Hamstra Gardens - Wheatfield IN My absolute favorite locations!! (Hamstra is open Wed-Sat, no pets allowed, due to high rental fees that Hamstra charges this year, there is an extra $50 charge to book a session there)


Lemon Lake - Cedar Lake IN  Has a beautiful lake area and lots of trees. Great for a nature vibe


Buckley Homestead - Lowell IN - Barns and farm animals! Great for a rustic vibe! 


Deep River County Park - Hobart IN - bridges, gazebo, nature, and cool old buildings!



Centennial Park - Munster IN - Beautiful gardens, bridges and a lake area


Crown Point Square - Crown Point IN - Old courthouse building and lots of cute shops! Great for an urban vibe!

Heritage Park - Munster IN - Gazebo, nature, forest walking path


Gabis Arboretum - Valparaiso IN 


Ogden Gardens - Valparaiso IN


Miller Beach - Gary, IN


Birdhaven Conservatory - Joliet IL (indoor and outdoor options. Indoor closes at 4pm. $25 travel fee + $30 permit fee that the conservatory charges)


Lake Katherine Nature Center - Palos Heights IL - $25 travel fee