The Best Photography Spots In Seattle 2025 (With Map)

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Want to know the best photography spots in Seattle? You’ve come to the right place!

This guide includes both the most quintessential and off-the-beaten path spots (and read to the end for places close to Seattle you can venture to for photos as well)!

Why listen to me? I’ve been a photographer and traveler for over a decade, finding the best photo spots wherever I go (and I’ve researched professionally, so I know what to look for and what to avoid)!

Whether you’re looking for photoshoot places for things like graduation/senior pictures, prom, quince, engagement or maternity, or for things like nature and wildlife photography, or just for fun photos, consider this your guide!

Located in the Pacific Northwestern US, Seattle, Washington is known for the Seahawks, Space Needle, coffee, music, and magical outdoors it offers, making it one of the best photography spots in Washington State. Read on for the best photography spots near Seattle, at the end of the list!

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Let’s get on to the best photography spots in Seattle!

Map of the Best Photography Spots In Seattle

Best Photo Tours In Seattle, Washington

Short on time, and want the planning + logistics done for you so you can focus on pictures? Here are the top recommended photo tours in Seattle:

1. Private Vacation Photography Session with Photographer

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3. 20-Minute Narrated Seattle Seaplane Flight from Lake Washington

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Most picturesque places in Seattle (top spots overall)

If there were going to be a contest – or, more realistically, if you have limited time and want to know the top spots for photos to hit up in a day or two – here they are:

4. Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market Best Photography Spots In Seattle

If you’re a Starbucks fan or if you’ve ever worked there, you know that Pike Place coffee is named after this Seattle market, where the original Starbucks is located.

Pike Place Market has been around since 1907. Located in downtown Seattle, it spans 9 acres and has been continuously used as a market (making it one of the oldest in the US). It’s full of restaurants, small businesses and also has events.

5. Best Photography Spots In Seattle: Space Needle

Best Photography Spots In Seattle Space Needle and city view

The Seattle Space Needle is more than a local icon – it’s recognized worldwide, which makes it one of the best photography spots in Seattle! It was built in 1962 for the World’s Fair which had a space theme, and is one of the most photographed icons in the world.

You can go to the top and get 360-degree Seattle skyline views with floor-to-ceiling glass, and even sip a cocktail at the Loupe Lounge, while peering down from the glass floors.

6. Best Photography Spots In Seattle: Alki Beach

Another one of the best photography spots in Seattle is Alki Beach, which is located on Puget Sound in West Seattle. Alki Beach Park is basically a long strip of beach area that runs along Elliot Bay and is popular for beachgoers as well as rollerbladers, people on bikes and more.

There are also a lot of great restaurants, and a lighthouse you can tour.

Alki Beach is around 25 minutes drive from downtown Seattle, and you can take the water taxi.

  • Photo ops: Alki lighthouse, volleyball games, skyline view

7. Best Photography Spots In Seattle: Union Station

Union Station is only open weekdays during business hours, but it’ll give you Grand Central Station vibes and make you feel like you’re going back in time – perfect for photoshoots!

Photo ops:

  • Architecture
  • Travel and fashion photoshoots

Best Photography Spots In Seattle: Most Instagrammable places

8. Post Alley Gum Wall

The gum wall near Pike Place Market is one of the best photography spots in Seattle, Washington

Post Alley is one of the oldest places in Seattle, a street that includes the famous gum wall (which is exactly what it sounds like).

The Gum Wall is located near Pike Street and under Pike Place Market. It’s a brick wall covered in used gum since the 1990s, and it’s one of the most instagrammable spots in Seattle.

9. Seattle Great Wheel

Seattle Great Wheel - Best Photography Spots In Seattle

The Seattle Great Wheel is a ferris wheel at Pier 57 on Elliott Bay that was opened in 2012. You can go on rides, but there’s more to check out besides that, too! There are 500,000 LED lights and you can see light shows on Fridays through Sundays, and sometimes for holidays, game days and other special occasions.

You can also go on a boat tour or on the “Wings Over Washington” ride, eat at the nearby restaurants and even get photobooth photos!

