Engagement Photo Location Ideas

[TC2002]

Just looking for a variety of ideas for where people have done their photo shoots and were very happy with the result.

My fiancee and I have our time with the photographer next week and we were considering the Rosza Centre at the U because they have some amazing backdrops and maybe we can stick in a grand piano in there somewhere (I play piano and have 6 years ballet and jazz dance experience and he plays guitar). I can't get a hold of anyone to get permission, and that might not pan out because there is a performance there in the evening. :(

Can anyone recommend any other locations or any place where they know of that has a grand piano? It's not essential, I guess, but it would be nice.

Other ideas (not necessarily have to be music oriented)?

[D'z Nutz]

You might want to check out some of the higher end hotels, especially in the downtown area. Quiet a few of them have pianos in them.

[bjstare]

Well, nothing to do with music, but my wife and I got our engagement photos done at the playground of the elementary school we both went to.. it was pretty cool.

[TC2002]

Thanks! Great ideas so far.

[Melinda]

Just did a shoot this morning and we wandered Stephen Ave. Got some really good shots there!

[JordanLotoski]

Why dont you do something different like an old abandon warehouse. somehing really industrial.

[van]

Originally posted by MIWYFSHOT
Why dont you do something different like an old abandon warehouse. somehing really industrial.

Any actual locations? I was looking for such things as this.. just for fun photos of the wife lol

[TC2002]

^:werd:

I've called a hotel downtown and hope to hear from them on Tuesday when everyone gets back to work. I've seen some portfolios with great backdrops but I wish to know where they took them.

[mo_money2supe]

In case anyone's interested, I posted up the "guys" perspective of our ideal engagement shoot version over here: http://forums.beyond.ca/st/273765/where-can-i-find-a-nice-grand-piano-for-engagement-pictures/ Thanks for all the ideas so far guys. Keep 'em coming!

[D'z Nutz]

*lightbulb!*

I recall doing recitals at Irene Besse Keyboards when I was younger and they had a concert hall. Maybe give them a call?

http://www.irenebesse.com/Concert_hall/home.asp

I also remember doing recitals at Craigie Hall at the U of C as well. Check the music department there. While you're at it, also check the music department at MRC:

http://www.mtroyal.ca/conservatory/

Maybe SAIT has the same sort of thing too?

Those piano lessons I had while I was younger might finally pay off :rofl:

[R-Audi]

How about Cantos Piano museum?

[TC2002]

Thanks to everyone who've posted great ideas for us to look into! Lots of phone calls ahead to make! :)

[Davetronz]

Originally posted by Melinda
Just did a shoot this morning and we wandered Stephen Ave. Got some really good shots there!
Sounds like a VERY lucky couple!
;)