Seattle Aerial Photography and Videography

Seattle Aerial Photography Seattle looks very different from above. This collection brings together years of my aerial photography of the city I grew up in, photographed from helicopters and drones in changing light, weather, seasons and atmosphere. The gallery ranges far beyond the familiar skyline: downtown Seattle, the Space Needle, Elliott Bay and Puget Sound, Lake Union and Lake Washington, Queen Anne, Capitol Hill, Eastlake, Madison Park, the University District, Seattle’s bridges, ferries, working waterfront and port. Many of these are uncommon viewpoints photographed at sunrise, sunset, blue hour, through winter fog, beneath dramatic clouds, or in fleeting golden light. Some photographs are grand views of the entire city. Others are much more personal—a familiar neighborhood, a ferry route, a bridge crossed every day, a university, stadium or stretch of waterfront. For people who know Seattle, those details often matter as much as the skyline itself. Fine-art prints are available for homes, offices, businesses and public spaces in a variety of sizes and finishes. If you don’t see the Seattle view you’re looking for, ask. I probably have it. My archive includes hundreds of additional aerial photographs of Seattle and the surrounding region that are not yet shown here. I also recorded aerial video alongside many of these still photographs, including views of the skyline, waterfront, ferries, bridges, neighborhoods, Lake Union, Lake Washington and the Port of Seattle. Video is available for licensing and selected projects. To order a print, ask about a specific Seattle view, or inquire about video licensing, please email Mike Reid Photography.
Seattle Skyline Aerial Photography A collection of aerial photographs of the Seattle skyline photographed in changing light and weather across the Pacific...

Seattle Skyline Aerial Photography

A collection of aerial photographs of the Seattle skyline photographed in changing light and weather across the Pacific Northwest. Views include downtown Seattle, Lake Union, Elliott Bay, Puget Sound, sunrise and sunset color, low fog, blue hour, dramatic clouds, and surrounding neighborhoods. These aerial images show Seattle’s skyline within the larger landscape of water, hills, mountains, and urban neighborhoods.
Bellevue and Eastside Aerial Photography Aerial photography of Bellevue and Seattle’s Eastside, including downtown Bellevue, Lake Washington, Mercer Island,...

Bellevue and Eastside Aerial Photography

Aerial photography of Bellevue and Seattle’s Eastside, including downtown Bellevue, Lake Washington, Mercer Island, Interstate 90 and surrounding communities. This collection features fine art aerial photographs of the Eastside skyline, lakes, bridges and urban landscape in sunrise, sunset and changing Pacific Northwest light.
Seattle Space Needle Aerial Photography A collection of aerial photographs of Seattle’s iconic Space Needle photographed from above in changing Pacific...

Seattle Space Needle Aerial Photography

A collection of aerial photographs of Seattle’s iconic Space Needle photographed from above in changing Pacific Northwest light. Views include sunrise and sunset, low fog, blue hour, downtown Seattle, Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, and the surrounding city skyline. These images capture the Space Needle as both a Seattle landmark and a graphic element within the larger urban landscape.
Seattle Lake Union Aerial Photography A collection of aerial photographs of Lake Union and the surrounding Seattle neighborhoods, including Gas Works Park,...

Seattle Lake Union Aerial Photography

A collection of aerial photographs of Lake Union and the surrounding Seattle neighborhoods, including Gas Works Park, Eastlake, South Lake Union, Fremont, Queen Anne, houseboats, marinas, bridges, and the downtown skyline. Photographed at sunrise, sunset, blue hour, and in changing Pacific Northwest weather, these images show one of Seattle’s most distinctive urban waterways from above.
University of Washington and Montlake Aerial Photography A collection of aerial photographs of the University of Washington and Montlake area in Seattle, including the UW...

University of Washington and Montlake Aerial Photography

A collection of aerial photographs of the University of Washington and Montlake area in Seattle, including the UW campus, Husky Stadium, Montlake Cut, Portage Bay, Lake Washington, bridges, and surrounding neighborhoods. Photographed in sunrise, sunset, fog, and changing Pacific Northwest weather, these images show one of Seattle’s most distinctive university and waterfront districts from above.

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Fog Over Eastlake at Sunrise, Seattle Morning fog drifts across Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood and the shores of Lake Union beneath a soft pastel sunrise. This aerial view looks across the city...

Fog Over Eastlake at Sunrise, Seattle

Morning fog drifts across Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood and the shores of Lake Union beneath a soft pastel sunrise. This aerial view looks across the city toward the surrounding hills, capturing low clouds weaving through the urban landscape in one of Seattle’s quieter atmospheric moments.
Smith Tower and Elliott Bay at Sunset, Seattle Seattle’s historic Smith Tower rises above downtown as warm sunset light spreads across Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains beyond. This aerial view captures...

