Door County Photography Location Guide
Location, Location, Location! The backdrop, lighting, and overall ambiance of the location all contribute to the mood and aesthetics of the images we will capture. The location should complement the mood we’re going for, so we need to factor in things like the time of day (I’ve noted best times below.)
The first thing to remember when it comes to picking a location for your photos is figuring out the vibe you want! Do you want to go on an adventure, splash around at the beach or frolic in a field? For families, I advise picking something your kids will enjoy. The more excited they are by their surroundings, the happier they will be. If you don’t want them getting wet, then maybe the beach isn’t the right place for you (ha!) If they love throwing rocks into water, then we can find a cute creek! If you’re able to, I recommend visiting the location before your shoot.
I have organized locations by town, so you can choose something nearby wherever you’re staying! Ideally, I suggest to stay within 30 minutes drive time, especially with small children.
Ultimately, the right location sets the stage for a compelling visual story.
Algoma
- La Salle Park (Anytime)
- Crescent Beach (Evening)
Baileys Harbor
- Ridges Park Beach* (Anytime)
- Around Town (Afternoon+)
- Bjorklunden* (Anytime)
- My Secret Creek (Shhh!)* (Afternoon+)
- Cana Island (Morning, fees)
Ellison Bay
- Ellison Bluff State Natural Area (Evening)
- Liberty Grove Historical Society (Afternoon+)
- Newport State Park (Anytime)
- Ellison Bay Beach (Evening)
- Hotz Memorial Town Park* (Afternoon+)
Egg Harbor
- Frank E Murphy Park (Evening)
- Private Horse ranch (Extra $600 fee)
Ephraim
- Anderson’s Dock (Early or Evening)
- Around Town (Early or Evening)
Fish Creek
- Sunset Beach (Evening)
- Peninsula State Park: Eagle Bluff Lighthouse (Anytime)
- Peninsula State Park: Weborg Point (Evening)
- Peninsula State Park: Eagle Tower area (Early or Evening)
- Peninsula State Park: Tennison Bay Kayak Launch (Afternoon+)
Jacksonport
- Cave Point County Park (Early or Evening)
- Lakeside Park (not available tues mornings) (Early or Evening)
- Whitefish Dunes Beach (Early or Evening)
- Whitefish Dunes Red Pines (Anytime)
Sister Bay
- Marina Park (Early)
- My private 5 acre field (Evening)
- Sand Bay Beach (Early or Evening)
Sturgeon Bay
- Bay Shore Blufflands Preserve (Afternoon+)
- Crossroads at Big Creek* (Anytime)
- The Farm (Early)
- Ida Bay Preserve (Anytime)
- Portage Park (Early or Evening)
- West Side (Early or Evening)
- Legacy Nature Preserve at Clay Banks (Anytime)
Washington Island (Travel Fee Required)
- Percy Johnson Harbor (Early or Evening)
- Sand Dunes (Early or Evening)
- Boo’s Bluff (Early or Evening)
Alternatively, we can shoot at your private property, for a more intimate setting!