Rockway Gardens- Kitchener

One of the first questions you will ask your photographer is:
"What locations do you suggest?"
I personally LOVE when clients show me new spots but I like to offer a plethora of suggestions when asked. Even if I'm not personally working with you this list can still help you get an idea of some locations! This is by no means a list of all the locations in the KW area, I see potential photo shoots every time I'm out and about it seems! (Hello, side of back country road sessions?)
Fellow photographers please feel free to comment links to your locations/work in the comment section! Anyone can use this as a resource for shoot locations.

How to find the locations? Clicking on location will open new window!
ALSO: Here's a quick link to my KW PHOTOSHOOT LOCATION Pinterest Board with even more locations!!

Victoria Park -Kitchener
Seems an obvious one but Victoria Park really has it all, bridges, gardens, beautiful pathways, a waterfall, a pavillion, a town clock tower, trees and water features. 

Waterloo Park
Has the photogenic grist mill and boardwalk around the water, trees get beautiful colour in the fall, also has an old school building

Williamsburg Cemetary -Kitchener
I know, it's not typical to think of a cemetary as a photoshoot location but it has gorgeous trees, a tree'd pathway, and a pavillion. It also has a long bridge over a water feature.

Huron Natural Area -Kitchener
Popular spot for photographers, it features lots of trees, trails, boardwalk. It is a little more spread out then some other locations in terms of getting to the spots so take that into consideration with small children

Doon Mill Ruins -Kitchener

Very interesting architecture, rock ruins and river nearby with trees. 

Snyder's Flats -Bloomingdale

There are a TON of tree'd trails around here and tallgrass landscape beautiful for sunset shoots. Flowering plants, ponds, the grand river, different types of tree'd areas, and gravel pit area.  The flats are used by a lot of people and a lot of dogs :) 

The Slit Barn-Cambridge

Rustic architecture and a beautiful Slit Barn, also trails with meadows, trees, flowering trees nearby. 

Sheave Tower -Cambridge 

Unique architecture down a short wooded trail

Woodside National Historic Site -Kitchener

*$Cost associated with shooting here
Rustic house and grounds with gardens and trees
features gorgeous wall of greenery and brickwork

Gibson Park -Elmira
Short trails, mature beautiful trees in fall, small photogenic bridge and creek

Monarch Woods -Kitchener

lots of trails, lots of trees, small wooden bridges and winding creek. Beautiful in any season

Soper Park  -Cambridge
Features gardens, trees and tunneled pathways

Seagram Building -Waterloo
 

The windows and the brickwork make for unique architecture. Many buildings have been renovated so there is some nice lighting for evening portraits

Rockway Gardens   -Kitchener

 A popular location for wedding photography. There is a gazebo, beautiful gardens, rock features, a water feature with a nice white wooden bridge 

Downtown Galt   -Cambridge

There are many older architecture buildings and spots along the Grand River that feature them as well as nice gardens. There are also cute patios and cafes for more of an urban feel.

The Tannery District   -Kitchener

Another example of old architecture and brickwork the tannery district has also been renovated to include modern features. 

Jacob's Landing   -Cambridge

Small path and area near the river also featuring views of historic Hespeler village.

Confederation Park  -Stratford

Has a unique rock wall, a small pined forest, a beautiful Japanese inspired garden with waterfall. Nearby Millennial park has gardens, there's large open tree'd areas that get nice colour in the fall. It is also very close to the Festival theatre. 

Elora Gorge    -Elora

Unique architecture down a short wooded trail    Beautiful scenery, the river winding through the gorge that has large walls. Also tree'd trails, caves, rock faces and bridges.

Rockwood Conservation Area     -Rockwood

Beautiful escarpment scenery, tree'd trails, waterfall, caves, long boardwalks, rocky muskoka like shorelines. Also features large old mill ruins that is the setting for weddings. 

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