  • Photo ops: Light shows, skyline, photobooth photos

10. Suzallo & Allen Libraries (especially the Harry Potter Room)

The Suzallo & Allen Libraries are University of Washington’s central library, and it was founded in 1915 to the “soul of the university.” The architecture in in Collegiate Gothic Style and was created by Seattle architects, and opened in 1926.

There are guided tours so you can explore and hear the history as you take photos!

Photo ops:

  • Harry Potter Room, or Reading Room
  • Facade: made of sandstone, terracotta and brick, with stained glass windows, stone figures of famous people and ideas on buttresses. There is also a series of coats-of-arms of famous universities from around the world.
  • The Grand Staircase & Grand Stair Hall with a “batwing” vaulted ceiling
  • Bhutan Book, one of the world’s largest books
  • Fossil Crocodile and other art installations

11. Best Photography Spots In Seattle: Street Art

Seattle Washington Street Art

Seattle has some amazing street art that’s Instagram perfect and just fun to look at!

Seattle Street Art Photo ops:

  • Art Walk First Thursdays at Pioneer Square
  • The SoDo Track: 2-mile route with murals in the Industrial District
  • Fremont’s The Whale Wins at Sea Creatures: a collection of bars, cafes and restaurants
  • Pike Place Market murals
  • Doodle Mural at 1st & Lenora
  • Jupiter Bar’s Mural Alley on 2nd Ave
  • Olympic Sculpture Park

12. Best Photography Spots In Seattle: Fremont Troll

The Fremont Troll is a huge troll sculpture under the Aurora Bridge – fittingly, because since the bridge was built in 1932, troll sightings were reported. And yes, it was inspired by Three Billy Goats Gruff and was built in 1989.

Aurora Bridge Seattle, Washington with boat on the water and mountains in the background

Best Photography Spots In Seattle: Neighborhoods

13. Belltown

The Seattle neighborhood of Belltown is the most densely populated and walkable one in the city, and is close to Downtown and Pike Place Market, located on the waterfront. There are many shops, trendy restaurants and cafes here, as well as nightlife and art galleries.

There are more than a few universities here, too.

Photo ops:

  • Classic and historic nightlife spots such as The Rendezvous, Lava Lounge, Crocodile Cafe and more
  • Belltown P-Patch and the Cottage Park, which are the last wood framed single-homes in downtown
  • Olympic Sculpture Park, a free public sculpture garden
  • Myrtle Edwards Park
  • Historic Film Row – including the Jewel Box theater (of the Rendezvous Bar), the McGraw-Kittenger-Case building (used to be MGM and is now a bar/restaurant), the William Tell Hotel (now a hostel), the National Theater Building, which now has businesses, and the Sarajevo restaurant and lounge and Catholic Seaman’s Club (in the former Paramount building).

14. Pioneer Square

Pioneer Square is one of the best photography spots in Seattle because it was the first neighborhood in the city. Today, you can eat at restaurants here, enjoy nightlife and shopping, learn Seattle history and more.

Photo ops:

  • Renaissance Revival architecture
  • First Thursday Art Walk
  • Pioneer Park
  • Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour
  • Iron Pergola and Totem Pole
  • Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park 
  • Last Resort Fire Department Museum
  • Smith Tower Observatory
  • Waterfall Garden Park

15. Fremont neighborhood

Seattle public library

The Fremont neighborhood in Seattle is home to much more than the famed Fremont Troll Sculpture.

Photo ops:

  • Fremont colorful Drawbridge
  • George Washington Memorial Bridge (Aurora Bridge, with troll underneath)
  • Ship Canal
  • Cold War-era Rocket
  • Colorful travel guidepost
  • Vladimir Lenin Statue, Interactive Sculpture: Waiting for the Interurban, and more
  • Dinosaur Topiary
  • Burke Gilman Trail
  • Public Library – Seattle’s first, and still-operating historic Library that is a National Landmark
  • Gas Works Park
  • Woodland Park Zoo

Best outdoor photoshoot locations in Seattle: Parks

Seattle, Washington Park with fountain and Space Needle

16. Best Photography Spots In Seattle: Kerry Park (Franklin Place)

Kerry Park could also belong in the best skyline and sunset photo locations for Seattle (but there’s another park there too, so keep reading!): It’s so popular that photographers flock to the wall for sunset. Go to Queen Anne Hill for a great view – it’s one of the best places to take a photo of the Space Needle!

