Sussex County is certainly not short on beautiful scenery that makes for the perfect backdrop for your family photoshoot!

We have mountain views, beautiful wide open fields, lakes and streams, and manicured landscapes perfect for stunning family photos!

I have spent countless hours scouring the entire county, compling an extensive list of perfect locations to use for your next photo session. Spots that make the perfect park setting for your family pictures. When you book a session you will have access to ALL of my favorite spots to choose from and recommendations based on what you are looking for in your family photo session based on season and where you live!

Here is my list of 7 types of locations that make for the best Family photo session spots in Sussex County New Jersey, hands down!

1. Mountain Views:

Wide open fields with amazing mountain sunset views make for incredible photo backdrops! There are locations all around Sussex County that offer killer views for your next photo session! if you’re looking for the perfect sunset photo session, look no further than the top of a mountain!

2. Walking trails:

Miles of beautifully maintained, quiet, and private nature trails to stroll, laugh, and play! There is no shortage of areas that we can socially distance and enjoy time laughing and playing together as a family!

3. Lakes:

A perfect summer session spot to beat the heat, splash and cool off in the summer sunsets! Sussex County is FULL of lakes and streams! How fun would it be to bring the kids out for classic family photos at the park and end it by splashing around in the water?! I think they would LOVE it and never complain about having to have photos taken ever again!

4. Manicured and unique settings:

Historic buildings, gorgeous scenery, and park trails to roam! If you’d like to have a more manicured and landscaped look for the backdrop of your photos, then you’re in luck! Sussex County has the perfect spots for you!

5. Sunflower Farms

Sunflower season in New Jersey is typically the end of August to mid September. We are so lucky to have the Sussex County Sunflower Maze right in our backyard! This spot has acres upon acres of these beautiful sunflowers to run, play and stroll through. If you want a session in these beauties, you have to act fast and be a bit flexible. Mother nature runs on her own schedule, and I follow her lead. I offer just 5-6 of these sessions and adjust them to be done right when the sunflowers are at their peak bloom! Trust me, it’s worth it to be flexible!

6. The Perfect Fall Scenery

Are Fall colors, cozy sweaters, and crisp fall breezes more your style? You’re covered up here in the New Jersey countryside. Our fall leaf season is STUNNING and we have no shortage of big old beautiful trees! The perfect spot to toss some leaves in the air!

7. Christmas Tree Farms

Ok, this one isn’t actually Sussex County, but nearby Warwick, New York! Best part? You don’t have to wait until it’s freezing outside to take advantage of this spot! I do all my Christmas sessions here in November! I especially love that they mix up different varieties of trees here so you get the Christmas tree look but it add some variety!

Ashley is a lifestyle family and wedding photographer based in Sussex County New Jersey. Focusing on family connections and moments to create natural and beautiful images.