LOCATION GUIDE
LOCATION GUIDE
Location Ideas for Your Session!
Picking a spot for your photos should feel fun, not stressful! This guide is here to help you find a place that fits your vibe— whether that’s a big open field, a cool downtown corner, or a place with great sunset light.
Take your time looking around and let me know what you’re drawn to, then we’ll go from there!
Washington State Capital Building
Best for: Classic, elegant + architectural vibes
Perfect if you love beautiful architecture, grand staircases, gardens, and a more timeless, sophisticated feel.
Millersylvania State Park
Best for: Forest, camp + lake vibes
A beautiful mix of tall trees, wooded areas, and lake views for a cozy, outdoorsy feel.
Tolmie State Park
Best for: Private beach vibes and GREAT lighting
Perfect if you love water, pebbled/sandy shorelines, trees, and that classic Pacific Northwest feel.
Squaxin Park (Previously Priest Point Park)
Best for: Moody PNW beach vibes
Perfect if you love water, muddy shorelines, trees, and that classic Pacific Northwest feel.
Burfoot Park
Best for: Coastal cliffs and casual park vibes
Perfect if you love dramatic cliffs, rocky shorelines, and casual green parks. The beach can be very windy!
Olympia Park
Best for: Open field vibes
Perfect if you love wide-open grassy fields with a variety of different trees lining the landscape. They do periodically mow the grass.
Olympia Waterfront (2 options)
Best for: Waterfront + boat vibes
Perfect if you love marina vibes, city scenery, and a mix of natural and urban backgrounds.
Pioneer Park
Best for: Tall grassy fields (flowers in the summer), tree-lined walkways + river views
This spot has a little bit of everything, with tall grassy fields, tree-lined paths, and photos along the river.
Nisqually Wildlife Refuge
Best for: Natural, country+ wildlife vibes
Perfect if you love wide-open landscapes, tall grasses, and old barns.
Tumwater Falls
Best for: Fall colors, forest + water vibes
Wooded paths, greenery, and the river make this a great option if you want a cozy, nature-filled session. Especially beautiful in the fall when the trees are full of color.
Downtown Olympia
Best for: Urban, colorful + candid vibes
Perfect if you love a more urban feel with local shops, buildings, streets, and plenty of little spots for candid, everyday-feeling photos.
Point West Studio ($60/hour rental fee)
