My Favorite Places to Shoot:: Elm Creek Park Reserve

Happy Friday everyone!!  Fall is in the air and so are the thoughts of family photos and (dare I say…Christmas Cards!!)  As I write this, I certainly cringe, because if you know me at all, I am not a huge fan of cold weather.  I prefer it nice and sticky.  I know, I know, I am definitely living in the wrong state!!

All that said, one of the things I LOVE about Minnesota is the fall and the fall colors.  September and October are FULL of color all over the state and there are SO many places within the Cities to capture your family and the beauty of fall.  (HINT-if you have not booked your family session yet, I still have a few openings!!)

One of my very favorite places, not only because it is close to my home, but because it is huge, is Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove.  The Maples are glorious and there are tons and tons of places to shoot. I typically start at the chateau, which has stairs, paths, a great building, and then make my way with clients to a part of the park that is less traveled to capture more of the fields and dirt paths.

It is just one of the many places in the Twin Cities that is just so beautiful!

Happy Friday!!