Urban Settings
for Photoshoots in the DMV

Urban areas provide a dynamic and creative setting for portrait sessions. With their bustling atmosphere, architectural landmarks, and street life, urban areas offer a unique and edgy backdrop for portraits. From sleek skyscrapers to graffiti-covered walls, urban areas provide a wealth of options for those seeking an urban, modern portrait experience.

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Baltimore Museum of Industry (Outdoors)

Permit: No

Museum, Urban, Waterfront

1415 Key Hwy

Baltimore, MD 21230

A boat docked at Baltimore with a city skyline in the background.

Bartholdi Fountain & Gardens

Permit: No

Garden, Park, Urban

245 First St SW

Washington, DC 20024

A family walks through the Bartholdi Fountain & Gardens in Washington DC.

Catholic University

Permit: No

Chapel, College, Urban

620 Michigan Ave NE

Washington, DC 20064

A bride and groom hugging in front of a Catholic church in Washington DC.

District Wharf

Permit: No

Boardwalk, Urban, Waterfront

760 Maine Ave SW

Washington, DC 20024

A family walks past a sign for District Wharf in Washington DC, featuring Captain Seafood White.

Downtown Annapolis

Permit: No

Historic, Urban, Waterfront

Main St

Annapolis, MD 21401

A black and white photo of a couple hugging in downtown Annapolis.

Downtown Silver Spring

Permit: No

Cultural, Urban

920 Ellsworth Dr

Silver Spring, MD 20910

A couple walking their dog in Downtown Silver Spring.

Enid Haupt Garden

Permit: No

Garden, Historic, Urban

1050 Independence Ave SW

Washington, DC 20560

A couple standing in front of an iron gate at Enid Haupt Garden in Washington DC.

Federal Hill Park

Permit: No

300 Warren Ave

Baltimore, MD 21230

Family portrait in Baltimore.

George Mason Memorial

Permit: Yes

Monument, Urban

900 Ohio Dr SW

Washington, DC 20024

A family is posing for a photo in front of the George Mason Memorial in Washington DC.

Glen Echo Park

Permit: Yes

Cultural, Park, Urban

7300 MacArthur Blvd

Glen Echo, MD 20812

A family poses in front of a sign that says Glen Echo Park.

Jefferson Memorial

Permit: Yes

Historic, Monument, Urban, Waterfront

16 E Basin Dr SW

Washington, DC 20242

A couple kissing on the steps of the Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC.

Jones Point Park

Permit: No

Park, Urban, Waterfront

Jones Point Dr

Alexandria, VA 23242

A man and woman are standing under a bridge in Jones Point Park in Alexandria, Virginia.