Since Cleveland is so massive… it’s getting its own listing! If there isn’t a cost listed beside the location, I am still waiting for a reply from the venue as far as costs!

Please feel free to comment with any location ideas or comments about particular locations that you’ve had personal experience with!

Locations for Pictures… Cleveland

200 Public Square (aka the BP Building)
200 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio
A gorgeous atrium with waterfalls and greenery. A perfect choice for a bride that wants the outdoor look but can’t either take the time to go to an outdoor location or is getting married during inclement weather. Meghan and Drue’s wedding was here but we did not utilize the atrium as they charge you extra to use it (even if your wedding is there). However we did use the floor her wedding was on.
Cost: $150/hour

A Christmas Story House
3159 W 11th Street, Cleveland Ohio<
I can’t be the only one that LOVES the movie A Christmas Story so that’s why I am listing this as a possible location. Who knows, I’m sure someone out there either got engaged while watching it (since it is played for 24 hours at Christmas) or it’s you and your intended’s favorite movie but it has to be on the list because I just love it. What doesn’t say WEDDING like a leg lamp!? 😉 In all seriousness though, it’s a quirky but fun location that still says “Cleveland” without being the standard skyline shot. I’ve yet to shoot here, but I’m hoping that someone soon will want to go!
Cost: Cost of admission.

The Arcade (Hyatt Regency)
420 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
An impressive space with a lighted staircase, glass ceiling, restaurants and more for many different looks for your session. I shot here with the David Beckstead Workshop (bride with hands on hips looking up and the image after that).
Cost: $200/hour

Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio
Featuring numerous gardens, a waterfall, fountain and a greenhouse, the Botanical Garden is a gorgeous place for someone to go that enjoys nature.
Cost: Entrance fee for engagements, $200/hour for Weddings

Cleveland Cultural Gardens
690 East 88th Street, Cleveland, Ohio
The Cultural Gardens is a gorgeous location within Rockefeller Park with a different garden for different cultures. Gorgeous landscaping, fountains, benches, sculptures and more can be found here. A great location for someone wanting a garden look to their pictures without the costs of renting the Botanical Gardens. **Please note that this area is not safe and should only be used during daylight hours and with a large group of people (i.e. bridal party).**
Cost: Free

Cleveland Browns Stadium
1085 West 3rd Street, Cleveland, Ohio
While pictures outside of the stadium are always easy to do, getting inside can be a bit tougher. Contact the stadium for details to see if you are able to get in on your date.
Cost: Free outside, can be a fee to get in

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, Ohio
I know that I am not the only animal lover so I can imagine that this could be an ideal location for a few couples out there. Beyond just the animal exhibits, there is also the Rainforest and Butterfly Garden here which both can make for beautiful backdrops to your pictures.
Cost: Cost of admission for engagement sessions, $60 for Weddings

Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio
Surrounded by a beautiful park, the Cleveland Museum of Art has many options for every couple! The outside facade of the building, fountains, and steps are just some of the many options surrounding the building. No wedding photos are permitted indoors but you are permitted to take engagement photos inside without the use of a tripod. Celeste and Marcus came here for their wedding photos and the ones in front of the fountain until the end of the post are all from the area immediately in front of the building.
Cost: Free

Cleveland Public Library Eastman Reading Garden
325 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
I am a big reader so this little nook looks so wonderful to me. A fountain, benches and greenery are here to complete your photo shoot.
Cost: Free

Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum/Hannah Garden
10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio
Offering up a little bit for him and her, the Western Reserve Historical Society has both the Car Museum and the Hannah Garden at their location in Cleveland for rent for pictures. Heidi and Devin got married in the Hannah Garden and utilized the location for a majority of their portrait sessions for the wedding.
Cost: $50 plus the cost of admission

East Fourth Street
East 4th Street between Euclid Avenue and Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
A quirky and fun street with somewhat of a NYC feel to it. A great place to hit if you are looking for more of an urban feel. Sarah and Zack stopped here for their engagement pictures.
Cost: Free

Edgewater Park
8701 Lakeshore Boulevard East, Cleveland, Ohio
This is a very popular place for engagement sessions and for a good reason! There are so many different ‘looks’ you can get from this one location – and then combined with nearby Wendy Park, the opportunities are endless! Beaches, rocks, a marina and skyline views can be found here. Meghan and Drue stopped here to get some quick shots on the rocks before heading downtown.
Cost: Free

Fine Arts Garden Comission
Euclid Avenue and East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio
This is the park that is immediately in front of the Cleveland Museum of Art and features a large lagoon. Celeste and Marcus stopped here and the first two images were taken here prior to heading up to the museum.
Cost: Free

