7 Location Themes for Your Portrait Session | Evidence of Life Photography | Seattle

If this is your  first time working with an on-location professional photographer, it can be difficult to know what to expect. What should I bring? Will there be enough time to get the perfect picture?  Will we feel comfortable in front of the camera? We completely understand and are here to work for and with you to make your session as stress-free as possible. 


The location of your photoshoot can be almost anywhere - from your bedroom to a nearby park or café. We believe one of the most important factors in choosing a location should be its emotional value to you. Being in the same spot that something wonderfully memorable happened in the past can evoke strong emotions and great moments in front of the lens (think first kiss, a special "I love you" moment, first date, etc). Nature settings such as parks and wilderness, can create beautiful backdrops for your photographs. If you prefer your photoshoot in your home, let's choose a room with big windows and lots of light to create the most striking images.

When we meet for our consult, we can get to know each other and talk through the location or combination of locations that will be the best fit for you.

Here are some ideas to get the creative juices flowing.


1) WHIMSICAL WOODS 

I love wooded locations. We can create a session with fairytale-esque feeling, or perhaps something more bohemian or just typical, outdoorsy PNW-style. So many possibilities! Here are some local ideas: 


2) THE SIMPLE LIFE 

Think leather boots, weathered denim, floral dresses and rustic barns or cabins. Maybe even a pick-up truck. Local ideas: 



3) URBAN LEGEND 

Incorporate a famous landmark, city park, back alley, or cafe for urban-chic family portraits. Local Ideas:


4) ALL-AMERICAN 

Classic photos in a traditional park setting. Imagine swinging on a swing, picnicking on a pretty quilt, holding hands and walking through the grass. Local ideas:


5) BEACH ROMANCE 

Romantic sunset photos on the beach, walking barefoot in the sand, skipping rocks, collecting shells, resting on driftwood. Local ideas:


6) THE SUPER HERO 

You don't have to be Pheonix Jones - we all have a little bit of hero inside of us. Let's put on our favorite super-hero tees and capes and get some fun photos of our everyday heroes! Local ideas: 


7) THIS IS HOME

Lifestyle photos in the comfort of your home with your family interacting with one another on the porch swing, jumping on the bed, picnicking in the garden, or sitting on a piece of heirloom furniture - whatever floats your family fancy. 


BONUS: 8) YOUR OWN AWESOME IDEAS 

Maybe you or someone in your family is a budding artist or wants to be a rockstar. There are so many amazing locations in the Greater Seattle area. Let's come up with something totally unique to your story. 
Heather Reis Fike is owner and one of the photographer sisters behind Evidence of Life Photography. Inspired by all aspects of what it means to be human, our photography crosses the spectrum of maternity and babies to children, seniors, families, weddings, musicians, artists and performers. We are inspired by what makes you YOU.  Inspired by what you see here? Send us an inquiry or learn more about our approach to portrait and wedding photography.

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