Lakewood
Lakewold Gardens
Garden-party romance: estate grounds, lake views and formal beds.
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Anniversary photo ideas + locations in Lakewood
Anniversary photos are about the life you've built since the wedding. Some couples go back to where it started; others dress up and make an evening of it. Either way, the place should feel personal.
Lakewood is the South Sound's quiet secret: lakes ringed with tall trees, open meadows and a historic estate garden, a short drive from Tacoma and usually far less crowded than the big-city spots.
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Thornewood Castle
A Tudor-style castle estate on American Lake. Private and by arrangement only, but unforgettable for a milestone year.
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American Lake
Sunset on the water, sitting on the dock like you did that first summer.
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Fort Steilacoom Park
An easy, unhurried walk around the lake, perfect for real moments.
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Plan it like a photographer.
- Go back to where it began — your first date, your proposal spot, your wedding venue.
- Bring something from the wedding: the veil, the bouquet ribbon, the vows, the album.
- Book the session before a dinner reservation and make the evening the gift.
- Late spring and early fall are the sweet spots, and summer evenings on the lakes are warm and soft.
Couples + anniversary sessions
Want us to plan the light, the timing and the spot?
We photograph across Seattle, Tacoma and the South Sound, and we take a limited number of sessions each month.
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Anniversary photos in Lakewood
Where are the best places for anniversary photos in Lakewood?
Our favorites are Lakewold Gardens, Thornewood Castle and American Lake. Lakewood is the South Sound's quiet secret: lakes ringed with tall trees, open meadows and a historic estate garden, a short drive from Tacoma and usually far less crowded than the big-city spots..
When is the best time of year for anniversary photos in Lakewood?
Late spring and early fall are the sweet spots, and summer evenings on the lakes are warm and soft.
What are some anniversary photo ideas?
Recreate a photo from your wedding or first date, wear your wedding outfits again, bring your kids or your dog, or read each other a letter on camera. We'll help you choose one idea that feels like you.
How much does a session cost?
Anniversary sessions are couples sessions: they begin at $375 for an hour at one location.
Planning a portrait session?
Seniors, couples, maternity and creative sessions, booked year-round.
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We take on a limited number of weddings each year, so every couple has our full attention. Email us your date, your place and the feeling you want to keep at hanabhong@gmail.com.
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