Best places for newborn photos in Memphis
Planning newborn photos in Memphis? These are the spots worth shortlisting, chosen for the light, the backdrop, and how easily a session comes together.
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7 places to shoot newborn 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 newborn photos: a gentle, low-key setting for a first session.
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 newborn photos: a calm backdrop that keeps baby comfortable.
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 newborn photos: an intimate spot for those first-week frames.
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 newborn photos: a gentle, low-key setting for a first session.
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 newborn photos: a calm backdrop that keeps baby comfortable.
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 newborn photos: an intimate spot for those first-week frames.
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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 newborn photos: a gentle, low-key setting for a first session.
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Shooting newborn 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.
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