The Flats
Main Street for the West Bank, Center Street for the East Bank, Cleveland, Ohio
It still makes me sad to go here because of what The Flats used to be but it doesn’t mean there still isn’t some great photo locations to be had. There is the urban look, the awesome blue bridge, a crazy green bus and a lot more. I shot down here with Meghan and Drue during their day after session, the pictures by the bus and of the bridge are here.
Cost: Free

The ‘Free’ Stamp
Lakeside Avenue E, Cleveland, Ohio
It’s a big cheesy but personally, I love cheesy so I have to list this location as one of the places to visit for pictures!
Cost: Free

The Halle Building
1228 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
A great interior space with a beautiful fountain and a seating area to lend a few different looks to your session.
Cost: $50/hour

Little Italy
Mayfield Road, Cleveland, Ohio
Not being a native of Cleveland, I had no idea this place existed until doing an engagement session here and I immediately fell in LOVE. Such great little nooks and crannies and also some seriously amazing smelling restaurants. If you want urban looks with a bit of a twist, this is definitely a place to hit! Rachel and Joe are the ones that introduced me to this location and their entire session was done in the area.
Cost: Free

The Mall/Memorial Plaza
Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio
This is a great spot to hit – especially if your ceremony or reception is in the area and you are short on time. The fountain is the main feature here and is a popular spot on Saturdays so keep that in mind if you are thinking of going here. Meghan and Drue stopped here for their post ceremony formals and we were able to get them all done in about a half hour!
Cost: Free

The Old Courthouse
1 W Lakeside Drive, Cleveland, Ohio
Very gorgeous location with high ceilings, columns and stairways galore. Deborah and Scott got married here.
Cost: Unknown

Playhouse Square
1615 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
Playhouse Square is made up of multiple theaters and gorgeous lobbies, a very dramatic backdrop for your wedding photos.
Cost: $190/hour

Progressive Field
2401 Ontario Street, Cleveland, Ohio
Progressive Field is a great place to hit even if you can’t get indoors due to the amazing sights of the field. I know that couples have been able to get in the day of their wedding for the cost of tickets for some shots in their wedding attire in the stands, have yet to try it for myself though!
Cost: Free or cost of ticket.

Quicken Loans Arena
One Center Court, Cleveland, Ohio
Did you have your first kiss while watching LeBron? Or are you both just huge basketball fans? The Q could be a great place for you to stop! Due to the high volume of events here, you may not be able to get inside but it’s worth a shot!
Cost: Free

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is definitely one of the most unique buildings in Cleveland. The exterior and the views of Lake Erie around it would offer a great setting for your photos. They only allow photography on the entry level however so if you are looking for interior photos, keep this in mind.
Cost: Free

Rockefeller Park Greenhouse
750 East 88th Street, Cleveland, Ohio
A fantastic option for someone looking for greenery but may not be able to get the look due to weather or timing. The greenhouse features flowers as well as a fountain.
Cost: Cleveland residents $75, all others $100

Severance Hall
11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
Severance Hall has a stunning foyer available for rental year round. The foyer is circular in fashion and has columns and a staircase. Karolyn and Thomas stopped here for pictures between their ceremony and reception in December.
Cost: $275/hour

Superior Viaduct
2401 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland, Ohio
The area at and surrounding the Superior Viaduct is one of the most popular locations for skyline shots of the city. Codi and Joe stopped here with their bridal party and got some solo shots of them te day of their wedding. Please note that parking here isn’t easy and stretch limos may not be able to get back to the parking lot and turn around.
Cost: Free

Tower City Center
230 West Huron Road, Cleveland, Ohio
One of the few indoor locations in Cleveland that is free to shoot at, Tower City offers many various options from fountains to staircases to landscaping. Keep in mind that there is bound to be lots of gawkers so if having a ‘clean’ image without anyone in it but you may not be easy to obtain.
Cost: Free

Voinovich Park
800 East 9th Street, Cleveland, Ohio
This park has a bit of an urban feel among it’s landscaping so it offers a bit of everything to everyone. Especially a great place to hit if there’s a festival going on that suits your personalities! Jillian and Kevin ended their photo shoot here.
Cost: Free

Wendy Park at Whiskey Island
End of Whiskey Island Drive, Cleveland, Ohio
Wendy Park is one of my favorite locations in Cleveland. It offers a unique view of the downtown skyline, as well as has the old Coast Guard Building and various Lake Erie views as well. Tracy and Dan stopped by Wendy Park for some pictures with their reception site (Key Tower) in the background and Jillian and Kevin stopped here for some shots before heading to Voinovich Park.
Cost: Free

West Side Market
Corner of West 25th and Lorain, Cleveland, Ohio
West Side Market is an historic building and market that has houses many unique vendors inside the building. A great indoor location for both engagement sessions and weddings.
Cost: Free