Skip to Navigation | Skip to Content


Top places to take photos in Seattle area.

Seattle has so many great places to take photographs, so creating a list that everyone can agree on is almost impossible. Being a lifelong Seattleite, I have been shooting around the city since I was 15 and with the running of a photography tour company, I am always on the lookout for all things photographic. Some of these locations are outside the city limits, but if you have a rental car, they are worth the effort to get to the locations listed below. This list with detailed places to shoot and driving directions are available at http://www.shuttertours.com/archives/719

kevin, carl, jojo and 5 other people liked this guide, 657 views

Pupu Point in Issaquah

Pu Pu Point is the jumping off location for paragliders. With it’s breathtaking view of Lake Sammamish, makes for a great backdrop with the colorful paragliders

Pupu Point 1
photo: TerryDivyak

Snoqualmie Falls in Snoqualmie

Snoqualmie Falls is one of the most popular attractions in Washington State next to Mt. Ranier and Seattle’s Pike Place market. About 45 minutes from Seattle

Columbia Tower in Seattle

I think this is better than the Space Needle for the view and cost of only $6.00

Beacon Hill in Seattle

For another great view of the city, that takes in the Seahawks and Mariners stadiums as well as the skyline, the view from Beacon Hill is outstanding.

Gas Works Park in Seattle

It’s a nice place to shoot your loved ones or an aspiring model with it’s multiple vantage points of the city as well as the park itself.

Seattle Central Library in Seattle

Walking into the main floor, you almost feel as if you are on the deck of a mother ship in some futuristic movie or in the middle of a big glass iceberg.

Pioneer Square in Seattle

Pioneer Square is what Seattle may have looked like 80-100 years ago. Many of the old buildings are still there and it is rich in textures and architecture.

Seattle Center in Seattle

With the EMP, Space Needle and various fountains and architecture, you’ll have great fun exploring the center grounds.

Kerry Park in Seattle

Kerry Park is probably the most picturesque location in all of Seattle. Having a combination of the Space Needle, skyline and Mt. Rainer as its backdrop.

Pike Place Market in Seattle

10 million people a year cannot be wrong, Pike Place Market is the most popular place to visit and I think the most interesting to photograph.

Leave a comment (2 comments)

kevin said 7 months, 3 weeks ago:

I love the concept of this guide. Next time I'm in Seattle, I'll totally use it on my photo trips. Thanks!

TerryDivyak said 7 months, 3 weeks ago:

Thanks Kevin, Seattle is a photographers paradise and I know you'll have a great time on your visit.

Notify me when other people reply
It's easy to unsubscribe if you change your mind.

 

More guides in King

Arboretum walk

Seattle food & drink by a local

A Week (or More) in Seattle

Guide map

Download KML or View in Google Maps »

Inspired by this guide?

It's easy to create your own »


Preview:
Add this code to your website or blog:
Add or remove keywords

Add Recommendations to Top places to take photos in Seattle area.

Select a recommendation
Or, browse by guide

    Invite

    Editor - full access to add, remove, rearrange, and otherwise edit this guide.

    Add Only - user can add recommendations (and remove their own) but may not make other changes.

    Add a Custom Message

    Create a new guide

    Set automatically

    Sign into nextstop

    nextstop users

    Email or Username

    nextstop Password

     

    Facebook users

    By logging into nextstop with your Facebook account, you can:

    • Connect with friends that use nextstop
    • Publish and share your favorite places on facebook

    Don't have either? Join nextstop »

    Join nextstop

    Already have a nextstop or Facebook account? Login »

    We only need these three things:

    Choose a public username

    Your email address

    We hate spam and will never share your email

    Choose a password

    Can we just make sure you're a real person before continuing?