Portrait Photos at Cranbrook Gardens

Sunday, October 26th, 2025 | 10:00am - 12:00pm

The scenic gardens, iconic artwork, and other natural and tended outdoor spaces at Cranbrook Gardens are now available as an unforgettable backdrop for your family, engagement, wedding, senior, and other portrait photos!

Construction Notice
Areas of the Cranbrook House Courtyard and Japanese Garden will be closed this year for renovation. We appreciate your patience and support while we work to keep Cranbrook House & Gardens looking beautiful for your photos.  

Off-Season Notice
The Gardens are winterized and restrooms are closed in early-to-mid October. Annuals will be removed, fountains turned off, and sculptures may be covered during October and November sessions.

Admission 
1-4 people being photographed: $300
5-10 people being photographed: $500
11-16 people being photographed: $700

Sessions may not exceed 16 people (not including the photographer).

Registration is required by 9:00am three business days in advance of the session. 

If you are a Cranbrook Schools high school senior, Cranbrook employee, or current Cranbrook Schools family, please do not book online, email photos@cranbrook.edu for special accommodation.

Portrait of two guests at Cranbrook Gardens in the fall.

Location
Cranbrook Gardens
380 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

Click here for a map


Additional Information
Photography is permitted in exterior spaces only. 

Please visit our Portrait Photography homepage for additional information, including frequently asked questions, construction notices, and more.  


Contact
For questions about portrait photos, please contact our Events Department at 248.645.3164 or photos@cranbrook.edu

Portrait photo of a smiling person in the Cranbrook House Courtyard in the fall.

Photo Credits (From Top to Bottom)
Photography by Futurewave Images.

Photography by Nicole Rollin Portraits.


Terms and Conditions
By registering for this photography session, you agree to the photography, refund, insurance, and other policies stated on our Photography Session Terms and Conditions page.