Best places for family photos in Memphis
Planning family photos in Memphis? These are the spots worth shortlisting, chosen for the light, the backdrop, and how easily a session comes together.
12 places to shoot family photos & videos in Memphis
Memphis Botanic Garden
A 96-acre garden with more than two dozen themed areas, from a Japanese garden and rose garden to a hydrangea trail. The wide variety of plantings and bridges make it a top choice for engagement and bridal sessions.
For family photos: room for the whole group to spread out.
Overton Park
A 342-acre Midtown park containing the Southeast's only urban old-growth forest, plus meadows, gardens, and formal walkways. The ancient woods and elegant landscaping offer both wild and refined backdrops.
For family photos: an easygoing setting that keeps kids engaged.
Dixon Gallery & Gardens
A 17-acre estate with formal English-style gardens, woodland paths, and seasonal displays surrounding an art gallery. The manicured gardens and spring tulips make an elegant, upscale backdrop.
For family photos: a backdrop that still feels like home year after year.
Shelby Farms Park
One of the largest urban parks in the country, with a lake, wildflower meadows, forests, and open trails. The expansive natural scenery suits relaxed family and engagement sessions.
For family photos: room for the whole group to spread out.
Tom Lee Park
A redesigned Mississippi riverfront park with sculpted landforms, gardens, and sweeping views of the river and sunset. The open riverfront and modern landscaping make a dramatic, scenic backdrop.
For family photos: an easygoing setting that keeps kids engaged.
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
A Beaux-Arts museum within Overton Park with a columned facade, grand steps, and elegant galleries. The classical architecture and adjacent park grounds provide formal, sophisticated backdrops.
For family photos: a backdrop that still feels like home year after year.
Show all 12 placesShow fewer
Mud Island River Park
A riverfront park on a peninsula in the Mississippi with a scale-model River Walk and open skyline and river views. The water features and downtown vistas suit modern, scenic portraits.
For family photos: room for the whole group to spread out.
Court Square
One of Memphis's oldest parks, a downtown square with a Victorian fountain, mature trees, and historic surrounding buildings. The classic fountain and tree canopy make a charming urban backdrop.
For family photos: an easygoing setting that keeps kids engaged.
Crystal Shrine Grotto (Memorial Park)
A whimsical man-made cave and folk-art grotto set in a landscaped cemetery with ponds, bridges, and rockwork. The one-of-a-kind crystal cave and gardens offer an unusual, artistic backdrop.
For family photos: a backdrop that still feels like home year after year.
Lichterman Nature Center
A 65-acre urban nature center with a lake, boardwalks, forest, and meadow habitats. The natural woodland and lakeside settings suit serene, nature-forward portraits.
For family photos: room for the whole group to spread out.
Rhodes College
Rhodes has one of the most photogenic campuses in the South, with Collegiate Gothic stone buildings, arched cloisters, and shaded quads that look straight out of an older Europe. The gray limestone and ivy read beautifully in soft afternoon light, and the leafy lawns give you room to spread out. It is a natural fit for graduation portraits and polished, timeless photos.
For family photos: an easygoing setting that keeps kids engaged.
University of Memphis
The main campus mixes brick facades, open greens, and modern plazas that give graduates plenty of backdrops to choose from. Landmarks like the columned entrances and campus signage make for classic cap-and-gown photos, while the wide lawns handle bigger family groups with ease. Weekday mornings and quieter breaks between terms are the calmest times to shoot.
For family photos: a backdrop that still feels like home year after year.
Book a Snappr photographer in minutes. Vetted, local, and ready to shoot these spots.
Snappr family photos from cities across the world
A look at family photos our photographers have delivered, so you know the standard before you book.
Still need a photographer?
Snappr photographers are available in Memphis to shoot at the venue you choose. All vetted, insured, and booked through the same platform.
Pick a date and Snappr matches you with a vetted local photographer, every shoot backed by our quality guarantee.
Shooting family photos in Memphis
It depends on the spot. Public streets and sidewalks usually don't, while many parks, gardens, and landmarks require a permit for professional sessions. Each location above notes what we found on permits — confirm the current rules and any fee with the venue or city before you book.
Golden hour — the hour after sunrise or before sunset — flatters almost every location, and each spot above lists the light that works best there. Early morning also means thinner crowds at the popular ones.
Snappr pricing is flat and set before you book, with no travel or editing surprises. Most sessions run one to two hours; you can see current rates and what each tier includes on the pricing page.
Pick your date and shoot type and we match you with a vetted local photographer who shoots in Memphis. Booking takes a couple of minutes, and you can reschedule for free if plans change.
More places to shoot
Same guide, a different city or milestone. Every page is researched locally.
Get the shoot on the calendar
Thousands of vetted photographers, one booking flow, and every photo delivered to spec. Start in under two minutes.