Why Seattle works so well on camera
Seattle gives you water and skyline in the same frame. Lake Union, Lake Washington and Elliott Bay wrap around the city, so golden hour usually comes with a reflection. On clear days Mount Rainier shows up to the south, and the Olympics line the horizon to the west.
It’s also the best place in the state for the fashion side of my work. Brick alleys, glass towers and old warehouse districts make editorial portraits feel natural. One couple described their gallery as an inner-city engagement shoot and a lakeside wedding, and that mix is exactly what Seattle does best.
Engagement session spots I love in Seattle
Kerry Park
The classic skyline view on Queen Anne, with the Space Needle front and center. It gets busy at sunset, so I plan these for a weekday when we can.
Gas Works Park
Industrial towers, a grassy hill and Lake Union with the skyline across the water. It’s bold and a little unexpected, which suits couples who want something different.
Pike Place Market and the waterfront
Neon signs, cobblestones and the energy of the market. Early mornings are quieter and the light is softer.
Discovery Park
Bluffs, beach and the West Point lighthouse inside the city limits. It feels like the coast without leaving town.
Planning a Seattle wedding
Build traffic into your timeline. A ten-minute drive between the ceremony and a portrait spot can take thirty on a Saturday afternoon, so I often suggest portraits close to your venue or a first look before the ceremony. Summer sunsets come after 9 p.m. around the solstice, which gives you long evenings. In winter the light goes early, around 4:20 p.m. in December, so we plan portraits for the early afternoon.
Some city parks require a permit for professional photos. I’ll let you know which spots need one when we plan your session.
What’s included
Wedding collections start at $4,750. Every collection includes all-day coverage of six to twelve hours, your choice of a complimentary engagement session or rehearsal dinner coverage, three hours of a second shooter and a high-resolution online gallery. Prints and packages are available. See the full details on the investment page.
Questions
Is there a travel fee for Seattle?
Tell me your venue and date, and if any travel applies it will be itemized in your quote before you book.
Can you photograph our engagement session in the city and our wedding somewhere else?
Absolutely. Plenty of couples do a city session in Seattle and get married at a lake, farm or coastal venue.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays go first. I’m now booking 2027, so reach out as soon as you have a date.
Getting married somewhere else?
I photograph weddings all over Snohomish County and Washington, and I’m happy to travel.