Location Inspiration

Where to take your photos?


Explore my carefully selected photography locations, each offering its own unique charm and scenic beauty. No matter the season or style, there's a setting that will bring your vision to life. Browse through our top picks and find the perfect spot for your next photoshoot! 📸✨

Outdoor Parks in Fort Wayne

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Lakeside Rose Gardens


Lakeside Rose Gardens is a breathtaking photography location. This enchanting garden is at its most beautiful during the spring and summer, when vibrant roses and a variety of seasonal blooms are in full display. Whether you're looking for a serene natural backdrop or a vibrant floral wonderland, Lakeside Rose Gardens is the perfect spot for any photography session.

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Foster Park


Foster Park is a charming photography location, perfect for a garden-inspired photoshoot! With its small but stunning garden area, this spot truly comes to life in the spring and summer, when colorful flowers bloom in abundance. The park features elegant arches that add a touch of romance and sophistication to any photo, making it an ideal setting for engagements, portraits, and special moments.

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Matea Park

$3 per person parking


Matea Park is a breathtaking photography location, perfect for those who love natural, woodsy backdrops. With its wide open fields, tree-covered paths, and majestic trees, this park offers endless possibilities for stunning outdoor portraits. The mix of open landscapes and lush wooded areas makes it an ideal setting for engagements, family sessions, senior portraits, and more.

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Fox Island

$3 per person parking


Fox Island is a beautiful woodsy photography location, perfect for nature lovers and those seeking a serene, rustic backdrop. With its winding trails, lush greenery, and towering trees, this spot offers a peaceful and natural setting for any photoshoot. Whether you're capturing golden sunlight filtering through the trees or embracing the earthy tones of the forest, Fox Island provides endless opportunities for stunning, outdoor portraits.

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Promenade Park


Promenade Park is a stunning urban photography location, featuring a grand bridge and a scenic river that flows through the heart of the park. This picturesque setting offers a perfect mix of modern architecture and natural beauty, making it ideal for a variety of photoshoots. Promenade Park delivers a unique and dynamic atmosphere.

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Solomon Farm Park


Salomon Farm Park is a charming and rustic photography location, perfect for those who love farmhouse-style and country-inspired backdrops. The park features two big red barns and a beautiful old farmhouse, creating a warm, nostalgic setting for any photoshoot. During the summer, the park becomes even more magical with its seasonal sunflower field and wildflower field, adding a vibrant, colorful touch to your photos.

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Headwaters Park


Headwaters Park is a beautiful photography location, offering a perfect mix of urban charm and natural beauty. One of its standout features is the tree-covered walkway, which creates a stunning tunnel of foliage—especially breathtaking in the fall when the leaves turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold.

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Lindenwood Cemetery/Park


Lindenwood Cemetery is an unconventional yet striking photography location, perfect for those seeking a unique, moody aesthetic. While it may not be a typical choice, the cemetery offers a rich, atmospheric vibe that works beautifully for those looking for a more gothic, mysterious, or vintage feel. The site is especially captivating during Halloween! Beyond the cemetery grounds, Lindenwood also has other picturesque park areas that offer stunning, more traditional backdrops for photos.

Other Outdoor Locations in Fort Wayne

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Pint N Slice Alley


The Pint N Slice Alley is a vibrant and stylish photography location that offers the perfect downtown aesthetic. Nestled in the heart of the city, this alley features colorful street art along the walls, creating a bold, creative backdrop that adds personality to any photoshoot. The hanging lights strung across the alley add a warm, intimate ambiance, making it especially stunning during the evening or golden hour.

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Civic Parking Garage

$5 Parking


Civic Parking Garage is a rooftop photography location, offering sweeping views of the downtown skyline and a unique urban backdrop. The rooftop provides an elevated perspective, perfect for capturing dramatic angles and stunning panoramic shots. Civic Parking Garage offers a bold and dynamic setting.

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Freiman Square


Freiman Square is a charming, downtown-inspired photography location, perfect for spring and summer shoots when the flowers are in full bloom. This small yet picturesque area offers a blend of urban vibes with a touch of colorful foliage, making it an ideal spot for those looking for a more intimate setting. The square’s vibrant flowers and well-kept landscaping create a beautiful contrast against the surrounding cityscape, providing a unique, peaceful atmosphere right in the heart of downtown.

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The Landing


The Landing is a dynamic and versatile photography location located in downtown Fort Wayne, offering a variety of urban backdrops to suit any style. This large alley features a mix of exposed brick walls, rustic textures, and industrial elements, providing endless options for unique and creative photos. With plenty of space to explore and different areas to pose.