  • Photo ops: Amazing skyline views over Elliott Bay and Central City with the Space Needle, Great Wheel, ferries and Mt Rainier

17. Olympic Sculpture Park

Olympic Sculpture Park, as mentioned earlier, is a free, 9-acre, waterfront public sculpture garden that also has a place you can eat called Market,

Photo ops:

  • Sculptures
  • Skyline views with the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound

18. Best Photography Spots In Seattle: Gas Works Park

Abandoned Seattle Gas Light Company Gasification Plant

Located in the Fremont neighborhood, Gas Works Park is another one of the best photography spots in Seattle for skyline pictures, but also much more.

Photo ops:

  • Skyline and sunset pictures
  • Large play barn
  • Hill where people fly kites
  • Sundial
  • Lake (you can’t swim or fish, but you can take photos!)
  • Burke-Gilman Trail
  • Fremont Brewing Co

19. Discovery Park

West Point Lighthouse Seattle, Washington

Discovery Park is the largest park in Seattle, with 534 acres of nature to enjoy! Indigenous Duwamish and other Coast Salish peoples have lived in Seattle since ancient times, and still do, and West Point was originally called  PKa’dz Eltue, which translates to “thrust far out.”  

The 1855 Treaty of Point Elliot came with these people being forced out of the area into reservations. There was an archaeological dig in 1992 where artifacts were found of tool kits and more.

Photo ops:

  • Views of the Cascade and Olympic Mountains
  • West Point Lighthouse (established in 1881)
  • Sea cliffs and Puget Sound views
  • Tidal beaches and sand dunes
  • Open meadows and forests

20. Best Photography Spots In Seattle: Volunteer Park

Volunteer Park is located in the middle of Seattle in the Capitol Hill neighborhood and is a designated Seattle Landmark.

Photo ops:

  • Conservatory (also a landmark)
  • Dahlia garden and koi ponds
  • Amphitheater
  • Water Tower observation deck with 360 degree skyline views
  • Reservoir
  • Seattle Asian Art Museum, in an Art Deco building (also a landmark)
  • Statues, sculptures and memorials – there’s another great skyline view by the Black Sun sculpture
  • Wading pool (open in the summer)
  • Events and Festivals

21. Freeway Park

Jim Ellis Freeway Park is the largest downtown public park in Seattle, built over a freeway (hence the name) as a bridge between downtown and the First Hill neighborhood. It was designed in modernist style and was a trailblazer in land-use typology in the US.

  • Fountains & photoshoots
  • Architecture and plazas
  • Landscaping, flowers and nature
  • Events like Happy Hour Gardening Parties and Friday Movie Nights

22. Golden Gardens Park

Golden Gardens Park is on Puget Sound and has a lot of nature to explore and photograph. It was developed in 1907.

Photo ops:

  • Views of Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains
  • Two wetlands
  • Trails in the forest
  • Beaches
  • Pier and boat launch
  • Sunset over the water with sailboats

23. Best Photography Spots In Seattle: Daejeon Park

Located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood, Daejeon Park is next to Sturgus Park and is known for its pagoda – it’s named after the city in Korea that is sister city to Seattle.

Photo ops:

  • Korean Pavilion
  • Mt Rainier views

Best outdoor photoshoot locations in Seattle: Gardens

24. Washington Park Arboretum

The Washington Park Arboretum boasts 230 acres of plants, and some aren’t found anywhere else in the Northwestern US. Head to the visitors center and gift shop for more information.

Photo ops:

  • Arboretum (free entry)
  • Japanese Garden (has an entrance fee)

25. Kubota Garden

Kubota Garden is a 20 acre garden located in South Seattle that uses Japanese garden styles with plants from the Northwestern US. It was designed by landscaper Fujitara Kubota, who was the first to landscape North American plants using Japanese design.

