PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS

I’m sharing some popular photography locations as some inspiration for your upcoming photo session.


Your photos may look different in the same location due to changes in weather, lighting conditions, season, time of session, your outfit choices, and my own changes in editing and photography style.

Colonel Samuel Smith Park - Etobicoke Area

Permit required: None
This is definitely my favourite photography location for its variety. You can get images in beautiful fields, at the waterfront (this is a rocky beach), and there’s even a boat docking area. There is tons of parking and areas to photograph.

James Garden - Etobicoke (Royal York & Eglinton)

Permit required: None
This Etobicoke park Is filled with tons of greenery, a well maintained garden, a forest trail, and pond area. 

High Park - West End Toronto

Permit required: None
I haven't photographed here during the summer. One drawback is lack of parking or busy. Otherwise, this an awesome park to shoot at, especially in the summer I'd imagine


Scarborough Bluffs, Scarborough

Permit required: None
Scarborough Bluffs is definitely a top spot for beach photos. A 10 minute walk to get to the cliffs, and there is lots of photo opportunities throughout the walk as well. Make sure to bring shoes you don’t mind getting dirty as we trek for 10 minutes to the popular spots.


Osgoode Hall - Downtown Toronto

Permit required: None
Right next to City Hall - this is a great spot for some nice architectural backgrounds. They also have a garden nearby as well and requires no permit.



Union Station - Downtown Toronto

Permit required: none outdoors, likely need approval for indoor session or we can aim to be discreet.
I haven't attempted indoor yet, but here is a link with some Inspo:
https://thebluebrick.ca/2011/04/08/engagement-photos-at-union-station/


Polson Pier - Downtown Toronto

Permit required: No
This is a cute boardwalk for city skyline and lake images. Cherry Beach is also just a minute drive to add some more greenery and beach vibes to your session.


Cherry Beach - Downtown Toronto

Permit required: no
This location is best for an early morning session due to the high traffic area.


Port Credit - Mississauga

Permit required: no
This location is best for an early morning session due to the high traffic area.




Distillery District - Downtown Toronto

Permit required: yes for weddings. Easier to get away with engagement photos Avoiding the permit fee is done the easiest for an early morning session.



Brickworks Ever Green - Toronto, East End


Permit Required: Yes for wedding portraits.


Kortright Conservation Area, Vaughan

Permit Required: yes for wedding portraits.




Scottsdale Farm, Halton Hills

Permit Required: None.



University of Toronto - Victoria College, Downtown Toronto


Permit required: yes for wedding portraits.



St. Lawrence Market, Downtown Toronto



Sunnyside Pavillion Park, Toronto West End

permit required: yes for wedding portraits.



Financial District, Toronto

permit required: none.



Trillium Park, Downtown Toronto

permit required: none.



Grafitti Alley, Downtown Toronto


Permit required: none.



Unionville, Markham


Permit required: none.



Union Station, Downtown Toronto


Permit required: none.



Lakefront Promenade Park, Mississauga


Permit required: none.



INDOOR STUDIOS


Indoor studios are of course another amazing option for your portrait sessions. Some of the benefits of a studio included controlled lighting, a private space, independent of outdoor weather conditions. If your session is date sensitive, I highly recommend booking your session at a studio. The studio design tend to change every few months and have various rooms to fit your style. Here are some popular photo studio options:


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MY BUCKET LIST LOCATIONS:


I LOVE being able to photograph in a new location to expand my creativity. Here are some of my bucket list locations that would make stunning photography spots:


  • Art Gallery of Ontario (entrance tickets required)
  • R. C. Harris Water Treatment Plant
  • Financial District
  • Allen Gardens Conservatory (permit required)
  • Trillium park
  • Exhibition Place
  • Glendon Campus, York University


I hope this helped you in finding your next photography session location.

Please note, weather, lighting conditions, your session time, and even your choice in clothing can change the look and mood of your images