Boston Area Photo Locations: How to Choose a Location in Early Spring

Hey friends! Happy 2024! How are you doing? Did 2023 fly by for you like it did for me? If you’ve been following me for a while you might know that in 2023 my husband and I welcomed our second child into the world. Ever since she was born life has been a wonderful whirlwind. The year seemed to slip between my fingers more than ever before! Anyways, on to today’s topic! Spring will be here before we know it here in Massachusetts and it can be a bit tricky to find nice Boston area photo locations when there isn’t much greenery around. I’m sharing a few things that I look for in a location when the greenery and blooms haven’t popped yet.

Boston Area Photo Locations Perfect for Early Spring

Look for a Neutral Backdrop or Structure

Try to find a neutral colored building or structure that can be in the background of your images. This can provide visual interest, especially if your session day ends up being a bit cloudy. Photographing you and your family in front of a stone building or a white barn can give you a little something special than standing in a bare field with a white sky.

Think about Texture

Texture is amazing. I love it. Texture adds interest without being too distracting. Think stucco or stone buildings, neutral colored brick, wooden structures or the charming cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill. I love that the type of textures you will find in each area of the country will be unique. We have certain textures in the Boston area that are unique and different from textures you would find in the south or in the desert.

Highlight Architectural Details

We have a plethora of historical buildings and locations in the Boston area. I love to look for historical buildings rich with unique shapes, lines and architectural details. Locations like these add such a sense of timelessness to your photos.

Bodies of Water

My last suggestion for those that are searching for Boston area photo locations in the early spring is to incorporate a body of water. For my clients that would like to include a water element in their photos I recommend using a location with a reflection pool or a water fountain! They are beautiful and provide a gorgeous backdrop for your photos.

I always like to add a little disclaimer whenever I bring up photographing clients near bodies of water. I always check in with my families (especially those with young children) about whether or not they are comfortable having a session in close proximity to water. Some families opt out of this option and choose a location that is not near a body of water because they will be able to relax more and not worry about their children getting too close to the water.

Corinne Isabelle is a Boston Family Photographer. Corinne Isabelle Photography specializes in timeless portraits, in-home or on location focusing on genuine and authentic moments. During Boston area family photography sessions, Corinne allows her clients to find beauty in the simplicity of everyday moments, even amidst the chaos of raising small children.

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Boston Area Photo Locations

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