BEST PLACES IN AN AROUND BATON ROUGE AND NEW ORLEANS FOR PHOTOS

 

Looking for the perfect backdrop for your photoshoot?! New Orleans, Baton Rouge and surrounding areas have some beautiful places. Below, I will list a few in my opinion that I have visited and thought they were beautiful. 

LSU AGCENTER BOTANIC GARDENS ($75+tax)

In my opinion one of the best places in Baton Rouge. It has beautiful scenery. With lots of options for the perfect backdrop. There are many different looks you can get. Lots of greenery, large open grass areas, trees and trails. Great for portraits, maternity and engagement photos.

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LSU RURAL MUSEUM | WINDRUSH GARDENS  ($80 EACH)

Located on the same grounds as LSU AgCenter Botanical Gardens, this location has lots of beautiful looks as well! Lots of greenery and historic buildings that's great for portraits, maternity, family, birthday, or engagement portraits.

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LSU HILLTOP ARBORETUM ($40)

Beautiful greenery, trees and a pond. Great for portraits, maternity, family and engagement photos.

 

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PERKINS ROWE (Free)

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Downtown Baton Rouge (Free)

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HEMINGBOUGH ST.FRANCISVILLE ($50+tax)

Lots of options at this beautiful location. It contains statuary, fountains, Greek revival architecture and a Greek Amphitheater overlooking a Lake Audubon. Great for portraits, maternity and engagement, and family photos.

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AFTON VILLA GARDENS  - St. Francisville (9-4:30pm $100 cash. After 4:30pm $125 cash) #aftonvillagardens

Over 20 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, including the famous ruins gardens, a formal parterre garden, and a daffodil valley

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Bywater District/Marigny - New Orleans (Free)

A vibrant art scene - with local artisans' galleries, funky live music venues, and art markets, embodies the essence of these adjacent neighborhoods. Great for seniors, birthday and family portraits.

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THE SAINT HOTEL -  NEW ORLEANS ($250 per hour)

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Jungle Gardens ($50)

This is a gorgeous location with plenty of beautiful scenery. It is worth the drive! Property covers over 170 acres and provides an endless number of backdrops for your special photos.
 

 

The above locations are just a few places that I have visited. There are several others that we can discuss that might be a better fit for your session. If you have a location in mind, please share as I'm always open to new ideas and new locations☺️

Can't wait to work with you!

 

***all pricing is subject to change without notice