Photo ops:

  • Hills and valleys, streams
  • Waterfalls and ponds
  • Bridges
  • Rock croppings
  • Plants

26. Woodland Park Rose Garden

The Woodland Park Rose Garden is next to the Zoo, and a certified American Rose Test Garden (one of 24 in the US).

  • Photo ops: New rose hybrids on display from May through August

27. Waterfall Garden Park

Waterfall Garden Park is located in Pioneer Square in Seattle. It was started in the neighborhood where the UPS started, and where it operated exclusively until the 1930s and Pioneer Square was started in the area. The garden supposedly exists where UPS used to be, and it’s relatively small and easy to miss (but you shouldn’t skip it)!

  • Photo ops: 22-foot man-made waterfall

Best skyline photo places in Seattle (including rooftop photo spots!)

Here are the best rooftops in Seattle for pictures, plus other best spots to get those iconic Seattle skyline photos!

Seattle, Washington skyline at sunset

28. Best Photography Spots In Seattle: Seacrest Park

Seacrest Park includes the boathouse and pier, located on Harbor Avenue. It’s popular with scuba divers.

You can take the water taxi from Elliot Bay.

  • Photo ops: Skyline views over the water and the pier

29. Dr. Jose Rizal Park

Dr. Jose Rizal was a well-known intellectual and activist from the Philippines, and this Seattle park is named after him and has a sculpture of him.

Photo ops:

  • Skyline through a hole in the fence
  • Southern downtown Seattle and Elliott Bay
  • Sculpture and mosaic mural

30. Pier 62 Waterfront Park

The Seattle Waterfront is made up of 20 piers and the whole area is walkable. The Waterfront Park at Pier 62 is near downtown Seattle and is a great photoshoot spot, plus free fitness classes.

Photo ops:

  • Skyline at sunset
  • Seattle Aquarium
  • Public art (sculpture and murals)
  • Events, like the Xopantla Tianquiztli festival and the Salmon Homecoming
  • Friday afternoon free performances

31. Hamilton Viewpoint Park

Hamilton Viewpoint Park is most known for its skyline views of Seattle, the Bay, the harbor and the mountains. It’s a well-used spot for events and photoshoots as well, which makes it one of the best photography spots in Seattle!

32. Smith Tower Observatory Deck & Rooftop Bar

You can purchase tickets to the Smith Tower Observatory for 360-degree skyline views, and/or go to the rooftop restaurant and bar. Sunset is the perfect time to get amazing photos!

33. Seattle Central Library Rooftop

The Seattle Central Library is a great photo spot for the rooftop views of the skyline – plus, you can get photos of the outside architecture and indoors of the books.

Seattle rooftop photography city view

Best Photography Spots In Seattle: Islands & Ferry

The view from the Bainbridge ferry is one of the best photo spots in Seattle, Washington

34. Bainbridge Island and ferry

Bainbridge Island is a suburb of Seattle accessible by ferry (a 35-minute ride) and State Route 305. The island used to be home to the Suquamish people, and later home to the first Japanese immigrants who were sent to internment camps during WWII.

Today the island is full of parks, activities and more things to do, including events, museums, a host of wineries, vineyards and breweries, and of course cafes and restaurants.

Photo ops:

  • Winslow Village
  • Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial
  • Bainbridge Island Historical Museum
  • Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
  • Suquamish Museum
  • The Maskery public sculpture
  • Bainbridge Gardens
  • Battle Point Park
  • Frog Rock
Best photography spots in Seattle - man looking over water to city view at night

35. Best Photography Spots In Seattle: Vashon Island and ferry

Vashon Island is also called Vashon-Maury Island, and it’s reachable by ferry from West Seattle and Water Taxi from downtown. Native Americans lived on Vashon until the 1700s, and Japanese immigrants also moved to the island and grew strawberries until they were forced into the internment camps.

There’s an annual strawberry festival, and it’s a great place for a Seattle day trip or even longer visits.

