Natural Park Settings
Local parks and gardens are a beautiful choice for seniors who want a nature-inspired session. With fields, wildflowers, trails, and seasonal blooms, these spots offer a relaxed and timeless backdrop.
Below are some of my favorite local locations — however, if you have a special place in mind, let me know, and we’ll make it happen!
Minooka Park
Waukesha, WI
Minooka Park is a stunning county park featuring wooded trails, open fields, tall grasses—and a sandy beach by a calm pond. It’s an ideal setting for senior sessions, offering a natural, relaxed backdrop with seasonal wildflowers and varied landscapes perfect year-round.
An annual county park membership or daily vehicle permit is required for entry.
Retzer Nature Center
Waukesha, WI
Retzer is a beautiful spot for senior photos if you love nature and a laid-back vibe. With tall pines, winding trails, and open views of Waukesha, it offers a mix of textures and tones—lush greens in summer and warm golds in fall. It’s especially stunning at sunset!
Free entry and parking available, no permit required.
Boerner Botanical Gardens
Hales Corners, WI
Boerner Botanical Gardens is a beautiful, polished location with seasonal blooms, stone pathways, and well-kept landscapes—great for seniors who want a more classic natural setting.
A Photo Permit and Pre-registration are required.
Lapham Peak
Delafield, WI
Lapham Peak offers scenic trails, wildflower fields, and a beautiful butterfly garden—perfect for seniors who want a natural, outdoorsy feel. With open meadows, shaded paths, and seasonal blooms, it’s a peaceful spot full of variety.
An annual state park sticker or daily vehicle pass is required for entry.
Ottawa Lake Recreation Area
Dousman, WI
Ottawa Lake is a peaceful spot with a sandy beach, calm water, wooded trails, and scenic docks—perfect for seniors who want a natural, laid-back vibe. With seasonal color and plenty of variety, it’s a beautiful location year-round.
An annual state park sticker or daily vehicle pass is required for entry.
