Session Location Ideas

There are so many wonderful places throughout Milwaukee and Wisconsin to consider when choosing your session location.

Below you will find several location ideas separated into different geological areas. Feel free to review each area and let me know if you need any additional help deciding.

In-Home and Studio

In-Home Session

Your home could be the perfect location for a portrait session. It’s convenient, and then we’re able to document the place you make memories in day after day.

Studio Session

There are two spaces that Grace Creatives will regularly book to document photo sessions.

Each location has a mixture of solid backdrops and lifestyle spaces.
Additional rental cost;
- ~$100 for a weekday time
- ~$120 for a weekend time

Milwaukee and Downtown

Pabst Hill

Pabst Hill has a ton of historic charm, cobblestones and bright cream city brick. I also love this location because it’s not too busy.

Meet by the “Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery”

Third Ward Riverwalk

Downtown and cityscape views right along the Milwaukee River.

Meet at Broken Bat Restaurant.

Milwaukee Courthouse and Northwestern Mutual Steps

Stunning cream backdrops and beautiful landscaping. European-style doors and brass railings.

Lakeshore State Park

Great Combination of city-scape, nature, and lake views! However, it might not be the best location if there is a festival occurring at the Summerfest grounds.

Kadish Park and Lakefront Brewery

Stunning bridge down by the river and then walk up the hill to get long grasses and stunning scenery of the city.

Meet at Lakefront Brewery.

South Shore Park

Lake and city views with a rock beach and a and sand beach.

Lakefront View

The Lakeshore has a bright & clean backdrop with stunning views of the harbor, Milwaukee skyline, and the lake.

Meet at Harbor House across from Discovery World.

Coffee Shop

Likewise Coffee

Anodyne - off Bridge Street

Collectivo - Lakefront location

Interval Coffee

Lake Park

Large parking lot with close access to beautifully detailed iron railing bridges and stairs that look out to views of Lake Michigan.

2975 N Lake Park Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53211

West

Underwood Parkway / Forest Exploration Center - Wauwatosa

Long grasses, a small pond, and winding light stone pathways.

Meet at Forest Exploration Center

Hoyt Park - Wauwatosa

A variety of tree coverage. Beautiful old stone archway/bridge with winding pathways. Can get busy on the weekends.

Endicott Park - New Berlin

Long grasses along the bike path and a variety of evergreen and deciduous trees. Beautiful colors during the fall. A less busy location.

540 Talon Trail, Brookfield, WI 53045

Chapman Park - Oconomowoc

Quiet area with sprawling spaces and pretty overgrown grasses and mature trees. There is a small pond and a few benches.

Mount Mary University - Wauwatosa

Easy parking and a great mixture of stone and cream city brick. Beautifully kept grounds as well.

Use the Menomonee River Parkway entrance.

Mitchell Park Domes - Milwaukee

Temperature-controlled and open year-round. $70/hour permit required.

Calhoun Creek Prairie - New Berlin

Easy parking. Lots of evergreen trees and it resembles a Christmas tree farm. There are long grasses and pretty open views.

5180 S Calhoun Rd, New Berlin, WI 53151

Lapham Peak / Ice Age Trail - Delafield

Beautiful space with winding trails and Lake Country views.

Hartung Park - Wauwatosa

This park has a tall hill with views of Wauwatosa and the Menomonee River Parkway. There are long grasses, light stone pathways and a small pond.

Retzer Nature Center - Waukesha

This nature center is beautiful! They have lots of nice trails, great views, and tall pines. There is a mixture of wildflowers throughout the summertime. Dogs are not allowed.

S14 W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI 53188

South

Boerner Botanical Gardens - Hales Corners

Beautiful botanical gardens with lots of different flowers and landscapes. There is a permit and entrance fee required. Can get crowded on the weekends.

9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners, WI 53130

Wehr Nature Center - Hales Corners

Stunning trails and cute little dock with water feature. Permit required.

9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners, WI 53130

Seven Bridges and Grant Beach - South Milwaukee

Great Mix of forest and lake. There are rustic bridges and water at the Seven Bridges meeting location and then beautiful beach access just south at the Grant Park Beach.

Seven Bridges Trail, South Milwaukee, WI 53172