The Best Place in St. Louis for Pet Photography
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Welcome our lovely model for some photos in this article (her name is Kiwi)! Though we won’t disclose every single spot that I love in this park (saving some other locations for clients of Top Breed Pet Photography), we will see just how many great areas there are within the main entrance! This is impressive on its own, because it isn’t an insignificant selection (including the spot shown here)!
Why Bee Tree Park is Ideal for Pet Photography
Located at 2701 Finestown Ave, St. Louis, MO 63129, Bee Tree likely already comes off as worthy of a dedicated trip out due to the convenient location for both residents of Saint Louis and surrounding areas! That said, this gorgeous gem has much more to offer. The main focus of this article is to showcase some stunning compositions which can be captured surrounding one of this park’s most unique features… the Nims mansion!
This gorgeous home resides near the entrance of the park (you can’t miss it). You’re welcomed to get up-close and enjoy this magnificent structure which itself warrants photos. The surrounding grounds don’t leave anything to be desired, though! Let’s investigate further…
The Grounds of Nims Mansion
Consisting primarily of beautiful and wide-open fields, the immediate area around the mansion is well-groomed and maintained. One outstanding feature to behold is the fountain and stone masonry which invites you to sit and enjoy the view, stressing the glorious opportunity for pet photos to be taken between bouts of relaxation and tranquility.
See the rectangular gray card near the center of the above picture? Look at that as a “your dog here” sign in any photo where it is present. As is made evident by this perspective, you can perceive colorful flowers, more stone structures, a lovely view in the distance, and the beforementioned fountain! This isn’t the only composition here, of course…
I am absolutely in love with these benches which surround the area! Check this view out. Imagine your dog sitting here amongst the flowers, with the lingering beauty of the mansion existing behind him/her. No worries about safety, either! This bench isn’t high off of the ground. Notice the patio area in the background? Look at this…
I wasn’t lying when I said that this one spot has a lot to offer! You may even want to bring binoculars to your photoshoot because the view is breathtaking.
Here Kiwi is, taking in the sights of this awesome portion of the property! Did this composition come to your mind when you saw the gaps in this stone wall? How about shifting perspective over just a tad and moving Kiwi to the grass?
A ball makes for a great prop and if it squeaks, even better! It’s always important to bring toys and treats for catching your dog’s attention and rewarding for great outcomes… as well as making for natural-looking photos such as this where Kiwi was clearly just enjoying some play time! Give them some exercise and they’ll be more interested in your pictures, as they aren’t concerned with having a excessive energy. Want more of the distant background?
Here you go! This area is between the fountain and the mansion. Check out the plants, stone wall, tasteful bars, and distant view! Would you believe me if I said that there’s a secret hiding behind the bars photographed above?
Talk about a hidden gem! This stone staircase and photogenic overgrowth only compliments a stunning picture. Want to know another secret? In every single picture of Kiwi, her owner is present and Kiwi is actually attached to a leash! That’s right! I photoshopped the leash and owner out for some of these pictures (and all of them featured on this page, for privacy). If your dog requires being on a leash, do not hesitate to reach out for my services! That is no problem and actually preferred. Now, let’s go around to the other side of the fountain…
Another stone staircase! This time, the stairs lead right up to a brand new perspective. It’s as if this spot was created for pet photos! Don’t just imagine your pet here… let’s make it happen!
Your Saint Louis Pet Photographer
Remember… these aren’t all of my favorite compositions within the park! If you like what you’ve seen and want professional-quality photos (along with a fantastic source of gallery-quality wall art of your pet), I am your photographer! Contact me HERE anytime!
As a bonus, here is a photo of Kiwi taken with my Canon 100-500mm lens. All the rest of these pictures have been with my Canon f1.4 50mm L lens. The 100-500mm does a wonderful job of blurring the background. Bee Tree park has great spots for me to get distance from your pet and capture images such as this one!
Have a great day!