Historic Locations

Historic locations offer unique, elegant settings for portraits. With their rich cultural heritage and picturesque surroundings, these locations provide a timeless and sophisticated backdrop for formal portraits. From grand castles to charming colonial homes, historic locations offer a wealth of options for those seeking a truly memorable portrait experience.

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A family is standing in front of a green house at Agricultural History Farm Park in Maryland.

The Agricultural History Farm Park

Great for Portraits
Permit: Yes
18400 Muncaster Rd,
Derwood, MD 20855
A family is standing in front of a green house at Agricultural History Farm Park in Maryland.
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
18400 Muncaster Rd
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 670-4660
Permit Required:
Yes
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best April - November
A young boy looking out of a wooden fence at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore, Maryland.

The B&O Railroad Museum

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: Yes
901 W Pratt St,
Baltimore, MD 21223
A young boy looking out of a wooden fence at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore, Maryland.
Great for Portraits & Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
901 W Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 752-2490
Permit Required:
Yes
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round
A group of bridesmaids posing in front of Belair Mansion in Maryland.

The Belair Mansion

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: No
12207 Tulip Grove Dr,
Bowie, MD 20715
A group of bridesmaids posing in front of Belair Mansion in Maryland.
Great for Portraits & Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
12207 Tulip Grove Dr
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 809-3089
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round
A family sits on a log in a wooded area at Benjamin Banneker Historical Park in Catonsville, Maryland.

The Benjamin Banneker Historical Park

Great for Portraits
Permit: Yes
300 Oella Ave,
Catonsville, MD 21228
A family sits on a log in a wooded area at Benjamin Banneker Historical Park in Catonsville, Maryland.
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
300 Oella Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-1081
Permit Required:
Yes
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best April - November
A Circuit Court building in Annapolis, Maryland featuring a clock tower and an American flag.

Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County

Great for Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
Permit: No Portraits
8 Church Circle,
Annapolis, MD 21401
A Circuit Court building in Annapolis, Maryland featuring a clock tower and an American flag.
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
8 Church Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-222-1397
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No Portraits
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round
The Knights of Columbus venue is a large room filled with tables and chairs, perfect for any event.

The Columbus Club of Arlington

Great for Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
Permit: No Portraits
5115 Little Falls Road,
Arlington, VA
The Knights of Columbus venue is a large room filled with tables and chairs, perfect for any event.
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
5115 Little Falls Road
Arlington, VA
(703) 536-9656 x7
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No Portraits
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round
A bride and groom posing in front of a white wall at Concord Point Park, Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Concord Point Park

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
352 Commerce St,
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
A bride and groom posing in front of a white wall at Concord Point Park, Havre de Grace, Maryland.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
352 Commerce St
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-1800
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best Year Round
A wedding party posing in front of the Cylburn Arboretum in Baltimore, Maryland.

Cylburn Arboretum

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: Yes
4915 Greenspring Ave,
Baltimore, MD 21209
A wedding party posing in front of the Cylburn Arboretum in Baltimore, Maryland.
Great for Portraits & Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
4915 Greenspring Ave
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-367-2217
Permit Required:
Yes
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round
A black and white photo of a couple hugging in downtown Annapolis.

Downtown Annapolis

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
Main St,
Annapolis, MD 21401
A black and white photo of a couple hugging in downtown Annapolis.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
Main St
Annapolis, MD 21401
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best Year Round
A couple kissing at the Elkridge Furnace Inn in Maryland.

The Elkridge Furnace Inn

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: No
5745 Furnace Ave,
Elkridge, MD 21075
A couple kissing at the Elkridge Furnace Inn in Maryland.
Great for Portraits & Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
5745 Furnace Ave
Elkridge, MD 21075
410-379-9336
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round
A couple standing in front of an iron gate at Enid Haupt Garden in Washington DC.

Enid Haupt Garden

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
1050 Independence Ave SW,
Washington, DC 20560
A couple standing in front of an iron gate at Enid Haupt Garden in Washington DC.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
1050 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20560
(202) 633-2220
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best April - November
A man and woman are walking down a path in Baltimore.

Fort McHenry

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
2400 E Fort Ave,
Baltimore, MD 21230
A man and woman are walking down a path in Baltimore.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
2400 E Fort Ave
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 962-4290
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best April - November

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