Best places for maternity photos in Memphis
Planning maternity 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 maternity 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 maternity photos: soft light and flowing lines that flatter a bump.
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 maternity photos: a calm, comfortable spot to slow down and pose.
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 maternity photos: a serene backdrop for the wait.
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 maternity photos: soft light and flowing lines that flatter a bump.
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 maternity photos: a calm, comfortable spot to slow down and pose.
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 maternity photos: a serene backdrop for the wait.
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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 maternity photos: soft light and flowing lines that flatter a bump.
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 maternity photos: a calm, comfortable spot to slow down and pose.
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 maternity photos: a serene backdrop for the wait.
Woodruff-Fontaine House
This restored 1870s French Victorian mansion is full of warm, layered rooms with ornate woodwork, period furnishings, and tall windows that pour in soft daylight. The intimate, richly decorated interiors make a cozy and elegant setting for newborn and maternity photos out of the weather. A small garden and grand staircase add a few extra backdrops for the day.
For maternity photos: soft light and flowing lines that flatter a bump.
Annesdale Mansion
Annesdale is a stately 1850s Italianate mansion set on landscaped grounds, with elegant interior rooms, grand windows, and mature trees around the estate. The refined indoor spaces stay calm and warm, which suits gentle newborn and maternity sessions, while the formal setting also lends itself to dressed-up graduation and engagement photos. Inside and out, it feels timeless and unhurried.
For maternity photos: a calm, comfortable spot to slow down and pose.
Elmwood Cemetery
Founded in 1852, Elmwood is a Victorian garden cemetery and certified arboretum with rolling lawns, a stone bridge, and hundreds of mature specimen trees. The quiet, park-like grounds and dappled canopy make for serene, unhurried photos away from city noise. It is a peaceful spot for maternity, portrait, and couples sessions that lean gentle and timeless.
For maternity photos: a serene backdrop for the wait.
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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.
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