Discovery Park Summer Mini Sessions Are Here — And This Location Is Everything
Seattle's wildest urban park might just be the most beautiful place to have your photo taken this summer. If you've ever walked through Discovery Park on a clear summer morning — when the light is golden, the meadow grass is swaying, and Puget Sound stretches out in the distance — then you already know. This place is something special.
It's the kind of location that makes people stop mid-sentence and just look. And for a photographer, there is no better starting point than that.
This summer, I'm bringing my mini sessions to Discovery Park, and I couldn't be more excited to share this space with you.
Why Discovery Park?
Seattle has no shortage of beautiful spots, but Discovery Park occupies a category of its own. At over 500 acres, it's the largest park in the city — and it wears its size well. Within a single session, you can move from open wildflower meadows to towering forest canopy to windswept bluff views over the water. The variety is remarkable, and it means no two sessions ever look quite the same.
In summer, the park is at its most lush and alive. The grasses in the South Meadow grow long and golden. The trees along the wooded trails form a full, deep canopy that filters afternoon light into something soft and dreamy. And on clear days, the views of the Olympic Mountains across the Sound are simply unforgettable.
This is not a manicured garden or a posed backdrop. It's wild, textured, and real — which makes it the perfect home for natural, candid photography.
What to Expect from a Mini Session
Mini sessions are designed to be relaxed, efficient, and fun. We're talking 30 minutes of easy, low-pressure time together — no stiff posing, no awkward "say cheese" moments. Just you, the people you love, and a beautiful summer evening at one of Seattle's most iconic parks.
I'll guide you through natural movements and real interactions — a walk through the meadow, a quiet moment by the tree line, kids running ahead while you follow laughing. My job is to stay one step back, camera ready, catching the in-between moments that actually look like your life.
You'll walk away with a small, carefully curated gallery of images that feel genuine. Not performative. Not stiff. Just real, beautiful, yours.
Who Are Mini Sessions For?
Honestly? Everyone.
Families with kids — Discovery Park is a magical place for little ones. There's space to run, things to explore, and light that makes even the most energetic toddler look like they're starring in a film. I know how to work with wiggly kids, short attention spans, and the beautiful chaos of real family life.
Couples — Whether you're newly together, freshly engaged, or celebrating years of partnership, the open meadows and bluff overlooks at Discovery Park are made for the kind of photographs you actually want hanging on your wall.
Individuals — Summer is the perfect time to invest in portraits of yourself. Maybe it's for a milestone, a professional update, or simply because you deserve beautiful images that capture who you are right now. Discovery Park's natural setting keeps things feeling grounded and authentic rather than studio-stiff.
Maternity — There is something quietly powerful about a maternity session in a place as alive and abundant as Discovery Park in summer. The long grasses, the open sky, the warmth of the season — it all adds up to something deeply meaningful.
Spots Are Limited
Summer at Discovery Park is stunning — and word travels fast. Mini session spots fill up quickly, and once they're gone, they're gone until next season.
If you've been thinking about it, now is the time to reach out. I'd love to spend a golden summer day with you in one of the most beautiful corners of Seattle, making images you'll return to for years.
Ready to book your Discovery Park summer mini session? Get in touch today — I can't wait to meet you out there.