golden gardens mini sessions

A family plays together at sunset surrounded by trees.

The wind was winding so hard that day a tree blew down at the park. I was half tempted to postpone just for our safety. The sun was so beautiful that we decided to move forward with photos. I thought on my feet and found spots for pics with less wind - tree grove blocking the wind, over by the duck pond, etc.

This turned out to be one of my favorite sessions this year. I loved documenting the family fun of two older brothers and their baby brother. Such chaos paired with peace. A beautiful season o life worth remembering.

I can’t wait to document your wonderful family at the beach and make photos of what your life looks like together.

Love, your photographer

Anna

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Golden Gardens Park: the best family photography location

Let's talk about Golden Gardens for a sec, because if you've followed me for any amount of time, you already know this place has my whole heart.

Every fall (and honestly, all year round) I find myself pulling into that parking lot again and again, and I never get tired of it. There's just something about that stretch of Seattle shoreline that makes every single session feel a little magical.

Seattle Family Photography location: Golden Gardens

Golden Gardens faces west, which means it's practically made for sunset sessions. As the sun drops toward the Olympics across the Sound, the light turns soft, warm, and a little hazy in the best possible way. It bounces off the water and wraps around everyone in the frame. I've photographed a lot of sunsets over the years, and there's just something about the way the light behaves here — it's forgiving, flattering, and endlessly photogenic.

mini session stories // a boy and his stick

People are always asking me about mini sessions. I get it. Your kids are growing like weeds. Your life is busier than you ever thought possible. And maybe that day in the life session that your heart is longing for, just always seems slightly out of budget.

documentary style seasonal mini sessions // fall beach

What if mini sessions were like short stories? An activity that brought your family together, spending time engaging with one another, unplugged, and focused on the people you love most. Ignoring the camera and just allowing your life to be documented.

Beach Mini Sessions // Lifestyle and Documentary Family Photography

Hang out with your family while you spend some time at the beach. Bring a picnic, spend time with one another, and soak in the beauty of a classic PNW landscape as we document your family and your beautiful life together!

spring mini sessions in seattle

Seasonal beach mini sessions have quickly become my most popular lifestyle mini session offerings in Seattle.

The beach creates a wonderful backdrop for your family pictures.

why my families love my beach mini sessions

I love this family. They are one of my brand new fams who I fell in love with the very first second we were together. They have told me time and time again that they loved their session at Golden Gardens.

Why did they love it??

Golden Gardens Beach is iconic - ask anyone in the Seattle area for recommendations on a great beach for the fam and this is top of the list.
Golden Gardens is gorgeous - expansive views, the Olympics in the background, trees, nature, and refreshing PNW weather. What more could you ask for?!

fall mini sessions in seattle // front porch halloween sessions

I’ve been offering holiday traditions sessions in November and December, documenting my families doing the special traditions that they love most, together. Baking cookies, decorating their Christmas tree, caroling, any memory-filled event that is special and important to them.

I’ve been toying with the idea for a while to offer these in the fall as well. Families can put on their costumes, decorate their porch for Halloween, carve their pumpkins… the sky is the limit!

four reasons I love mini sessions at the beach

Golden Gardens is a magical place.

And I love taking photos of my families there. Not only is the landscape beautiful, but it is a local park that is a meaningful memory-filled place for many of my clients.

Beach Mini Sessions - Lifestyle and Documentary Family Photography

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golden gardens mini sessions

Love, your photographer

Let's talk about Golden Gardens for a sec, because if you've followed me for any amount of time, you already know this place has my whole heart.

The beach creates a wonderful backdrop for your family pictures.

Golden Gardens is a magical place.

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