Wedding Photography Locations

Wedding Photography Locations

Center City Philadelphia and surrounding area

Center City Philadelphia - CENTRAL LOCATIONS

**Philadelphia City Hall and Dilworth Park**

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Permit/Permission Needed: No
Classic Philadelphia photo opportunity. The South Broad street shot is taken at Broad & Walnut. There are also photo opportunities underneath the building (a good location when it rains) and in Dillworth Park and surrounding areas.

Convention Center / Washington Square / Old City / Historic Waterfront District (East of Broad Street)

**Race Street Pier**

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Permit/Permission Needed: Yes
Epic view across the Delaware river of the Ben Franklin Bridge. Can be very windy.

**Independence National Historical Park**

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Permit/Permission Needed: Yes
Almost unmatched in variety and beauty. If you call in you can request multiple locations to be added to 1 permit. My favorite locations: Merchant Exchange, the First Bank and Washington Square.

Parkway Museums / Rittenhouse Square District / University City District (West of Broad Street)

**Rittenhouse Square**

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Permit/Permission Needed: No
Philadelphia's most photogenic square. Keep in mind it can get very crowded during the warmer months.

**Philadelphia Museum of Art**

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Permit/Permission Needed: Yes*
*Wedding Photography is not permitted on the main steps but I have been shooting there for years with no problems.

**Azalea Garden**

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Permit/Permission Needed: Yes

**Rodin Museum**

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Permit/Permission Needed: Yes

**Fairmount Water Works**

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Permit/Permission Needed: Yes

Center City Rain Locations

**FDR Park**

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Permit/Permission Needed: Yes
FDR park is the perfect location for a rainy day. It includes 3 covered locations, the Edgewood Lake Boat House, the Gazebo and the Skate Park under I95.

**New Market and Head House**

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Permit/Permission Needed: No
Great location to take Bridal Party photos when it is raining. Check the schedule online to see if there will be a Farmers Market or other conflicting event.

**Philadelphia City Hall**

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Permit/Permission Needed: No
There are photo opportunities underneath the building.

Philadelphia locations outside center city

**Curtis Hall Arboretum**

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Permit/Permission Needed: No
Lots of natural beauty with the classical architecture of Curtis estate.

**Wissahickon Valley Park**

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Permit/Permission Needed: No
Great natural location, with many areas to choose from.

Montgomery County (NW Philadelphia Suburbs)

**Norristown Farm Park**

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Permit/Permission Needed: No

**Valley Forge National Historical Park**

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Permit/Permission Needed: Yes

Bucks County (NE Philadelphia Suburbs)

**Bucks County Community College - Tyler Gardens**

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Permit/Permission Needed: Yes
Very nice manicured garden. Often combined with a trip to Tyler state Park and the Schofield Covered Bridge.

**Tyler state Park - Schofield Covered Bridge**

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Permit/Permission Needed: No
Classic covered bridge.

Chester County (SW of Piladelphia)

**Valley Forge National Historical Park**

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Permit/Permission Needed: Yes

**Longwood Gardens**

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Permit/Permission Needed: Yes
Beautiful location but unfortunately they have many restrictions on wedding photography. Please visit their website for more information.

Delaware County (SW Philadelphia Suburbs)

**Tyler Arboretum**

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Permit/Permission Needed: Yes