In no particular order, here are some of our favorite photo spots that we have traveled to time and time again! Based in Medina, Ohio, all of these are roughly within an hour radius.
Susan Hambley Nature Center parking lot
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
16711 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136
-Flowers, flowers, flowers galore!
-Restrooms
-Limited parking which means no crowds!
-Unique scenery
-Quiet
*** Photography Fee & Reservation required
gardenviewhp.org
-Sooo many photo spots
-Great scenery for anytime of the year
-Lighting great anytime of the day
-Restrooms
-No photography fee
-Pet friendly
714 N Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
-Stunning manor house
-SO many different scenes on the property
-Tons of flowers
-Multiple gardens
-Photo fee
-Tour guide included to show you around grounds
4985 Windfall Rd, Medina, OH 44256
-Lake, wooded area, trails
-Restrooms
-Plenty of parking
-Pet friendly
2739 Center Rd, Avon, OH 44011
-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
1200 Maple St
Valley City, OH 44280
-Lots of space!
-Burgundy barn & Log cabin
-Restrooms
-Lots of parking & room for photos with vehicles
-The stream! Everyone loves the hidden stream!
-Pet friendly
-Quiet
7600 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
Cleveland, OH 44102
-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
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
11150 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
-Indoor & outdoor photo spots
-Building backdrops & greenery scenes
-Nice for photos year round
-Restrooms
-Pet friendly