Engagement Session Locations
Here is a list of scenic locations we recommend for shooting engagement sessions! It’s important to note that some of these locations are seasonal or time-sensitive. Some parks may also require a permit, although most included in this list do not, so I recommend you take a quick look on their websites before scheduling a date and time with us. We do not charge for 20 miles round trip, but an additional fee of .75 per mile may apply if we are traveling beyond that. Parking & Tolls are never included.
Verona Park
stone bridge, stream, park grounds
1 Porcello Ln., Verona,NJ 07044
Branch Brook Park
cherry blossoms (seasonal), ponds, running trails, close to road, willows
Lake St & Park Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104
Memorial Park
cherry blossoms (seasonal), ponds, park grounds, streams, small bridges
Corner of Passaic Ave. & Vreeland Ave. Nutley, NJ 07110
Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex
Benches, lake, bridges, walkway, greenery, paddle boats ; Parking lot to right after light
9 Cherry Ln, West Orange
Glen Gazebo
Very small area, greenery, gazebo, walkway with lamp posts, brick, stream, bridge
140 Hillside Ave in Glen Ridge,NJ
Sinatra Park
NYC skyline view, Hudson, gazebo
525 Sinatra Dr, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Liberty State Park
Walk ways, 9/11 memorial, skyline/city views, lake view,
Statue of Liberty (in distance), Benches, greenery, seasonal flowers, old train station, brick walls & cobble stone street.
** There are two different spots to Liberty State Park that we like to shoot at. **Please be specific when booking this location with us so we know which area to meet you.**- One spot is near the 9/11 memorial which you would use this address for = 76 Audrey Zapp Dr., Jersey City, NJ 07305. (Once the GPS says you’ve arrived you just keep going straight down cobble stone road until you can’t anymore, parking is to the left.) This is where the old train station is and other scenic areas. (Perfect view of Skyline)- The second spot is on Freedom Way. (Closer to Lady Liberty) Which you would use the same address as above = 76 Audrey Zapp Dr., Jersey City, NJ 07305 but you will have to turn right onto Freedom Way (off of cobble stone street -Audrey Zapp-). Then drive down until you see Parking Lot to the right - before The Interpretive Center -on left-) There is a great view of the Statue of Liberty and the skyline in distance, with Hudson River right behind you. (There is a bit of walk on a pebble/paved walkway to get to main walk way with benches etc. So be sure to bring your walking shoes just in case).
The Woman’s Club of Englewood (travel fee) - requires permit between 7:30AM - 3:30PM
Greenary, seasonal flowers, gazebo, pathways137 Engle Street, Tenafly, NJ 07670
Reeves-Reed Arboretum (travel fee) — may want to call before to see if there are any events or tours, other than that you should be okay.
flower trails, sculptures, colonial estate
165 Hobart Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
Willowwood Arboretum (travel fee) —
may want to call before to see if there are any events or tours, other than that you should be okay.
300 Longview Rd, Far Hills, NJ 07931
Grounds for Sculpture (travel fee)
flowers, ponds, sculptures
80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619
Asbury Park Boardwalk (travel fee)
Murals, boardwalk, buildings, beach
1300 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park NJ 07712
Mindowaskin Park (travel fee)
Round path, greenery, benches, gazebo, pond, fountain, lamp posts, cobblestone landing
385 E Broad St, Westfield, NJ 07090
Ramapo Reservation (travel fee)
Trees, trails, lake, picnic tables, Lots of walking
608 Ramapo Valley Rd Mahwah, NJ
REQUIRE PERMITS OR PHONE CALL FOR PERMISSION TO USE (permits can take a long time to get, please keep that in mind)
Lambert Castle
Stone Buildings, benches, some greenery, fountain (seasonal), steps.
3 Valley Rd, Paterson, NJ
Van Vleck Gardens
Mediterranean Revival architecture, botanical gardens, some sculpture
21 Van Vleck St, Montclair, NJ 07042
Skylands Manor (travel fee)
stone estate, arboretum, stone cottages, ponds, also a venue
5 Morris Rd, Ringwood, NJ 07456
Frelinghuysen Arboretum (travel fee)
butterfly garden, fountains, trellises, woods, seasonal flowers
353 E Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Laurelwood Arboretum
lake with fountain, bridge, gazebo, benches, seasonal flowers
725 Pines Lake Dr W, Wayne, NJ 07470
Presby Memorial Iris Gardens (Seasonal)
474 Upper Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
Rutgers Gardens (travel fee)
Rutgers–New Brunswick, 112 Ryders Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Davis Johnson Gardens (travel fee)
Tenefly, NJ