my favorite SENIOR photo locations in northeast ohio
My Favorite Senior Photo Location Suggestions
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.
Locations that I love
northeast ohio
senior photo locations
Brunswick Lake
Susan Hambley Nature Center parking lot
1473 Parschen Rd
Brunswick, OH 44212
Why we love this location:
-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
the arcade
401 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
Why we love this location:
-STUNNING YEAR ROUND.
-Restrooms
-Spacious
-Open year round
-Close to many other photo spots downtown!
*** Photography Fee & Reservation required
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 N Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
Why we love this location:
-Stunning manor house
-SO many different scenes on the property
-Tons of flowers
-Multiple gardens
-Tour guide included to show you around grounds
-Greenhouse
-Beautiful year round
-Multiple restrooms
***photo fee***
Black Cat
Books
420 S Court St
Medina, OH 44256
Why we love this location:
-A book lover's DREAM. Honestly.
-Even if you don't schedule your session here, 10/10 recommend checking it out
-Indoors, two houses actually!
-Multiple different themed rooms
-Bathrooms to change in
-"Fire" breathing dragon on request
medina square
Why we love this location:
-Sooo many photo spots
-Great scenery for anytime of the year
-Lighting great anytime of the day
-Restrooms
-No photography fee
-Pet friendly
cleveland museum of art
11150 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
Why we love this location:
-Indoor & outdoor photo spots
-Building backdrops & greenery scenes
-Nice for photos year round
-Restrooms
-Pet friendly
Buckeye woods
6335 Wedgewood Rd
Medina, OH 44256
Why we love this location:
-Soooo much space (woods, bridges, water, pathways...etc.)
-Quiet
-Pet friendly
-Photo spots year round
-Plenty of parking
-Space for photos with vehicles
Millstream Park
1200 Maple St
Valley City, OH 44280
Why we love this location:
-Lots of space!
-Burgundy barn & Log cabin
-Restrooms
-Lots of parking & room for photos with vehicles
-The stream!
-Pet friendly
-Quiet
Edgewater Beach
7600 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
Cleveland, OH 44102
Why we love this location:
-Multiple photo spots (Beach, Lake Erie, willow tree, beach house, "pier"...etc.)
-Restrooms
-Plenty of parking
-Spacious
-Open year round
-No photography fee
-Pet friendly
voinovich park
800 E 9th Street Pier
Cleveland, OH 44114Cleveland, OH 44113
Why we love this location:
-SO many views to offer
-Cleveland Sign
-Restrooms
-Water views
-City views
-Looks great year round
***HIGHLY RECOMMEND sessions during the week. Small parking lot that is crowded on the weekends.
david Fortier River Park
24900 Water St.
Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
Why we love this location:
-Waterfalls
-Trails
-Pet Friendly
-Covered Bridge
-Just a short walk from downtown Olmstead Falls
-Stunning in the fall (but very crowded!)
carolyn ludwig mugrage park
4985 Windfall Rd, Medina, OH 44256
Why we love this location:
-Lake, wooded area, trails
-Restrooms
-Plenty of parking
-Pet friendly
Gardenview horticultural park
16711 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136
Why we love this location:
-Flowers, flowers, flowers galore!
-Restrooms
-Limited parking which means no crowds!
-Unique scenery
-Quiet
*** Photography Fee & Reservation required
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this bridge
1148 Main Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
Why we love this location:
-Unique photo spot!
-Parking is great during the week
-Pet friendly
-View of water just a few steps away
-Cityscape views across from the parking lot
-Looks great year round
Miller's nature Preserve
2739 Center Rd, Avon, OH 44011
Why we love this location:
-Multiple photo spots both INDOOR & OUTDOOR
-Restrooms
-Plenty of parking
-Spacious
-Open year round
-They only allow 1 photo session at a time
*** Photography Fee & Reservation required
Cleveland public library
325 & 525 Superior Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Why we love this location:
-Huge & breathtaking space!
-Tour guide included in session
-So many different rooms
-Beautiful year round
-Great for book worms
-Elaborate!
-Lots of neutral colors, easy to match!
-Restrooms
***Booking fee & reservations required
