Westside Wedding & Portrait Photographer
Olympia, WA
West Olympia photography — Garfield Nature Trail, Grass Lake Refuge, and the wooded edge of the capital.
Westside Olympia is where we go when couples want forest without driving to the Olympics: Garfield's mossy ravine, the boardwalks at Grass Lake, and quiet residential pockets above the Mud Bay shoreline.
Great for moody, layered portrait sessions and families that prefer trees over architecture.
Favorite Westside locations
Garfield Nature Trail
old-growth ravine, fern carpet
Grass Lake Refuge
wetland boardwalks, summer wildflowers
Mud Bay shoreline
low-tide flats, distant Olympic ridge
Recent Westside-area work
Westside Photography FAQ
- Do you photograph weddings in Westside?
- Yes — Westside is part of our Olympia home market. Garfield Trail family sessions are a Westside favorite. We cover full weddings, elopements, engagements, and family or senior portraits with no travel fee inside Olympia.
- Where are the best Westside photo locations?
- Garfield Nature Trail, Grass Lake boardwalks, and the Mud Bay coastline give woods, wetland, and water. On a consult we'll match a location list to your style — urban, waterfront, forest, or backyard.
- How far in advance should I book a Westside session?
- For Westside weddings, 9–12 months out is ideal. Portrait sessions usually book 4–8 weeks ahead, sooner for peak summer and early-fall golden hour.
- What does a Westside, Olympia photography session cost?
- Portrait sessions start at $425 and most full Olympia wedding collections invest $4,500–$6,500. Every collection includes a complimentary engagement session and full high-resolution gallery.
Other Olympia neighborhoods we shoot
- Downtown & Capitol CampusDowntown Olympia and the Capitol Campus — sandstone dome, Capitol Lake reflections, and brick storefronts along 4th Avenue.
- EastsideEastside Olympia portraits — Watershed Park, Wonderwood, and the wooded neighborhoods east of I-5.
- South CapitolSouth Capitol Olympia — historic homes, tree-lined streets, and the residential glow just behind the dome.
- Boston HarborBoston Harbor wedding and portrait photography — Olympia's northern shoreline with Puget Sound, marinas, and waterfront estates.
- Tumwater BorderSouth Olympia and the Tumwater border — Tumwater Falls Park, the Brewery District, and the Deschutes corridor.
Let's plan your Westside session
Weddings · Couples · Family · Senior
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