{"id":346,"date":"2018-04-20T19:28:52","date_gmt":"2018-04-20T19:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lanarowephoto.com\/blog\/?p=346"},"modified":"2018-04-20T20:12:54","modified_gmt":"2018-04-20T20:12:54","slug":"favorite-spots-for-engagement-photos-portraits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lanarowephoto.com\/blog\/favorite-spots-for-engagement-photos-portraits","title":{"rendered":"Engagement Photography locations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let’s talk Engagement Photos. I have been asked many times to suggest a location for engagement photo sessions.\u00a0 \u00a0I have finally decided to gather all my little bits of wisdom into this blog post. Hope you find it useful!<\/p>\n

Location sessions are best photographed at sunrise ( NO…NO way) or about 2 hrs prior to sunset.\u00a0 Ideally, the softer, directional light is what we are looking for.\u00a0 A few sunset photos never disappoint \ud83d\ude42\u00a0 \u00a0 You can view my gallery on the site here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sweetbriar Nature Center in the fall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lighthouse at Robert Moses State Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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[box] Private locations frequently require fees and permits.\u00a0 Please don’t skip this step.\u00a0 They will ask you to leave the property and then it’s really awkward\u00a0\ud83d\ude41\u00a0 The fees for engagement photos can range from $ 50 to $ 250 so consider that in your decision.\u00a0 THE CLIENT is responsible for obtaining any permits required.[\/box]<\/p>\n

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  1. Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, which includes the Coe Hall Historic House Museum, is an arboretum and state park covering over 400 acres located in the village of Upper Brookville in the town of Oyster Bay, New York. ( $ site fee)\u00a0 www.plantingfields.org<\/li>\n
  2. The\u00a0Bayard Cutting Arboretum\u00a0is a New York State Park intended to provide an “oasis of beauty and quiet for the pleasure, rest and refreshment of those who delight in outdoor beauty; and to bring about a greater appreciation and understanding of the value and importance of informal planting. Your engagement photos will feature groomed grounds, trees, paths and historical buildings. ( $ site fee) www.bayardcuttingarboretum.com<\/li>\n
  3. Avalon Nature Preserve- Free but NEED permission.<\/li>\n
  4. Vanderbilt Museum and Mansion is located in Centerport on the North Shore of Long Island in Suffolk County, New York, USA. Named for William K. Vanderbilt II, it is located on his former 43-acre estate, Eagle’s Nest ( $ site fee)<\/li>\n
  5. The Heckscher Museum of Art is located in scenic Heckscher Park, in Huntington, New York, within walking distance of downtown shops and award-winning restaurants.Your engagement photos will be set in a unique spot. Beware of ducks- they do tend to rule the pond area.\u00a0PHOTO HERE<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Lighthouse at Robert Moses Park- Free but be ready to walk about a mile.\u00a0 Love this one!\u00a0 PHOTO HERE<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Sweetbriar Nature Center ( Smithtown)- this is a beautiful, rustic location.\u00a0 Lots of\u00a0trees, paths, rustic buildings.\u00a0 Free but closes at 5 pm. PHOTO HERE<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Long Beach ( Smithtown). If you want to give your engagement photos a nautical flavor, this is a beautiful spot. Free PHOTO HERE<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Blydenburgh Park ( Smithtown)- Forested park offering hiking trails, a playground, picnic areas & a pond for rowboats & fishing.<\/li>\n
  10. Port Jefferson Village- fun town and great waterfront photos with docks, boats and Danfords. PHOTO HERE<\/a><\/li>\n
  11. Your wedding venue!- this is a great option for weekday Mon- Friday.\u00a0 They usually have beautiful grounds.\u00a0 You will need to get permission from your venue. PHOTO HERE<\/a><\/li>\n
  12. Old Westbury Gardens is the former estate of John Shaffer Phipps, heir to a U.S. Steel fortune, in Nassau County, New York.\u00a0 This is a more expensive location than others.\u00a0 Your engagement photos will be spectacular! ( $ site fee)\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
  13. Nesconset Library gazebo- need to be a Smithtown Resident or with me:)\u00a0 Pretty and private. Free<\/li>\n
  14. The Grange- Sayville\u00a0 Rustic buildings with a historical touch<\/li>\n
  15. Hoyt Farm- Rustic and natural planting make this a good choice for a casual session.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Beach at sunset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    There has also been a trend to do these sessions at home or a cute restaurant, town or cafe.\u00a0 I have gone to many unique locations because it was special to the couple.\u00a0 This is the key- pick a spot that means something to you.\u00a0 Choose your favorite town, the school where you met, park you take your dog to, or just a serene beach because you love water.\u00a0 It’s all about you.\u00a0 There is no magic formula.\u00a0 You are the special sauce.<\/p>\n

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    [learn_more caption=”Ask me a question!”] Please get in touch<\/a> with me if you have any questions or I can help plan your session[\/learn_more]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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