Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Location, Location, Location

One of the first questions asked when planning a photo shoot is WHERE should we meet?!?!

Sometimes coming to your home is very appropriate. Many people have incredible window lighting which is ideal for infants and some have INCREDIBLE outside areas, but if you are like the Stansberry family... there just isn't much happening at our home!

There are several places I LOVE to visit and I am always up for new ideas and new locations. I will travel anywhere within a 20 mile radius of downtown Griffin. I do love to GO farther, but charge a small fee for that depending on the length of the drive.

Here are a few of my favoite locations to shoot. If you click on the links below you will find some previous posts on my blog from that specific venue! You can also click on the age of your child (under labels) and see some of the more common places used for that age range.

County Line Road: lake, wooden fence, brick pillars, fields, swings. This is private property and I only give the exact location once the session is booked. The family that live here and own the property have been EXTRA gracious to me for the last 3 years! This location is ideal for ANY photo shoot!

Experiment Station Research Gardens: this venue has an abundance of options, but is probably not the best for shoots including more than 5 people. Perfect for children and teens! You can learn more about the gardens specifically here.

Meadowlark Gardens: This venue is truly one of Griffin's biggest secrets! I have had the pleasure to begin a relationship with the people of Meadowlark. They not only are a perfect venue for outdoor weddings, but they also facilitate reunions, parties, family gathering... you name it and they will work with you. Click HERE and see for yourself! I do have to check for availablity to use this venue and there is a possibility of a small fee on top of the session fee.

Bailey Tebault House: This venue is ALSO one of my new favorites! There are many options for incredible pictures both inside and out. Scheduling early is a must for this location. Click HERE to learn more about the Griffin Historical Society!

Courtyard behind Angelo's: This area is always green and always pretty! Great for families under 5 people and great for toddlers. Located on Solomon between Angelo's and Thacker Law Offices.

Washington Park Macon, GA: I have done a few shoots at a PERFECT location in downtown Macon. It is great for children and families, engagement sessions, and senior sessions!

Orchard Hill Tree Farm: This is only available in November and December! We have done our personal Christmas pictures out there and it is perfect! We can JUST take a few pictures, or I can capture your whole tree cutting experience... hayride, hot chocolate, and the saw!

Grayson Farm: This location is private property and only open to return clients!


Please keep in mind that I am certainly not limited to these places. I have a few others up my sleeve, but these are the most common places to find me! Some other options are Stately Oaks Plantation in Jonesboro, Stars Mill near Peachtree City, Dauset Trails near Jackson, and the Downtown Square in McDonough!

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