Tacoma
Stadium High School
The castle-like school above Commencement Bay. Fitting for any senior session, and a must for Stadium grads.
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The best senior photo locations in Tacoma
Senior photos should look like the person you are this year. The best spots give you variety in one session — a little city, a little green, and light that flatters — without long drives between outfits.
Tacoma is home for Sunday House, and its best photo spots sit along the water: Commencement Bay, Point Defiance and the Narrows. Add historic brick, a castle-like high school and a glass museum, and you can get three looks without leaving the city.
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Wright Park + Seymour Conservatory
Huge old trees, a pond and a Victorian glass conservatory: two very different looks a few steps apart.
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Museum of Glass
Clean modern lines, the tilted cone and the Chihuly Bridge of Glass make a striking backdrop for a sharp outfit.
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Ruston Way Waterfront
A long waterfront walk with warm evening light on Commencement Bay. Easy for a casual look.
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The Spanish Steps
Historic stairs beside the old Elks Temple downtown. Classic, a little moody, made for full-length portraits.
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Sixth Avenue
Murals, vintage storefronts and neighborhood cafés for a street-style set.
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Plan it like a photographer.
- Pick two spots close together, so outfit changes don't eat the session.
- Book the last ninety minutes before sunset. Midday sun is the hardest light for portraits.
- Bring one outfit that feels dressed up and one that feels like a regular Tuesday.
- Summer evenings on the waterfront glow late, and fall turns Wright Park and Point Defiance gold.
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We photograph across Seattle, Tacoma and the South Sound, and we take a limited number of sessions each month.
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Senior photos in Tacoma
Where are the best places for senior photos in Tacoma?
Our favorites are Stadium High School, Wright Park + Seymour Conservatory and Museum of Glass. Tacoma is home for Sunday House, and its best photo spots sit along the water: Commencement Bay, Point Defiance and the Narrows.
When is the best time of year for senior photos in Tacoma?
Summer evenings on the waterfront glow late, and fall turns Wright Park and Point Defiance gold.
How many outfits should I bring to senior photos in Tacoma?
Two to four. Plan one outfit per location so every change also gives you a new background.
How much does a session cost?
Senior sessions are $375 for one hour and two outfits, or $575 for two hours with three to four outfits and two locations.
Planning a portrait session?
Seniors, couples, maternity and creative sessions, booked year-round.
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