University Place Wedding Photographer

University Place is a scenic residential community nestled between Tacoma and the Puget Sound shoreline, best known as the home of Chambers Bay Golf Course — the stunning links-style course that hosted the 2015 U.S. Open. As a Tacoma wedding photographer, we are drawn to University Place for its dramatic coastal bluffs, sweeping Sound views, and the kind of wide-open, wind-swept landscapes that produce truly cinematic wedding photographs. The area offers an atmosphere that feels both grand and natural, perfect for couples who want their wedding day to feel like an adventure.

What sets University Place apart is the dramatic elevation change from the bluffs down to the waterfront. This geography creates layered compositions with the Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound, passing ferries, and lush green fairways all visible in a single frame. The light here is extraordinary at golden hour, when the sun drops toward the Olympics and paints the entire landscape in warm amber. Whether you are planning a full celebration at Chambers Bay or an intimate ceremony along the Chambers Creek trail, University Place delivers unforgettable imagery.

Top University Place Wedding Venues

• Chambers Bay Golf Course — World-class links course with panoramic Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain views, event pavilion, and the iconic lone tree
• Meadows at Chambers Creek — Versatile event facility at Chambers Creek Properties with indoor and outdoor ceremony options
• Chambers Creek Properties — 930-acre regional park offering waterfront trails, gardens, and open meadow settings
• Bridgeport Way venues — University Place's main commercial corridor features several event spaces and restaurants suitable for receptions

Best University Place Photo Locations

University Place's convenient location between Tacoma and Lakewood means your guests will find plenty of nearby hotels, restaurants, and attractions to enjoy throughout your wedding weekend.

Chambers Bay's lone tree is one of the most photographed spots in the Tacoma area — a single wind-sculpted fir standing against an endless sky and water backdrop, creating an instantly iconic portrait. The bluffs overlooking Puget Sound provide dramatic, sweeping views of the water, islands, and mountains that make for breathtaking wide-angle couple portraits. The abandoned railroad bridge at Chambers Creek adds industrial character and architectural interest, framing couples against a unique, textured backdrop. And the Chambers Creek trails wind through native wetlands, meadows, and coastal forest, offering a peaceful, natural setting for relaxed, candid moments between you and your partner.