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Why you Should Consider an Urban Location for your Family Photo Session | Family Photography Bethesda

Have you ever thought about the best location to have your family photos? There are a few things I like to consider when planning a location for a family session and I figured it would be a great way to showcase this family! Keep reading if you want to learn a few reasons why you should consider an urban location for your family photo session.

  1. colors and textures

    When it’s possible, I always try to look for colors, textures, and patterns when I am photographing children and families. I think it makes the photo more interesting. Downtown Bethesda was a perfect area to have a family photo session because of the leading lines, the buildings, and all of the colors and patterns. All of this came not only from the nearby shops, but also from the colorful plants and outdoor furniture.

    An area like this is best to shoot early in the morning before the crowds come. If you and your family are morning people, this is the perfect idea for you!

  2. change of scenery

    There are several different types of locations you can choose when you plan your family photo session. Some families may choose a park location because they like the open field and trees. You may choose your home because you just had a baby and you want the intimate space. Having your photo session at an urban location may not seem traditional, but I think it’s great to incorporate a variety of interesting elements that you may not get in a different location.

    The DC area is filled with many areas that are similar to this one in Downtown Bethesda for that urban feel. Let’s think outside the box!

  3. interesting art

    One thing you’ll find when you venture out and have your family photos at an urban location is the opportunity to find cool art! This was my second time at this location and I didn’t realize the fun mural on one of the walls. We took the opportunity to bring the boys over there and it was perfect!! They were the perfect size to showcase the wings.

    Do you need help planning the best area for your upcoming family session? Send me a message and I can recommend some areas in the DMV once I get to know your family a little better.

4 Places to Take your Family Photos in Washington, DC

I just moved from Atlanta, Georgia to Washington, DC a little over a month ago and I have spent some time exploring and scouting photo shoot locations in Washington, DC to make sure I can have options for the families I photograph when they contact me for their lifestyle family session. I knew many photo locations in Atlanta, but now that I’m in DC I have to start over to make sure I am comfortable shooting in specific locations!

There are 3 things I am looking for when I am scouting locations for lifestyle family sessions:

  1. natural light

I am a natural light photographer and it’s important to find areas for a family photo shoot that have great light. Natural light is our friend!

2. variety in the location

I want to make sure there area different areas at the location that we can have variety in your family gallery

3. parking

Parking can be so hard here in DC so I want to find locations that have easy parking options!

keep reading if you want to find out 4 places you can take family photos in Washington, DC.

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Peirce mill - washington, dc

Peirce Mill has great texture with a nice barn door, an open field, and a gorgeous waterfall in Rock Creek Park.

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glenview mansion - rockville, maryland

What I love about Glenview Mansion is the architecture of the house and front porch, the large front lawn, and the small, shaded backyard.

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mccrillis garden house - bethesda, maryland

McCrillis Gardens is a quiet, almost hidden location and I love shooting there. It has colorful foliage and an open backyard that lets in beautiful sunset.

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downtown bethesda - bethesda, maryland

Downtown Bethesda is perfect for an city-feel location for your photo shoot. There is a lot of color, leading lines, not to mention neighborhood eateries and coffee shops that are perfect for lifestyle photography.

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There are many other historic, well known areas in Washington DC that I want to use for lifestyle family sessions so I will be writing another blog post with you for Part 2 of Places to Take Family Photos in Washington, DC. Stay tuned!

I can’t wait to photograph you!