One of the most important aspects of getting beautiful photos is choosing the right location. Whether you're planning family photos, an intimate wedding, or a romantic elopement, selecting the perfect backdrop makes all the difference. As a photographer based in Tybee Island and Savannah, I've gathered a list of my favorite spots to help guide your decision. However, I'm always happy to shoot anywhere you envision, your photos, your memories, your choice!
Tybee Island Locations
North Beach
North Beach
North Beach is a fantastic spot for both sunrise and sunset photography sessions. It offers the iconic Tybee Lighthouse in the distance, beautiful sand dunes sprinkled with sea oats, and plenty of room to spread out. The dunes provide texture and depth to your family or wedding photos, creating timeless, coastal images.
Chatham Ave
Chatham Ave Beach Access (South Beach)
If stunning sunsets are your priority, Chatham Ave Beach Access, often called South Beach, is my top recommendation. It’s generally less crowded, offering a quieter atmosphere for your photo session. The smaller dunes here make lovely backdrops for portraits, making it a perfect setting for couples or families looking for peaceful, sunset-soaked images.
Savannah Locations
Forsyth Park
Forsyth Park
Forsyth Park is a versatile, iconic location right in the heart of Savannah. Known for its large, picturesque fountain, sprawling live oaks, and lovely shaded spots that help manage sunlight beautifully, it's ideal for family photos, weddings, and engagement sessions. Don’t miss The Fragrant Garden, a beautiful spot with stunning white columns perfect for adding classic Southern charm to your images.
Bonaventure
Bonaventure Cemetery
Bonaventure Cemetery is lush, green, and romantic. Though it’s a cemetery, gravestones don't have to appear prominently, or at all, in your photos. Instead, the sprawling oak trees draped with Spanish moss and quiet paths provide an ethereal and romantic atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Savannah, ideal for small intimate weddings or serene family sessions.
Lafayette Square
Lafayette Square
Lafayette Square is quaint and charming, featuring a small green fountain perfect for intimate ceremonies or romantic elopements. Photos in front of St. John's, a grand gothic-style church, create elegant, timeless images that celebrate Savannah’s historic beauty.
River Street
River Street
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For urban-style portraits, River Street delivers a distinctly Savannah atmosphere with historic cobblestones, waterfront views, and charming architecture. Plant Riverside, the newer district, offers modern elegance and countless unique photo opportunities, perfect for couples or families seeking vibrant and unique backdrops.
Remember, these locations are just a starting point! Let's talk about your vision, I’d love to help find your ideal backdrop!
Ready to capture beautiful memories in Tybee Island or Savannah? Contact me today, and let's start planning your perfect photo session!