During the past six years I’ve lived and been photographing north of Boston, I’ve come across so many beautiful locations for portrait sessions. And many times when someone books me for an engagement or other lifestyle shoot, they’re at a loss as to where to go. I’m more than happy to suggest places, but I thought a little photo essay might help to make a decision.

If none of these places seem quite right to you, sometimes the best place to go is someplace you’re comfortable – if it’s an engagement session, how about the place where you got engaged? Or met? If you’re looking for family photos, I’m more than happy to come to your home (especially if you have a baby – I know it’s easier to keep them in a comfortable environment they’re used to) and set up a mini-studio. Or just walking around your local town or neighborhood is fun.

But these are some of my favorite places… Some of which I’ve never shot a portrait session at, but I’ve visited… Hey, even if you’re not interested in getting your photos taken, these are just great places to visit north of Boston, period. There are so many more I could list, but I don’t have photos yet. So, maybe there will be a part 2!

Lynch Park, Beverly, MA

Appleton Farms, Ipswich, MA

Fisherman’s Beach, Swampscott, MA

Amesbury, MA

Long Hill, Beverly, MA

Plum Island, Newburyport, MA

Misery Island, Salem Harbor, MA

Minuteman National Historic Park, Concord, MA

Crane Beach, Ipswich, MA

Castle Hill Crane Estate, Ipswich, MA

Russell Orchards, Ipswich, MA

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