If you’re from Maine and you’re looking for a beautiful spot for a photoshoot, I can’t recommend the Viles Arboretum enough! With spring coming up I can only imagine the beautiful colors that will start to bloom.

One of my favorite locations for an outdoor session is Pleasant Hill Preserve in Scarborough. Pleasant Hill Preserve on Pleasant Hill Road is a rare open space in one of Scarborough’s largest neighborhoods.

When I’m planning a session with my clients, it’s always a collaboration on where to shoot. Originally, we had intended to photograph a “golden hour” family session at Ferry Beach. Because it was such a beautiful summer night, the beach was packed. We ended up at this location down the road from Mom’s parent’s house!