In no particular order, here are some of my favorite photo spots that I have traveled to time and time again! Based in Medina, Ohio, all of these are roughly within an hour radius.
Susan Hambley Nature Center
1473 Parschen Rd
Brunswick, OH 44212
-So many different backdrop options (Bridges, the lake, woods, wildflowers, log cabin, tall grasses for "boho" style, etc...)
-Can drive to different spots in the park
-Pet friendly
-Plenty of parking
-Wildflowers in the summer (usually peak in July)
-No photo fee
1200 Maple St
Valley City, OH 44280
-(Hidden) Beautiful stream almost always to ourselves!
-Trails
-Lots of space!
-Burgundy barn & Log cabin
-Restrooms
-Lots of parking & room for photos with vehicles
-Pet friendly
-Quiet
-Sooo many photo spots
-Great scenery for anytime of the year
-Lighting great anytime of the day
-Restrooms
-No photography fee
-Pet friendly
6335 Wedgewood Rd
Medina, OH 44256
-Soooo much space (woods, bridges, water, pathways...etc.)
-Quiet
-Pet friendly
-Photo spots year round
-Plenty of parking
-Space for photos with vehicles
Water St, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
-SO many views to offer (5 acres)
-Waterfalls
-Trails through the woods
-Covered bridge
-Stunning in the fall (but EXTREMELY busy. The busiest park I've been to by far.)
-Just a minute down the road from downtown Olmstead Falls
***HIGHLY RECOMMEND sessions during the week.
11150 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
-Indoor & outdoor photo spots
-Building backdrops & greenery scenes
-Nice for photos year round
-Restrooms
-Pet friendly
16711 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136
-Unique scenery & plants
_Quiet
-The entire garden is a "maze" that keeps kids occupied
-Looks different year round
-Restrooms
-Limited parking which means no crowds!
*** Photography Fee & Reservation required
gardenviewhp.org
2739 Center Rd, Avon, OH 44011
-Multiple photo spots both INDOOR & OUTDOOR
-Perfect for Christmas photos
-Restrooms
-Plenty of parking
-Spacious
-Open year round
-They only allow 1 photo session at a time
*** Photography Fee & Reservation required