I’m Candace, a full-time intimate wedding and elopement photographer based in Seattle, Washington. One of the most common things that my clients often ask me about is photo locations. Over the years, I’ve come across a nice amount of classic Seattle-area photo locations. So I’m happy to share these with you! Whether it’s an engagement photo session, senior portrait session, or family photos, these are some stunning photo locations you can’t go wrong with!
Do you need a more concise list for Engagement photos? Check out my top three choices here!

Seattle
- Leschi Park
- Seward Park
- Kubota Gardens
- Discovery Park
- Volunteer Park (permit req)
- Washington Park Arboretum
- Golden Gardens Beach Park
- Gas Works Park
- SAM Sculpture Park
- Pier/ Waterfront
- Downtown Seattle
- UniversityVillage
- Pioneer Square Georgetown/ Columbia City

North Seattle/Edmonds/Shoreline*
- Marina Beach Park
- Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
- Brackett’s Landing North
- Evergreen Arboretum Park
West Seattle
- Lincoln Park
- Alki Beach

Bellevue
- Botanical Gardens
- Lincoln Square
- Downtown Bellevue
- Mercer Island Park
Renton
Gene Coulon Beach Park
Kent
Saltwater State Park
Federal Way
- Rhododendron Botanical Gardens
- Dash Point State Park*
- West Hylebos Wetlands Park*
Auburn *
- Centennial View Park
- Flaming Geyser State Park
Maple Valley*
Lake Wilderness Park*
Tacoma *
- Point Defiance Rose Garden/ Park
- Ruston Way Park
- Wright Park *
- Museum of Glass*
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