If you don’t have that perfect place in mind, we wanted to give you some inspiration. Here are our top five favorite locations:

 1) Stony Creek Village and Trolley Trail, Branford, CT: This location has a great variety of water and trails, a trolley bridge and my favorite a graffiti wall.

 2) Branford Point, Branford, CT: In my opinion, one of the best beach spots on the shoreline for photos. There are two beaches, various trails, and depending on the time of year, beautiful gardens.

 3) Downtown, Guilford, CT: Guilford has so much unique architecture, small alleys and of course the green. At this location, we can create many different looks all within a short walking distance.

 4) Old Atlantic Wire and MIF Buildings, Branford, CT: This is a personal favorite of mine, but it has to be right for you. They are both run-down, abandoned factories with lots of brick and vintage architecture. It also sits right on the Branford River.

5) Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT: Filled with water views, beaches, and boardwalks, this location will provide us with plenty of different backgrounds to work with. Because this is such an expansive outdoor location, we may find it difficult to utilize all it has to offer. Please be aware there is a small admission fee.

There are also so many locations we haven’t had the opportunity to shoot at yet. Here is just a few. Maybe you would like to be the first?

 1) Yale University, New Haven, CT: I had my own engagement photos taken here. This iconic campus, located in the heart of New Haven, is not only filled with gothic architecture, but is surrounded by city life and activity.

2) Lighthouse Park, New Haven, CT: This location features trails, beaches, a carousel and of course the famous lighthouse.

 3) East Rock Park, New Haven, CT: This park is located at the summit of East Rock, more than 350 feet above the floor of the Mill River, creating a fantastic city backdrop.