My Top 5 Go-To Locations as a Professional Photographer in Whatcom County
Available Throughout Whatcom County
I live in the greater Bellingham area and venture throughout this beautiful corner of the Pacific Northwest.
I shoot both in-studio and on-location also known as indoor or outdoor photo sessions. Here are my favorite places to meet clients for photo sessions.
Indoor Photo Sessions
Creative Vine Space NW
1885 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264
Beautiful natural light no matter the time of year or time of day – that’s the magic of professional photography.
I book the space for you at no extra cost, and no additional planning on your part.
Outdoor Photo Sessions
Something you might not know about me, is prior to each on-location or outdoor photo session I usually scout it out even thought I’ve shot there before. That is because as seasons change so do parks sometimes! It gives me a fresh and sharp eye for the day of, and reminds me remind clients of details to be prepared for like shoes to traverse gravel or a color that might look nice with the setting.
One time I was planning a surprise engagement for a client, and I scouted the location he had planned to pop the question at, only to find out it was within a gated area restricted to the public! I was so glad that I had gone a day before so we could coordinate a specific spot that was both beautiful and available.
Back to the point, here are the outdoor or on-location settings I currently shoot at.
Hovander Homestead Park
5299 Nielsen Ave, Ferndale, WA 98248
Rich variety in backgrounds including fields, trees, river bank and well kept gardens.
Public restrooms with easy access
Plenty of Parking
Beautiful in all seasons
Locus Beach
Beach in Marietta-Alderwood, Bellingham WA
Gorgeous and unique both on sunny and overcast days
Mostly waterfront setting with a little bit of field walking down to the beach
Parking can be limited
No bathrooms
Birch Bay State Park
5105 Helweg Rd, Blaine, WA 98230
Both waterfront and PNW vibes
Beach has sand and rock
Summer seasonal plants and tall are beautiful
Discover Pass required, but otherwise plenty of parking
Bathrooms are available but a bit of a walk from the beach
Fairhaven Park
107 Chuckanut Dr N, Bellingham, WA 98225
Plenty of free and easily accessibly parking
Green field and lots of evergreen bordered trails
Beautiful spring time tree blossoms
Public restrooms available
Fairhaven District, Bellingham Wash.
Beautiful historic brick buildings and structures
Full ivy covered wall
Close to Taylor Dock and Marine Park for waterfront views
Street parking is not free during the day
Limited restroom access
Can be crowded during peak weekend times
Semiahmoo Park
9261 Semiahmoo Parkway Blaine, WA 98230
I have not had a portrait session to this park yet, but it is one I am so excited to!
Beautiful beach, mostly rocks
Some deck areas for posing
Plenty of Parking
Easy to access bathrooms
What Location Do You Want for Your Session? Let’s Make a Plan.
