Waterfront Settings

Waterfronts offer a stunning and refreshing setting for portrait sessions. With their majestic views of sparkling waters and open skies, waterfronts provide a picturesque backdrop for romantic and family portraits. Ideal for those who love the ocean and beach environments, waterfronts offer a unique and memorable portrait experience.

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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 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
A bride and groom kiss in front of a sunset at Anchor Inn, Maryland.

The Anchor Inn

Great for Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
Permit: No Portraits
7617 Water Oak Point Rd,
Pasadena, MD 21122
A bride and groom kiss in front of a sunset at Anchor Inn, Maryland.
Great for Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
7617 Water Oak Point Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
301-572-7744
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No Portraits
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round
A bride and her bridesmaids pose in front of a boat at Annapolis Maritime Museum in Maryland.

The Annapolis Maritime Museum

Great for Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
Permit: No Portraits
723 Second St,
Annapolis, MD 21403
A bride and her bridesmaids pose in front of a boat at Annapolis Maritime Museum in Maryland.
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
723 Second St
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410 295-0104
Permit Required:
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No Portraits
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round
A boat docked at Baltimore with a city skyline in the background.

The Baltimore Museum of Industry (Outdoors)

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
1415 Key Hwy,
Baltimore, MD 21230
A boat docked at Baltimore with a city skyline in the background.
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
1415 Key Hwy
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 727-4808
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round
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 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 large building in Annapolis.

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: Yes
6 Herndon Ave,
Annapolis, MD 21403
A large building in Annapolis.
Great for Portraits & Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
6 Herndon Ave
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 268-8816
Permit Required:
Yes
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best April - November
A bride and groom posing in front of a white wall at Concord Point Park, Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Concord Point Park

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
352 Commerce St,
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
A bride and groom posing in front of a white wall at Concord Point Park, Havre de Grace, Maryland.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
352 Commerce St
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-1800
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
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
760 Maine Ave SW,
Washington, DC 20024
A family walks past a sign for District Wharf in Washington DC, featuring Captain Seafood White.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
760 Maine Ave SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 688-3590
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best Year Round
A black and white photo of a couple hugging in downtown Annapolis.

Downtown Annapolis

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
Main St,
Annapolis, MD 21401
A black and white photo of a couple hugging in downtown Annapolis.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
Main St
Annapolis, MD 21401
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
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