Seattle
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Grand staircases and a classic lobby: the most timeless backdrop in the city for gowns and tuxedos.
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Styled wedding shoot locations in Seattle
A styled shoot is a wedding without the wedding: a dress, florals, a table and a location that does half the art direction. Planners and florists use them to build portfolios, and couples use them to have the photographs they always pictured.
Seattle puts skyline viewpoints, saltwater beaches, Japanese gardens and old industrial landmarks within twenty minutes of each other. The catch is crowds and changeable weather, so the best sessions pair one iconic spot with a quieter one nearby.
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The Arctic Club Hotel
Historic architecture and a stained-glass dome room. Moody and editorial.
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Sorrento Hotel
An old-world courtyard and wood-panelled rooms for an intimate, European feel.
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The Edgewater Hotel
Built right over Elliott Bay, so the waterfront backdrop comes included.
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Washington Park Arboretum
A garden-wedding look under big trees and spring azaleas.
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Volunteer Park Conservatory
A Victorian glasshouse for lush, greenery-filled frames, rain or shine.
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Plan it like a photographer.
- Hotels, estates and private gardens usually need a booking or fee for styled shoots. Confirm before you order florals.
- Build the day around one hero location, then add a second look within walking distance.
- Always have a covered backup. Pacific Northwest weather keeps its own schedule.
- Spring brings cherry blossoms and azaleas, and September into mid-October often has the warmest, driest light of the year.
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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.
Questions, answered
Styled wedding shoots in Seattle
Where are the best places for styled wedding shoots in Seattle?
Our favorites are Fairmont Olympic Hotel, The Arctic Club Hotel and Sorrento Hotel. Seattle puts skyline viewpoints, saltwater beaches, Japanese gardens and old industrial landmarks within twenty minutes of each other.
When is the best time of year for styled wedding shoots in Seattle?
Spring brings cherry blossoms and azaleas, and September into mid-October often has the warmest, driest light of the year.
Do we need permission to shoot at a venue?
Private venues, hotels and estate gardens almost always need a booking. Public parks often allow small, unstaged sessions, but bigger setups with furniture or florals may need a permit. We help you check before you plan.
How much does a session cost?
Styled shoots are quoted to fit the concept and the hours. Most begin around our portrait and elopement rates; ask with your mood board and we'll send a clear proposal.
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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