Photo ops:

  • Outdoor activities
  • Beaches
  • Wineries, breweries, distilleries and cider tours
  • Restaurants and cafes
  • Events and festivals
  • Downtown shops and farmer’s market

Best Seattle Indoor Photoshoot Locations

36. Chihuly Garden and Glass

Chihuly Garden and Glass Seattle Washington

Chihuly Garden and Glass is a museum that houses the incredibly unique fine artworks of Dale Chihuly, a master of glass blowing. His works have been shown around the world in places like Jerusalem and London. The museum includes multiple galleries, a garden, a glasshouse and theater.

37. Best Photography Spots In Seattle: Starbucks Reserve

Starbucks Reserve and Roastery in Seattle, Washington is one of the best photography spots in Seattle

If you’ve never been to a Starbucks Reserve, you definitely need to see this one – and, even if you have been to one, it’s worth going to this one in the home town of the original Starbucks. This one is nine blocks away from Pike Place Market. You can book a tour of the roastery, or just explore yourself as you sip from drinks on the unique menu and photograph the interior.

38. Oddfellows Cafe & Bar

Open 24/7, Oddfellows serves French and Italian-inspired food and drinks, as well as coffee. The beautiful indoor space is worth taking photos of!

39. Seattle Aquarium

On a rainy day, head to the Seattle Aquarium at Pier 59 of Elliott Bay to keep your camera dry while taking photos. There are many exhibits to check out, and you can head outside for more photos as well.

40. Museum of Pop Culture (MoPop)

Best photo spots in Seattle, Washington - Space Needle view from the Museum of Pop Culture

MoPop is a great option for an interesting place to get some great indoor photos in Seattle. Check out pop culture exhibits like Ruth Carter’s costume design, movie screenings, a hip-hop exhibit, science fiction exhibit, and many, many more. The exterior of the building has amazing architecture to photograph as well!

41. Best Photography Spots In Seattle: King Street Station

This Amtrak station (which you can find on Jackson Street) is a popular spot in Seattle for photoshoots! It’s a historic building that has undergone restoration, and the city is working towards making it a cultural hub.

Inside, there’s a waiting room with plaster ceilings and columns, plus chandeliers made of bronze, wall sconces and mosaic flooring.

The exterior is brick and granite and has a clock tower, so you can also get some great photos outside. The ground floor is granite, and the 2nd-3rd floors and clock tower have brick and terra cotta designs to make any photo more interesting.

42. Old Rainier Brewery

Old Rainier Brewery is another popular photoshoot spot in Seattle. It’s a historical landmark building that has been re-imagined for the present day as a space for apartments, offices and businesses. It has a colorful exterior with an industrial look.

Even though the beer is no longer brewed in Seattle, the location and beer have been featured in movies, and you can still go inside and get a tour and photos in the current businesses on a rainy day!

Best Photoshoot Locations Near Seattle

Seattle skyline over the water

👉 Instagrammable places in Bellevue

Meydenbauer Bay Park has a beachfront, pier, terrace and water activities. Make sure to hit up Istanbul Cuisine Cafe, too!

Here are some of the other best photo spots in Bellevue, Washington:

Clyde Beach Park, Bellevue Botanical Gardens, the Farmer’s Market, Dough Zone Dumpling House, Daniel’s Broiler for skyline views, the Points Loop Trail, Bellevue Demonstration Garden, Mercer Slough Wildlife Refuge, Kelsey Creek Farm.

👉 Puget Sound, WA Photography Spots

Puget Sound, WA is an excellent place to go for photographing nature and doing photoshoots for weddings, engagements, graduations or just for fun! Here are some of the best places to go that haven’t already been listed in this post (since Seattle is also part of Puget Sound):

Whatcom Falls Park, Bellingham; Tacoma Narrows Bridge; Point Defiance Park; Gig Harbor; Mount Walker N&S Lookouts; Fort Worden State Park; Dosewallips State Park; Tulip Town; Admiralty Head Lighthouse; Port Townsend; Whidbey Island; Mukilteo Lighthouse Park; Olympic Mountains’ Mt. Rainier National Park; Mt. Baker.

