As a senior photographer, one of the questions I get asked often is locations for photo sessions. Location is definitely an important thing to consider with sessions. In my own portraits, I shoot a lot of close up photos, so a lot of the background does not even show. However, for those photos that show more of the location, it is nice to have an idea of beautiful places. I have put together a collection of natural senior photo location ideas.
The Town of Livingston
Of all locations that I have ever had senior photo sessions, the Town of Livingston is probably the most requested. It is a beautiful location that has a lot to offer. Check out my post here featuring Livingston.
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Fondren
Along with Livingston, Fondren is probably my most requested location. Fondren boasts of many bright colored walls and murals, a rustic parking garage, and interesting buildings. A senior session in Fondren will certainly give a lot of variety in the final gallery.
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Flowood Nature Park
This little park is a great location. There are bridges, sidewalks, benches, and flowers (in spring). It’s a beautiful location that has great lighting also. There are plenty of trees that give filtered sun which looks amazing in images. There’s also a lake that can be a nice backdrop for photos.
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Old Trace Visitor’s Center
Just off Highway 51, there’s the old Natchez Trace Visitor Center Building. The building itself is a cute backdrop for photos, but the field beside it is my favorite. There’s an old wooden fence and a beautiful magnolia tree.
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Ridgeland Wildflower Field
In the Summer and Fall, the Ridgeland Wildflower field is a fantastic location for photos. The flowers don’t bloom until late May or June so it’s not an option in spring. However, summer photos at the wildflower field are great.
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Freedom Ridge Park
In my opinion, Freedom Ridge Park is a very well-kept secret in the Jackson area. The entrance to the park is absolutely gorgeous. It’s a beautiful location full of flowers in the spring. The tree overhang is perfect for framing in photos also.
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Reunion
Reunion neighborhood in Madison is a beautiful neighborhood. The entrance has a long driveway that has gigantic trees with long branches. Underneath the trees, there are perfect photo locations that feel so beautifully southern.
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There are definitely more locations for photos in the Jackson area, but these are some of the locations I use most frequently. I love scouting out new locations, and I am always game to try something new. If you have other senior photo location ideas that you think would be awesome, I would love to hear about them and check them out.
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