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Category: Location Scouting

  • Best Places in Guelph for your Photo Session

    Best Places in and around Guelph for your Photo Session

    You want the best setting for your upcoming photo session and you’re wondering where to go?  Look no further!  We’re going to be doing a series of blog post showing some of our favourite locations.
    Pictures will be added over time below.

    University of Guelph Arboretum – College Ave. and Victoria Rd.

    This is a lovely spot in Guelph that provides beautiful natural backdrops for your images.  There’s a gazebo, fields, old fences, a fountain, pathways, pergolas, Japanese garden and many more beautiful spots.

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    The covered Bridge by the Teahouse on Gordon Street (by the river)

    This is a unique location with the covered bridge, built in 1992, inspired by the bridges of 1800’s.

    Riverside Park

    river, natural setting, flowers, a pretty location, can be quite busy, but can find quite spots for the session.

    Goldie Mill

    –  Goldie Mill – old mill ruins downtown Guelph
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    Royal Jaycee’s Park – York Road

    This location is a beautiful spot next to Royal City Jaycees Park on York road that has some walking trails, ponds and a little bridge, for this location you just park on York road where City Drive Road South meets it and take the little trail in from there, it’s quite pretty.

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    Marden Park

    On the North end of Guelph, has a lake/pond setting, with walking trails and natural backgrounds.

    Guelph Lake Conservation Area

    Beautiful lake and beaches.  Extra fee for entrance payable at gate

    Rockwood Conservation Area

    One of my favourite spots, it has mill ruins, pathways, bridges, water and forest and beautiful natural areas.  You can come for your session then make a day of exploring this beautiful location.  There is a beach and kayak/canoe rentals in the summer months.  Please note: if you choose this location, you will have the extra Park Entrance fee payable at the park entrance.

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    Thanks for reading!  Hope you enjoyed all the images and hope this helps you choose your perfect location!

     

     

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  • Location Scouting – St. Jacobs, ON

    Location Scouting – St. Jacobs, ON

    Location Scouting – St. Jacobs, ON

    This is the first in a series of posts where I will share some of my favourite locations for your photo sessions!  If you’re willing to make the drive to St. Jacobs, it provides a lovely location as a backdrop for your maternity, engagement or family photo session.  Below are three of my favourite spots.

    Mill Race Trail Head

    Front Street location

    This location is very close to the parking lot, you just head West down Front Street from King Street.  Parking is on the right hand side before the road bends and becomes Isabella st.  The trail head here starts with a rustic picturesque bridge and walking trails along the river.  It’s a very natural setting where we can use trees, the bridge, and have water in the background.

    Below are some images (iPhone – with a matte filter) to give you an idea of what this location is like followed by the map:

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    Woolwich Trails

    East side of St. Jacobs

    This is a lovely spot that’s a bit more open, with a large field, closer access to the river to use as a backdrop and a winding trail.  Parking is available in the large lot at the end of Albert St. East.  You just head East on Albert street from King Street and follow the sign’s for Bus/RV parking.

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    Three Bridges Dam

    West side of town

    This is a beautiful spot for images as well that has lots of lush greenery and a small water fall from the dam.  It’s located a few minutes drive West from the village; we find it easy to head West down Henry St. from King Street, Turn right at the stop sign onto Three Bridges Road and just follow that along around a bend.  There will be parking on the right hand side just before you get to the bridge.

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    Any of these locations provide a nice backdrop for natural images, and then if you have time, spend a bit of time wandering through the village or grabbing a bit to eat.  The bakery is amazing and full of yummy breads, treats and pies.  There are so many quant little shops and a toy store with everything you can imagine it truly is a special place to visit.

    Thanks very much!

    Stonetree Photography | Capturing your Special Moments | St. Jacobs

    Photographic Services for Guelph, Fergus, Elora, Kitchener Waterloo and Surrounding Areas

  • Mini Photo Session | Location Scouting

    Mini Photo Session | Location Scouting

    A mini photo session done while doing location scouting over the weekend! Such sweet little faces! xoxo

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