Location Guide

This is the park I grew up going to with my childhood dogs, so it’s a special spot for me. I’d love to show you my favorite spots in each season. Lupines in the summer. Snowy lake moments in the winter. People tend to bring their dogs off-leash here, so be warned.

Hello, Minneapolis city views, nature, and a gorgeous bridge! This is such a fun session spot. It can get busy and I’ve seen dogs running off-leash here, so keep that in mind. Otherwise, it is a totally awesome spot! We have to plan ahead and get a permit to shoot here though, so let me know if you love this one!

WMAs are the perfect off-leash adventure session or sports location! If your dog can be off-leash, this might be the location for you. Carlos Avery is gigantic and has a ton of diverse landscapes to choose from.

Como Park is a great photo session option right in the heart of the cities. It features Lake Como with a paved walking/biking path around it. Como Park shines in the spring with the cherry blossoms!

If you’re looking for a photo session location that’s a little different from the rest, this might be the one for you! It’s absolutely stunning for a golden hour adventure session. It’s gorgeous all year round, but can be a bit risky for pets that wander... leashes are a must here.

This is my favorite and most used photo location throughout all four seasons. It is usually not busy, so it’s perfect for reactive dogs needing a bit more space. We can walk a lot or very little depending on the session.

This park is such a gem. It is fairly popular, so it may not be ideal for dogs with stranger danger depending on the season, day of the week, or time of day. If you like this location, we can craft a game plan to make it work.
It’s a perfect dog sports area, especially with the groomed snow trails in the winter for ski sports!

Do you love flowers, gardens, and colorful photos? This is the spring/summer photo spot for you! It’s not the best for reactive dogs due to the busy and popular nature of Lyndale, but it’s a gorgeous spot and it’s awesome for photos!

Pine Point is a lesser visited gem of a park near Stillwater, MN. It's the perfect backdrop for a woodsy, nature-focused photo session.

This is a popular photo session location. I would not recommend it for dogs with issues with strangers (people or other dogs). The busy part is generally the pine tree area, which is close to the parking lot. It’s worth it, in the right situation, but it’s not a location I can bring my reactive dog to without planning appropriately.

The Riverside Trail is closed in 2024 due to construction, which impacts the majority of my favorite spots here, sadly. I’ll be excited to get back there in 2025!