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Boise Depot is one of favorite places to take pictures.

1. Boise Depot

8.1
2603 W Eastover Ter, Boise, ID
Rail Station · Depot Bench · 8 tips and reviews

Marit W.Marit Welker: great for taking pictures of all kinds!

Zoo Boise is one of favorite places to take pictures.

2. Zoo Boise

7.9
355 E Julia Davis Dr (at 3rd St), Boise, ID
Zoo · Downtown Boise City · 27 tips and reviews

Marit W.Marit Welker: Another fun photo site. Try the giant trees next to the river. They lean out next to the water and have room for a family to all sit on one branch. Great location for a photoshoot.

Julia Davis Rose Garden is one of favorite places to take pictures.

3. Julia Davis Rose Garden

8.1
700 S Capitol, Boise, ID
Garden · Downtown Boise City · 2 tips and reviews

Marit W.Marit Welker: the rose garden is simple but lovely for pictures. The gazebo is perfect for closeups with a shallow depth of field when it is crowded. The flowers make a great backdrop as well as a foreground.

Julia Davis Park is one of favorite places to take pictures.

4. Julia Davis Park

9.4
700 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID
Park · Downtown Boise City · 10 tips and reviews

Marit W.Marit Welker: another favorite photo location. Lots of nooks and crannies and especially along the water. Gorgeous! watch for crowds in fall, though.

Kathryn Albertson Park is one of favorite places to take pictures.

5. Kathryn Albertson Park

7.7
Americana Blvd (Albertson Park), Boise, ID
Park · 5 tips and reviews

Marit W.Marit Welker: great photo locations here as well. Look for water shots and open space shots with grass as background. Fun to play as family before shots so relaxed smiles happen.

Reid Merrill Park is one of favorite places to take pictures.

6. Reid Merrill Park

7.6
E Shore Dr (Riverside), Eagle, ID
Park · 3 tips and reviews

Marit W.Marit Welker: love taking pictures here. The grass area to the southwest is lovely and large. The greenbelt right next door is great. The candids of kids are always fun and I especially love slides and swings.

Settlers Park is one of favorite places to take pictures.

7. Settlers Park

8.5
3245 N Meridian Rd (at Ustick Rd), Meridian, ID
Park · 10 tips and reviews

Marit W.Marit Welker: waterplay always makes for great pictures! Settler's park is large enough that you can get kite or balloon shots here as well. I recommend the water edge as well. Simple but good for reflections.

Veterans Memorial Park is one of favorite places to take pictures.

8. Veterans Memorial Park

8.2
State (Veterans Pkwy.), Garden City, ID
Park · Northwest · 4 tips and reviews

Marit W.Marit Welker: My very favorite. In the southwest edge, near the greenbelt and the apartments are some fabulous trees. Watch for goatsheads, but perfect for family shoots! Try it out!