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Why Golden Gardens Is the Best Spot for Photos in Seattle
Why Golden Gardens Is the Best Spot for Photos in Seattle

Can we talk about Golden Gardens for a second? Because if you're looking for one of the best photo spots in Seattle, this place needs to be on your radar.

Tucked up in Ballard right along Puget Sound, Golden Gardens has this rare thing most Seattle beaches don't - actual sand. A lot of our shoreline around here is rocky or pebbly, so finding a real sandy beach like this one always feels a little special. It's the kind of spot where you can kick your shoes off, dig your toes in, and just exist for a while.

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Golden Gardens - a tourist guide
Golden Gardens - a tourist guide

Golden Gardens sits right up in Ballard, along Puget Sound, and it's got this rare thing most Seattle beaches don't - actual sand. A lot of our shoreline around here is rocky or pebbly, so when you find a wide, sandy stretch like this one, you notice. It's the kind of beach where you can actually kick your shoes off, dig your toes in, and just relax.

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pet-friendly mini sessions in seattle
pet-friendly mini sessions in seattle

I get asked this question all the time - "can we bring our dog?" - and the answer is always a big, enthusiastic YES. So let's talk about pet-friendly fall minis at Golden Gardens, because these sessions might be some of the most fun I get to shoot all year.

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golden gardens fall mini sessions
golden gardens fall mini sessions

Golden gardens mini sessions are a new offering that I am happy to introduce to my sweet fams!

Meet me at the beach for some family portraits and hangtime with your favorite people on the planet. I’ll photograph you while you build sand castles, splash around in the waves, throw rocks in the ocean, all the things!!

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Golden Gardens Park: the best family photography location
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.

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Seattle Family Photography location: Golden Gardens
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.

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lifestyle maternity lifestyle photography at golden gardens // black and white
lifestyle maternity lifestyle photography at golden gardens // black and white

I often have families ask me, can we do a mini session for our maternity shoot?

The answer is YES!

I do love a family shoot where we are in your home or backyard, living your regular daily life while pregnant. These are such beautiful maternity shoots and I will always be a huge fan.

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lifestyle maternity lifestyle photography at golden gardens
lifestyle maternity lifestyle photography at golden gardens

I often have families ask me, can we do a mini session for our maternity shoot?

The answer is YES!

I do love a family shoot where we are in your home or backyard, living your regular daily life while pregnant. These are such beautiful maternity shoots and I will always be a huge fan.

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The Best Seattle Photography Location: Golden Gardens
The Best Seattle Photography Location: Golden Gardens

Of all the locations I photograph families at throughout the year, Golden Gardens holds a special place in my heart. There's something about this stretch of Seattle shoreline that just works, session after session, family after family. If you've never considered it for your own photos, here's why I keep coming back.

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Golden Gardens: the best family photography location
Golden Gardens: the best family photography location

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.

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golden gardens mini sessions in seattle // black and white
golden gardens mini sessions in seattle // black and white

One of the most exciting things about being a lifestyle and documentary photographer is the opportunity to create a connection with my clients and become a part of their lives for a brief moment in time. I love getting to know each of you, hearing your stories, and being able to capture the essence of who you are through my photographs.

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