Park Settings

Parks provide a natural and tranquil setting for portrait sessions. With wide open spaces and diverse landscapes, parks are ideal for capturing relaxed and natural moments. Whether you prefer a serene lake, a lush garden, or a scenic hiking trail, parks are perfect for families, nature lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

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A couple admiring the waterfront view in Annapolis, Maryland.

Acton's Cove Waterfront Park

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
14 South St, ,
Annapolis, MD 21401
A couple admiring the waterfront view in Annapolis, Maryland.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
14 South St,
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 280-0445
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best Year Round
A family is standing in front of a green house at Agricultural History Farm Park in Maryland.

The Agricultural History Farm Park

Great for Portraits
Permit: Yes
18400 Muncaster Rd,
Derwood, MD 20855
A family is standing in front of a green house at Agricultural History Farm Park in Maryland.
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
18400 Muncaster Rd
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 670-4660
Permit Required:
Yes
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best April - November
A young boy is looking at a flock of geese near Allen Pond in Bowie, Maryland.

Allen Pond

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
3330 Northview Dr,
Bowie, MD 20716
A young boy is looking at a flock of geese near Allen Pond in Bowie, Maryland.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
3330 Northview Dr
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 809-3011
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best April - November
Nestled in Annapolis Waterworks Park, a dam stands surrounded by lush green trees, while a calm river meanders beneath the clear sky.

Annapolis Waterworks Park

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
270 Defense Hwy,
Annapolis, MD 21401
Nestled in Annapolis Waterworks Park, a dam stands surrounded by lush green trees, while a calm river meanders beneath the clear sky.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
270 Defense Hwy
Annapolis, MD 21401
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best April - November
A family walks through the Bartholdi Fountain & Gardens in Washington DC.

Bartholdi Fountain & Gardens

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
245 First St SW,
Washington, DC 20024
A family walks through the Bartholdi Fountain & Gardens in Washington DC.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
245 First St SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 225-8333
Website
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best April - November
A family sits on a log in a wooded area at Benjamin Banneker Historical Park in Catonsville, Maryland.

The Benjamin Banneker Historical Park

Great for Portraits
Permit: Yes
300 Oella Ave,
Catonsville, MD 21228
A family sits on a log in a wooded area at Benjamin Banneker Historical Park in Catonsville, Maryland.
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
300 Oella Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-1081
Permit Required:
Yes
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best April - November
A man standing on a rock in the water at Beverly Triton Nature Park, Maryland.

Beverly Triton Nature Park

Great for Portraits
Permit: Yes
1202 Triton Beach Rd,
Edgewater, MD 21037
A man standing on a rock in the water at Beverly Triton Nature Park, Maryland.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
1202 Triton Beach Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 222-7317
Permit Required:
Yes
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best April - November
Black and white photo of a little boy playing in the water at Black Hill Regional Park.

Black Hill Regional Park

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
20926 Lake Ridge Dr,
Boyds, MD 20841
Black and white photo of a little boy playing in the water at Black Hill Regional Park.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
20926 Lake Ridge Dr
Boyds, MD 20841
(301) 495-2595
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best April - November
A man with a beard is taking a picture of flowers in Bonair Rose Garden, Arlington.

The Bonair Rose Garden

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
850 N Lexington St,
Arlington, VA 22205
A man with a beard is taking a picture of flowers in Bonair Rose Garden, Arlington.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
850 N Lexington St
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 228-3000
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best April - November
A bride and groom standing in Brookside Gardens.

Brookside Gardens

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: Yes
1800 Glenallan Avenue,
Wheaton, MD 20902
A bride and groom standing in Brookside Gardens.
Great for Portraits & Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
1800 Glenallan Avenue
Wheaton, MD 20902
301-962-1404
Permit Required:
Yes
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best April - November
A woman and a child walking by Attick Lake in Greenbelt, Maryland.

Buddy Attick Lake Park

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
555 Crescent Rd,
Greenbelt, MD 20770
A woman and a child walking by Attick Lake in Greenbelt, Maryland.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
555 Crescent Rd
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 397-2200
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best April - November
A family is posing for a photo in Cabin John Regional Park, Maryland.

Cabin John Regional Park

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
7400 Tuckerman Ln,
Bethesda, MD 20817
A family is posing for a photo in Cabin John Regional Park, Maryland.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
7400 Tuckerman Ln
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 495-2595
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No

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