While I love photographing sessions in my Cranberry Photo Studio, I enjoy on-location sessions as well and these are some of my favorite go-tos!
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Urban
Garden
Park
Lake
Christmas Tree Farm & Sunflower Farm
Urban
Beautiful location at sunset. Though, I will note there is a lot of duck poo there. This park is located in Pittsburgh's historic Northside. I have also experienced individuals asking for money there.
Allegheny Commons Park West - Google Search
Great views of Downtown Pittsburgh from here, a beautiful backdrop, especially at sunset!
North Shore · Pittsburgh, PA 15212
There are lots of nice spots to stop for portraits here. Parking is tricky!
Point State Park · 601 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
You don't even have to go inside for beautiful backdrops. Actually, if you go inside with a professional photographer, arrangements must be made in advance and you're limited to the Broderie Room.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Huge park! The overlook is a great spot for portraits at sunset.
Schenley Park · Pittsburgh, PA 15213
A fun place for senior portraits!
South Side · Pittsburgh, PA
Take a trip down the incline to Station Square for a session-worthy stop!
218 Grandview Overlook · 218 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211
A pretty park setting with a great view of Downtown Pittsburgh!
West End Overlook Park · Marlow St, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Downtown Pittsburgh has tons of great spots for photoshoots!
Pittsburgh · Pennsylvania
There are lots of beautiful buildings and nice parks areas between Pitt and CMU.
Oakland, Pa 15213
A beautiful park with lovely architecture all in one spot!
Frick Park
Garden
Beautiful park east of Pittsburgh, walled gardens, flowers, a fountain! Also buzzing with photoshoots!
Mellon Park - Google Search
Please read note at the bottom of this text: This beautiful mansion has a stone terrace and is lovely from every side. A popular photoshoot destination! Please note: I will only schedule sessions here on Mondays through Thursdays. Or very early Saturday mornings. You can't get close to the mansion when they're hosting a wedding and this place is booked solid.
Hartwood Acres Mansion - Google Search
This is a beautiful venue for events, but it's also a go-to location in Beaver County for pretty outdoor scenery.
Beaver Station Cultural & Event Center
Park
Yep, it's a business park, but it's got paved pathways through the woods and it's beautifully maintained. I photograph lots of sessions here.
Cranberry Woods Business Park - Google Search
There are some great hidden spots at this park that is mostly known for it's ball fields and playground.
Graham Park, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
Huge evergreens, a lake surrounded by a tree-covered hill, and Cherry Blossom Trees each spring!
North Park · 303 Pearce Mill Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101
Wide open spaces at an easily accessible park!
Adams Township Parks and Recreation
This park is pretty year-round with lots of evergreens, ferns and moss. Traversing it is a bit of a hike!
McConnells Mill State Park · 1761 McConnells Mill Rd, Portersville, PA 16051
Lake
Lakeview Beach is great for sunrise and sunset. I also love walking down the bike path that crosses through the parking lot. Such a pretty location.
Lakeview Beach at Moraine State Park
Christmas Tree Farm & Sunflower Farm
Great location for Christmas Tree Farm and Sunflower Field photos!
