Where to Take Your Brand Photography Photos in Detroit Lakes, MN

Are you wondering where to take your brand photography photos in Detroit Lakes, MN? Not to worry, I have you covered!

While the Detroit Lakes, MN area may lack a good community studio space, there are still some great options on where you can take your brand photos.

True Blue Flower Co had their brand photography session at their U-PICK fields located near Vergas, MN.

Your Retail Location

Don’t forget to take advantage of YOUR space. If you have a retail space, it may be the perfect area for your brand photography session to take place.

Pros: Already decorated in your brand style, familiar to your customers, and easy for you to commute to

Cons: May not be ideal for photography, may disrupt regular business operations

Alec’s newly renovated kitchen made the perfect location for her most recent brand photography session.

Your Home

Whether or not this will work will depend on both your home and the type of brand you have. Some questions to ask yourself include:

Does my home match my brand aesthetic?
Will the types of images I want work in a home setting?
Is there good lighting in my home?

And don’t forget, as your photographer, I am here to help you make strategic decisions on if this is the right move for you!

Pros: It’s your home, so you are likely comfortable in the space, no commute

Cons: It may not work with the vibe of your session or photograph well, depending on the space

Sue with Handcrafted at the Lakes was able to use a friend’s gorgeous kitchen for her brand session.

A Friend/Family Member’s Home

Your home doesn’t have the right vibe for a session…..but a home is the perfect location? It’s time to start asking around! You might be surprised who has a gorgeous kitchen or living room and is happy to allow you to use the space for your session. You may also get creative and look at local Airbnb options.

Pros: Might be the perfect fit for the aesthetic of your brand photography session

Cons: Can be harder to find, need the right contacts

As a flower farmer, it made perfect sense for Olson Bloom’s branding session to be outdoors among the blooms!

Outdoors

Downtown Detroit Lakes, MN might make the perfect location for your brand photography session, or even just a segment of it. It will come down to the purpose of the photos and if it fits your brand vibe. The Detroit Lakes area also has some great parks and outdoor areas (not to mention lakes!).

Pros: Easy access, free to use in most cases, gorgeous options

Cons: Weather could be an issue, might not fit your brand vibe, limited to photographing in these areas when the lighting is good there

The Studio makes a great location for these classic photos!

My Studio

The Amber Langerud Photography in home studio is a great option for your brand session if you want a studio feel with a home-y feel. I have traditional paper backgrounds, plants, and some furniture we can move around to create the ideal set for your business vibe. The space can also be further enhanced by your personal props.

Pros: You do not need to prep a space, white and black backgrounds are favailable for a classic look, designed to look good for photos

Cons: Its a small-ish studio space, works best for groups of no more than 3 people

Travel to a Fargo Studio

If none of these are the right fit, it might be worth the trip to Fargo. Fargo, ND has a number of great photography studios for rent, such as Studio Borealis.

Pros: Lots of options, may be able to find the perfect space for you that might not otherwise be available in Detroit Lakes, MN

Cons: Cost and travel time

Are you ready to start planning your brand photography session? Reach out and I can help you find the perfect spot to make your brand photo dreams come true!