Showing posts with label Park Photo Locations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Park Photo Locations. Show all posts

The Steven Juba Park

Waterfront Drive, Winnipeg
Cost: Outdoors, free, no booking required
Parking: Metered Parking on street



A relatively newer park to the Winnipeg Downtown yet still VERY popular. This location offers a river view, nostalgic train bridge, walking bridge, laterned pathways and nice park benches- there are a ton of different backdrops for your wedding or family photos. I really like this park. Shade is abundant, the colors are beautiful in the summer and the fall and for a change of scenery it is within close walking distance to many wonderful picture opportunities in the East side of the exchange district!












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St Vital Park

Cost: Free
Parking: availiable on roadways and various lots around the park

When anyone has asked me about St. Vital Park- I simply answer "A park is a park"
Don't get me wrong- if trees and grass are what you are looking for and your venue is close by- this would work. I just don't find that there are any "park landmarks" here. Other than the duck pond, which is insanely busy on the summer weekends and flooded with geese and geese droppings in the fall :) what you get are a ton of trees and grass.
There are some beautiful clearings in between the trees though and a small bride and pathway on the North side of the park that make nice photos as well. The parking is great and there is a view of the Red River as well.


Photography Contributions:
http://www.lisabretiphotography.com/

The English Gardens- Assiniboine Park

Assiniboine Park
Cost:
Parking: limited number of spots in front of entrance, over flow parking at zoo








This Garden is BEAUTIFUL! Meticulously cared for- something always seems to be in bloom! From colors, stone, bricks and pathways- this place has it all. Some areas are exposed to high sun and harsh light on sunny days- but there are different areas that are covered in trees- so shade can always been found for the perfect images! This Garden is open to the public- so expect a ton of foot traffic (especially on those nice days!)




































Photography Contributions:
http://www.jenniferleephotography.ca/
http://www.carriekoskyphotography.ca

Kings Park

Kings Drive
Parking- Ample in park's own parking lot


Located on Kings Drive in Fort Richmond, this park has lots of scenic areas to boast about. Red Bridges, a Chinese Rock Garden, a Bogota, ponds and hills are some of the picturesque views. During the summer time and on sunny days throughout the year though, some areas provide little shade which could prove to provide harsh lighting for subjects. I suggest a visit to scout the areas that you like (take your photographer!)
This park is also home to an off leash dog park- so there is a lot of public traffic- it also seems to be a photographer favorite!



Photography Contributions:
http://www.carriekoskyphotography.ca/

The Leo Mol Sculpture Garden- Assiniboine Park

Cost: Wedding ceremony (including time to have your photographs taken and rehearsal time): $350
plus GST. A $50 surcharge is applied for weddings that are after 6:00 p.m.
Wedding photos (only): $100 plus GST
Parking: free: Small Lot outside of Leo Mol, additional parking in zoo lot






I think the Leo Mol Sculpture Gardens are beautiful! From lily pads to lush greenery- ponds to fountains- this place is remarkable! Even if you never take a wedding photo there, if I can be as bold to recommend that you take an afternoon to walk around the Leo Mol and English Gardens- you wouldn't be disappointed!

One of the only drawbacks I find to this location (besides rain that could damper you shoot) is high sun...but rest assured there always seems to be somewhere to find shade that will allow you to catch some nice head shots.







Although, a large section is closed to the public for wedding ceremonies, this garden is also open to the public, so expect foot traffic during your photo shoot.  I have found however that most people are considerate and typically try to give you space for your photo shoot.


Contact: Jo-anne Arnott of Partners in the Park at (204) 953-4518.
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