The United States is filled with photogenic treasures that can turn any ordinary picture into a once-in-a-lifetime professional photo. They can make the most memorable moments in your life seem like dreams. There are many spectacular spots for photo shoots all over the county where many are lucky enough to live nearby and others have to take planes to arrive. Whether it’s a photoshoot for your engagement photos, birthday, graduation, or modeling career, the U.S. has some of the most scenic backdrops a photographer could ask for.
Here are five of the best locations for photoshoots.
1. National Parks, U.S.
This list begins with the most popular locations to have a photoshoot—US Nationals parks. There are over 400 national park sites in the U.S., and they are all equal in beauty. Some of the most famous parks include Yosemite, Yellowstone, Glacier National Park, and the Grand Canyon. You can have a surreal backdrop in the sparkling dunes of White Sands National Park, or you can head to Arches National Park for a starry night of photography. You can also head towards the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for a refreshing scenery of rivers and waterfalls or the Haleakala National Park in Hawaii for the most unforgettable sunset. Whatever the theme or occasion, there is a national park just for your photo session.
2. Santa Monica Piers, California
For more fun and informal photoshoots, you can head to the Santa Monica Piers in California. There, you will be faced with a plethora of machines and game booths that add to the festive theme of your photo session. You can snap a great photo with the famous Ferris wheel at the heart of the carnival as well as a cotton candy cart for a sweeter scene. You can also take some pictures on the boardwalk for a more romantic theme as well as the piers with the ocean as the background. Take advantage of the golden hour as you stroll through the sandy beach of Santa Monica for a more sublime and trendy effect.
3. Niagara Falls, New York
Next up is the Niagara Falls in New York City. Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful places to have a photo session with crowds of tourists as they enjoy the scenery and the skyline of our neighboring country, Canada. It’s a great spot for an engagement shoot as you drift through the chilly waters in their famous boat rides. Capture the perfect shot of the sunset as it turns the glistening water into a pool of wonders with shades of pinks and yellows in the sky.
4. Florida Keys
Moving on to the southeast of the country, the Florida Keys hold a special place for a tropical getaway photoshoot. The Keys are filled with some of the most beautiful views of sandy beaches suitable for all types of photo sessions. You can explore the beautiful sunsets on the horizon of Mallory Square or Higgs Beach Piers, as well as the historical ruins of the Old Bridge or Bahia Honda State Park. Additionally, you can have a fun photo session with the city lights of Duval Street, the Tropic Cinema, and the vintage style Walgreens also known as The Strand.
5. Park City, Utah
If you’re looking for a nice winter spot for your next photo session, Park City, Utah, may be the place for you. During winter, it’s filled with the kind of Christmas spirit you only ever experience in movies. It’s an oasis for anyone looking for historic buildings and vintage houses. Park City came straight out of a postcard.
As you can see, there is a photoshoot scene for all your needs. Now get out there and take memorable photographs.