Smith Tower and Elliott Bay at Sunset, Seattle

Seattle’s historic Smith Tower rises above downtown as warm sunset light spreads across Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains beyond. This aerial view captures the city, Puget Sound, and layered mountain skyline in soft golden evening light.
Tugboats Crossing Elliott Bay at Sunrise, Seattle Tugboats cross Elliott Bay beneath warm evening light as the Olympic Mountains fade into clouds beyond Seattle. This aerial view captures working vessels on...

Tugboats Crossing Elliott Bay at Sunrise, Seattle

Tugboats cross Elliott Bay beneath warm evening light as the Olympic Mountains fade into clouds beyond Seattle. This aerial view captures working vessels on Puget Sound against a broad golden sky, combining the city’s maritime character with the layered landscape of the Pacific Northwest.
T-Mobile Park and Lumen Field at Sunset, Seattle An aerial view of T-Mobile Park and Lumen Field in Seattle’s SoDo district beneath a colorful Pacific Northwest sunset. The city’s two major sports stadiums sit...

T-Mobile Park and Lumen Field at Sunset, Seattle

An aerial view of T-Mobile Park and Lumen Field in Seattle’s SoDo district beneath a colorful Pacific Northwest sunset. The city’s two major sports stadiums sit beside Elliott Bay, with the waterfront, West Seattle, and distant mountains forming the backdrop.
Cargo Ship on Elliott Bay at Sunset, Seattle A cargo ship heads across Elliott Bay beneath a vivid pink and purple sunset over Seattle, Washington. The Olympic Mountains form a dark silhouette beyond Puget...

Cargo Ship on Elliott Bay at Sunset, Seattle

A cargo ship heads across Elliott Bay beneath a vivid pink and purple sunset over Seattle, Washington. The Olympic Mountains form a dark silhouette beyond Puget Sound, while the vessel’s wake leads through the calm evening water in this aerial view of Seattle’s working waterfront.
Mount Rainier Sunrise Over the Port of Seattle Mount Rainier rises beyond Seattle beneath a brilliant magenta and gold sunrise, while lights from the Port of Seattle reflect across Elliott Bay. This aerial...

Mount Rainier Sunrise Over the Port of Seattle

Mount Rainier rises beyond Seattle beneath a brilliant magenta and gold sunrise, while lights from the Port of Seattle reflect across Elliott Bay. This aerial view brings together the working waterfront, city lights, and one of Washington State’s most recognizable mountain landscapes.
Mount Rainier Sunrise Over the Port of Seattle Mount Rainier glows beneath a vivid magenta and gold sunrise beyond Seattle’s working waterfront. This aerial view looks across Elliott Bay and the Port of...

Mount Rainier Sunrise Over the Port of Seattle

Mount Rainier glows beneath a vivid magenta and gold sunrise beyond Seattle’s working waterfront. This aerial view looks across Elliott Bay and the Port of Seattle, where city lights, cranes, ships, and reflections on the water create a dramatic Pacific Northwest morning scene.
Alki Point and Mount Rainier at Sunset, Seattle An aerial view over Alki Point in West Seattle at sunset, with Puget Sound wrapping around the shoreline and Mount Rainier visible in the distance. Soft evening...

Alki Point and Mount Rainier at Sunset, Seattle

An aerial view over Alki Point in West Seattle at sunset, with Puget Sound wrapping around the shoreline and Mount Rainier visible in the distance. Soft evening light settles across the neighborhood, waterfront, and surrounding hills in this expansive view of Seattle’s western edge.
West Seattle and Downtown Seattle Across Elliott Bay An aerial view over West Seattle looking across Elliott Bay toward the downtown Seattle skyline. Residential neighborhoods, green hills, the waterfront, and the...

West Seattle and Downtown Seattle Across Elliott Bay

An aerial view over West Seattle looking across Elliott Bay toward the downtown Seattle skyline. Residential neighborhoods, green hills, the waterfront, and the city center come together beneath dramatic spring clouds in this broad view of Seattle and Puget Sound.
Interstate 90 Floating Bridge at Sunset, Seattle An aerial view of Interstate 90 crossing Lake Washington between Mercer Island and Seattle beneath a colorful Pacific Northwest sunset. The floating bridge...

Interstate 90 Floating Bridge at Sunset, Seattle

An aerial view of Interstate 90 crossing Lake Washington between Mercer Island and Seattle beneath a colorful Pacific Northwest sunset. The floating bridge leads toward the distant Seattle skyline as pink and orange evening light reflects across the lake.