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Urban Settings

Urban areas provide a dynamic and creative setting for portrait sessions. With their bustling atmosphere, architectural landmarks, and street life, urban areas offer a unique and edgy backdrop for portraits. From sleek skyscrapers to graffiti-covered walls, urban areas provide a wealth of options for those seeking an urban, modern portrait experience.

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A boat docked at Baltimore with a city skyline in the background.

The Baltimore Museum of Industry (Outdoors)

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
  • Museum, Urban, Waterfront
1415 Key Hwy,
Baltimore, MD 21230
A boat docked at Baltimore with a city skyline in the background.

The Baltimore Museum of Industry (Outdoors)

Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
1415 Key Hwy
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 727-4808
Website
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

Yes
  • Great for: Commercial, Editorial, Engagements, Family, Headshots, Portraits
  • Location Type: Museum, Urban, Waterfront
Best Year Round
A family walks through the Bartholdi Fountain & Gardens in Washington DC.

Bartholdi Fountain & Gardens

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
  • Garden, Park, Urban
245 First St SW,
Washington, DC 20024
A family walks through the Bartholdi Fountain & Gardens in Washington DC.

Bartholdi Fountain & Gardens

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
  • Great for: Commercial, Editorial, Engagements, Family, Headshots, Portraits
  • Location Type: Garden, Park, Urban
Best April - November
A bride and groom hugging in front of a Catholic church in Washington DC.

Catholic University

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: No
  • Chapel, College, Urban
620 Michigan Ave NE,
Washington, DC 20064
A bride and groom hugging in front of a Catholic church in Washington DC.

Catholic University

Great for Portraits & Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
620 Michigan Ave NE
Washington, DC 20064
202-319-5000
Website
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

Yes
  • Great for: Engagements, Events, Individual, Portraits, Weddings
  • Location Type: Chapel, College, Urban
Best Year Round
A Circuit Court building in Annapolis, Maryland featuring a clock tower and an American flag.

Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County

Great for Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
Permit: No Portraits
  • Courthouse, Historic, Urban
8 Church Circle,
Annapolis, MD 21401
A Circuit Court building in Annapolis, Maryland featuring a clock tower and an American flag.

Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County

Great for Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
8 Church Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-222-1397
Website
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No Portraits
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

Yes
  • Great for: Events, Weddings
  • Location Type: Courthouse, Historic, Urban
Best Year Round
A family walks past a sign for District Wharf in Washington DC, featuring Captain Seafood White.

The District Wharf

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
  • Boardwalk, Urban, Waterfront
760 Maine Ave SW,
Washington, DC 20024
A family walks past a sign for District Wharf in Washington DC, featuring Captain Seafood White.

The District Wharf

Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
760 Maine Ave SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 688-3590
Website
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
  • Great for: Commercial, Editorial, Engagements, Family, Headshots, Individual, Maternity, Portraits
  • Location Type: Boardwalk, Urban, Waterfront
Best Year Round
A black and white photo of a couple hugging in downtown Annapolis.

Downtown Annapolis

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
  • Historic, Urban, Waterfront
Main St,
Annapolis, MD 21401
A black and white photo of a couple hugging in downtown Annapolis.

Downtown Annapolis

Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
Main St
Annapolis, MD 21401
Website
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
  • Great for: Commercial, Editorial, Engagements, Family, Headshots, Individual, Maternity, Portraits
  • Location Type: Historic, Urban, Waterfront
Best Year Round
A couple walking their dog in Downtown Silver Spring.

Downtown Silver Spring

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
  • Cultural, Urban
920 Ellsworth Dr,
Silver Spring, MD 20910
A couple walking their dog in Downtown Silver Spring.

Downtown Silver Spring

Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
920 Ellsworth Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 587-0867
Website
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
  • Great for: Commercial, Editorial, Engagements, Family, Headshots, Individual, Maternity, Portraits
  • Location Type: Cultural, Urban
Best Year Round
A couple standing in front of an iron gate at Enid Haupt Garden in Washington DC.

Enid Haupt Garden

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
  • Garden, Historic, Urban
1050 Independence Ave SW,
Washington, DC 20560
A couple standing in front of an iron gate at Enid Haupt Garden in Washington DC.

Enid Haupt Garden

Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
1050 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20560
(202) 633-2220
Website
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
  • Great for: Commercial, Engagements, Family, Headshots, Individual, Maternity, Portraits
  • Location Type: Garden, Historic, Urban
Best April - November
Family portrait in Baltimore.

Federal Hill Park

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
  • Park, Urban
300 Warren Ave,
Baltimore, MD 21230
Family portrait in Baltimore.

Federal Hill Park

Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
300 Warren Ave
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-3100
Website
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
  • Great for: Commercial, Editorial, Engagements, Family, Portraits
  • Location Type: Park, Urban
Best April - December
A family is posing for a photo in front of the George Mason Memorial in Washington DC.

The George Mason Memorial

Great for Portraits
Permit: Yes
  • Monument, Urban
900 Ohio Dr SW,
Washington, DC 20024
A family is posing for a photo in front of the George Mason Memorial in Washington DC.

The George Mason Memorial

Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
900 Ohio Dr SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 426-6841
Website
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
Yes
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
  • Great for: Commercial, Engagements, Family, Headshots, Individual, Maternity, Portraits
  • Location Type: Monument, Urban
Best Year Round
A family poses in front of a sign that says Glen Echo Park.

Glen Echo Park

Great for Portraits
Permit: Yes
  • Cultural, Park, Urban
7300 MacArthur Blvd,
Glen Echo, MD 20812
A family poses in front of a sign that says Glen Echo Park.

Glen Echo Park

Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
7300 MacArthur Blvd
Glen Echo, MD 20812
(301) 634-2222
Website
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
Yes
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
  • Great for: Commercial, Editorial, Engagements, Family, Headshots, Individual, Maternity, Portraits
  • Location Type: Cultural, Park, Urban
Best Year Round
A couple kissing on the steps of the Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC.

The Jefferson Memorial

Great for Portraits
Permit: Yes
  • Historic, Monument, Urban, Waterfront
16 E Basin Dr SW,
Washington, DC 20242
A couple kissing on the steps of the Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC.

The Jefferson Memorial

Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
16 E Basin Dr SW
Washington, DC 20242
(202) 245-4715
Website
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
Yes
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
  • Great for: Commercial, Engagements, Family, Headshots, Individual, Maternity, Portraits
  • Location Type: Historic, Monument, Urban, Waterfront
Best Year Round
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