For some people, taking pictures at a beautiful locale is the highlight of their prom experience. When taking pictures for such a big event, it is important to find the right spot. You want the background in your photos to be pretty without it being too much. It should be a somewhat popular spot, but without too many people, so that you can still take good photos. A lot goes into the decision of where to take pictures but, luckily, there are a few good spots near Park.
One of the consensus top picks for photo ops is the Lake Harriet Bandshell. As the name implies, it is right on the northern side of Lake Harriet. While it is usually used for small-time concerts, it makes for a great place to socialize and take pictures. It is a huge, open gazebo-esque area with a clear view of the lake. The reflections of the water make for great photos and there aren’t many obstacles, which makes it easier to find good spots to take some shots. Since it’s a bigger area, it also makes it great for larger numbers of people, so you can meet up with different groups of friends and take group photos. Overall, the Bandshell is one of the hottest spots for taking pictures with large groups of people.
Another place that just so happens to be right across the way from the Bandshell is the Rose Gardens in Lyndale Park. The Rose Gardens are a beautiful park on the northeastern side of Lake Harriet. The clear highlight of this location is the floral backgrounds. Almost everywhere you look, there are flower beds and beautiful greenery that make for great photos. Also, the number of trees in the gardens also helps block out sunlight so that there isn’t too much of a glare. It’s a bit less popular, which makes it very nice for quieter and more scenic photo shoots.
The Centennial Lakes Pavilion is another hotspot for prom photos. It’s a string of lakes located in Edina next to a few different shops. It has great lighting in the mid-afternoon time frame when the sun is shining off the water. The water in the lakes is a bit darker, so it doesn’t contrast too much when taking photos. There are also lights around the whole lake, so it’s easy to find a spot that fits your group. The pavilion is usually very popular, but since the lake is so spaced out there are a lot of chances to take pictures. Another thing that’s convenient about this spot is that there are quite a few restaurants nearby, so it’s easy to take photos and then head straight over to dinner.
Lastly, one more spot that is great for pictures is the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis. It has an absolutely fantastic view of the Mississippi River and the skyline of the city in the back. It also has a walkway down closer to the river if you want more of a nature feel to your photos. This place is a lot less popular than the others, so you can have a decent amount of privacy when looking for a good spot. This spot definitely has a more intimate feel and would be better for smaller groups.
There are many places around Park that are great for taking prom pictures, and these are just some of the consensus top picks.
