Welcome to your Portrait location guide!
We have so many beautiful locations to choose from throughout Skagit and Whatcom County. I've put together some of my top favorites to consider for your session!
Northern State Recreation Area, Sedro Woolley
Type: Greenery, tree cover, wide open fields, hill views along the horizon
Address: 25625 Helmick Rd, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Parking: Free parking lot on-site
Restrooms: Restrooms on-site
Address: 25625 Helmick Rd, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Parking: Free parking lot on-site
Restrooms: Restrooms on-site
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Burlington Disc Golf Course
Type: Greenery, tree cover, wide open fields, Skagit river access
Address: 1799 E Whitmarsh Rd, Burlington, WA 98233
Parking: Free parking lot on-site
Restrooms: No restrooms available
Address: 1799 E Whitmarsh Rd, Burlington, WA 98233
Parking: Free parking lot on-site
Restrooms: No restrooms available
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Fairhaven, Bellingham
Type: Town/city location, featuring the Village Green lawn, storefronts, and sweet alleyways
Address: Meet at the Fairhaven Village Green
Parking: Paid parking available throughout Fairhaven
Restrooms: Restrooms on-site below the Village Green stage
Nearby: Walking distance to Boulevard Park
Address: Meet at the Fairhaven Village Green
Parking: Paid parking available throughout Fairhaven
Restrooms: Restrooms on-site below the Village Green stage
Nearby: Walking distance to Boulevard Park
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Boulevard Park, Bellingham
Type: Bay views, paved boardwalk, greenery, beaches, a few small covered areas, colorful trees in the Fall
Parking: Two free parking lots on-site; one strip next to the Chrysalis and one lot next to Woods Coffee
Restrooms: Restrooms on-site, may be limited in winter months
Parking: Two free parking lots on-site; one strip next to the Chrysalis and one lot next to Woods Coffee
Restrooms: Restrooms on-site, may be limited in winter months
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Woodstock Farm, Bellingham
Type: Greenery, tall grasses, tree cover, trails, water views
Address: 1200 Chuckanut Dr N, Bellingham, WA 98225
Parking: Free very limited parking available on-site
Timing: Due to parking access, early morning weekday sessions are the best time to utilize this space
Restrooms: No restrooms available
Accessibility: This park is located on a slope and will require walking up hills
Address: 1200 Chuckanut Dr N, Bellingham, WA 98225
Parking: Free very limited parking available on-site
Timing: Due to parking access, early morning weekday sessions are the best time to utilize this space
Restrooms: No restrooms available
Accessibility: This park is located on a slope and will require walking up hills
March
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Larrabee State Park, Bellingham
Type: Expansive water views, beaches, large rocks, greenery, tree cover, short trails
Address: 245 Chuckanut Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229
Parking: Parking on-site, purchase of Discover Pass or Day-Pass required
Permitting: +$50; this state park requires a location-specific photography permit to be purchased and approved prior to the session
Restrooms: Restrooms on-site, may be limited in winter months
Tide: We will plan around medium-to-low tide
Address: 245 Chuckanut Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229
Parking: Parking on-site, purchase of Discover Pass or Day-Pass required
Permitting: +$50; this state park requires a location-specific photography permit to be purchased and approved prior to the session
Restrooms: Restrooms on-site, may be limited in winter months
Tide: We will plan around medium-to-low tide
August
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Teddy Bear Cove
Type: Water views, beaches, trails, tree cover
Address: 1435-1459 Chuckanut Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229 (driving south on Chuckanut, pass Woodstock Farm and take the next right)
Parking: Small strip of free parallel parking on-site; high theft area, do not keep any valuables in your car
Restrooms: No restrooms available
Accessibility: Steep switchback trail hike down to the water (for a more accessible location, choose Larrabee State Park)
Tide: This location requires planning around low tide times
Address: 1435-1459 Chuckanut Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229 (driving south on Chuckanut, pass Woodstock Farm and take the next right)
Parking: Small strip of free parallel parking on-site; high theft area, do not keep any valuables in your car
Restrooms: No restrooms available
Accessibility: Steep switchback trail hike down to the water (for a more accessible location, choose Larrabee State Park)
Tide: This location requires planning around low tide times
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Waypoint Park (Downtown Waterfront), Bellingham
Type: Industrial, water views, views of the city, bike pump tracks, grassy area, small beach, playground, shops, food trucksAddress: 1145 Granary Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Parking: Free parking lot on-site
Restrooms: Restrooms on-site
Parking: Free parking lot on-site
Restrooms: Restrooms on-site
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Whatcom Falls
Type: Dense tree cover, waterfalls, trails, ponds, colorful trees in the Fall
Address: 1401 Electric Ave, Bellingham, WA 98229
Parking: Multiple free parking lots on-site
Address: 1401 Electric Ave, Bellingham, WA 98229
Parking: Multiple free parking lots on-site
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Tenant Lake Fragrance Garden, Ferndale
Type: Expansive fields, tall grasses, light trees, boardwalks, watch tower, fragrance garden
Address: 5200-5298 Nielsen Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248 (If this doesn't work, mapping to Hovander will get you very close!)
Parking: Free parking lot on-site
Restroom: Restrooms on-site
Nearby: Walking distance to Hovander Park
Address: 5200-5298 Nielsen Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248 (If this doesn't work, mapping to Hovander will get you very close!)
Parking: Free parking lot on-site
Restroom: Restrooms on-site
Nearby: Walking distance to Hovander Park
April
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Hovander Park, Ferndale
Type: Expansive grassy fields, light and dark trees, flower gardens in the summer, red barn, green house, golden sunset light
Address: 5299 Nielsen Ave, Ferndale, WA 98248
Parking: Free parking lot on-site
Restrooms: Restrooms on-site
Nearby: Walking distance to Tenant Lake Park
Address: 5299 Nielsen Ave, Ferndale, WA 98248
Parking: Free parking lot on-site
Restrooms: Restrooms on-site
Nearby: Walking distance to Tenant Lake Park
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