8 best outdoor NJ locations for beautiful photoshoots

Newly engaged? Adding a new addition to your family? Graduating from college? Whatever it may be, this time of the year is the best for having an outdoor photoshoot.

The cold weather is gone, temps are getting warmer, and the flowers are blooming. The best part of the Garden State is how different one end is from the other.

If you’re more into a city-scape background, New Jersey has it.

If you’d like more of a nature scene, New Jersey has it.

Do you have a certain location or landmark in mind? There’s plenty to choose from.

Whether you hire a photographer or grab your own camera and DIY it, there’s a never-ending list of places for you to visit in New Jersey to get that perfect picture.

When I first got engaged, I remember having a hard time choosing the location for our engagement photos and I know many other people who have experienced the same.

So I surveyed people I know and the different photo scenarios they are currently in or have recently gone through, and we came up with the best outdoor locations to capture beautiful photos in New Jersey.

Just remember: most places require a permit to shoot professional photos, so make sure to research that before heading out with your camera.

Great Falls of Paterson

One word: waterfalls. What more do you need?

Hoboken Waterfront

Just because you’re in New Jersey doesn’t mean you can’t have the beautiful New York City skyline as your backdrop.

Asbury Park

The ocean speaks for itself, but don’t forget about the urban feel the boardwalk gives off.

Princeton University

If you’re looking for gardens and a Gothic-like architectural backdrop, you can get both in the same place.

Red Bank

Hang out along the Navesink River for a New England feel to your backdrop.

Cape May Point

All you need is the lighthouse.

Jersey City

You can get another angle of the NYC skyline from Jersey City but you can also capture more local cityscape photos. There are a lot of new architecture popping up here as well.

Botanical Gardens in Ridgewood

You’re getting close to crossing the New York border but on the New Jersey side is Ridgewood with the Skylands Manor sitting at the top of the state with their gorgeous Botanical Gardens, a fountain, and beautiful arches.

The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5's Morning Show Producer Kristen. Any opinions expressed are her own.

Questions, corrections, or comments? Send Producer Kristen an email at kristen.accardi@townsquaremedia.com or follow her on Instagram.