Which place for your engagement session in Minnesota around Minneapolis and Saint Paul
Where should you go for your engagement session, or trash the dress session? Future brides and grooms are more than often ready to go to the best place for their shooting, but I have realized that most Minnesotan people don’t know their state well, or don’t think about those places.
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10 Places for your session
So I give you here a short list of 10 places that could be a suitable location for your engagement or trash the dress session!
The Minnehaha Falls
The Minnehaha falls is maybe one of the most famous parks in the Twin Cities for an engagement session. But did you know that there are parks all along the Mississippi River? I also recommend Harriet Island Park (see more)) because it’s much quieter. You won’t have dozens of tourists in your pictures.
The Stone Arch Bridge
The stone Arch Bridge is a famous place of excellence. You will see other couples taking pictures around. On this old and handsome bridge, cars are not allowed, so it is the perfect place to take pictures. The only downside, because of its popularity, is the other people (especially in summer). Be careful also of all the festivals that take place here. If you want a quieter bridge, the Twin Cities have dozens!
The Arboretum
The Arboretum has beautiful flowers, strange and exotic plants. As soon as winter goes away, it’s a fantastic place for your photo session. The best would be to come here during the week to be more “alone,” but this place is a condensed version of mini landscapes, so it’s easy for your photographer to focus only on the small part of the landscape. The Arboretum also has small falls, funny sculptures and a small labyrinth. It’s really a nice place that gives different backgrounds.
Still Water and Redwings
Two beautiful small cities based along the Mississippi River. Stillwater and Red Wing both have an old historical center. Be careful, during the summer there are many people! Especially in Stillwater, where all the people of Minneapolis and Saint Paul come for the weekend. Red Wing is quieter. There are a lot of other small cities in Minnesota to use as a background for your photo session.
Downtown Twin Cities
Downtown Saint Paul is a real historic city that is exquisite, with elegant old buildings (like the landmark center, or the library). There are also a lot of cafes and animation that make the city more “alive” than Downtown Minneapolis, where buildings are newer. There is also an old district (1st near the river) which is photogenic.
Theater’s Lights
I am crazy about those old theater entrances where they put lots of light bulbs, and I think American people are too! Let’s consider, for example, the Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.
Architectural Buildings
If you like architecture, most artistic buildings (like the walker art center) could be a good place to settle your engagement session. Big architecture often offers a lot of lines to play with in the construction of the images. The advantage of architecture is that it will work as well in summer as in winter!
A Parking Roof Top
It’s very used in fashion photography (maybe a little less in wedding photography in the Twin Cities). Any parking with a rooftop (see our list) and a pleasant view of the cities could make a wonderful location. It provides a sense of urban liberty. It’s like the common place you used to see without really seeing it. It’s a place where you dominate the entire city.
Lakes, Water, River Falls
All places with water work! You can walk romantically along the water. In summer you can do canoes, and in winter you can skate on the lakes. If you live south of Minneapolis, you can choose the Centennial Lakes Park. If you are ready to go out of the Twin Cities, look at all the Minnesota state parks.
Taylors Falls
To the north of Minneapolis, you can find a magic place: the Interstate park located in Taylors Falls – Saint Croix Falls. The landscape is quite similar to Duluth but closer. Some nature, some falls: this place will please all the nature lovers.
Other suggestions of place in Minnesota, and Other common questions about photo session
If you haven’t done so yet, I invite you to look at this page for other ideas of location for your photo session in Minnesota. And also to read this article about engagement session (how to dress, what to bring)..