What you’ll need for Seattle Photography

Seattle, Washington Space Needle

👉 Tide Table: If you’re going to be shooting along the coast, consulting a tide table beforehand can help you know where it’s safe to be and when, to protect both yourself and your precious gear! Check out this site for Seattle’s tide table.

👉 Rain Gear: Seattle is known for being rainy, and the weather can be unpredictable. But there’s no reason to let that stop you from taking photos, since cloudy and rainy days can make for great contrast, drama and depth for photography – color or even black and white!

Get a DSLR Camera Rain Cover Here

🚙 Where to rent a car for Seattle

Unless you’re bringing your own vehicle or borrowing one, renting a car is a must in Seattle. If you’re wondering how people explore in Seattle and other places in Washington and Puget Sound, you’ll need a car to make sure you can actually get to the places – and you can also park your car on the ferry to explore the islands!

👉 Get a rental from the airport, but it’s a good idea to book it beforehand. Then, you don’t have to wait. To rent a car in Seattle, Discover Cars is a great tool to use.

✈️ Where to find cheap flights for Seattle

👉 For flights, WayAway is a flight aggregator that helps you find the cheapest flights. Use the code MUKI-TRAVELS for 10% off WayAway Plus.

👉 Find more tips on things like travel insurance, what to pack, and more on my travel resources page.

📸 Photography Gear For Seattle Photography

Here’s some of my favorite necessary gear for photography, for camera and/or phone:

Protective Rain Gear

This Rain cover and this waterproof bag for cameras are great ways to be prepared for all the Seattle rain!

Camera

There are DSLRs, Mirrorless options and more that are all great to consider. Check out this post on surf cameras for a full list of beginner-expert level cameras of each type, and more gear for outdoor and water photography, which is also necessary to consider for photography in Seattle!

Canon 6D: This is the camera I currently own and use. It has wifi connectivity, is a full-frame professional camera:

Canon EOS 6D Mark II

  • Well-built and weather sealed
  • Lightweight for travel
  • 26.2 MP full-frame CMOS sensor
  • 45-point all cross-type AF system

📸 For more affordable DSLR options, check out this post on the 5 Best DSLR Cameras Under $300.

Lens

Depending on your photography style, you might want a wide angle, telephoto (for close-up nature and wildlife photography), and standard zoom for an all-around lens.

I use this Canon EF 16-35mm Wide-Angle Zoom Lens, because I love wide-angle photos but don’t want to sacrifice zoom capability:

Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L is USM Lens - 9518B002, Black
  • Make sure this fits by entering your model number
  • Full-time manual focus permits critical focusing precision, even in AF mode. Help provide excellent color balance
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF covers Approx. 100% Area with 1,053 AF Areas

GoPro Action Camera

A GoPro is a perfect addition to your main camera to capture water sports, hiking, snorkeling, diving, surfing, biking or anything that involves movement!

The GoPro HERO 11 Black is waterproof down to 10m (33ft) without housing. Just attach it to anything and film as you go!

#1 Action Camera Pick
GoPro HERO 11 Black
  • 5.3K60 Ultra HD Video
  • Emmy Award- Winning HyperSmooth Image Stabilization
  • Up to 75 minutes of uninterrupted video recording

For water adventures deeper than 10m (33ft), waterproof housing like this is needed:

📷 Get Waterproof Housing for GoPro HERO 11 Black

Dome for dual under- and over-water photos

If you want half-under, half-over water photos, you’ll need a dome like this one that works with a GoPro:

D&F Dome Port for GoPro Hero 12 Black/Hero 11 Black/Hero 10 Black/Hero 9 Black, Two Handles Dome Lens Builted-in 45m/147ft Waterproof Sealed Housing Case Diving Swimming Accessory

Drone

The DJI Mini 4 Pro is a great option for travel because it doesn’t weigh as much as others and it can fold to fit in a camera bag!

