Locations List + Info
Choosing a location can be super stressful but hopefully, with this guide, you can get an idea of what these places look like without the research. In this guide, I’ll provide where these spots are located and if they require a permit to have your portraits taken. Permits and fees are the responsibility of the client’s to obtain.
Optimal times are:
Spring/Summer; 7 AM-8:30AM / 5PM-7PM
Fall/Winter: 6 AM-7:30 AM / 3:30PM-5:30 PM
Indoor Sessions can be take at any time of the day.
I always say to choose what’s most you. For me, I personally gravitate to unique natural structures in nature. This could be large trees, canyons, mountains, deserts, etc. So I would most likely stick to more of the natural environment verses an urban environment. Everyone is unique so I hope this guide will help, at the very least, narrow down your options within South Louisiana.
Northshore:
Fontainebleau State Park
Location: 62883 LA-1089, Mandeville, LA
Price: $3.00/person entrance fee
Contact: n/a
Times: 8 AM to 9 PM
Details: This is a staple spot I take most of my clients to. The diversity of scenes are perfect if you’re wanting to have a completely different look for a wardrobe change. This place features a beach, mossy trees, a boardwalk and so much more. If you want mossy trees but don’t want to travel to City Park, this serves a great alternative. There’s an onsite bathroom and changing area..
Abita Creek Flatwoods Preserve
Location: Abita Springs, LA
Price: no fee
Contact: n/a
Times: Open
Details: This spot features a unique arrangement of pine trees that make for a pretty neat landscape. There are tall grasses as well as some boardwalks. There’s no where to change, though, so if you plan on changing an outfit, you’ll either need to bring it with you or change in your vehicle.
Northshore Desert
Location: Covington, LA
Price: none
Contact: n/a
Times: open
Details: This is a hidden gem in Covington. It’s been gaining a lot of attraction, so hopefully they don’t take this sweet spot away from us photographers, but until then, you could enjoy a little slice of that desert boho look! Lighting is best in the evening light for this location.
Bogue Falaya Park
Location: 213 Park Dr, Covington, LA 70433
Price: none
Contact: n/a
Times: 7AM-7PM
Details: This location features some water scape and trees!
LSU AG CENTER: BOTANIC GARDENS + RURAL LIFE MUSEUM
Location: 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge
Price: Permit required for $75 which can be obtained through email (permit must be scheduled at least one week in advanced)
Contact: 225-763-3990 Ext.2 botanicgardens@agcenter.lsu.edu (by appt only)
Times: 8 AM to 4:30 PM. After 5 PM to sunset for additional $50
Details: Features beautiful and unique trees, that golden grassy field, tons of flowers and seasonally they have sunflowers, and a greenhouse. There are no nearby restrooms but you can change in the visitor center where you check in for our photography session.
Slidell Fisherman’s Pier
Location: Slidell, LA
Price: None
Contact: none
Times: open
Details: Features tall grasses (can find some tall grasses in the area if it has been cut. It also features a beautiful backdrop of Lake Pontchartrain. There are no bathrooms for changing, so you will have to change in your vehicles.
Southeastern Louisiana University
Location: 500 W University Ave. Hammond, LA
Price: None
Contact: None
Times: Sunrise-Sunset
Details: Some awesome architecture and a cool parking garage! No public restrooms but might be able to get away with changing in the Union
bathroom.
