I am always up for new locations but here's some I frequent.
Things to be aware of:
Birmingham Botanical Gardens does not allow outfit changes, props, balloons or pets.
Aldridge Gardens sessions have to be approved by the gardens and pets are allowed here. I pay a yearly fee to shoot at this location there is not an additional fee per session but they have to approve the date/time.
The Sonnet House has to be approved in advance through the house scheduler. There is not restroom on location for use. Outfit changes will have to be outside or in your car.
Mt Laurel is great for families with individuals who may struggle with walking long distances. You can drive to different shooting areas there. Pets are allowed but you may have to change in your car.
Sloss Furnaces has to be scheduled in advance with them and their shooting fee per session/per hour is $20. There is a bathroom on location but it's at the entrance so outfit changes may have to be made in various shooting areas.
Morris Avenue be prepared to change in your car. No bathrooms unless a local business is open and allows you to use it.
Heardmont Park Pets are welcome and there is a bathroom at the location.
McCallum Park Pets are welcome . This is a trail that has a nice wooded greenary area to shoot. There also is a creek here that would make for fun playing in the water shots with the kids.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Aldridge Gardens
The Sonnet House
Mt Laurel
Sloss Furnaces
Morris Avenue Downtown
Heardmont Park
McCallum Park in Vestavia

