If you’re a plant lover and you’re looking for a lush, green, botanical location to do a photo session indoors, I highly recommend you consider a greenhouse. This particular greenhouse is a privately owned location in Lancaster, PA that can be rented for events and photo sessions. It is one of my favorite locations during the winter months because it is warm and provides an escape from bleak cold winter days.
This family is expecting their second child and I last photographed them for their maternity session when they were expecting their first baby about two years ago. Their adorable toddler daughter was on the move and full of personality. Like most toddlers, she was fascinated by the little pebbles on the ground and kept picking them up and digging her toes into them.
When deciding on a location for your maternity photo session, I always encourage clients to choose a spot that is meaningful or fits their style or vibe. This family spends their days mostly barefoot on their own little homestead raising chickens and tending their garden so the greenhouse seemed like a fitting location for their photo session. I would say it also has a bit of a rustic bohemian feel with the wood and wicker elements.
This private Lancaster greenhouse has various seating options including wicker furniture, hanging chairs, and wooden stools. It is climate controlled and they even have a wood stove to keep it extra warm during the winter months. You can also purchase plants they have for sale if you want to add to your plant collection. The hanging twinkle lights and ferns make it feel extra magical, like a fairyland of sorts.
One thing to note is that the plants and furniture can vary each time you visit the greenhouse depending on what events they’ve had recently or what the season is. In general it’s always a beautiful space to spend time in and works great for photos. I actually celebrated my birthday here one year with a brunch with friends.
Because it is a private greenhouse, there is no website and it can only be reserved on a case by case basis with the owner. If you’re interested in booking a photo session here with me as your photographer, please reach out and I’d be glad to arrange something. Other greenhouses I recommend checking out are Hueter’s Greenhouse in York (open year round) or Frey’s Greenhouse in Lancaster (open seasonally).
Melissa Engle Photography offers portrait, family, maternity, newborn and lifestyle photography in Lancaster, PA and beyond. Please contact me if you would like to make some photo magic together!
