Favorite places to shoot series (part 1)

As a photographer i’m always on the lookout for new places to get pictures. Whether i’m scoping out a place for clients or simply looking for new and interesting places to get shots of architecture, landscape, etc. going to new places is always an adventure. I wanted to start sharing different places I love to shoot and tell you why I love shooting there! I’ll share with you why I love the place, great places to get some unique shots, and more! So let’s get to it with the first place!

This place is a new one I just discovered but it’s already got a hold on me and i’m itching to get back there to check it out! Cylburn Arboretum is located in Baltimore City, MD and is 200 acres of gardens, grounds, hiking trails, and more. It’s completely free to go there and it’s also dog friendly! They also hold events there throughout the year but otherwise it’s a wide open space perfect for getting some fresh air, snapping some pics, having a picnic and more! So let’s talk deets on getting some great pictures, shall we?

The Cylburn Mansion on the grounds is an obvious choice for a backdrop! It’s a gorgeous old building with amazing architecture, textures, and design. The mansion is great for standalone shots OR to use as a background for clients!

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In addition to the mansion, the grounds are beautiful and spaces. There are multiple garden areas, open fields, benches, even a mini bamboo forest. The landscape is perfect for getting all different types of looks into one session, which is just incredible. The grounds are a little gold mine, that’s for sure.

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When going to a new place to potentially shoot or recommend for session locations, I like to work my way around slowly. Start by scoping out any buildings and shooting some shots of those at different angles. Then move onto to the landscaping, etc. Work in small pieces and paying attention to details can really pay off! Cylburn has so much potential and i’m really excited to get back there and discover even more about it!

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