MY TOP 5 FAVORITE OUTDOOR LOCATIONS FOR PHOTO SESSIONS.
#1 Pick: Rusty Acre Farm, New Carlisle Ohio
The True family graciously opened up this gorgeous farm to me for photo shoots 365 days a year. I just can't say enough about this gorgeous farm. It has so much charm and beauty. Rusty Acre Farm has several acres of trees, wood, barns, swing set for kids, tractors and goats in the summertime for kids to enjoy. This place is truly magical for any style photo session. It's private and gated. If the farm isn't ideal for your session that is totally fine. I have several other outdoor locations to choose from that I recommend for your outdoor photo session experience. However, this is my #1 pick. If you are interested in booking your session here just let me know :)
The Farm is open for photo sessions all year by appointment at 9411 New Carlisle Pike, New Carlisle, Ohio 45344
#2 Pick: Carriage Hill Metro Park, Huber Heights Ohio
I absolutely love this park. The farm has been maintained to recreate the experiences one might have had on a typical day on the farm in the 1880s. There are so many beautiful areas to photograph your family.
Carriage Hill is the perfect place for families because the kiddos will love it. They can run and play plus visit the animals on the grounds such as horses, donkeys, sheep, pigs, chickens and more. I'd say this is my #2 favorite place to book a photo session because of the variety of place to photograph.
7800 Shull Rd, Huber Heights, OH 45424
I do have my photographer permit to photograph at this park and any Metro Park in the area such as Taylorsville Metro, Eastwood, Wegerzyn Gardens, Aullwood Metro Park.
#3 Pick: The Grotto Gardens, Dayton Ohio
It's absolutely breathtaking in the Spring and Summer months and include a waterfall, pond, & a beautiful floral landscape. It's a must see and a great place for Senior, Engagement or Couples to capture amazing photos.
The Grotto Gardens is Free & Open to the Public 24/7 and located S. Gettysburg Ave at Tennessee Ave. Dayton, OH 45428
#4 Pick: Village of Yellow Springs, Ohio
Yellow Springs is a small town full of so much character and charm. It's a unique mix of rural & urban and thriving downtown area with boutiques and eateries. It's a vibrant artsy community and I typically shoot a majority of senior sessions here. We can grab a cup of coffee or smoothie and venture around town and capture some precious moments together. The Visitor Station has a public restroom for wardrobe changes.
There are 2000 acres of woodland trails and parks such as; Glen Helen, John Bryan State Park and Clifton Gorge in Yellow Spring. They are all gorgeous backdrops for photo shoots.
#5 Pick: The Willow Tree, Tipp City Ohio
This is a picture perfect venue with relaxed setting for your Family, Senior or Engagement photos. Enjoy stunning views of its 1830's Federal style home and century old celebration barns, pond and willow trees all over the grounds.
Located on 5 acres in the country just west of Tipp City, Ohio.
By appointment only and not open for public; 1900 OH-571, Tipp City, OH 45371