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Downtown Seattle: Pike Place Market & the Waterfront
I am a city girl through and through. Don’t get me wrong, I love the forest and the mountains. They are where I go to escape, and don’t even get me started on my love for the beach, sand in my toes, the crashing of the waves sounding like a symphony, but the hustle and bustle of the great urban city centers of this country have always delighted me.
Why Senior Photography Matters
Why Senior Photography is So Important: As a Seattle lifestyle senior portrait photographer, I know that senior photography is a vitally important milestone that beautifully encapsulates a significant transition in a your child’s life. It’s not just about capturing a moment in time; it’s about celebrating individuality, growth, and the exciting path that lay before them. These high school graduation portraits serve as a heartfelt tribute to the years of hard work, dreams, and aspirations they have worked so hard, and sometimes fought so hard, for.
Volunteer Park for Family Sessions
Nestled in one of the most opulent neighborhoods on Capital Hill, Volunteer Park is a gorgeous park perfect for your next family or high school senior photo session. The surrounding neighborhood is quiet and serene with blocks of beautiful houses, some as old as Seattle itself.
Why You Should Consider Pioneer Square | seattle is the Perfect Location for your Senior Photos
Location is always the first thing we discuss when you book a session with Katie Niemer Photography. There are a lot of things to think about when choosing a location, and not all locations are suitable for the needs and desires of every graduating senior. When considering locations for high school senior portraits, many people choose a more natural environment such as Discovery Park, Golden Gardens in Seattle, Gold Creek Pond in Snoqualmie Pass, or a beach park on the Sound, but if those don’t suit your personality well, you should consider Pioneer Square in downtown Seattle.
Why You Should Schedule Your Senior Photo Session Early
It’s the winter of your junior year of high school. You have finals on the brain, and the last thing you want to think about is the laundry list of items you need to complete during your senior year. Before you know it, you will need to start planning your college applications, think about financial aid packages, where you are going to live, finalizing your cap and gown, planning your spring break trip with your friends, attending your last homecoming and prom, completing your final school projects, securing your summer job… The list goes on and on. But late winter is the perfect time to start thinking about your senior portrait session. And now is the best time to book your session and check one major obligation off your list.
How to Prepare for Your Senior Session
“What should I do to prepare for my senior session?” is a frequently asked question, and for good reason. There is a lot to consider when you’re preparing to capture your senior milestones. So I have compiled a list of things to help you prepare for your session so that it’s fun, laidback, and captures the true essence of you.