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Locations I Love to Photograph

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Choosing the right location plays a huge role in the look and feel of your photos. Over the years, I’ve curated a list of my favorite photography locations across West GTA, places I frequently shoot at or know are beautiful in every season. Most of these locations fall within my included travel range and are ideal for engagement sessions, family portraits, maternity sessions, and wedding photography.


This list is designed to help you get inspired and confidently choose a setting that fits your vision. If you have a specific idea in mind, whether it’s a quiet nature trail, a romantic waterfront, or a more urban backdrop, I’m always happy to scout additional locations that align with your style and story. My goal is to help you find a location that feels natural, meaningful, and true to you.

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STUDIOS

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BURLINGTON

The Nook Studio

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Hamilton

studio verde

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burlington

Saint Eden Studio

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Mississauga

studio by house

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milton

studio revery

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hamilton

millworks creative

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Toronto

Mint Room Studios

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toronto

icon studios

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Mississauga

light haus studio

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cambridge

park hill studios

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brampton

ruby manor

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toronto

studio +4

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guelph

wild field studio

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toronto

nosso studio

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toronto

summer set studio

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ottawa

mdrn studio

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richmond hill

monet studios

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ottawa

skye studio

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toronto

timeless tree studios

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Lincoln

village co. studio

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kitchener

west haus studio

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dundas

All Who wonder

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OUTDOOR LOCATIONS

burlington

Burlington offers a beautiful mix of waterfront views, lush greenery, and quiet park spaces. With Lake Ontario as a backdrop and easy access to trails, gardens, and open fields, it’s a versatile location for timeless, natural-feeling photos in every season.

Locations:
  • Hidden Valley Park
  • Paletta Mansion
  • La Salle Park
  • Lowville Park
  • Spencer Smith Park
  • Downtown Burlington
  • Freeman Station
  • Kern Cliff Park
  • City View Park
  • Royal Botanical Gardens
  • Beachway Park
  • Mount Nemo Park

oakville

Oakville is known for its charming harbour, manicured parks, and elegant lakeside scenery. From polished gardens to quaint waterfront paths, it’s ideal for clients looking for a refined, romantic, and classic photo setting.

Locations:
  • Lions Valley Parkway
  • Gairloch Gardens
  • Bronte Harbour & Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park
  • Coronation Park
  • Lakeside Park
  • Shipyard Park
  • Tannery Park
  • Lions Valley Park (Sixteen Mile Creek)
  • Sixteen Mile Creek / Oakville Harbour promenade
  • Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre grounds
  • Bronte Creek Provincial Park (Oakville entrance)
  • Downtown Oakville (Kerr Village / Lakeshore Rd
  • Oakville Museum + Lakeside Park

hamilton

Hamilton is incredibly diverse, offering waterfalls, waterfronts, historic architecture, and urban textures all within minutes of each other. It’s a great choice for couples or families who want variety and a mix of natural and city-inspired backdrops.

Locations:
  • Hamilton Beaches
  • Dundurn Castle
  • Battlefield house
  • McMaster University
  • Princess Point Park
  • Smokey Hollow Waterfall
  • Dundas Valley Conservation Area (The Hermitage & The Sulphur Train Station)
  • Royal Botanical Gardens
  • Bayfront Park
  • Pier 4 Park
  • Pier 8 / Waterfront Promenade
  • Sam Lawrence Park (city views)
  • Eramosa Karst Conservation Area
  • Westfield Heritage Village
  • Confederation Beach Park
  • Gage Park & Tropical Greenhouse
  • Ancaster Mill
  • Albion Falls
  • Felker’s Falls Conservation
  • Greenhill Water Reservoir Park
  • Tiffany Falls Conservation
  • Hamilton Conservation Authority
  • Borer’s Falls
  • Balls Falls
  • Webster’s Falls (Spencer Gorge)
  • Tew Falls (Spencer Gorge)
  • Dundas Peak (Spencer Gorge)
  • Christie Lake Conservation
  • Whitehern Historic House & Garden

Mississauga

Mississauga features expansive lakefront parks, peaceful conservation areas, and vibrant urban spaces. These locations work beautifully for sessions that balance clean, modern scenery with soft natural elements.

Locations:
  • Port Credit – Lighthouse & marina
  • Rattray Marsh Conservation
  • Credit Valley Conservation
  • Jack Darling Memorial Park
  • Lakefront Promenade Park
  • Streetsville Village Square
  • Kariya Park (Japanese garden)
  • Erindale Park
  • Adamson Estate
  • Meadowvale Conservation
  • Riverwood Conservancy

Halton Hills

Halton Hills offers a charming blend of small-town character and scenic countryside. From historic villages to rolling trails and river views, this area is ideal for relaxed, storybook-style sessions with a rustic touch.

Locations:
  • Scotsdale Farm
  • Limehouse Conservation Area
  • Credit Valley Conservation
  • Glen Williams (Credit River village streets)
  • Georgetown Main Street


  • Willow Park Ecology Centre
  • Prospect Park
  • Silver Creek Conservation
  • Dominion Gardens Park

milton

Milton is home to some of the most dramatic natural landscapes in the region. With escarpment views, waterfalls, forests, and conservation areas, it’s perfect for sessions that feel adventurous, earthy, and deeply connected to nature.

Locations:
  • Hilton Falls Conservation
  • Kelso Conservation Area (Main Entrance)
  • Kelso Summit (scenic lookout)
  • Crawford Lake Conservation
  • Rattlesnake Point
  • Area 8 Conservation Area
  • Rotary Park
  • Mill Pond
  • Mountsberg Conservation

guelph

Guelph blends historic stone architecture with rivers, gardens, and tree-lined parks. It’s a wonderful option for sessions that feel classic, romantic, and slightly whimsical.

Locations:
  • Rockwood Conservation Area
  • Downtown Guelph
  • Royal City Park
  • Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate
  • University of Guelph Arboretum
  • Riverside Park (Guelph)
  • Guelph Lake Conservation Area

cambridge

Cambridge offers European-inspired charm with its historic downtown cores, riverfront paths, and stone buildings. These locations photograph beautifully year-round and are ideal for timeless, romantic imagery.

Locations:
  • Cambridge Mill / Grand River
  • Downtown Galt
  • Mill Race Park
  • Riverside Park (Cambridge)
  • Shade’s Mills Conservation

Toronto - GTA

Toronto provides a dynamic mix of waterfront parks, iconic architecture, and urban energy. Ideal for clients wanting a more editorial or city-forward look while still incorporating green spaces and natural light.

Locations:
  • High Park
  • Union Station
  • Sunnyside Park & Boardwalk
  • Fairmont Royal York Hotel
  • Humber Bay Park
  • Colonel Samuel Smith Park
  • Trillium Park (Ontario Place)
  • Distillery District
  • Evergreen Brick Works
  • University of Toronto – St. George Campus
  • David Dunlap Observatory Park
  • Milne Conservation Park
  • Park Hyatt
  • Glendon Campus
  • Glendon Hall, York University
  • Centennial Park
  • Humber Arboretum
  • Scarborough Bluffs
  • Trillium Park
  • Cherry Beach & Polson Pier
  • Aga Khan Museum
  • Osgoode Hall
  • Old Mill
  • Liberty Village
  • Guild Park & Gardens
  • Graffiti Valley
  • The Esplanade + Gooderham Building (Flatiron Building)
  • The Philosopher’s Walk
  • Parkwood Estate and Gardens

Some locations within the GTA fall outside my included 80km travel range. Additional travel fees may apply.