Location guide 2026
Please scroll below for my recommended locations in Oakland County.
Feel free to look on my instagram/let me know if there's a location you see that catches your eye!!
Locations take place in a field, near water, or an urban setting.
It is the connection that brings an image to life, not the location :).
I AM ENCOURAGING FAMILIES THIS YEAR TO SELECT A LOCATION OR ACTIVITY THAT HAS MEANING TO THEM! IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS OPTION, LET ME KNOW & I CAN HELP YOU BRAINSTORM THE PERFECT LOCATION FOR YOUR SESSION.
Backyard session: playing on the play-set, in the sprinkler/water, backyard camping, or having a fire/roasting s'mores
Meaningful location session:
strolling downtown
baseball field
ice cream shop
favorite brewery
local fair/carnival
Skate park, roller skating rink, arcade
Activity session: playing at a local playground, feeding the ducks, hiking, fishing, camping, or bringing an instrument/family hobby to your session (soccer ball etc.)
If you have a particular vision in mind, please let me know & I can help you select a location!!! Or if you have a location in mind that is not listed below, let me know. I am ALWAYS open to exploring new spots (travel fee may apply).
Location: Troy Farm Park in Troy, MI
Months: May-October
Open fields, trails, & optional barn backdrop
Troy farm park
Location: Stony Creek Metropark
Months: May-August
tall pines, trails, stone wall, open fields
*additional $10 fee to enter park
stony creek metropark #1
Location: Beach at Stony Creek Metropark
Months: May-August
*additional $10 fee to enter park
stony creek metropark #2
Location: Stony Creek Metropark
Months: May-August
field, trails, log pile (close to park entrance)
*additional $10 fee to enter park
stony creek metropark #3
Location: Douglas Evans Nature Center in Beverly Hills
Months: May-October
open field & trails
douglas evans
Location: Downtown Birmingham, Rochester, OR Detroit
Months: May-Aug(Detroit), May-Oct (Rochester/Birmingham)
alley, graffiti walls, parking deck/sky line, Eastern Market
*additional fee of $25 for downtown Detroit
urban location
Location: Bear Creek Nature Center in Rochester Hills
Months: June-Early September
Open fields, bridges, trails
bear creek nature center
Location: Goldner Walsh Garden & Home in Pontiac
Months: January-November
*Additional $75 permit fee covered by client
greenhouse location
Location: Quarton Lake in Birmingham
Months: June-October
Lake, bridge, trails
*Not ideal for young kids 3 & under (steep drop offs to lake)
quarton lake
Location: Normandy Oaks Park in Royal Oak
Months: June-October
Open field, trees, trail
normandy oaks
Location: client's backyard (pending travel location)
Months: January-November
backyard session
Location: Addison Oaks Tree Farm
Months: September-December
tree far
*additional fee to shoot at this location
tree farm
Location: Van Hoosen Farms in Rochester
Months: May-September
Creek, paths, barn, historic buildings/homes
*Additional $50 permit fee covered by client
van hoosen farms
Location: Southfield
Rocks, pine trees, field. Think Colorado vibes in Oakland County!
Not ideal for families with multiple children who have young toddlers/climbers (steep rocks)
carpenter lake nature preserve
Location: Rochester Municipal Park, Bloomer Park, Park near client's home (pending location)
Months: May-September
Park, creek, playground
park or playground location
ready for your session?
Please respond via the honey book portal booking thread with your date & location selection with 48 hours!