Indoor Locations in Fort Wayne

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Electric Works


Electric Works is a sleek, modernized industrial building that offers the perfect backdrop for stylish, contemporary headshots. With its clean lines, exposed brick walls, and industrial-chic design, this location provides a sophisticated yet edgy atmosphere that works beautifully for professional portraits. The blend of modern touches and historical charm gives your photos a unique, urban flair.

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Botanical Gardens

$7 Entry fee per person

$1 per person on Thursdays!


The Botanical Gardens offers a stunning mix of indoor and outdoor photography options, making it a versatile location for any type of photoshoot. Outdoors, you'll find beautifully curated flower gardens, lush greenery, and tranquil pathways, perfect for spring and summer shoots filled with vibrant colors. Indoors, the tropical conservatory and greenhouse provide a lush, exotic backdrop with a variety of plants and flowers year-round.

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Studio Option

$60/hr; minimum of 1 hour

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Studio is the perfect place for those seeking a clean, professional studio space in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne. This versatile studio offers a wide range of backdrops and lighting options, making it ideal for everything from portrait sessions and headshots to fashion shoots and product photography.

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Grand Wayne Center


he Grand Wayne Center in downtown Fort Wayne offers a sleek and sophisticated backdrop for professional photography sessions. Its modern architecture, expansive windows, and elegant interiors provide a polished setting ideal for corporate headshots, executive portraits, and other professional photoshoots.

Locations in Auburn and Garrett

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Reike Park


Reike Park is a serene, woodsy photography location that offers a peaceful escape into nature. With its tall trees, shaded paths, and abundant greenery, it’s the perfect spot for capturing the beauty of the outdoors.

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Eckhart Park


Eckhart Park is a picturesque photography location, featuring the tranquil beauty of a river running through the heart of the park. The park offers a stunning mix of waterfront views, lush greenery.. The flowing river adds a dynamic element to any photoshoot.

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Greenhurst Commons


Greenhurst Commons is a peaceful and scenic photography location, offering beautiful green trails and lush landscapes. This park is perfect for those seeking a serene outdoor backdrop with a touch of nature's beauty. The winding trails and vibrant greenery provide an idyllic setting for photoshoots, and the park is especially stunning at sunset, when the golden light casts a warm glow over the landscape.

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James P Covell Nature Preserve


James P. Covell Nature Preserve is a beautiful, natural location perfect for those seeking a wooded escape with the added charm of a creek for stunning water-based photoshoots. The preserve offers peaceful trails, lush greenery, and the gentle flow of the creek, making it an ideal spot for capturing serene moments by the water.

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Downtown Garrett


Downtown Garrett is a charming and historic location, perfect for those looking for downtown-style photos with a touch of character. One of the standout features of this area is the old theatre, a timeless architectural gem that provides a stunning backdrop for photos. With its vintage appeal and nostalgic charm, the theatre offers a unique setting for everything. Downtown Garrett a great choice for capturing the essence of small-town charm with a big-city feel.

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Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum

Price unknown


The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum is a unique and sophisticated photography location, offering a blend of classic automotive history and timeless elegance. Home to a stunning collection of vintage cars, this museum provides a striking backdrop of vintage automobiles, art deco architecture, and sleek, polished finishes, perfect for adding a touch of class and style to any photoshoot.

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The Grind; Garrett


The Grind Coffee House of Garrett is the perfect spot for those seeking a cozy, coffee shop photoshoot. With its inviting atmosphere, warm lighting, and rustic charm, this coffee house offers a relaxed, intimate setting for capturing the essence of everyday moments. The Grind provides a unique backdrop for lifestyle, candid, or creative shoots.

Locations in other cities

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Big Turkey Lake


Located in Stroh Indiana (45 mins from Fort Wayne)

Big Turkey Lake offers a serene and private photography location, nestled in the beautiful backyard of my parents' home. With its peaceful lakeside views, lush greenery, and tranquil setting, this location is perfect for capturing natural, relaxed photos by the water. My parents are happy to welcome my clients and provide a warm, welcoming environment for your photoshoot, creating a unique and personal experience.

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Phils U-Pick


Located in Huntington Indiana (35 mins from Fort Wayne)

Phil's U-Pick Apple Orchard is a delightful photography location perfect for those looking to capture the essence of fall with its apple trees and pumpkin patches. Whether you’re picking apples, strolling through the orchard, or posing by the pumpkins, this location offers endless opportunities for beautiful, rustic photos. The best part? There's no payment or scheduling required—just visit, enjoy the orchard, and support the farm by making a purchase!