Rural farmland landscape with power lines stretching across flat grassy fields under a clear blue sky.
for those wondering,

"Where should we go for our session?"

 

The short answer:



Wherever your heart is.


Some of my clients choose to have their experience in their own home, keeping things comfortable and truly themselves. Some clients like to take on adventure or are looking for a specific vibe. Others want to go somewhere special to them and choose a very specific location. This experience is all yours! We can explore the best setting for your session together - be that outside, a rented space, wherever your heart takes us.


That said, below are a few locations that I’ve loved in the greater Syracuse and Central NY area to help give you some options.


THE TRAVEL FEE

Want to take to the Adirondacks and go for a family hike? I'm there. Want to meet at the lake house and paddle out for sunset? You can count me in.

Sessions outside of a 20 mile radius of 13211 will automatically incur a $75 flat travel fee, up to 100 miles.

Want to go further? Let’s chat and make it happen.

 

Expecting couple holding hands walking in park, woman in white dress and man in casual attire, during maternity photos by Candid House
Three women in matching green floral dresses walk outdoors, one holding a baby, for their Legacy generations photos by Candid House Studios.

Woodsy / Park Locations


There's something about dappled light through the trees that makes every session feel like a storybook. There are so many of these wooded spots and Syracuse-area parks, that happen to be some of my favorites for maternity and family sessions that want that soft, natural backdrop.

  • Elmwood Park (Syracuse)
  • Fillmore Glen (Moravia)
  • Friends of Great Bear Nature Trail (Fulton)
  • Green Lakes State Park (Jamesville)
  • Long Branch Park (Liverpool)
  • Marcellus Park (Marcellus)
  • Onondaga Lake Park (Liverpool)
  • Thornden Park (Syracuse)
  • Upper Onondaga Park (Syracuse)
  • Walking Trail (Liverpool)
Two women share a romantic moment on a sandy beach, smiling and leaning in close together.
Pregnant woman in purple maternity gown standing in calm lake water, posing outdoors with hills in background.

Locations with Water


Lakeshores, waterfalls, and quiet riverbanks bring a calm, dreamy energy that's perfect for family photos or a golden-hour maternity session. I've even taken on a babbling stream boudoir session!


Central New York has no shortage of water to fall in love with.

  • Chittenango Falls (Chittenango)
  • Chimney Bluffs (Wolcott)
  • Tinker Falls (Tully)
  • Labrador Hollow Unique Area (Tully)
  • Fair Haven Beach State Park (Sterling)
  • Fiddler’s Creek (Jamesville)
  • Gillie Lake (Camillus)
  • Highland Forest (Tully)
  • Jamesville Beach (Jamesville-Dewitt)
  • Marcellus Park (Marcellus)
  • Oneida Shores (Brewerton)
  • Salmon River Falls (Mexico)
  • Sandy Island Beach State Park (Pulaski)
  • Selkirk Shores State Park (Pulaski)
  • Three Falls Woods (Fayetteville)
  • Woodchuck Hill Field (Fayetteville)
A mother and young daughter share a tender nose-to-nose moment. Mini session in the fields of Syracuse NY by Candid House Studios
Family walking together across lush green park lawn surrounded by tall trees during family photoshoot by Candid House Studios, Syracuse, NY.

Tall Grass / Fields Locations


Open fields and tall grass are a favorite for a reason: there's room for the whole crew to roam. These spots work beautifully for growing families and anyone chasing that sun-soaked, golden field look.

  • Camillus Forest Unique Area (Camillus)
  • Labrador Hollow Unique Area (Tully)
  • Secret Fields (Mattydale)
A father holds his young child outside a brick building with vintage street lamps on a cloudy day in Syracuse NY. By Candid House Studios.
Five family members posing with two dogs on a brick path surrounded by green trees in a park during family photos by Candid House Studios.

Cityscape Locations


Downtown has its own kind of magic, brick, murals, and character around every corner. These urban backdrops are a great fit for branding photography and family sessions that want a bolder, editorial feel.

  • Clinton Square (Downtown Syracuse)
  • Franklin Square (Downtown Syracuse)
  • Lorenzo State Historic Site (Cazenovia)
  • Village of Skaneateles (Skaneateles) 
Two barefoot women smiling, holding a newborn baby in a studio portrait setting for motherhood photos by Candid House Studios in Syracuse NY
Pregnant woman in white shirt and jeans sits, cradling baby bump in studio setting for maternity photos by Candid House Studios

Studio Option


There is always the option to rent a studio space locally with a variety of backdrops and personalized touches if you're looking for controlled lighting and more of an editorial vibe.