It’s another session of picture locations!! I’ve had so many emails and comments about how helpful my past posts have been to brides that I’m going to keep expanding on it to the west and east. If you have ANY suggestions please let me know! I’ve been updating the past posts as ideas for locations have came to me so keep checking back.<\/p>\n
Bedford Heights<\/strong><\/p>\n Bedford Reservation<\/a> Geneva-on-the-Lake<\/strong><\/p>\n Downtown<\/a> The Lodge at Geneva on the Lake<\/a> Kirtland<\/strong><\/p>\n Chapin Forest<\/a> Holden Arboretum<\/a> Kirtland Public Library<\/a> Penitentiary Glen<\/a> Mentor<\/strong><\/p>\n Mentor Headlands<\/a> Nelson Township<\/strong><\/p>\n Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park<\/a> Wickliffe<\/strong><\/p>\n Coulby Park & Mansion<\/a> Willoughby Hills<\/strong><\/p>\n North Chagrin Reservation<\/a> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It’s another session of picture locations!! I’ve had so many emails and comments about how helpful my past posts have been to brides that I’m going to keep expanding on it to the west and east. If you have ANY suggestions please let me know! I’ve been updating the past posts as ideas for locations […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[1783,218,272,279,307,346,359,369,1790,536],"class_list":["post-446","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-corey-talks","tag-engagement","tag-geneva-on-the-lake","tag-kirtland","tag-lakes","tag-mentor","tag-ohio","tag-park","tag-photo-locations","tag-wedding","tag-willoughby-hills"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nBedford Heights, Ohio (various addresses depending on where in the park you want to go)
\nWith waterfalls, scenic overlooks and hiking trails it would be hard to find anywhere that isn\u2019t scenic for pictures, although I wouldn\u2019t recommend going here in heels so perhaps this location is best for the engagement shoot!<\/em>
\nCost: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n
\nState Route 534, Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio
\nGeneva-on-the-Lake is a unique town that was a popular resort destination in times past. Luckily, it\u2019s held onto its charm and is still open for some fun in the modern times. This town is set up similar to a boardwalk with an arcade, cotton candy vendors, small amusement park rides, waterslides, wineries and more, you can\u2019t go wrong with taking pictures here! Great for the couples that want the amusement park feel but don\u2019t want to pay the prices to go to a park!<\/em>
\nCost:<\/strong> Free (pay for the rides\/food you choose to eat)<\/p>\n
\n4888 North Broadway (State Route 534), Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio
\nThe Lodge is a gorgeous hotel that sits on Lake Erie just before you make the turn to head downtown. It\u2019s a relatively new hotel, but styled indoors to resemble a log cabin. Many weddings take place here so if you are coming for wedding pictures you will have to check with the hotel first, but engaged couples shouldn\u2019t have an issue using the lobby or grounds for pictures. The grounds feature a lakeside gazebo, benches along the water and a trail with access to the marina for the perfect sunset view. I was here in September and it was GORGEOUS! I plan to go back soon (and post pictures from my first trip!).<\/em>
\nCost:<\/strong> Free for engagements, check for weddings.<\/p>\n
\n10381 Hobart Road, Kirtland, Ohio
\nThis is a gorgeous Lake Metropark with trails and is very popular with the skiiers. There is also a scenic overlook here that enables you to see for miles, offering a skyline of Cleveland and Lake Erie views up on a clear day. Jacki and Brad<\/a> got engaged here so we went there in May to take some engagement pics! <\/em>
\nCost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n
\n9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland, Ohio
\nHome to some of the most beautiful gardens that Northeast Ohio has to offer. Featuring a butterfly garden, numerous ponds and trails through the meticulously landscaped gardens, the Arboretum has a LOT to offer. <\/em>
\nCost:<\/strong> $150\/hour, admission for engagements<\/p>\n
\n9267 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland, Ohio
\nThe exterior of the library has a simple but picturesque gazebo and pond that is perfect for that quick stop along the way for some outdoor portraits. Katlyn and Aaron chose to stop here after their wedding in Kirtand last Summer. Katlyn and Aaron<\/a> stopped here after their ceremony for some pictures in the gazebo and on the nearby hill. <\/em>
\nCost:<\/strong> Free (but a donation would be kind)<\/p>\n
\n8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, Ohio
\nThere are over 424 acres here surrounding a gorgeous nature center. In those many acres are forests, trails, ponds, gardens and more. <\/em>
\nCost:<\/strong> Free.<\/p>\n
\n9601 Headlands Road, Mentor, Ohio
\nMentor Headlands is a gorgeous beach located on Lake Erie. Offering sand dunes, the state\u2019s longest sand beach, and a lighthouse this is a perfect place for those wanting a beachy look to their photos.<\/em>
\nCost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n
\nState Route 282, Nelson Township, Ohio
\nFeaturing hiking trails, numerous rock formations and a waterfall, this is a great place for the couple that\u2019s a bit more adventurous! I wouldn\u2019t recommend this for the day of the wedding but it\u2019s a perfect location for an engagement session.<\/em>
\nCost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n
\nThanks to Heidi of heidzillas<\/a> for the recommendation! Featuring a historic mansion, a rose garden, trails, a pond (with a bridge!) and more, this is a great location located on the East Side for both wedding and engagement sessions. For photos indoors, contact the park directly for costs. <\/em>
\nCost:<\/strong> Free<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nFeaturing a popular golf course \u2013 Manakiki which also features a historic home, trails and Squires Castle, this is an excellent place for both wedding and engagement photos. Joe and Rachael<\/a> got married at Manakiki Golf Course<\/a> which is in the reservation.<\/em>
\nCost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n