Portrait Photos at Cranbrook Gardens
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!
All portrait photography at Cranbrook Gardens requires a paid reservation. Your portrait photography registration helps keep the gardens looking beautiful and is an essential source of revenue for our nonprofit organization. Visitors who simply want to view the grounds may enjoy a self-guided visit at no charge during open hours.
2025 Portrait Photo Schedule*
SPRING (PRESEASON)
April 20-30
Monday - Friday
4:00pm - 6:00pm
6:30pm - 8:30pm
May
Monday – Friday
4:00pm - 6:00pm
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday & Sunday
1:30pm - 3:30pm
4:00pm - 6:00pm
6:30pm - 8:30pm
EARLY SUMMER
June
Monday - Friday
4:30pm - 6:30pm
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
2:00pm - 4:00pm
4:30pm - 6:30pm
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 10:00am
2:00pm - 4:00pm
4:30pm - 6:30pm
7:00pm - 9:00pm
SUMMER
July
Monday - Wednesday
4:30pm - 6:30pm
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday - Saturday
2:00pm - 4:00pm
4:30pm - 6:30pm
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 10:00am
2:00pm - 4:00pm
4:30pm - 6:30pm
7:00pm - 9:00pm
August
Monday - Wednesday
4:00pm - 6:00pm
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday - Saturday
1:30pm - 3:30pm
4:00pm - 6:00pm
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
8:00am - 10:00am
1:30pm - 3:30pm
4:00pm - 6:00pm
6:30pm - 8:30pm
LATE SUMMER
September
Monday - Thursday
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Friday - Sunday
8:00am – 10:00am
2:00pm - 4:00pm
4:30pm - 6:30pm
FALL (OFFSEASON)
October
Monday - Thursday
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Friday - Sunday
10:00am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 4:00pm
4:30pm - 6:30pm
November
Monday - Sunday
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Please Note: The session times are not customizable and the schedule is subject to change. Session time is to be booked for photography only, no other activities should take place during your session time. Campus Security will patrol the grounds throughout the day.
*The Gardens are winterized in early October. Annuals will be removed, fountains turned off, and sculptures may be covered during April, May, October, and November sessions. In order to preserve the historic paths and flowerbeds, Cranbrook does not permit photo sessions at the Gardens in the colder months as the gardens are not maintained for ice and snow.
Book an Upcoming Photography Session
Registration for April through August 2025 sessions will open on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Please subscribe to our email list to be notified when these and other sessions are available.
By registering for a photography session, you agree to the photography, refund, insurance, and other policies stated on our Photography Session Terms and Conditions page.
Photo Credits (From Top to Bottom)
Photo by Futurewave Images.
Photo by Naturally Photography by Monni.
Photo by Nicole Rollin Photography.