Rent a wedding photo shoot location in Philadelphia, PA

In the days leading up to a wedding ceremony, it's traditional to hold a wedding photoshoot. It's a chance for the couple to capture images that help them remember the days leading up to one of the biggest events in their lives. It's also a chance for the couple to get to know their wedding photographer, work on the style they want to convey in their final portraits, and get used to being in front of the camera.
Pre-wedding photoshoots demand an environment that's romantic and beautiful, at the very least. If it's historic, nostalgic, and elegant, so much the better! Fortunately, Philadelphia is one of the most romantic, historic, and elegant cities on the East Coast, so there's no shortage of amazing pre-wedding photoshoot venues waiting to be explored.

Philadelphia is a former US capital and ground zero for some of the most important events in American history. Therefore, it's very easy to find historic venues to use as the backdrop for a pre-wedding session with your photographer. Start with urban parks, museums, and gardens, where you can include green spaces, statues, fountains, and other elements in the background. By choosing a historic venue, you're also adding a lifestyle element to the scene. It becomes clear to viewers that they are looking at an engagement and wedding set in Philadelphia!
Some of our favorite venues include Dilworth Park, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, City Hall, and Race Street Pier. Elfreth's Alley is another favorite for Philly couples that's easily recognizable and very romantic!

Botanical gardens, museum gardens, and other spaces offer a peaceful oasis in the middle of the urban landscape. They are a chance to relax and work on feeling comfortable in front of the camera with your chosen wedding photographer. If you plan to hold your wedding in a garden it's a great continuation of the theme to have the pre-wedding photoshoot location in a similar venue!
Check out Philadelphia botanical gardens like Longwood Gardens, the Merion Botanical Park, and the Morris Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Keep in mind that most of these venues require you to register beforehand with your photographer before you can have your pre-wedding session. That said, the beauty of the grounds and historic architecture make them well worth the process!