Young woman in pink dress smelling delicate white flowers outdoors on a sunny day.
Young woman in white top and wide-leg jeans standing on a wooden bridge surrounded by lush greenery.
Young woman in floral sundress sitting in grass field, long dark hair, resting chin on hand, golden sunlight.
Young woman in white ruffled top and wide-leg jeans posing outdoors in a grassy field with trees behind her.

Obsessed is an understatement with this one. Like…are you kidding me?? I recently got to hang out with the sweetest senior and we turned two of Washington’s photo-worthy locations, Bellevue Botanical Gardens and Marymoor Park, into straight up magic.


Starting the Day at Bellevue Botanical Gardens

We kicked things off at Bellevue Botanical Gardens and immediately…yeah, I knew we were about to create something special. This place is giving main character energy in the best way—lush greenery, soft florals, little hidden corners everywhere. It’s basically a built-in Pinterest board.


We wandered through some of my go-to spots:

Urban Meadow – soft, romantic, light and airy DREAMS. The florals here?? Unreal. Perfect for those effortless, editorial-but-still-you moments.

The Waterwise Garden – a little more modern, a little artsy. The textures here add that subtle edge while still keeping things natural and clean.

Yao Garden – winding paths, greenery everywhere…aka where the candid magic happens. Think movement, laughs, and those in-between moments that actually feel like you.

Rock Garden – totally different vibe in the best way. We switched it up here and got some really unique, slightly moodier shots to balance everything out.

And then golden hour rolled in like it always does…soft glow, warm light, everything hitting just right. Literal magic. No notes.

Young woman in pink ruffle dress posing in a lush garden with purple and white wildflowers.
Young girl in pink dress sitting on wooden bench putting on ballet pointe shoes outdoors.
Young woman in pink dress reading a book on a wooden bench surrounded by blooming white flowers outdoors.
Teenage girl in pink dress reading book on bench surrounded by blooming white wildflowers.
Young woman in pink dress posing outdoors among colorful garden flowers, smiling softly with hand near face.
Young woman in pink mini dress and sandals posing in front of a dark wooden water feature wall.
Young woman in pink dress and sandals admiring blooming hydrangeas in a lush green garden.
Young woman in pink ruffled mini dress poses gracefully on garden path surrounded by lush green trees on sunny day.
Smiling teenage girl with braces in a pink dress posing outdoors in a garden with colorful flowers.
Black and white photo of dahlia flowers in focus with a blurred person in white standing among lush garden greenery.

On to Marymoor Park

After that, we headed over to Marymoor Park in Redmond and the vibe shift?? I’m obsessed. Wide open space, a little rustic, a little wild—in the best way. This is where we leaned into movement, energy, and just letting things feel natural.

Tall Grass by the Airfields – running, spinning, hair moving, all the chaos (the good kind). These are the moments that don’t feel posed—and that’s exactly the point.

The Windmill – such a fun, unexpected backdrop that adds a little personality to your gallery.

Bridges everywhere – my favorite for walking shots. Easy prompts, lots of movement, nothing stiff or awkward—just you being you.

As the sun started to set, the sky did its thing—pinks, oranges, purples…all wrapped in that glowy light that makes everything feel a little extra cinematic. We ended with the dreamiest portraits and honestly…couldn’t have planned it better if we tried.

This session wasn’t just about photos (even though…hi, they’re stunning). It was about celebrating such a big life moment in a way that actually feels like you. No stiff poses, no weird pressure—just vibes, movement, and capturing it as it naturally unfolds.

From Bellevue Botanical Gardens to Marymoor Park, this whole session felt like a little adventure—and I’m still not over it.

If you’re planning your senior session in Washington (Seattle area, I got you), these locations are IT. And if you want photos that feel effortless, fun, and actually like you…you already know where to find me 🫶✨

Young woman in white top and wide-leg jeans walking on wooden boardwalk path surrounded by lush green trees.
Young woman in floral dress smiling over shoulder in golden sunlit meadow with tall grass during sunset.
Young woman in floral dress sitting in green field, resting head on knees, looking at camera.
Young woman in floral sundress sitting in green meadow grass smiling in warm golden sunset light.
Young woman in floral sundress sitting in green grass field, posing thoughtfully with hand on chin in golden sunlight.
Young woman in floral dress sitting in golden grass field during sunset, looking over shoulder.
Young woman in floral dress sitting peacefully in a sunlit meadow, hugging her knees among tall green grasses.
Young woman in floral sundress sitting in tall grass field, resting cheek on hand, smiling softly.
Young woman with long dark hair in white top and jeans smiling in a golden field on a sunny day.
Young woman in white top leaning on wooden bridge railing surrounded by lush green trees and grass.
Young woman in white top and jeans laughing on a wooden bridge surrounded by lush green trees.
Young woman in white top and jeans sitting on wooden bench in sunny outdoor field setting.
Young woman in white t-shirt and jeans leaning against a wooden shingle windmill tower on green grass.
Black and white portrait of a young woman smiling in a sunlit field of tall grass wearing a floral dress.
Young woman in floral dress sitting in golden meadow at sunset, hugging knees while gazing peacefully into distance.