6 Unique Vibes to Choose From for your Summer Family Photos
The hustle of packing those lunches, getting your kids to school on time and shuttling them from activity to activity are done for awhile. School's out and summer is here! It's time to take a breather and enjoy the benefits from all that rain tax. The warm summer breeze, lush greenery, loose layers and abundant flowers...the Pacific Northwest is truly stunning and here are 6 unique vibes to choose from for your summer family photos!
Vibe #1: A Tall Grassy Field
The golden hour glow, warm summer breeze and minimal crowds means a relaxed session for everyone involved. Marymoor Park in Redmond is a huge park with athletic fields, playgrounds and trails. This park is also an awesome spot for a family photo session with it's tall grassy field and peek-a-boo views of Mt. Rainier. More from my session here.
Vibe #2: A Garden
Bellevue Botanical Garden has so much to offer! Each season has something new to offer and summer is dazzling with all it's colors and layers. I love shooting up close, far away and framing your family with all the colorful flowers.This location provides a unique garden vibe with trees, bushes, flowers and shrubs. Bonus, it's free! More from my session here.
Vibe #3: A Mountain & River Spot
This spot gives you allllll the Pacific Northwest vibes. We have a giant field to run around in, trees that can filter the light and give you a beautiful golden glow, a quiet river and awesome mountain views. This location has lots of variety, all within a 10 minute walk of each other!
Vibe #4: A Flower Field
Lavender, zinnias, sunflowers and wildflowers...JB Family Growers is a photographers dream! On a clear day, you might even see Mt. Rainier or a rogue hot air balloon! This field charges a small admission fee that allows you to roam their grounds and even cut a few fresh flowers. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends and the best bloom is the end of July to mid August. See more photos here.
Vibe #5: A Beach
A fun rocky beach is everyone's idea of a good time. We can get great candids through play! We can collect different colored rocks and/or throw them as far away as possible. Our beaches have views of the water and mountains and on a sunny day, lots of ways to play with the light. Front light, back light and silhouettes!
Vibe #6: An Urban Spot
Seattle has lots of funky spots, including the area surrounding the Space Needle and MOPOP museum. With all the bright colors, sharp angles, leading lines and cool framing, you can get a very unique gallery. If you've done nature vibes in the past, consider switching it up and choosing an urban spot this time!
Summer is an awesome time for family photos in the greater Seattle area!
We wait through wind, rain, snow and short daylight hours 9 months out of the year for the most amazing 3 months of summer. Consider a summer family photo session to take advantage of all the golden sunshine, warm breezes and happy moods!