DJI Mini 4 Pro Fly More Combo Plus

  • Lightweight and compact, no registration required for easy travel
  • Stunning 4K/60fps HDR vertical videos, perfect for capturing various scenic landscapes
  • Omnidirectional obstacle sensing for enhanced safety during flights

4-In-One Travel Tripod

I use this tripod because it’s the perfect versatile tool for travel photography! It works for both DSLRs/Mirrorless cameras and smartphones, doubles as a selfie stick, monopod and trekking poles! It’s also lightweight and folds up small enough to fit in your suitcase (and did I mention, it’s affordable?):

#1 Tripod Pick
4-In-1 Travel Tripod
  • Beginner-friendly with room for growth
  • Works with smartphones & cameras
  • Folds up small & lightweight
  • Turns into a selfie stick & trekking poles
  • Comes with a carrying case
  • Affordability

Memory Card for DSLR/Mirrorless

SanDisk Extreme Pro memory cards are the best for cameras because they prevent issues with photography and video that happen with lower quality memory cards:

SanDisk Extreme Pro Memory Card (Regular Size SD Card)
  • Beginner-friendly with room for growth
  • Best for taking more photos & video
  • Temperature Proof, Water Proof, Shock Proof & X-ray Proof
  • Affordability

Remote Shutter

A Remote Shutter, like this one for Canon, is excellent for low-light and long-exposure photography, including sunrise or night photos:

Camera Remote Shutter Release Wireless
  • Compatibility with a lot of cameras (be sure to check for yours)
  • Works at 2.4GHz frequency with 16 available channels
  • Reduces camera shake
  • 5 Shooting Modes

👉 Here’s a remote shutter (2-pack) for smartphones:

Remote shutter (2-pack) for smartphones
  • Seamless Selfies and Steady Shots - Compatible with Social Media Apps
  • Pocket-Sized Convenience
  • Operational range of up to 30 feet (10 meters)

Circular Polarizer

A Circular Polarizer is perfect for capturing lake reflections and getting the bottom of bodies of water – just make sure to get the correct size for your lens:

Circular Polarizer Camera Lens Filter
  • Circular polarizer--one of the most popular special-effect filters
  • Deepens the intensity of blue skies; reduces or eliminates glare
  • Multi-coating reduces reflection

For more photography guides, check out these posts:

📸 The Top 5 Best Camera Straps For Backpacking
📸 Mukikapup’s Ultimate Travel Photography Guide
📸 15 Ways To Capture The Best Landscape Travel Photography

🛂 National Parks Passport

Getting a Parks Passport makes visiting US National Parks that much more fun! America’s National Parks Store is where you can get National Park passports, clothing and more. They donate a portion of their proceeds to the National Parks System!

🥾 Get Your National Parks Passport Here

Where to Stay in Seattle, Washington On Any Budget

Budget Option: The Green Tortoise Hostel

The Green Tortoise Hostel is a top-rated option with breakfast included. You’ll have to be okay with sleeping in a bunk bed, but if you’re on a budget it’s an excellent choice – they also have laundry, free parking, a kitchen and more.

🛏️ Book Your Stay at The Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle Here

👉 If you’re looking for more hostel ideas, I use HostelWorld to find the best hostels and deals!

Mid-Tier Option: Mediterranean Inn Seattle

You know I had to show you the Mediterranean Inn Seattle because of how much I love all things Mediterranean (I’m literally sitting by the Med in Cyprus as I’m writing this!). But this is an excellent mid-tier option because it’s more affordable than many, but also top-rated – the style, rooftop dining views, and location close to major Seattle attractions makes this a top choice!

🛏️ Check Current Prices at the Mediterranean Inn Seattle Here

Luxury Option: Inn at the Market at Pike Place

The Inn at the Market at Pike Place is right at Pike Place Market so you can walk right outside your door and be in the heart of Seattle. Read more about it at the link below.

🛏️ Check Current Prices at the Inn at the Market at Pike Place Here

All in All: Best Places To Take Pictures In Seattle, Washington

Seattle is an amazing city for photographers. There are endless photo opportunities, that also include a lot of exploration, adventure and amazing views. I hope this guide helps you plan your trip so you make sure to include all the best Seattle photo spots!

📸 Check out this post on the Best Photo Spots in Portland!
📸 For all my US travel photography guides, see this page.
📸 For what to pack and travel resources, check out my resources page.

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