Looking for some great photography locations for your Cleveland area wedding? Then you’ve come to the right spot. Although Making the Moment serves brides and grooms all across Ohio, we tend to do a lot of weddings in the Cleveland, Toledo and Columbus areas.
As I’m often asked for wedding photography locations in Cleveland, I thought I’d put together a small (and growing) list. I’ve set this list up complete with contact information for you, booking rates, and other good info – this way (if you decide to look more into a specific wedding photography location) everything is ready for you.
I always think a back-up plan for shooting indoors is a great plan – almost a necessity. Although there are a ton of options for outdoor shooting, it’s always nice to have something up your sleeve in case of rain. Just a heads up – many venues require a deposit and reservation for their booking.
Indoor Photography Locations
The Arcade
Location : 401 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216)776-4466
Contact: Lillian Donahue
Cost: There is no longer a charge for photography sessions at the Hyatt Arcade; however, on wedding days, the Arcade will limit photo shoots to a 12PM cutoff time. Since the Arcade will have irregularly scheduled corporate or social events during the week, couples or individuals interested in weekday photography sessions much reach out to Lilian Donahue at the email and phone number below to check availability.
Email: lillian.donahue@hyatt.com
Our Artwork at the Hyatt Arcade
http://www.theclevelandarcade.com/
http://www.cleveland.hyatt.com
The Old Courthouse
Location: 1 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Reservations: Needed in advance
Cost: $200 for a one hour time slot
Notes: Email Gina at weddings@cuyahogacounty.us to request availability. Please include the date and time needed.
200 Public Square [ Formerly The BP Building ]
Location: 200 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Phone: (216) 902-7878
Reservations: Needed two weeks in advance
Cost: $100 for a one hour time slot
Notes: Email concierge@hgcleveland.com to have our wedding information packet emailed to you. Please include the date and time needed, so we may check availability.
Halle Building
Location: 1228 Euclid Ave., Suite 151, Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: (216) 696-7701
Reservations: Needed at least a month in advance. Must send a letter so security and maintenance are notified of your plans. Letter should include bride’s and groom’s names, photographer’s name, number of people, approximate arrival time and length of stay.
Cost: $50
Playhouse Square Foundation-Palace Theater
Location: 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: (216) 771-4444
Contact: Carol Lee Vella
Reservations: Accepted only one month prior to date requested.
Cost: Call for availability and price
Rockefeller Park Greenhouse and Botanical Gardens
(and Cleveland Cultural Gardens)
Location: 750 E. 88th St., Cleveland, OH 44108 (City of Cleveland Greenhouse)
Phone: (216) 664-3103 (Rockefeller Park)
Contact: Rajanta Shrestha
Reservations: Recommended at least one month in advance.
Cost: Call for current pricing.
Ceremonies: Capacity is 50 for greenhouse, 75 for outdoors. Receptions not allowed.
Notes: Entrance to Greenhouse is currently under construction. Permit required to take photos in Rockefeller Park. Wedding ceremonies require a permit. No ceremonies allowed in April or December.
Cleveland Public Library-Main Branch
Location: 325 Superior Ave. NE, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216) 623-2921
Contact: Outreach & Programming Services office
Email: ops@cpl.org
Reservations: Use their online form to reserve at this link: https://cpl.org/aboutthelibrary/usingthelibrary/taking-photos-at-the-library/
Cost: Individuals and groups are welcome to take photographs in and around the library free of charge as long as there is no disruption of the regular use of the library. [A donation is requested.]
Park Lane Villa
Location: 10510 Park Lane, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Reservations: Required
Cost: $275 for up to 2 hours
Notes: Includes access to the Ballroom, Atrium, Courtyard and Bridal Suite (where the spiral staircase is).
Cleveland Museum of Art
Location: 11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Phone: (216) 707-2141
Email: photos@clevelandart.org
Reservations: Wedding parties looking to take quick snapshots are permitted in the Ames Family Atrium only. No flash, tri-pods, monopods, selfie-sticks, or additional lighting is permitted. Groups must not obstruct visitor traffic.
Suite 226
Location: 78th Street Studios, 1300 West 78th Street, Cleveland, OH 44102
Phone: (216) 707-2141
suite226cleveland.com
Reservations: Required. See current rules and rates on booking site, starting at $50 per hour.
Outdoor Photography Locations
Crocker Park
Location: 189 Crocker Park Blvd, Westlake, OH
Phone: (440) 871-6880
Reservations: Must receive written permission from Management Office for photography
Cost: none
Website: http://www.crockerpark.com/
Cleveland Metroparks
Location: 4101 Fulton Parkway Cleveland, Ohio 44144
Phone: (216) 351-6300
Contact: Visitor Services
Reservations: Must be scheduled and approved. Accepted up to one year in advance.
Cost: None for private photos. Permit required for commercial wedding shoot.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo /The RainForest
Location: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, Ohio 44109
Phone: (216) 661-6500, ext. 3389
Contact: Group Sales Dept.
Reservations: Needed at least two weeks in advance
Cost: $60 an hour for a photo in front of the waterfall.
Notes: Although wedding parties have unlimited time to take pictures in the zoo, photos in The RainForest are restricted to one hour and may only be taken in front of waterfall at the entrance.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Assocition [Brandywine Falls ]
Location: 15610 Vaughn Road, Brecksville, Ohio 44141
Phone: (330)657-2909 ext 22
Reservations: Needed at least two weeks in advance.
Cost: $50 for a half hour
Receptions: Not allowed
Notes: Permit required to take photos. None given in October. Shoots permitted from 8 a.m. to dusk, Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays.
Progressive Field
Location: Corner of Ontario and East Ninth streets, Downtown Cleveland
Phone: (216) 420-4200
Reservations: None required to take pictures, however, it is recommended to call a month in advance to check if an event is scheduled for the same date.
Cost: None
Notes: Locations suggested for photos are by Bob Feller’s statue at Gate C on Ninth St. or on Plaza at Gate A between Gund Arena and Jacobs Field. Pictures are not allowed on the field.
Mapleside Farms
Location: 262 Pearl Rd. Brunswick Ohio 44212
Phone: (330) 225-5576
Contact: Ann Jacobs
Reservations: Needed six to eight months in advance.
Cost: $75
Notes: Photos may be taken only if no other wedding party is on site.
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
Location: 2600 S. Park Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44120
Phone: (216) 321-5935
Contact: Ann Berens
Reservations: Recommended three months in advance.
Cost: $25
Notes: Formerly known as Shaker Lakes Regional Nature Center.
North Coast Harbor-Port Authority
(Behind Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and Great Lakes Science Center)
Location: 101 Erieside Ave., Cleveland Ohio 44114-1095
Phone: (216) 241-8004, ext. 29
Contact: Elizabeth Bohinc
Reservations: Call one month in advance to make sure no special events are booked on the same date.
Cost: None
Receptions: Not allowed
Public Square
Location: Downtown Cleveland
Phone: (216) 664-2484
Contact: Department of Parks, Recreation and Properties – Special Events
Reservations: Needed one month in advance.
Cost: Permit fee is $10.
Notes: Permit required to take photos on Public Square.
U.S.S. Cod Submarine
Location: Burke Lakefront Airport, Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: (216) 931-9392
Contact: Paul Farace
Reservations: Required at least two weeks in advance.
Cost: Donation suggested.
Notes: Pictures may be taken below deck and topside only during regular hours of operation, May through September.
