Locations for Sessions
There are so many beautiful parks in and around San Antonio and New Braunfels area with their own character. Before your session, my son and I make a trip to scope out the location because a new season can bring a whole new backdrop. If you have a location in mind not listed, let me know! I love searching out new places.
*Some parks require a permit a couple weeks in advance
**Permit and travel fees will be added to your invoice.
McAllister Park
San Antonio: Entrance are located off Warzbach Parkway and Jones Maltsberger Road. This large park contains many paved and unpaved paths and open fields.
*Requires a Permit two weeks in advance
*Photos below are a great example of how the season can change the backdrop :) Spring, Fall, Winter, and Spring
The Pearl
San Antonio: Industrial, beautiful backdrops with so many options and variations! Fantastic for any occasion!
Faust Street Bridge
New Braunfels: This bridge is a hidden gem.
Crescent Bend Nature Park
Schertz/Cibolo: This park features 3 different backdrops. Path with trees off the path, open field, and a creek
Phil Hardberger NW Military Entrance
San Antonio: This park has open sky and tall grass. It also has a cute closed off garden. Their event center building would also create a beautiful backdrop. The paths are more open with cedar trees on either side.
*Requires a Permit 2 weeks in advance
Phil Hardberger Blanco Entrance:
San Antonio: This entrance has shaded pathways with beautiful trees on either side. There are paved and gravel walk ways.
*Requires a permit two weeks in advance
Landa Gardens Conservancy
San Antonio: this Library features a beautiful library with patio arch, community garden, and a small wooded area.
*This location requires a permit to be made at least 14 days before session. This location hosts events, so have a second date in mind, just in case.
Gruene
New Braunfels: Thinking more of a country, small town vibe? Gruene is a photographer's play ground! So many different backdrops with access to the Guadalupe River. This is a hip hopping town! Morning sessions are great to avoid the crowds.
Enchanted Rock
Fredericksburg: creates a bigger than life nature feel! Client must pay for their park entrance. Passes go super fast! Passes must be purchased ASAP to gurantee session on selected day/time. Once passes are purchased, then we will move forward with the agreement.
*This location includes a $100 travel fee
Cibolo Center for Conservation
Boerne: This park features 3 different backdrops: paths, open field with tall grass, and a beautiful river with tall trees.
*park requires $25 photo Permit
** $50 travel fee
Eilan Hotel
San Antonio: Located near La Cantera. This venue gives an upscale city feel.
Blue Star Arts Complex
Located in the King William District and gives an industrial feel with a variety of backdrops.
Landa Park
New Braunfels: This park features tall trees, water backgrounds, ducks, paths, and trains.
Japanese Tea Garden
San Antonio: The Tea Garden is located by the San Antonio Zoo and Brackenridge Park. The gardens feature paths, stone walls, water falls, and beautiful plants. (The tea garden's need a reservation for photography sessions.)
*Requires a permit
Fountain Structure Near the Pearl
San Antonio: This fountain is such a cool industrial structure. This area also features a brick wall and arched entrance for other options.
Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Book Store
Start or end your session with a shop in your selected location!
In-Studio
- My little studio is located in Selma. This location is fantastic for individual portraits for milestone and branding.
- In-studio photos at Studio 125 downtown San Antonio...rental fee $50 an hour...features multiple backdrops in paper and canvas, plus chairs, couches, plants, and other props.
*Other parks to consider:
Brackenridge-San Antonio requires a permit
Botanical Gardens: Require $195 Permit
McNAy Museum- Grounds permit begins at $30, Courtyard and staircase $125 an hour (reservations to be made 10-14 days before session)
Hemisphere Park
Blue Star Arts Complex
RIver walk
