Historic Mansion Settings

Historic mansions offer a stunning and unique backdrop for portrait, wedding, and commercial photography. With their grand architecture, ornate details, and lush gardens, these estates provide a timeless and elegant setting that adds depth and character to any photo shoot.

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A group of bridesmaids posing in front of Belair Mansion in Maryland.

The Belair Mansion

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: No
12207 Tulip Grove Dr,
Bowie, MD 20715
A group of bridesmaids posing in front of Belair Mansion in Maryland.
Great for Portraits & Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
12207 Tulip Grove Dr
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 809-3089
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round
A couple kissing at the Elkridge Furnace Inn in Maryland.

The Elkridge Furnace Inn

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: No
5745 Furnace Ave,
Elkridge, MD 21075
A couple kissing at the Elkridge Furnace Inn in Maryland.
Great for Portraits & Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
5745 Furnace Ave
Elkridge, MD 21075
410-379-9336
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round
A bride and groom standing under trees at Glenview Mansion in Maryland.

The Glenview Mansion

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: No
603 Edmonston Dr,
Rockville, MD 20851
A bride and groom standing under trees at Glenview Mansion in Maryland.
Great for Portraits & Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
603 Edmonston Dr
Rockville, MD 20851
(240) 314-8660
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round
A wedding party posing for a photo at Gramercy Mansion in Maryland.

The Gramercy Mansion

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: Yes
1400 Greenspring Valley Road,
Stevenson, MD 21153
A wedding party posing for a photo at Gramercy Mansion in Maryland.
Great for Portraits & Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
1400 Greenspring Valley Road
Stevenson, MD 21153
(410) 486-2405
Permit Required:
Yes
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best April - November
A family walks through Hampton Mansion in Maryland.

The Hampton Mansion

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
535 Hampton Lane,
Towson, MD 21286
A family walks through Hampton Mansion in Maryland.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
535 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286
410-962-4290
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best April - December
A stone house in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

Hayfields Country Club

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: Yes
700 Hayfields Road,
Hunt Valley, MD 21030
A stone house in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
Great for Portraits & Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
700 Hayfields Road
Hunt Valley, MD 21030
(410) 527-0001
Permit Required:
Yes
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round
A family is walking down a path near Crofton in Maryland.

Johns Hopkins House

Great for Portraits
Permit: Yes
2173 Johns Hopkins Rd,
Gambrills, MD 21054
A family is walking down a path near Crofton in Maryland.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
2173 Johns Hopkins Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(315) 729-0633
Permit Required:
Yes
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best April - November
A group of bridesmaids and groomsmen posing for a photo at Liriodendron Mansion in Maryland's Bel Air.

The Liriodendron Mansion

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: Yes
502 W Gordon St,
Bel Air, MD 21014
A group of bridesmaids and groomsmen posing for a photo at Liriodendron Mansion in Maryland's Bel Air.
Great for Portraits & Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
502 W Gordon St
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 879-4424
Permit Required:
Yes
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round
Keywords: Glenn Dale, brick house

Description: A couple standing on the steps of a Glenn Dale brick house.

The Marietta House

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: No
5626 Bell Station Road,
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
Keywords: Glenn Dale, brick house

Description: A couple standing on the steps of a Glenn Dale brick house.
Great for Portraits & Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
5626 Bell Station Road
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
(301) 464-5291
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best April - November
A brick house with a gazebo in the middle of a grassy field near Montpelier Mansion, Laurel, Maryland.

Montpelier Mansion

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
9650 Muirkirk Rd,
Laurel, MD 20708
A brick house with a gazebo in the middle of a grassy field near Montpelier Mansion, Laurel, Maryland.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
9650 Muirkirk Rd
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 377-7817
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best April - November
A Pleasant Hill House transformed into a mesmerizing Wedding Venue.

Pleasant Hill House

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: Yes
9205 Marshall Corner Road,
Pomfret, Maryland 20675
A Pleasant Hill House transformed into a mesmerizing Wedding Venue.
Great for Portraits & Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
9205 Marshall Corner Road
Pomfret, Maryland 20675
(240) 638-0820
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
Yes
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best April - November
A bunch of green paper mache balls hanging from the ceiling at Vandiver Inn.

The Vandiver Inn

Great for Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
Permit: No Portraits
301 S Union Ave,
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
A bunch of green paper mache balls hanging from the ceiling at Vandiver Inn.
Great for Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
301 S Union Ave
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-5200
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No Portraits
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round

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