Best Photography Locations in Miami

South Pointe Park

South Pointe Park is a great spot in South Beach. Get the best of both worlds with beautiful greenery and a stunning beach with rocks along the water. Check out some photo sessions at South Pointe Park.

Miami Beach / South Beach

Miami Beach Botanical Garden

A small, yet beautiful botanical gardens in the heart of South Beach. Check out some photo sessions at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden on the blog. There is a $150 fee to photograph here per hour (you can simply pay the fee when we arrive at the garden in the boutique shop). The garden is closed on Mondays, New Year's Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Miami

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

Vizcaya is home to a historic museum and Italian renaissance style gardens. While photography is not permitted in the museum itself, the enchanting gardens have an array of stunning backdrops. A photography permit is required (I can assist you in obtaining the permit, it's a simple process). On the blog you can see some of the photo sessions at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens. Vizcaya is closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Miami Beach / South Beach

Key Biscayne

Crandon Park

Crandon Park is a beautiful beach spot in Key Biscayne with lots of colorful palm trees on the beach. It is also home to Miami’s Old Zoo, no longer functioning but still a thriving park with friendly geese, peacocks and skittish iguanas that will flea at the sight of approaching humans. View some photo sessions at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne.

Key Biscayne

Cape Florida Lighthouse

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park is home to the historic Cape Florida lighthouse, the oldest standing structure in Miami-Dade County. There are lots of areas to utilize for different backdrops: the lighthouse, beach, tropical greenery, and trails by the water. View some photo sessions at the Cape Florida Lighthouse in Bill Baggs State Park. Bill Baggs State Park is open 8am-sundown 365 days a year.

Miami Beach / South Beach

Coral Gables

Matheson Hammock Park

A unique spot in Coral Gables located at 57th Avenue and 8th Street, the Prado Entrance has two beautiful walkways with blooming colorful flowers and elegant archways. Check out some photo sessions at the Coral Gables Prado Entrance.

Coral Gables

Coral Gables Prado Entrance

Coral Gables

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Fairchild is a beautiful oasis in Coral Gables. Its large gardens feature an array of tropical plants, trees, flowers and a butterfly conservatory. Any time of day can work for Fairchild due to an ample amount of shade. Fairchild is truly a nature lover’s paradise. Here are some photo sessions at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Fairchild requires the purchase of a photography permit (I can assist you in obtaining one, you can simply purchase it once we arrive at the visitor center).

Palmetto Bay

The Deering Estate is a historical preserve by Biscayne Bay, originally home to Charles Deering until 1927. Any time of day can work for Deering. The only area that gets very sunny is by the water, otherwise there is plenty of shade. There is a fee to obtain a photography permit. It’s one of my favorite spots to photograph at! Check out this family and senior photo session at the Deering Estate. The Estate is open every day from 10am-4pm except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Deering Estate

Miami

Design District

The Miami Design District is a fantastic urban spot to take photos. It has upscale stores, cafes, art galleries, colorful walkways, hammock like swings, and cool spots like the Eye Dome and continuously changing murals. It's such a fun and versatile spot for couples and families alike. I suggest a morning session to avoid crowds. Check out this family photo shoot at the Miami Design District.

Miami

Home to one of the largest open-air street installations in the world, Wynwood boasts colorful graffiti-covered walls and numerous art galleries. The highlight is the Wynwood Walls where you can buy tickets ahead of time. The murals often change. Check out all of the Wynwood photo sessions on the blog.

Wynwood

A unique spot in Coral Gables located at 57th Avenue and 8th Street, the Prado Entrance has two beautiful walkways with blooming colorful flowers and elegant archways. Check out some photo sessions at the Coral Gables Prado Entrance.

One of my favorite spots in Miami, Matheson is a large park with gorgeous greenery on one end and a small beach on the other. Fall and winter is generally the best time of year for a session at Matheson. Check out some of the photo sessions at Matheson Hammock.

Fairchild is a beautiful oasis in Coral Gables. Its large gardens feature an array of tropical plants, trees, flowers and a butterfly conservatory. Any time of day can work for Fairchild due to an ample amount of shade. Fairchild is truly a nature lover’s paradise. Here are some photo sessions at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Fairchild requires the purchase of a photography permit (I can assist you in obtaining one, you can simply purchase it once we arrive at the visitor center).

The Ancient Spanish Monastery

The Ancient Spanish Monastery was originally constructed in Spain in 1141 AD. It was eventually dismantled and brought to the United States in the 20th century. It makes for a stunning backdrop for photographs. There is a portrait fee to photograph at the Monastery. Here is a family photo session at the Ancient Spanish Monastery.

If you're staying at a beach anywhere along the east coast, wake up early for a quiet, peaceful setting with few people around. Here are some beach sunrise photo sessions.

Sunrise Beach Session

1-2 hours before sunset is a great time for a beach photo session. Keep in mind that the beach is generally a lot busier on weekend and holiday afternoons. However, there are quieter spots to be found. Here are some beach sunset photo sessions.

Sunset Beach Session

In-home sessions are a great option for natural photos of families in a setting that children are very comfortable in. They’re particularly great for newborns and babies where they are out of the sun and in a place where you can comfortably feed and change them. My style is to capture natural and genuine photos of you interacting with the baby – cuddles and snuggles, reading to the baby, etc. Rooms with windows allowing in natural light are the best option for indoor photos. Check out some at home family photo sessions.

Sessions at home

North Miami