Something about the fresh air and freedom. I spent years tethered to a desk and always thought there's got to be more to "making a living" than just sitting there working on projects or waiting on the phone to ring. I thought sales would be a good way to break the monotony, and it was. But when I decided to make a business out of my photography habit...I had no idea how much I'd enjoy it. Sales + being outdoors = a very happy ANDe!
Since I love shooting outdoors I thought I'd share my favorite outdoor locations to shoot. I have a super secret location that only a few people know about, but other than that...here's my list in alphabetical order!
Collierville Town Square
Located about 15 minutes east of Memphis, this historic area of Collierville is beautiful any time of the year. It's deceptively diverse. If you want the "old towne" feel, simply take pics with the town square shops in the background. Want an urban feel? Walk behind the shops and snap away in the alley. The town square park is seasonally decorated and is absolutely beautiful when decorated for Fall and Christmas. Want to take railroad pics? There is a parked locomotive, box cars, and a caboose on the square. There is also a section of "dead" track that is safe to take pictures on. Not far from the dead track there is an active track. I don't recommend taking pics on the active track, but when a train goes by you can get some cool motion blur effects for the background.
Downtown Memphis
Great urban setting! You have the riverfront with three distinct settings...Harbor Town, Cobblestones, and Tom Lee Park. All three being great locations for unique pictures. There are numerous streets and alleys to provide your standard urban setting with the unique feel of Memphis, and let's not forget Beale Street, for one of the most unique feels you can get in the United States!
Oaklawn Gardens
Probably one of the most photogenically diverse locations in Germantown, but if you blink you'll miss it. I'm not saying it's a small location, it's not. It's quite large. It just doesn't stand out while your driving down the road and you need to be aware that you're looking for it. I can't describe this place in the short amount of time and space I have here, so so click the link above for more information...I HIGHLY recommend this location!
Overton Park
Centrally located in Memphis, Overton Park is neatly sandwiched between the Brooks Museum of Art and the Memphis Zoo, both of which are very photogenic locations themselves! If you want a wide open space to take pics, you'll have it here. If you want some unique architecture as a prop/backdrop, you'll have it here. There is BEAUTIFUL foliage here year round. If you want to take pictures of your family (or someone else's) this is a great choice!
Shelby Farms
Quite possibly my favorite outdoor location. However, wear your tennis shoes...you'll do some walking. If you want a diverse natural environment, you'll not find a better place in Memphis! You have lakes, huge trees, open fields, vines (be careful of the poison ivy!), nature trails, playgrounds, and just about any other park type feature you want!
Give these places a shot! I promise you won't be disappointed!
Do you have an outdoor location you prefer in the Memphis area? Please feel free to comment here!
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