Park Settings
for Photoshoots in the DMV

Parks provide a natural and tranquil setting for portrait sessions. With wide open spaces and diverse landscapes, parks are ideal for capturing relaxed and natural moments. Whether you prefer a serene lake, a lush garden, or a scenic hiking trail, parks are perfect for families, nature lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Kinder Farm Park

Permit: No

1001 Kinder Farm Park Rd

Millersville, MD 21108

A little girl looking through a fence at Kinder Farm Park in Maryland.

Lake Artemesia

Permit: No

Park, Waterfront

Berwyn Rd & 55th Ave

Berwyn Heights, MD 20740

Weeping willow trees near Lake Artemesia in Maryland.

Lake Elkhorn

Permit: No

Boardwalk, Park, Waterfront

6800 Cradlerock Way

Columbia, MD 21045

Under a clear sky, Lake Elkhorn mirrors the lush green trees surrounding it. A quaint building and an elegant bridge gracefully span across the background, enhancing the tranquil scene.

Locust Grove Nature Center

Permit: No

Nature Center, Park

7777 Democracy Blvd

Bethesda, MD 20817

A family walking down a path at Locust Grove Nature Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

Permit: Yes

Event Venue, Garden, Park

9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct

Vienna, VA 22182

The hotel building in Vienna, Virginia, near Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.

Meridian Hill Park

Permit: No

Historic, Park, Urban

16th St NW &, W St NW

Washington, DC 20009

Two men laying on a bench in Meridian Hill Park, Washington DC.

Mill Branch Pond

Permit: No

Park, Waterfront

15901 Excalibur Rd

Bowie, MD 20716

A family posing at Mill Branch Pond in Bowie, Maryland.

National Arboretum

Permit: Yes

3501 New York Ave NE

Washington, DC 20002

A couple standing in front of columns at the National Arboretum in Washington DC.

Quiet Waters Park

Permit: No

Event Venue, Park, Waterfront

600 Quiet Waters Park Rd

Annapolis, MD 21403

A white bridge at Quiet Waters Park with trees and autumn leaves in the background.

South Union Street

Permit: No

Historic, Park, Urban, Waterfront

501 S Union St

Alexandria, VA 22314

Terrapin Nature Park

Permit: No

Beach, Boardwalk, Park, Waterfront

191 Log Canoe Cir

Stevensville, MD 21666

A couple embracing in front of the water at sunset at Terrapin Nature Park in Maryland.

Theodore Roosevelt Island

Permit: Yes

Monument, Park, Waterfront

Theodore Roosevelt Island Park

Washington, DC 20001

A family is posing in front of a pond on Theodore Roosevelt Island.