Location options...

Need some ideas for a great photography shoot location in and around Huntsville? Check these wonderful options out for your next session...

Note - Some locations have a site fee and or admission fee while most are free. Site fees are in addition to your booked session fee.

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Huntsville Botanical Gardens

HSVBG is an absolutely beautiful location for your next photography session. Even the winter months offer stunning backdrops.

There is a site fee for booking a session at this location, the cost is $125 for the HSVBG photography sitting fee which allows up to a 2 hour session. This includes garden admission for up to 4 individuals plus myself. If you have more than that number for your session, you can purchase admission tickets for the number over 4. Sessions must be booked early to secure the date. Dates and times are dependent on current HSVBG calendar.

I highly recommend capturing the golden hour for this location.

Constitution Park Huntsville Senior Photos

Downtown Huntsville

Rocket City has so many fun and wonderful backdrops for your photos! Downtown's Big Spring Park, Constitution Park, the mural walk, the old train depot, the many beautiful churches and even the street scenes offer a diverse vibe for a photo shoot. The locations are all public so there are no site fees but weekends can be a bit of a challenge due to crowds so weekday evenings are preferred.

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Huntsville Episcopal Church Engagement photo

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Lowe Mill

Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment center is a great place for photos with an industrial or edgy vibe. Perfect for Senior Photos, Headshots and more.

Photo sessions here include 1 hour of use of their indoor photo studio in the unfinished industrial space within the complex. Lots of rustic finishes and great natural light make for beautiful photos. We usually finish up outside near their smoke stack or one of their great murals where again the lighting plays a big role in getting those delightful hues. Lowe Mill is a great location if the weather is inclement and you do not want to reschedule your shoot, but is only open to the public on Wednesday thru Saturday 11-7. Saturdays is very busy so weekdays are preferred.

There is a $40 site fee in addition to your normal session cost.

Monte Sano

Monte Sano State Park is a beautiful natural backdrop for your family, senior or engagement photos. From the moody and beautiful Japanese Gardens to the gorgeous scenic overlooks, your choices on your "nature vibe" abound. Most of my photo shoots on the mountain will encompass several different locations within the park. Every season has something special that shines in the photos so no matter what time of year you choose, it will be a great choice.

The state park has no site fees but it does have an entrance fee of $5 per person. The park is open 8am to sunset. I usually start our shoots about 2 hours prior to sunset in the shaded areas and we finish up at the overlook to take advantage of the beautiful skies. Depending on the season, Saturdays can be busy so weekdays are preferred for a more relaxed session.

Hays Nature Preserve

Hay's Nature Preserve is located in the Hampton Cove area and makes a beautiful backdrop for any photo shoot. The Flint river meanders thru the preserve creating a lovely scene. Large fields with a wooded horizon set the stage for some dramatic shots and a bridge creates architectural interest as a backdrop. There is also a nice playground area for photo sessions with little ones.

Indian Creek Greenway at Providence

The Indian Creek Greenway portion that is located in the Village of Providence in North Huntsville/East Madison is a great spot to have a photo session. It's generally a quiet location and has natural beauty as well as a quaint small town feel. Indian Creek runs along the greenway with several spots where photos can be taken at the waters edge. The bridge is a whimsical backdrop and the tree lined streets among adorable houses also makes a great session location.

Downtown Madison

Madison's Main Street area provides wonderful rustic and industrial backdrops for a photo shoot. The train track run straight through downtown and the buildings are eclectic and quaint. On Front street a lovely gazebo sits near the tracks. There are some wooded and fenced areas nearby that can also be used as nice backdrops. During the week it is usually quiet but Saturdays can get busy.

The Overlook RSA

For those with Redstone Arsenal Base Access, The Overlook is a great option for a Photo Shoot. Provided that there is not an event scheduled, we can take advantage of the pretty golf course scenery surrounding the building. The Back Patio can be used for most of the photos and the huge magnolia is a fun southern touch for some of the photos as well. There are a few paths that can be used provided there are not any golfers using them at that time. The golf course flags etc. will be removed from the final photos so that it looks like a large grassy area verses a golf course.

Bridge Street Town Center

Bridge Street is a fun location for a photo shoot whether it's a family, senior or engagement session. It's a great place for prom and homecoming sessions as well. The buildings and landscaping give it a European feel and the carousel provides whimsical touches to your photos. Because this is a busy public location, weekdays are best.

Your local High School
or College campus

For Senior Sessions, the campus of your school is often a great backdrop for your photoshoot. Timing is everything in scheduling these as they will need to be during a time that the campus is accessible but not busy. If it's a sports field setting, we'll need to avoid practice times and game times and get permission if needed so we can access the field.

Your Own Backyard, Neighborhood or favorite location.

While we have so many choices on locations to choose from, sometimes home or our "happy places" are the best choice. Your own backyard, neighborhood or even your church may be the perfect spot to have your photo session. If you have a large family shoot with children and pets then your own backyard or front yard may be the easiest location. Many neighborhoods have beautiful common areas that we can hold a photo shoot at. Sometimes simple is best!

Weathington Park
Section Alabama

Weathington Park is the newest of my special sites...it's located in Section, Alabama on the bluff overlooking Lake Guntersville and the Tennessee River. While a bit of a drive from the Huntsville area, the views are amazing and timing it with the golden hour sun creates gorgeous backdrops. These were late fall/early winter session images and the area will look beautiful any time of year. A few things to know about this location before you book for it....It may be quite hot if it is the middle of summer as there is little to no shade and the sun will be directly impacting the location. This site shows best at golden hour unless overcast earlier in the day because the sun will be quite harsh here so plan for an early evening shoot or wait for an overcast day. There is a $25 travel fee attached to this shoot location as it is outside my 30 mile radius.

Lincoln Mill

Lincoln Mill is the perfect place for Branding Photos that gives a relaxed yet professional look to your photos. Several areas within the building and additionally outside offer the variety of looks for a dynamic session. There is a site fee of $100 to have a session there.

Ditto Landing

For Senior Sessions, with a river or car vibe, Ditto Landing is the perfect spot! Golden Hour especially highlights the beauty of the river and the views will make your photos pop. The area offers a vintage style bridge which is a great place to showcase their much loved ride and the wooded campsite area offers yet another look for their photos making this area a very versatile place to hold their Session.

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For Seniors with a strong sport vibe, choosing a location that reflects that important part of their life will make the memories all the more special. Huntsville offers many public sports fields and we can usually work around busy times to "make the perfect shot".

Local Sports Area

Blevins Gap

This location is amazing for any type of portrait...from family to seniors but especially couples or engagement photos. Golden hour and sunset are a must at this spot, with the light lending to absolutely gorgeous shots! Weekday evenings are best due to the popularity of this location.