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About Kelli Hodges Photography
Based in Tacoma, Kelli Hodges Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Seattle, Washington. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Atelier Tacoma and the Bindery. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Seattle
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Seattle?
Most couples in Seattle budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Seattle?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Kelli Hodges Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Atelier Tacoma | 0.1 mi |
| the Bindery | 0.1 mi |
| The Press Room | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from Kelli Hodges Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Seattle weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are June, July, August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49° | 37° | 39% | 3:55 PM | 4:45 PM |
| Feb | 51° | 37° | 32% | 4:49 PM | 5:32 PM |
| Mar | 55° | 39° | 34% | 6:34 PM | 7:15 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 44° | 27% | 7:17 PM | 7:59 PM |
| May | 66° | 49° | 18% | 7:55 PM | 8:40 PM |
| Jun | 71° | 54° | 12% | 8:20 PM | 9:09 PM |
| Jul | 77° | 58° | 4% | 8:16 PM | 9:02 PM |
| Aug | 77° | 58° | 6% | 7:38 PM | 8:21 PM |
| Sep | 72° | 54° | 13% | 6:40 PM | 7:21 PM |
| Oct | 61° | 46° | 25% | 5:38 PM | 6:20 PM |
| Nov | 53° | 40° | 38% | 3:44 PM | 4:32 PM |
| Dec | 48° | 36° | 37% | 3:25 PM | 4:18 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Seattle Boeing Field (5.4 mi from Seattle). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Seattle.
Photo spots around Seattle
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Streissguth Gardensgarden | Seattle | 2.0 mi |
| Kerry Parkpark | Seattle | 2.1 mi |
| Parsons Gardenspark | Seattle | 2.3 mi |
| Washington Park Arboretumbotanical garden | Seattle | 2.7 mi |
| Magnolia Viewpointpark | Seattle | 4.1 mi |
| Woodland Park Rose Gardengarden | Seattle | 4.2 mi |
| Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardenbotanical garden | Seattle | 5.2 mi |
| Kubota Gardengarden | Seattle | 7.1 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Seattle first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Seattle
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| BFI King County International Airport - Boeing Field | 6 mi | 10 min |
| SEA Seattle–Tacoma International Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| PAE Seattle Paine Field International Airport | 21 mi | 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 145 mi | 3 hr |
Straight-line distance from central Seattle; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 739 St Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA
- Where
- Tacoma · 25 miles south of central Seattle
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Seattle
- One of 180 wedding photographers we list · 9 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (253) 224-8040
- Website
- Visit site
From Kelli Hodges Photography's website
“Kelli Hodges Photography has over a decade of experience in wedding photography in Tacoma. Serving Tacoma, Olympia, Gig Harbor, and Bremerton.”kellihodgesphotography.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Heirloom albums, Online gallery, Elopements, Destination weddings
- Style, in their words
- Editorial, Candid, Timeless
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $595
- Experience
- 15+ years
Read from kellihodgesphotography.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Kelli Hodges Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Tacoma
- Nearest venue
- Atelier Tacoma, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 29 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 9 within 3 mi, 18 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 23 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Fife, Federal Way, University Place, Lakewood
Distances are straight-line from Kelli Hodges Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Seattle.
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