Why Discovery Park Is My Favorite Spot For Family Photos In Seattle, WA

If you’re searching for the best location for family photos in Seattle, WA,  Discovery Park is hard to beat. As a photographer, I’m always looking for locations that offer a variety of backdrops, good lighting and space for families to relax and genuinely connect. Discovery Park checks every box for me. 

Dad, mom and son playing together during a family photoshoot in Seattle

Why Discovery Park Is Perfect For Family Photos

 

This location has an incredible variety of backdrops. In a single session you can get:

  • Open grassy fields
  • Evergreen forests
  • Wildflowers in the spring and summer
  • Beautiful ocean views
  •  Stunning sunsets 

This gives your gallery depth and  for kids to move around, exploring new areas. 

Little boy standing in an open field smiling during a spring family photoshoot
Mom, dad and son smiling and snuggling in a field
Son running to mom and dad for a big hug

The Best Time Of Day For Family Photos 

 

Lighting matters just as much as location, if not a little bit more. Lighting plays a huge role in the overall outcome of photos. 

Golden hour is the last 60 minutes of the day, this is when the light is soft, creamy, rich and beautiful! 

Mom and son looking at flowers together in golden hour lighting
Little boy sucking his thumb with mom and dad in the background
Dad playfully tossing son into the air during a Seattle family photoshoot

Why Families Love This Seattle Location 

 

Plenty of space for kids to play.

Unlike crowded urban spots, Discovery Park gives children room to move naturally. This creates an environment for playful interactions, and relaxed family moments.

Easy to access 

It is a short stroller friendly walk from the parking lot to the many different backdrops. 

Dad and son playing while mom watches smiling during a family photoshoot in Seattle
Dad, mom and son snuggled together, walking away from camera

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WELCOME

The idea of capturing fleeting, intimate details of the current season of your family’s life is one of my greatest passions. I’d like you to pause right now… and think about what you treasure most about this current season. Is it the way your son looks adoringly at your husband, or the way your daughter’s nose wrinkles when she laughs or maybe the way your baby’s head fits perfectly in the nook of your neck?

We never know what twists and turns life has in store for us, and I wholeheartedly believe preserving each season’s unique details is profoundly important.