin Park (Shoreline)
- Lincoln Park (West Seattle)
- Shoreview Park (Shoreline)
- Tiger Mountain State Forest (Issaquah)
Waterfront
Whether it’s a typical Seattle cloudy day or a colorful summer sunset, the waterfront is a stunning location for senior photos. We’re lucky to be close to so many beaches, lakes, and rivers, here are a few of my favorites:
- Carkeek Beach Bark (Seattle)
- Golden Gardens Beach (Seattle)
- Discovery Park Beach (Seattle)
- Richmond Beach Saltwater Park (Shoreline)
- Downtown Seattle Waterfront
Adventure
Make your senior photos epic with a unique destination! One of my favorite spots that doesn’t involve too much driving is North Bend and the view of Mount Si. Some other ideas I have include:
- Rattlesnake Lake
- Mount Rainier National Park
- Rosario Beach near Deception Pass
I hope these locations inspired you with ideas for your senior photos! Certain locations, especially those with flowers, only work in certain seasons and months. You can learn more by reading my blog post When to Schedule Your Senior Photoshoot to figure out what months are best to book your desired locations.
